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From simple

to complex drill strings,


VAM Drilling
manufactures it all.
Drill Pipe
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe
Drill Collars
Performance Drilling Systems
Services and Accessories

Vallourec Group
Why VAM Drilling is Designed to Perform™
Our slogan “Designed to Perform” is the result of a long adventure which began over three years ago when
V&M TUBES Drilling Products, OMSCO Inc. and SMF-International came together to become VAM Drilling,
now one of the most recognized producers of innovative drill stem products in the world. Since then, VAM
Drilling has grown tremendously with the acquisition of DPAL and Protools in the Middle East and with the
investment in a new welding line in the Vallourec & Mannesmann do Brasil Mill. VAM Drilling today is a truly
international drilling solutions provider supplying products and services close to where our clients are active.
Through its vertical integration with the Vallourec Group, VAM Drilling is able to guarantee the superior
quality of its raw materials and to develop new steel grade technologies to ensure superior performance.
Our company has brought together experts with a variety of backgrounds in a number of locations, all
working towards the same common goal: bringing our clients the best possible products and services for
their most challenging drilling needs.
Reaching our goal is made possible by the core values which are shared by every VAM Drilling employee:
commitment towards our customers and their needs combined with the know-how to provide customized
solutions based on recognized processes and proven products.
Designed to Perform is VAM Drilling’s way of highlighting not only our innovative products,
but also the values that our employees implement in their everyday tasks. Our products are
designed for and our people are dedicated to bringing you optimum performance. At VAM
Drilling, our success is measured by our clients’ satisfaction.
I hope you will enjoy our VAM Drilling Catalog, which summarizes our innovative service and
product offer. We have done our best to provide you with the most detailed information possible,
but since our offer is vast, if you have any additional questions please contact one of our nearest
sales representatives. You will find a list of contacts on the inside back cover of this catalog.
Happy reading!

Dirk Bissel
VAM Drilling Managing Director
Table of Contents
VAM Drilling
VAM Drilling – Designed to Perform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Vertical Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Products – From the Rig Floor to the BHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Engineering and R&D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1 VAM Drilling Services Before Drilling – Pre-Project Planning . . . . . . . . . . 5
Services During Drilling – Field Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Services After Drilling – Machine Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Corporate Responsibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connections
API Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
11 Connections VAM Express™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
VAM EIS® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
VAM CDS™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Grades
High-Strength Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sour Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Low-Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Drill Pipe
17 Grades Drill Pipe – Designed to Go Deep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Drill Pipe Manufacturing Flow Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data – Sour Service . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data – High Performance. . . . . . . 48
Drill Pipe Performance Datasheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Drill Pipe Inquiry Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe (HWDP)
23 Drill Pipe Heavy Weight Drill Pipe (HWDP) – Gradual Transition
and Weight in Complex Wells. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Heavy Weight Spiral Drill Pipe (HWSP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe (HWDP)
Manufacturing Flow Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe Data – Sour Service . . . . . . . . . . . 66
HWDP Performance Datasheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
53 Heavy Weight Drill Pipe
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe (HWDP) Inquiry Form. . . . . . . . . . 72
The data provided in this catalog is for general information only. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all data and information contained herein, VAM Drilling assumes
no responsibility or liability for loss, damage or injury resulting from the use of this material. All uses of the information presented in this catalog are at the user’s own risk and responsibility.
© 2011 VAM Drilling. Unless otherwise specified, the Vallourec Group and its subsidiaries are sole owners of all content including, and without limitation, all patents, trademarks, copyrights
and other intellectual property rights thereto.
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Drill Collars
Drill Collars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Spiral Drill Collars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Slip and Elevator Recesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Drill Collar Manufacturing Flow Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
73 Drill Collars Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Hardbanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Drill Collar Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Drill Collar Performance Datasheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Drill Collar Inquiry Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Performance Drilling Systems
Hydroclean™ – Reducing Non-Productive Time . . . . . . . . . 87
Hydroclean Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
87 Performance Drilling Systems VAM DPR SR – For Deepwater Completion
and Workover Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
VAM DPR HP – For High-Pressure Ultra-Deep Water
Completion and Workover Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Landing Strings – For Casing Running and Subsea
Equipment Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Non-Magnetic Materials – For Directional Drilling . . . . . . . . 93
Accessories
Kellys – A VAM Drilling Standard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
95 Accessories Square and Hexagonal Kellys Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Safety Valves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Upper and Lower Kelly Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Upper and Lower Kelly Valves Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Check Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Check Valves Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Pup Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Drill Stem Subs, Rotary Subs, Lift Subs and Lift Plugs. . . 103
Drilling Stabilizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
105 Options Options
Client Specifications and Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Hardbanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Make and Break – Saves You Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Thread Compounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Thread Protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover

The data provided in this catalog is for general information only. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all data and information contained herein, VAM Drilling assumes
no responsibility or liability for loss, damage or injury resulting from the use of this material. All uses of the information presented in this catalog are at the user’s own risk and responsibility.
© 2011 VAM Drilling. Unless otherwise specified, the Vallourec Group and its subsidiaries are sole owners of all content including, and without limitation, all patents, trademarks, copyrights
and other intellectual property rights thereto.
VAM Drilling
1

Designed to Perform

At VAM Drilling
we are committed to
our clients’ success. HEADQUARTERS

MANUFACTURING FACILITIES

REGIONAL SALES OFFICES

VAM Drilling is one of the world’s largest fully integrated


VAM Drilling is a manufacturers of drill pipe and associated drillstem products.
fully integrated All of our products are designed to meet the most demanding
manufacturer of specifications for today’s drilling market. VAM Drilling is a subsidiary
both API and of the Vallourec Group, a world leader in the design and production
high-performance
of seamless steel tubes for diversified industrial applications (oil and
drilling products.
gas, power generation, petrochemicals, automotive and mechanical
engineering industries).

The VAM Drilling product lines combine a full range of drilling tubulars
and accessories. From the rig floor to the bottomhole assembly (BHA),
VAM Drilling products are available in a variety of steel grades with
standard API or proprietary high-performance connections.

With performance manufacturing facilities in Brazil, France, the


Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates and the United States,
VAM Drilling supplies drilling products and services worldwide
and has earned an international reputation for quality. Our
representatives combine professionalism and responsiveness
to ensure that our clients are completely satisfied.
Vertical Integration

Being part of the Vallourec Group


ensures VAM Drilling a continuous
supply of raw materials, to improve
delivery and to mitigate costs.

VAM Drilling is truly vertically integrated, providing After the tubes have been upset, heat-treated
drillstem products from the mill to the well. and welded to the tool joint, they are inspected
VAM Drilling, through parent company Vallourec, and can be coated internally and externally
has its own mills, ensuring continuous supply of before shipment. Manufacturing includes both
raw materials. API and high-performance products, such as
VAM Drilling’s proprietary connections VAM EIS®
VAM Drilling receives green tubes from V&M and VAM Express™; H2S resistant materials; or
Tubes’ mills in Saint-Saulve (France); Mülheim high-strength steel grades.
(Germany); Youngstown, Ohio (USA); and
Belo Horizonte (Brazil). Tubes are upset and VAM Drilling’s plant in Cosne-sur-Loire (France)
heat-treated to the required specifications at manufactures its patented Hydroclean™ product
VAM Drilling’s manufacturing plants in Europe line. Bottom-hole assembly and accessory
and the United States. Other welding lines are products such as kellys, heavy weight drill pipe,
situated in South America and the United Arab rotary subs, non-magnetic drill collars, spiral-
Emirates. Tool joint forgings are supplied by grooved drill collars, slick drill collars, safety
VAM Drilling France and American producers, valves, etc. are also produced in France, the
and are machined and phosphated prior to friction United States and the United Arab Emirates.
welding in VAM Drilling plants.
Products
3

From the Rig Floor to the BHA

VAM Drilling offers the


following standard product lines:

Drill Pipe: 2-3/8” to 6-5/8”, Range 2 and 3


VAM Drilling is more than a manufacturer Heavy Weight: 2-7/8” to 6-5/8”, welded or integral
of drilling tubulars, supplying a complete
Drill Collars: 2-7/8” to 14”, slick or spiral
range of proprietary drillstem products.
VAM Drilling also designs and provides API and High-Performance Connections:
tailor-made systems to help clients I API connections;
succeed in increasingly VAM EIS®: API compatible high-torque connections;
challenging well profiles
I

VAM CDS™: compatible with API and certain other


and drilling programs.
I

double-shoulder connections;
I VAM Express™: proprietary high-torque connections;
I VAM DPR SR™ and VAM DPR HP™: proprietary gas-tight
drill pipe riser connections.
Steel Grades: API, Sour Service, high strength, cold
temperature, non-mag material grades.

