What is VAM tubing?
VAM TOP® is the most widely used Threaded and Coupled (T&C) premium connection, in tubing and casing sizes. It has become the standard for OCTG premium threads over the years, with the largest field record in the industry.
Is new VAM interchangeable with VAM top?
While still fully interchangeable with VAM TOP ®, they level up the bar to bring additional benefits: VAM TOP ® HC to address various high-compression applications where it may be necessary to apply extreme compressive loads to the string (elevated temperature inducing compression, compaction, subsidence…).
What is VAM in oil and gas?
VAM® is the world leader for premium connection solutions for the oil and gas industry with numerous production facilities, four leading edge technology Research & Development centers and a network of over 160 licensees worldwide.
Is New VAM a premium connection?
VAM® has been the leading brand of premium connections in the oil and gas industry for over 50 years. Each year VAM® designs new connections, extends product lines and qualifies new sizes to the most stringent specifications to meet our customer needs.
What is premium thread connection?
1. n. [Well Completions] A class of high-performance thread types that are commonly used in modern oilwell and gaswell completions. Premium threads are available in a number of configurations and are typically designed to provide superior hydraulic sealing, improved tensile capacity and ease of make-up.
Is VAM TOP HC compatible with VAM top?
For sizes ≥ 5” OD, all weights are interchangeable within each size. sizes ≥ 5” OD, VAM TOP HC and VAM TOP HT are interchangeable with VAM TOP.
What is semi flush connection?
SEAL-LOCK Semi Flush is an integral casing connection that utilized the latest in Finite Element Analysis and physical testing technology during its development.
What does API thread stand for?
American Petroleum Institute
API stand for American Petroleum Institute. API pipe threads are made to the same specs as NPT. They should match with any standard pipe thread. Now, any other kind of thread, buttress, etc., does not match the american standards.
What is BTC connection?
BTC type. It is designed to improve axial tensile or axial compressive load capacity and to provide leakage resistance performance. It is an excellent connection for use in well situations involving higher axial loads and moderate internal pressures and temperatures.
What is VAM ace?
The VAM® ACE metal-to-metal seal takes advantage of the “VAM® effect”design which has made the reputation of the VAM® joint throughout the world. • The low taper seal (10% taper) provides gas-tightness under high tension loads, such as heavy string weight in deep wells.
