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OCTG DIVISION
Reference: MD-15-XXX Rev 0
Introducing VAM® 21
VAM® 21 is the latest generation of Threaded & Coupled (T&C) premium connection introducing
an innovative and revolutionary design. Confidence thanks to ISO 13679 CAL-IV compliance
within the full pipe body envelope extends the opportunities for your well designs.
VAM® 21 is the highest performing and most reliable VAM® connection to date with excellent
gas tight sealing under combined loads, extreme compression resistance (100%) and innovative
VAM® Effect with the VAM® Stabilizer™. Seal and shoulder functions are separated so that
torque and compression have no affect on the sealing performance.
Product range
• VAM® 21 is currently available in sizes from 4 ½" to 14". Others sizes are available
upon request
• VAM® 21 HT, the high torque version, is available from 5” to 9 5/8”
• Carbon, Martensitic stainless steel (13%Cr & Super 13%Cr), Duplex, Super Duplex and
Nickel base Alloys. Yield strengths from 80 ksi to 140ksi.
Application
Suitable for any kind of application, from conventional to extreme HP/HT well design:
• Production casing, Liner, Tie-back
• Production tubing
• Drilling with Casing
Performances
• Qualified to ISO13679 FDIS-2011 CAL-IV, the most stringent connection
qualification procedure to date and upcoming API 5C5:2013
• Extreme compression resistance (100% of Pipe Body Yield Strength)
• Bending validated up to 65°/100ft
• Sealability validated up to 240°C (464°F).
• 100% Tensile efficiency
• 100% PBYS compression
• 100% API 5C3 / ISO and validated for High collapse grades
under combined load
Options
• Available with high torque option: VAM® 21 HT.
o Provides even more torque for dedicated applications:
rotating liner, drilling with casing, ERD, multilateral
wells, horizontal sections
o VAM® 21 and VAM® 21 HT are interchangeable
• Available with clearance option VAM® 21 SC.
• Available for Steam well applications VAM® 21 SW.
• VAM® 21 SL: slim-line tailor made designs available upon request to fit in the most unique well designs.
• Available with CLEANWELL® option.
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Date:19/02/2016
OCTG DIVISION
Reference: MD-15-XXX Rev 0
VAM® 21 product line availability
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Size (OD) Size (OD) Size (OD) Size (OD) Size (OD)
weight weight weight weight weight
in. lb/ft in. lb/ft in. lb/ft in. lb/ft in. lb/ft
Benefits
• Simple, reliable and easy running
• Easy stabbing and self-alignment feature: running speed increased 15% compared to VAM® TOP
reduce rig operational costs
• Seal protected from rough handling
• Suitable for automated rig handling systems
• Clear and repeatable make-up charts
• Performances preserved when increasing torque (Maximum Torque with Sealability value)
• Performance preserved after fatigue
• Reduced drilling wear susceptibility.
• 75 Licensees and plants qualified to thread VAM® 21 as of Nov.2015
Field record
VAM® 21 has been used in the most critical / high profile fields worldwide. More than 100 operators are currently using
VAM® 21.
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70 000
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50 000
40 000
30 000
20 000
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9 5/8 HT
10 3/4
13 3/8
13 5/8
5 1/2
6 5/8
7 5/8
7 3/4
9 5/8
9 7/8
10
14
5
More than 1 million feet of VAM® 21 joints have been run downhole
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