Drillstem Accessories: Square or hexagonal kellys,


kelly valves, drop-in check valves, IBOPs, pup joints,
crossovers, subs.

VAM EIS® proprietary Performance Drilling Systems: Hydroclean™ drill


high-torque connections pipe, Hydroclean™ heavy weight, risers, landing strings.
Engineering and R&D
Engineering Research and Development

API has long been a reference for the oil and gas industry. Today’s With research and development
drilling conditions, however, are becoming increasingly complex, capabilities that cover the entire
with deviated and extended reach wells and corrosive environments. drill string production process (from
This means that the demand for highly engineered products has steel development to final product
never been greater. manufacturing), VAM Drilling is in
complete control of its own production
process and can answer most
customer needs internally.

VAM Drilling’s research and


development resources include
industry experts and experienced
engineering personnel, along with a
complete array of testing facilities. In
order to better ensure the performance
of your products, VAM Drilling can
apply combined drilling loads and
simulated field conditions in-house
on full-scale samples.

When a new product leaves our


research and testing facilities, you
can rest assured it has been fully
analyzed, field tested and evaluated
and that it is ready for service.

VAM Drilling is an industry leader in downhole product design and


production. With its renowned engineering base, VAM Drilling is
able to improve both the performance and the mechanical properties
of products.

Because we are continually analyzing and improving our design


parameters, we can guarantee that our materials and final products
will perform better than API and ISO standards and bring our
VAM Drilling connects the dots between
clients added value. customer needs for drilling products and
the processes required to produce them.
Services Before Drilling
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Pre-Project Planning

Connecting Customer Needs

At VAM Drilling, we know that a successful drilling project depends on the decisions made before the first
joint of drill pipe is run through the rotary table. That is why VAM Drilling offers a wide range of services to
help contractors and operators guarantee project success well in advance of the drilling phase. Our ultimate
goal is to reduce lost time and maximize your operational performance. To meet this goal, we have engineers
and specially trained staff prepared to assist you with:

I Drill string design: With efficient product selection support I Capacity reservations: As a privileged
from VAM Drilling during the planning phase, you can VAM Drilling partner, you can be sure that
minimize your drilling risks, maximize operational our products will be available for you, when
performance and be more cost efficient. and where you need them, in the shortest
time available.
I Customer specification design: By working with us
to define your own specific product manufacturing I Enhanced and third party inspections:
specifications based on your expected drilling Through its years of experience, VAM Drilling
conditions, you can minimize drilling risks and has developed excellent working relationships
maximize drill string service life. with third party inspection companies and
knows how to facilitate any inspection or
I Rig crew and drilling contractor training (VAM Schools): inspection process.
Through VAM Schools you can build on your human
capital and solidify your team’s understanding of their Our goal is to ensure that your products are
drilling environment. By maximizing their performance, delivered according to your specifications in
you minimize your risks and costs. the shortest lead-times possible.
Services During Drilling
Field Service
Global Field Services
VAM Drilling understands that you may need assistance throughout your drilling program. To support
this we provide a global service with field engineers who are trained professionals and have hands-on
drill pipe running experience. They can provide rig advisory and inspection services to ensure that your
VAM Drilling premium drill pipe is run in a manner that guarantees optimal performance. VAM Drilling
field service engineers are there where and when you need them.

SERVICE OBJECTIVES AUDIENCE TOOLS

I Assist with the running of VAM Drilling pipe on a dedicated rig.


I Provide instructions to the drillers in real time to achieve: Drilling Crew VAM Field
On-site – Optimal torque, taking into account dope friction factor Procedure

Rig and PDS recommendations/wear status


DP Inspection
Support – Proper handling/cleaning of the pipes on deck,
Procedure
to and from the rig floor
– Quick inspection and gauging of the pipes to determine Product Data
wear status or if they are to be sent for inspection Sheet
– Optimal (longer) service life for VAM Drilling
supplied products Running
Procedures
– Proper setup of equipment (top drive, tongs, iron
roughnecks, gauges) to ensure proper handling of the I-Box
pipe and connections.

Field engineers are available for local support with: All VAM Field Service engineers regularly
Carrying out inspections on connections in attend VAM Drilling product training and have
been trained in offshore survival techniques in
I

order to make all necessary recommendations


for the repair of damaged pipe and rejecting compliance with european standards.
pipe that has been damaged beyond safe
running guidelines. Major oil and gas companies and drilling
contractors have recognized the added value
I Checking the suitability of make-up and that can be gained through the use of our
handling equipment in order to ensure that VAM Drilling field engineers.
correct parameters are being used.
I Assisting in supervising drill pipe running and
making recommendations as necessary to
ensure that VAM Drilling approved torque
and make-up procedures are applied. Upon
completion of the job, a written report with
inspection results and joint make-up
performance will be issued.
Services After Drilling
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Machine Shops
VAM Drilling Licensee Network
With more than 70 licensees strategically located Authorized repair and accessory threading facilities
to meet your needs, VAM Drilling has a local are located in more than 40 countries. Every year, new
machine shop network to provide any repair services support facilities are added to this list in order to ensure
that may be necessary following the completion of we can provide back-up for exploration and development
the drilling program. projects, even in the most remote locations.

Quality Control
Each licensee is issued a complete Annual audits are performed by for immediate dispatch to licensees
set of TSLI (Technical Specifications VAM representatives to ensure that in order to ensure continual product
for Licensees), which highlight the our licensed machine shops respect quality and prompt product delivery.
necessary manufacturing and our strict quality standards. Access
controlling procedures for to specially calibrated VAM gauges
threading VAM connections. is critical, so they are always ready
Quality

By monitoring quality at all stages of


manufacturing, VAM Drilling ensures
a superior product.

VAM Drilling guarantees superior products.

The performance of VAM Drilling Where applicable, VAM Drilling products


products is critical to the drilling are manufactured in compliance with the
process, no matter what the condition following API standards:
or where. Whether the application is for I API Specification 5DP
a shallow well in the Middle East or a I API Specifications 7.1 & 7.2
deepwater HP/HT well in the Gulf of I API Recommended Practice 7G
Mexico, VAM Drilling’s product quality
is never in question. In addition, VAM Drilling products can be
supplied with the following specifications:
By monitoring quality at all stages of I NS1
product manufacturing – from the I DS1
seamless green tube to finished drill I IRP
pipe and drillstem components – VAM
Customer-supplied specification
Drilling ensures a superior product.
I

Adherence to the most rigorous VAM Drilling facilities meet the following
industry standards or unique customer quality standards:
specifications (as well as VAM Drilling’s I API Specification Q1
stringent design specifications) ensures
ISO 9001
that the products delivered to the field
I

ISO 11961
are immediately suitable for use.
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Corporate Responsibility

Health and Safety of Employees are Paramount

As part of the Vallourec Group, VAM Drilling bases its development on the operational excellence of
its staff and the high motivation of respected individuals. Because we manufacture some of the finest
downhole products in the industry, using high-tech, safety-oriented facilities, the health and safety of
all employees are paramount to the manufacturing process.

To that end, VAM Drilling has developed a policy to:

I Consistently comply with international agreements


and national laws, while respecting and fulfilling
country specific needs.

I Deploy Continuous Improvement Teams (CIT) in


The health and safety of all employees are the context of a Total Quality Management (TQM)
paramount to the manufacturing process. program.

I Constantly optimize the performance of the


workforce, with vocational training programs and
efficient Competency Management (CM) systems.

In recognition of these efforts, VAM Drilling


was awarded OHSAS 18001.
Environment

VAM Drilling Takes Care of Its Environment

As part of the Vallourec Group, VAM I Priorities of our environmental policy include:
Drilling’s policy is to respect laws and – Reduction of our carbon footprint;
regulations, prevent pollution in order to
– Avoidance of soil and water pollution;
maintain the earth’s biodiversity, and
ensure our continuous improvement in – Reduction of water consumption, and adequate
wastewater treatment;
this field and in others.
– Reduction of air pollution;
– Reduction and clean disposal of industrial waste; and
– Reduction of noise annoyance.
I Each manufacturing facility methodically identifies its
environmental risks and puts the necessary measures
Our growth is based on an optimal use in place to prevent and control these on a daily basis.
of resources, and more specifically I All new investments or product developments include
non-renewable resources such as raw a study of their environmental impact.
material and energy, and on an R&D
policy for clean technologies and In recognition of these efforts,
environmentally friendly products. VAM Drilling was awarded ISO 14001.
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API Connections

VAM Drilling provides


American Petroleum
Institute (API) certified
connections in a variety
of pipe lengths, diameters
and steel grades and is
licensed for:

I API Specification 5DP


I API Specifications 7.1 & 7.2
I API Recommended
Practice 7G.

For detailed dimensional


information, see API
Specification 7.

In addition to industry accepted API tool joint connections,


VAM Drilling provides its advanced VAM EIS®, VAM CDS™
and VAM Express™ high-torque threads upon request.
VAM Express™

Developed using the latest


VAM connection technology,
the patented VAM Express™
connection incorporates a
proprietary thread profile
API THREAD FORM

and high-performance double-


shoulder design producing
1˚ reverse angle crest
the most rugged high-torque Laid down 40˚ stabbing flank
connection available today.
The primary torque shoulder
provides initial seal and pre-
load during make-up to full
recommended torque and the Elliptical root
secondary torque shoulder 30˚ loading flank

provides high-torque capacity. VAM EXPRESS™ THREAD FORM

Trip time is money.


With the easy stabbing
and quick make-up
PRIMARY SEALING EXTERNAL SHOULDER

of the VAM Express


high-performance
connections, drilling
contractors can save
valuable rig time,
resulting in significant
VAM EXPRESS™ THREAD FORM

cost saving on
each well.

VAM Express high-performance


connections run like API.
SECONDARY INTERNAL SHOULDER
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Easy stabbing, higher torsional strength and


extended service life save you time and money.

Typical Tool Joint Data and Comparison

PIPE CONNECTION TOOL JOINT MAKE-UP TORSIONAL TENSILE


SIZE TORQUE STRENGTH STRENGTH
(IN) TYPE SIZE OD (IN) ID (IN) (FT-LBS) (FT-LBS) (LBS)

API NC38 4-3/4 2-9/16 11,500 19,200 649,000


3-1/2 VX38 4-3/4 2-9/16 19,500 32,500 679,000
VAM Express
VX39 4-7/8 2-13/16 20,200 33,700 693,000
API NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16 16,600 27,700 838,000
4 VX39 5 2-3/4 22,300 37,200 729,000
VAM Express
VX40 5-1/4 2-13/16 25,600 42,600 914,000
API 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2 43,300 72,200 1,620,000
5-1/2
VAM Express VX54 6-3/4 4 55,800 89,400 1,320,000
API NA NA NA NA NA NA
5-7/8
VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4 59,000 94,600 1,378,000

The VAM Express™ (VX) thread form features a large, rounded stab crest and a laid down stab flank
which allows easy stabbing of the connection. A back beveled crest reduces the chance of wedging the
thread and increases the freedom of movement, allowing easy connection make-up. The elliptical root
increases resistance to rotational-induced bending fatigue.

The patented VAM Express connection design provides:

Quick rig make-up. 6–7 turns from stab-in to


full make-up, similar to API connections with
trip-time savings up to 16% better than other
high-performance connections.
Higher torque. Torque capacity averages
150 to 200% of that of API connections.
User friendly. Reduces stabbing damage
and the need for stabbing or de-stabbing
guides because of thread form design.
Durability. Reduces wedging risk, resulting in
less thread damage and a low re-cut rate.
Strength. Allows change of OD/ID for VAM Express combines quick make-up
improved hydraulic performance. with exceptional strength and durability.
VAM EIS
®

VAM EIS® is a high-torque


connection that is fully
intermateable with API connections
but incorporates a double-shoulder
tool joint design. As additional
torque is applied, the pin nose
makes contact with the internal
shoulder. The internal shoulder
absorbs the higher frictional load,
providing the connection with
improved torque capability.

VAM EIS
high-strength EXTERNAL SHOULDER

double-shoulder
connections from
VAM Drilling set a
new connection
performance API THREAD FORM

standard at cost
efficiencies similar
to those of API
connections.

VAM EIS high-torque connections are fully INTERNAL SHOULDER


intermateable with API drill pipe connections.
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Additional torsional strength provides exceptional


performance in the most difficult well conditions.

The additional torsional strength provides exceptional performance in the most difficult well conditions, such as
highly deviated or extended reach wells. This design also benefits service life, with a significantly greater wear
capability. VAM EIS® is available in drill pipe sizes from 2-7/8” to 6-5/8” OD, including 5-7/8”, and in a wide
range of steel grades, including Sour Service and high strength. The VAM EIS tool joint design provides:

Higher Torque. Using the


VAM EIS connections with current API ODs and IDs
results in torque capacity 30% higher (or more) than API.
Larger ID. Using VAM EIS improves hydraulic
performance while maintaining the required torque.
Smaller OD. Slimmer profile than current
API connections, while maintaining required strength,
controlling torque and drag, and improving fishability.
Extended Service Life. Using the VAM EIS with
standard ODs and IDs results in an OD wear capability
30% higher than API, which combined with a
2” longer-than-standard tool joint, provides unbeatable
service life.
Flexibility. Intermateable with new or used API connections. VAM EIS double-shoulder connection is
fully compatible with API connections.
Drill better and faster with fully
VAM CDS ™
compatible premium connections.

VAM CDS™ high-torque


Torsional Performance — VAM CDS vs API

double-shoulder connections
120

are fully compatible with


VAM CDS API +47%

API and certain other


100

double-shoulder connections +53% +48%

available on the market.


80

60
In deep well conditions,

100 ft-lbs
VAM CDS has additional 40

torsional strength which


+48%

provides exceptional 20

performance.
+50%

0
NC31 NC38 NC50 5-1/2 FH 6-5/8 FH

VAM CDS allows smaller ODs


Tool Joint Comparison
and larger IDs to achieve a slimmer
profile than current API connections
API VAM CDS
(120 ksi) (95 ksi)

while maintaining the required torque. Tool Joint

Alternatively, using the VAM CDS


OD (in) 6-5/8 6-5/8

connection with current API ODs


ID (in) 3-1/2 3-1/2

and IDs results in connections with


Torsional
Yield
a torque capacity about 33% higher (ft-lbs) 44,130 49,820

than API torque capacities. Make-up

The VAM CDS connection offers:


Torque
(ft-lbs) 27,077 29,891

I Higher torsional strength Note: Data based on API NC50 and NC50 VAM CDS

Improved hydraulics
connections. OD and ID were selected to be
I the same for comparative purpose only.

I Optimum for Sour Service


VAM CDS offers significantly higher torsional performance than
Longer service life
API connections. The additional strength provides the higher
I

I Full intermateability with torque required for deviated wells and drilling to extended depths.
certain other double-shoulder
connections on the market and Please contact your local VAM Drilling representative to confirm
with API connections. product compatibility.
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High-Strength Material
High-Grade Material for
Lighter and Stronger Solutions
Tensile and Torsional Strength

Complex drilling environments,


Improvement over S-135
(based on 5”, 19.50 lbs/ft tube body)

including ultra-deep and extended


reach wells, deep offshore or
25%

high-temperature and high-pressure


conditions, are a real challenge for
drilling contractors and operators.
20%

For the most challenging drilling


projects, VAM Drilling has 15%
developed high-strength grades

100 ft-lbs
including VM-140, VM-150
and VM-165.
10%

VAM Drilling guarantees the 5%


superior mechanical properties of
its steel alloys through proprietary
chemistry, strict quality procedures
0

and true vertical integration – from


VM-140 VM-150 VM-165

steel making to drill pipe heat


VAM Drilling high-grade materials
treatment – and dedicated
are characterized by:
manufacturing process controls.
Thin wall is I Superior proprietary chemistry;
light weight,
High-strength grades are ideal has less T&D Precise manufacturing
for the lighter drill pipes required
I
and better
hydraulic processes from steel making to
to minimize torque and drag in performance heat treatment;
ultra-extended reach wells. By
using high-strength material to
I Improved tensile and torsional
strengths;
reduce tube body wall thickness, THICK WALL STANDARD WALL THIN WALL
lighter drill pipe joints can be I Improved fracture toughness
manufactured without compromis- For landing string For drill pipe and hardness; and
applications applications
ing mechanical performance. Lighter pipe bodies.
Reducing wall thickness also
I

improves hydraulic programs,


making it easier to reach drilling Proprietary materials can be manufactured in standard API sizes as well
targets efficiently. as unique thin and thick wall configurations with different mechanical
properties for each option. Grade Yield Ultimate Charpy
When stronger tubulars are needed VAM Drilling encourages
Strength
(PSI) Min
Strength
(PSI) Min
Impact (ft-lbs)
Average,
for ultra-deep or landing string you to contact your closest
10x7.5 at –4°F

applications, high-grade materials VM-140 140,000 150,000 59


VAM Drilling sales office to
offer additional tensile capacity as
discuss engineering specific VM-150 150,000 160,000 44
compared to API grades.
“fit-for-purpose” solutions. VM-165 165,000 175,000 35
Sour Service

VAM Drilling offers


three levels of resistance
to Sour Service
environments defined in
the NACE MR-0175-2004
industry standard:

I MS level: Mild Sour


I S level: Intermediate
Sour
I SS level: Severe Sour –
the SS level is fully
compliant with IRP 1.8
requirements

The evolution of drilling programs internationally recognized expertise


has driven the industry to develop in order to produce outstanding
innovative solutions for extreme critical service material. Today,
conditions such as Sour Service VAM Drilling is able to guarantee
environments. Here, specially the superior performance of its
designed drill pipes are essential material in the toughest sour
to provide the necessary H2S environments around the world.
resistance within the steel and to
ensure the safety of those working Due to the
in such harsh environments. astringency of the critical manufacturing parameters
sour environment, is also a requirement to ensure
Vallourec & Mannesmann Sour particular superior product performance.
Service proprietary grades are attention needs Steel microstructure, chemical
renowned for their performance. to be paid when composition, cleanliness and heat
This is reflected in the extensive selecting and treatment process control are
research and development facilities, characterizing adapted Sour essential for high sulfide stress
which are combined with our Service steel grades. Controlling cracking resistance.
19

Specially designed drill pipes are essential to


provide necessary H2S resistance within the steel.

Sour Service Drill Pipe

7 Mechanical parameters essential


for drilling contractor and operator
safety include controlled yield
6,5 Domain 1:
Mild Sour Service

strength, restricted hardness


6 Domain 2:
VM-105 DP MS

and improved fracture toughness.


Intermediate Sour Service
Domain 0:
5,5 Non Sour Service

Our vertical integration with the


Vallourec Group, coupled with our
5
pH

4,5
strict quality control procedures,
enables VAM Drilling to achieve
Domain 3:
Severe Sour Service

superior manufacturing parameter


4 VM-95 DP S
VM-105 DP S VM-95 DP SS

control and assure our clients of


3,5 VM-105 DP SS

0 safety, reliability, and performance.


0,0001 0,001 0,01 0,1 1 10
0,05 psi
H2S partial pressure (psi)
Sour Service

Sour Service Drill Pipe Offer

Our Sour Service drill pipe provides a superior resistance


to H2S as compared to standard grade drill pipe.

YS UTS SSC
Sour Min–Max Min Material Threshold NACE Specification
Domain Technical Name Pipe Part Ksi Ksi Type % SMYS Test Reference

pipe body 105–120 115 H 2S – No


Mild VM-105 DP MS Fully compliant with API
tool joint 120/– 140 API – No

pipe body 95–110 105 H 2S 70 Yes


VM-95 DP S
tool joint 105–120 115 H 2S 50 Yes
Severe VAM Drilling specification
pipe body 105–120 115 H 2S 70 Yes
VM-105 DP S
tool joint 105–120 115 H 2S 50 Yes

pipe body 95–110 105 H 2S 85 Yes


VM-95 DP SS
tool joint 110–125 125 H 2S 65 Yes
Severe Fully compliant with IRP 1.8
pipe body 105–120 115 H 2S 85 Yes
VM-105 DP SS
tool joint 110–125 125 H 2S 65 Yes

SMYS: Specified Minimum Yield Strength YS: Yield Strength UTS: Ultimate Tensile Strength NACE test as per NACE TM0177 Method A Solution A

Sour Service HWDP Offer: Friction Welded or Integral Machined Bar Solutions

Our Sour Service HWDP is compliant with API specifications and is more resistant to
H2S than standard grade HWDP.

YS UTS Hardness Min Single Impact SSC


Sour Technical Min Min Single Max Charpy Test Material Threshold NACE
Domain Name Construction Ksi Ksi HRC ft-lb@+20°C Type % SMYS Test

65 95 22 24 H 2S – No
Mild VM-65 HW MS Welded
110 140 36 48 H 2S – No

Mild VM-110 HW MS Integral 110 140 36 48 H 2S – No

SMYS: Specified Minimum Yield Strength YS: Yield Strength UTS: Ultimate Tensile Strength NACE test as per NACE TM0177 Method A Solution A
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VAM Drilling can maximize safety margins in H2S environments.

Sour Service Hydroclean™ DP and Hydroclean™ HWDP

Sour Service Hydroclean DP and Hydroclean HWDP are also available.


Both are well adapted to mild sour environments, where materials are
exposed to low levels of H2S corrosion.
Toughness Equivalent
YS UTS Hardness Min Single SSC
Sour Technical Product Min Min Single Max Impact Charpy Test Material Threshold NACE
Domain Name Type Construction Ksi Ksi HRC ft-lb@+20°C Type % SMYS Test

Mild VM-110 HDP MS Hydroclean DP Welded 110 140 36 48 H 2S – No


Mild VM-110 HHW MS Hydroclean HWDP Integral 100 135 36 48 H 2S – No

SMYS: Specified Minimum Yield Strength YS: Yield Strength UTS: Ultimate Tensile Strength NACE test as per NACE TM0177 Method A Solution A

Sour Service DC and Accessories Offer

VAM Drilling can maximize safety margins in H2S environments with Sour
Service drill collars, pup joints and accessories using ERS 425™ material.

Toughness Equivalent
YS UTS Hardness Min Single SSC
Sour Technical Min Min Single Max Impact Charpy Test Material Threshold NACE
Domain Name Construction Ksi Ksi HRC ft-lb@+20°C Type % SMYS Test

Severe VM-110 PUP S Integral 110 140 36 48 H 2S 50 No


Mild Sour Service DC and subs Integral 110 140 36 48 H 2S – No

SMYS: Specified Minimum Yield Strength YS: Yield Strength UTS: Ultimate Tensile Strength NACE test as per NACE TM0177 Method A Solution A

Sour Service Connections Offer

In extended reach wells, VAM Drilling can propose Sour Service


compatible high-torque connections. High-torque connections make
up for lower yield strengths which occur in Sour Service grades.

Connection API API VAM EIS


(Tool Joint Grade) (120 ksi) (105 ksi) (105 ksi)

Tool Joint OD 6-5/8” 6-3/8” 6-3/8”


ID 3-1/2” 3-1/2” 3-1/2”

Torsional stength (ft-Ibs) 44,500 38,900 54,700

Make-up torque (ft-lbs) 26,700 23,300 32,800


Low-Temperature Grades

Maximizing Safety and content of phosphorus and sulfur and Controlling critical manufacturing
Performance in Low- also a reduced content of inclusion parameters is the key to reach
Temperature Environments and oxides increases the tolerance top-of-the-range products. The
to damage and prevents fatigue parameters include:
Arctic drilling is one of the most vivid crack initiation.
I Steel microstructure;
examples of how the oil and gas
industry is called upon to adapt to This process control (micro alloying I Chemical composition;
ever-increasing demand for energy addition in the steel and heat
treatment control) can successfully Cleanliness;
resources. This evolution has driven
I

the industry to develop more suitable lower the transition temperature. Heat treatment; and
Proprietary arctic grades already exist
I

drill string solutions adapted to


for temperatures as low as –40°C. Process control.
extreme conditions, including “arctic”
I

environments. However, for high-strength drill pipe it


For further information or to
is necessary to meet the drilling loads
request special low-grade material,
The need for such drill pipe was in arctic conditions with temperatures
contact your nearest VAM Drilling
triggered by the wells topology as low as –60°C. VAM Drilling is at
sales office.
(mainly Eastern Europe, CIS, Alaska the forefront of developing solutions
and Canadian markets) where the for these types of environments.
fracture toughness behavior of drill
pipe at temperatures as low as –60°C
Low-Temperature Grades
(–76°F) has to be controlled and
guaranteed. The underlying issue Technical Name VM-135 DP LT
Working Domain Low Temperature
behind this constraint is not related
Pipe Body
to the service temperature of these Minimum Yield Strength 135,000 psi
tubulars, but instead to potential Ultimate Tensile Strength 150,000 psi
damage during ground transportation Minimum Elongation API formula §7.3.2
and handling in the arctic permafrost. Minimum average Charpy Impact Value
Steel grade ductility decreases at –60°C (–76°F), standard size (7.5 X 10 mm²) 60J – 44 ft-lbs (100J/cm²)
dramatically below a certain temp-
erature called transition temperature. Tool Joint
The transition temperature is specific Minimum Yield Strength 120,000 psi
to the metallurgy and grade of steel. Ultimate Tensile Strength 140,000 psi
When the transition temperature of Minimum Elongation 13%
Minimum Hardness 30 HRC
the steel grade is too high, the steel
Minimum average Charpy Impact Value
can become brittle even at –20°C.
at –60°C (–76°F), standard size (10 X 10 mm²) 42J – 31 ft-lbs (52.5 J/cm²)
Therefore, it is desirable to use steel
with very low transition temperature, Weld Zone
which is typically difficult to achieve Minimum Yield Strength Stronger than the pipe body
for high-strength steel. Nevertheless, Maximum Hardness 37HRC
the transition temperature can be Minimum average Charpy Impact Value
improved by controlling the way the at –60°C (–76°F), standard size (10 X 10 mm²) 42J – 31 ft-lbs (52.5 J/cm²)
steel is manufactured. In particular,
the use of carbon steel with a low
Drill Pipe
23

Designed to Go Deep

VAM Drilling drill pipe meets or


exceeds API 5DP and ISO 11961
specifications for the most
stringent drilling conditions.

VAM Drilling provides a complete line of drill string products, including a full range of jointed drill pipe in nominal
sizes from 2-3/8” to 6-5/8” and in a wide range of wall thicknesses.

VAM Drilling drill pipe is designed to provide superior VAM Drilling tool joint forgings meet or exceed API
technical performance and a service lifetime exceeding specifications and tolerance requirements. Each joint
most current industry standards. VAM Drilling drill pipe is inspected to guarantee visual and dimensional
is available with: properties, and tested to ensure proper mechanical
characteristics. All VAM Drilling tool joint forgings are:
 Proprietary oversized minimum internal upset (miu),
for better fatigue resistance (where applicable);  100% thread-gauged;
 Longer tool joints, providing a maximum re-cut  100% magnetic-particle inspected;
capability for longer service life; and
 Phos-coated (anti-galling treatment); and
Higher toughness specification on pipe body, weld
Hardness-tested.


and tool joint, providing greater safety margins in




extreme drilling conditions. Do not hesitate to contact our sales representatives


with special needs to evaluate feasibility.

VAM Drilling Drill Pipe Internal and External Upset Profile

miu Radius

TOOL JOINT ID WELD LINE LONG SMOOTH


Min TRANSITION

One of the most critical sections in welded drill pipe is the transition zone between the tool joint and the
pipe body. A smooth, gradual transition linked to the superior nature of the purity of our steel ensures
minimum stress concentration and greatly improves the fatigue life of the pipe.
Drill Pipe Manufacturing Flow Chart
Pipe Body

Upsetting Heat Straightening


Treatment

Tool Joint

Forging Heat Threading Phos Make-and-Break


Treatment Coating (optional)

Internal Finishing and


Shipping Plastic Coating Final Inspection
(optional)
25

Drill pipe is manufactured to customer requirements and, where applicable, to specifications


such as API, ISO, NS1, DS1, IRP, etc. It is inspected 100% after completion.

Inspection for
Magnetic Longitudinal Defect
Particle Transverse Defect
Inspection Wall Thickness ASSEMBLY

Friction
Welding

Alignment
Inspection

Hardbanding Magnetic
(optional) Particle
Inspection

Wet Magnetic Hardness Heat Flash


Particle and Check Treatment Removal
Ultrasonic Inspection of Weld
Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data
Pipe Body Tool Joint
Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in in in ft-lbs lbs psi psi in in

2-7/8 E-75 EU 0.362 2.151 11,554 214,344 16,509 16,526 NC31 4-1/8 2
2-7/8 E-75 EU 0.362 2.151 11,554 214,344 16,509 16,526 NC31 4-1/8 2-1/8

2-7/8 X-95 IU 0.362 2.151 14,635 271,503 20,911 20,933 NC26 3-3/8 1-3/4
2-7/8 X-95 EU 0.362 2.151 14,635 271,503 20,911 20,933 NC31 4-1/8 2

2-7/8 G-105 EU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 NC31 4-1/8 2
2-7/8 G-105 IU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 NC26 VAM EIS 3-5/8 1-1/2
2-7/8 G-105 IU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 NC26 VAM CDS 3-5/8 1-1/2
2-7/8 G-105 EU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 NC31 VAM EIS 4-1/8 2
2-7/8 G-105 EU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 NC31 VAM CDS 4-1/8 2
2-7/8 G-105 IU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 VAM Express VX26 3-1/2 1-1/2
2-7/8 G-105 EU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 VAM Express VX31 4 2-1/8

2-7/8 S-135 IU 0.362 2.151 20,798 385,820 29,716 29,747 2-7/8 PAC 3-1/8 1-1/2
2-7/8 S-135 EU 0.362 2.151 20,798 385,820 29,716 29,747 NC31 4-3/8 1-5/8
2-7/8 S-135 IU 0.362 2.151 20,798 385,820 29,716 29,747 2-7/8 PAC VAM EIS 3-1/8 1-1/2
2-7/8 S-135 IU 0.362 2.151 20,798 385,820 29,716 29,747 NC26 VAM EIS 3-5/8 1-1/2
2-7/8 S-135 IU 0.362 2.151 20,798 385,820 29,716 29,747 NC26 VAM CDS 3-5/8 1-1/2
2-7/8 S-135 IU 0.362 2.151 20,798 385,820 29,716 29,747 VAM Express VX24 3-1/8 1-1/2
2-7/8 S-135 IU 0.362 2.151 20,798 385,820 29,716 29,747 VAM Express VX26 3-5/8 1-1/2

Notes: All drill pipes are Range 2 (31-1/2 ft shoulder to shoulder) unless otherwise specified.
API recommends a torsional ratio of 0.80 or greater.
VAM EIS®, VAM CDS™ and VAM Express™ are proprietary threads of VAM Drilling.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by VAM Drilling.
2-7/8” 27

Tool Joint Assembly


Tong Length Material Make-up Torsional Tensile Torsional Approx Approx Displacement Premium Nominal
Yield Torque Strength Strength Ratio Wt/foot Weight Capacity Closed Open OD Make-up Size
Pin Box Strength End End
in in ksi ft-lbs ft-lbs lbs lbs/ft lbs gal/ft gal/ft gal/ft in ft-lbs in

9 11 120 7,895 13,158 495,726 1.14 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-27/32 4,969 2-7/8
9 11 120 7,074 11,790 447,130 1.02 11.25 354 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-27/32 4,969 2-7/8

9 10 120 4,125 6,875 313,681 0.47 10.63 335 0.18 0.34 0.16 3-3/8 4,125 2-7/8
9 11 120 7,895 13,158 495,726 0.90 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-29/32 5,726 2-7/8

9 11 120 7,895 13,158 495,726 0.81 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-15/16 6,110 2-7/8
9 10 130 8,183 13,639 422,779 0.84 11.10 350 0.18 0.35 0.17 3-5/16 6,160 2-7/8
9 10 130 8,321 13,868 422,774 0.86 11.10 350 0.18 0.35 0.17 3-5/16 6,349 2-7/8
9 11 130 11,779 19,632 537,037 1.21 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-27/32 8,581 2-7/8
9 11 130 11,834 19,723 537,030 1.22 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-27/32 8,664 2-7/8
11 12 130 9,042 15,070 426,918 0.93 11.15 351 0.18 0.35 0.17 3-1/4 6,494 2-7/8
11 13 130 11,622 19,370 489,371 1.20 11.31 356 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-3/4 8,267 2-7/8

9 11 120 3,416 5,693 273,024 0.27 10.63 335 0.18 0.34 0.16 3-1/8 3,416 2-7/8
9 11 120 10,086 16,809 623,844 0.81 12.12 382 0.18 0.37 0.19 4-1/16 7,694 2-7/8
9 11 130 5,716 9,527 295,776 0.46 10.63 335 0.18 0.34 0.16 3-1/8 5,716 2-7/8
9 10 130 8,183 13,639 422,779 0.66 11.10 350 0.18 0.35 0.17 3-15/32 7,731 2-7/8
9 10 130 8,321 13,868 422,774 0.67 11.10 350 0.18 0.35 0.17 3-15/32 7,917 2-7/8
11 12 130 5,777 9,628 309,450 0.46 10.71 337 0.18 0.34 0.16 3-1/8 5,777 2-7/8
11 12 130 9,042 15,071 426,918 0.72 11.31 356 0.18 0.35 0.17 3-3/8 7,735 2-7/8
Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data
Pipe Body Tool Joint
Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in in in ft-lbs lbs psi psi in in

3-1/2 E-75 EU 0.368 2.764 18,551 271,569 14,113 13,800 NC38 4-3/4 2-11/16
3-1/2 E-75 IU 0.368 2.764 18,551 271,569 14,113 13,800 NC31 VAM EIS 4-1/8 2
3-1/2 E-75 IU 0.368 2.764 18,551 271,569 14,113 13,800 NC31 VAM CDS 4-1/8 2

3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.368 2.764 23,498 343,988 17,877 17,480 NC38 5 2-9/16
3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.368 2.764 23,498 343,988 17,877 17,480 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 X-95 IU 0.368 2.764 23,498 343,988 17,877 17,480 NC31 VAM EIS 4-1/8 2
3-1/2 X-95 IU 0.368 2.764 23,498 343,988 17,877 17,480 NC31 VAM CDS 4-1/8 2
3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.368 2.764 23,498 343,988 17,877 17,480 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.368 2.764 23,498 343,988 17,877 17,480 NC38 VAM CDS 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 X-95 IU 0.368 2.764 23,498 343,988 17,877 17,480 VAM Express VX31 4-1/8 2
3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.368 2.764 23,498 343,988 17,877 17,480 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-11/16

3-1/2 G-105 EU 0.368 2.764 25,972 380,197 19,758 19,320 NC38 5 2-1/8
3-1/2 G-105 EU 0.368 2.764 25,972 380,197 19,758 19,320 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 G-105 EU 0.368 2.764 25,972 380,197 19,758 19,320 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 G-105 EU 0.368 2.764 25,972 380,197 19,758 19,320 NC38 VAM CDS 4-7/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 G-105 IU 0.368 2.764 25,972 380,197 19,758 19,320 VAM Express VX31 4-1/8 2
3-1/2 G-105 EU 0.368 2.764 25,972 380,197 19,758 19,320 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-11/16

3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,393 488,825 25,404 24,840 NC38 5 2-1/8
3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,393 488,825 25,404 24,840 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,393 488,825 25,404 24,840 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,393 488,825 25,404 24,840 NC38 VAM CDS 4-7/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,393 488,825 25,404 24,840 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,393 488,825 25,404 24,840 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,393 488,825 25,404 24,840 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-9/16

3-1/2 E-75 EU 0.449 2.602 21,086 322,775 16,774 16,838 NC38 5 2-9/16
3-1/2 E-75 IU 0.449 2.602 21,086 322,775 16,774 16,838 NC31 VAM EIS 4-1/4 2
3-1/2 E-75 IU 0.449 2.602 21,086 322,775 16,774 16,838 NC31 VAM CDS 4-1/4 2
3-1/2 E-75 IU 0.449 2.602 21,086 322,775 16,774 16,838 VAM Express VX31 4-1/8 2
3-1/2 E-75 EU 0.449 2.602 21,086 322,775 16,774 16,838 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-9/16

3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.449 2.602 26,709 408,848 21,247 21,328 NC38 5 2-7/16
3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.449 2.602 26,709 408,848 21,247 21,328 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.449 2.602 26,709 408,848 21,247 21,328 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.449 2.602 26,709 408,848 21,247 21,328 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.449 2.602 26,709 408,848 21,247 21,328 NC38 VAM CDS 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.449 2.602 26,709 408,848 21,247 21,328 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-9/16

3-1/2 G-105 EU 0.449 2.602 29,520 451,885 23,484 23,573 NC38 5 2-1/8
3-1/2 G-105 EU 0.449 2.602 29,520 451,885 23,484 23,573 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 G-105 EU 0.449 2.602 29,520 451,885 23,484 23,573 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 G-105 EU 0.449 2.602 29,520 451,885 23,484 23,573 NC38 VAM CDS 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 G-105 EU 0.449 2.602 29,520 451,885 23,484 23,573 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-9/16

3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.449 2.602 37,954 580,995 30,194 30,308 NC40 5-1/2 2-1/4
3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.449 2.602 37,954 580,995 30,194 30,308 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-7/16
3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.449 2.602 37,954 580,995 30,194 30,308 NC38 VAM CDS 5 2-7/16
3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.449 2.602 37,954 580,995 30,194 30,308 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-7/16
3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.449 2.602 37,954 580,995 30,194 30,308 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-7/16
3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.449 2.602 37,954 580,995 30,194 30,308 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-7/16
3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.449 2.602 37,954 580,995 30,194 30,308 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-7/16

Notes: All drill pipes are Range 2 (31-1/2 ft shoulder to shoulder) unless otherwise specified.
API recommends a torsional ratio of 0.80 or greater.
VAM EIS®, VAM CDS™ and VAM Express™ are proprietary threads of VAM Drilling.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by VAM Drilling.
3-1/2” 29

Tool Joint Assembly


Tong Length Material Make-up Torsional Tensile Torsional Approx Approx Displacement Premium Nominal
Yield Torque Strength Strength Ratio Wt/foot Weight Capacity Closed Open OD Make-up Size
Pin Box Strength End End
in in ksi ft-lbs ft-lbs lbs lbs/ft lbs gal/ft gal/ft gal/ft in ft-lbs in

10 12-1/2 120 10,843 18,071 587,308 0.97 14.44 455 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-1/2 7,274 3-1/2
9 11 130 11,779 19,632 537,037 1.06 14.12 445 0.30 0.51 0.22 3-27/32 8,581 3-1/2
9 11 130 11,834 19,723 537,030 1.06 14.12 445 0.30 0.51 0.22 3-27/32 8,664 3-1/2

10 12-1/2 120 12,057 20,095 649,158 0.86 15.07 475 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-19/32 8,822 3-1/2
9 12 120 16,616 27,694 838,256 1.18 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-27/32 9,595 3-1/2
9 11 130 11,779 19,632 537,037 0.84 14.12 445 0.30 0.51 0.22 3-7/8 8,989 3-1/2
9 11 130 11,834 19,723 537,030 0.84 14.12 445 0.30 0.51 0.22 3-7/8 9,072 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 16,992 28,321 703,254 1.21 14.63 461 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-15/32 11,856 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 17,082 28,470 703,247 1.21 14.63 461 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-15/32 11,952 3-1/2
11 13 130 13,320 22,200 542,018 0.94 14.36 452 0.30 0.51 0.22 3-3/4 8,966 3-1/2
12 15 130 17,151 28,584 625,788 1.22 14.78 466 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-3/8 11,839 3-1/2

10 12-1/2 120 15,902 26,503 842,440 1.02 15.68 494 0.30 0.54 0.24 4-21/32 9,879 3-1/2
9 12 120 16,616 27,694 838,256 1.07 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-7/8 10,179 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 17,656 29,427 703,254 1.13 14.85 468 0.31 0.53 0.23 4-15/32 11,856 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 17,680 29,467 703,247 1.13 14.85 468 0.31 0.53 0.23 4-15/32 11,952 3-1/2
11 13 130 13,320 22,200 542,018 0.85 14.36 452 0.30 0.51 0.22 3-13/16 9,776 3-1/2
12 15 130 17,151 28,584 625,788 1.10 14.78 466 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-3/8 11,839 3-1/2

10 12-1/2 120 15,902 26,503 842,440 0.79 15.68 494 0.30 0.54 0.24 4-13/16 12,614 3-1/2
9 12 120 16,616 27,694 838,256 0.83 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 5 12,569 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 17,656 29,427 703,254 0.88 14.85 468 0.31 0.53 0.23 4-17/32 12,959 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 17,680 29,467 703,247 0.88 14.85 468 0.31 0.53 0.23 4-1/2 12,499 3-1/2
9 12 130 24,687 41,145 908,111 1.23 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-27/32 17,030 3-1/2
9 12 130 24,720 41,199 908,119 1.23 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-27/32 17,114 3-1/2
12 15 130 19,542 32,570 692,792 0.98 14.99 472 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-3/8 12,895 3-1/2

10 12-1/2 120 12,057 20,095 649,158 0.95 17.13 540 0.28 0.54 0.26 4-17/32 7,785 3-1/2
9 11 130 11,845 19,742 537,037 0.94 16.37 516 0.26 0.51 0.25 3-27/32 8,581 3-1/2
9 11 130 11,834 19,723 537,030 0.94 16.37 516 0.26 0.51 0.25 3-27/32 8,664 3-1/2
11 13 130 13,320 22,200 542,018 1.05 16.42 517 0.26 0.51 0.25 3-3/4 8,966 3-1/2
12 15 130 19,542 32,570 692,792 1.54 17.03 537 0.28 0.54 0.26 4-3/8 12,895 3-1/2

10 12-1/2 120 13,221 22,035 708,063 0.83 17.32 546 0.27 0.54 0.26 4-21/32 9,879 3-1/2
9 12 120 16,616 27,694 838,256 1.04 17.43 549 0.28 0.54 0.27 4-7/8 10,179 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 17,656 29,427 703,254 1.10 16.91 533 0.28 0.53 0.26 4-15/32 11,856 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 16,992 28,321 703,254 1.06 16.70 526 0.28 0.53 0.26 4-15/32 11,856 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 17,082 28,470 703,247 1.07 16.70 526 0.28 0.53 0.26 4-15/32 11,952 3-1/2
12 15 130 19,542 32,570 692,792 1.22 17.03 537 0.28 0.54 0.26 4-3/8 12,895 3-1/2

10 12-1/2 120 15,902 26,503 842,440 0.90 17.74 559 0.27 0.54 0.27 4-23/32 10,957 3-1/2
9 12 120 16,616 27,694 838,256 0.94 17.43 549 0.28 0.54 0.27 4-15/16 11,363 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 16,992 28,321 703,254 0.96 16.70 526 0.28 0.53 0.26 4-15/32 11,856 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 17,082 28,470 703,247 0.96 16.70 526 0.28 0.53 0.26 4-15/32 11,952 3-1/2
12 15 130 19,542 32,570 692,792 1.10 17.03 537 0.28 0.54 0.26 4-3/8 12,895 3-1/2

9 12 120 19,616 32,693 979,996 0.86 18.34 578 0.27 0.55 0.28 5-3/32 14,419 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 19,929 33,215 767,068 0.88 17.32 546 0.27 0.54 0.26 4-9/16 14,477 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 19,899 33,165 767,061 0.87 17.32 546 0.27 0.54 0.26 4-17/32 14,010 3-1/2
9 12 130 26,716 44,526 971,925 1.17 17.61 555 0.27 0.54 0.27 4-27/32 18,019 3-1/2
9 12 130 26,303 43,839 971,933 1.16 17.61 555 0.27 0.54 0.27 4-27/32 17,616 3-1/2
12 15 130 20,753 34,589 756,606 0.91 17.24 543 0.27 0.54 0.26 4-13/32 14,424 3-1/2
12 15 130 21,809 36,348 756,606 0.96 17.49 551 0.27 0.54 0.27 4-13/32 14,424 3-1/2
Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data
Pipe Body Tool Joint
Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in in in ft-lbs lbs psi psi in in

4 E-75 IU 0.330 3.340 23,288 285,359 11,354 10,828 NC38 5 2-7/16


4 E-75 IU 0.330 3.340 23,288 285,359 11,354 10,828 NC40 5-1/4 2-11/16
4 E-75 IU 0.330 3.340 23,288 285,359 11,354 10,828 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-9/16
4 E-75 IU 0.330 3.340 23,288 285,359 11,354 10,828 NC38 VAM CDS 4-3/4 2-9/16
4 E-75 IU 0.330 3.340 23,288 285,359 11,354 10,828 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-11/16

4 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,498 361,454 14,382 13,716 NC38 5 2-7/16


4 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,498 361,454 14,382 13,716 NC40 5-1/4 2-11/16
4 X-95 EU 0.330 3.340 29,498 361,454 14,382 13,716 NC46 6 3-1/4
4 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,498 361,454 14,382 13,716 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16
4 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,498 361,454 14,382 13,716 NC38 VAM CDS 4-7/8 2-9/16
4 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,498 361,454 14,382 13,716 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-11/16
4 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,498 361,454 14,382 13,716 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-9/16
4 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,498 361,454 14,382 13,716 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-13/16

4 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 NC40 5-1/2 2-7/16
4 G-105 EU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 NC46 6 3-1/4
4 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-7/16
4 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 NC38 VAM CDS 5 2-7/16
4 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-9/16
4 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 VAM Express VX39 5 2-13/16

4 S-135 EU 0.330 3.340 41,918 513,646 20,141 19,491 NC46 6 3


4 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,918 513,646 20,141 19,491 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-7/16
4 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,918 513,646 20,141 19,491 NC38 VAM CDS 5 2-7/16
4 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,918 513,646 20,141 19,491 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,918 513,646 20,141 19,491 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,918 513,646 20,141 19,491 VAM Express VX38 5 2-7/16
4 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,918 513,646 20,141 19,491 VAM Express VX39 5 2-11/16
4 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,918 513,646 20,141 19,491 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 3

4 E-75 IU 0.380 3.240 25,810 324,118 12,896 12,469 NC38 5 2-7/16


4 E-75 IU 0.380 3.240 25,810 324,118 12,896 12,469 NC40 5-1/4 2-11/16
4 E-75 IU 0.380 3.240 25,810 324,118 12,896 12,469 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16
4 E-75 IU 0.380 3.240 25,810 324,118 12,896 12,469 NC38 VAM CDS 4-7/8 2-9/16
4 E-75 IU 0.380 3.240 25,810 324,118 12,896 12,469 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-11/16

4 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,693 410,550 16,335 15,794 NC40 5-1/2 2-7/16
4 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,693 410,550 16,335 15,794 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16
4 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,693 410,550 16,335 15,794 NC38 VAM CDS 4-7/8 2-9/16
4 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,693 410,550 16,335 15,794 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,693 410,550 16,335 15,794 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,693 410,550 16,335 15,794 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-9/16
4 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,693 410,550 16,335 15,794 VAM Express VX39 5 2-11/16

4 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 NC40 5-1/2 2-7/16
4 G-105 EU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 NC46 6 3
4 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-7/16
4 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 NC38 VAM CDS 5 2-7/16
4 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 VAM Express VX38 5 2-7/16
4 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 VAM Express VX39 5 2-11/16
4 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 3

4 S-135 EU 0.380 3.240 46,458 583,413 23,213 22,444 NC46 6 3


4 S-135 IU 0.380 3.240 46,458 583,413 23,213 22,444 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 S-135 IU 0.380 3.240 46,458 583,413 23,213 22,444 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 S-135 IU 0.380 3.240 46,458 583,413 23,213 22,444 VAM Express VX39 5 2-11/16
4 S-135 IU 0.380 3.240 46,458 583,413 23,213 22,444 VAM Express VX40 5-1/2 2-11/16

Notes: All drill pipes are Range 2 (31-1/2 ft shoulder to shoulder) unless otherwise specified. API recommends a torsional ratio of 0.80 or greater.
VAM EIS®, VAM CDS™ and VAM Express™ are proprietary threads of VAM Drilling. Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by VAM Drilling.
4” 31

Tool Joint Assembly


Tong Length Material Make-up Torsional Tensile Torsional Approx Approx Displacement Premium Nominal
Yield Torque Strength Strength Ratio Wt/foot Weight Capacity Closed Open OD Make-up Size
Pin Box Strength End End
in in ksi ft-lbs ft-lbs lbs lbs/ft lbs gal/ft gal/ft gal/ft in ft-lbs in

10 12-1/2 120 13,221 22,035 708,063 0.95 16.11 507 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-19/32 8,822 4
9 12 120 15,319 25,531 776,406 1.10 16.03 505 0.44 0.68 0.24 4-27/32 9,595 4
10 12-1/2 130 16,992 28,321 703,254 1.22 15.49 488 0.43 0.67 0.24 4-15/32 11,856 4
10 12-1/2 130 17,082 28,470 703,247 1.22 15.49 488 0.43 0.67 0.24 4-15/32 11,952 4
12 15 130 17,151 28,584 625,788 1.23 15.63 492 0.44 0.67 0.24 4-3/8 11,839 4

10 12-1/2 120 13,221 22,035 708,063 0.75 16.11 507 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-3/4 11,504 4
9 12 120 15,319 25,531 776,406 0.87 16.03 505 0.44 0.68 0.24 4-15/16 11,363 4
9 12 120 19,937 33,228 901,164 1.13 16.79 529 0.45 0.71 0.26 5-13/32 12,085 4
10 12-1/2 130 17,656 29,427 703,254 1.00 15.70 495 0.43 0.67 0.24 4-15/32 11,856 4
10 12-1/2 130 17,680 29,467 703,247 1.00 15.70 495 0.43 0.67 0.24 4-15/32 11,952 4
9 12 130 22,258 37,097 841,115 1.26 16.03 505 0.44 0.68 0.24 4-27/32 16,058 4
12 15 130 19,542 32,570 692,792 1.10 16.10 507 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-3/8 12,895 4
12 15 130 20,083 33,471 712,958 1.13 15.66 493 0.44 0.68 0.24 4-9/16 13,914 4

9 12 120 17,858 29,764 897,161 0.91 16.87 531 0.43 0.69 0.26 5 12,569 4
9 12 120 19,937 33,228 901,164 1.02 16.79 529 0.45 0.71 0.26 5-7/16 12,813 4
10 12-1/2 130 19,929 33,215 767,068 1.02 16.11 507 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-15/32 12,816 4
10 12-1/2 130 19,899 33,165 767,061 1.02 16.11 507 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-15/32 12,909 4
9 12 130 24,687 41,145 908,111 1.26 16.22 511 0.44 0.68 0.25 4-27/32 17,030 4
9 12 130 24,720 41,199 908,119 1.26 16.22 511 0.44 0.68 0.25 4-27/32 17,114 4
12 15 130 19,542 32,570 692,792 1.00 16.10 507 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-3/8 12,895 4
12 15 130 21,286 35,477 712,958 1.09 15.92 502 0.44 0.68 0.24 4-9/16 13,914 4

9 12 120 23,399 38,998 1,048,426 0.93 17.24 543 0.45 0.71 0.26 5-9/16 15,787 4
10 12-1/2 130 19,929 33,215 767,068 0.79 16.11 507 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-21/32 16,189 4
10 12-1/2 130 19,899 33,165 767,061 0.79 16.11 507 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-21/32 16,279 4
9 12 130 24,687 41,145 908,111 0.98 16.22 511 0.44 0.68 0.25 4-27/32 17,030 4
9 12 130 24,720 41,199 908,119 0.98 16.22 511 0.44 0.68 0.25 4-27/32 17,114 4
12 15 130 21,809 36,348 756,606 0.87 16.56 522 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-1/2 16,083 4
12 15 130 23,874 39,789 783,153 0.95 16.14 509 0.44 0.68 0.25 4-5/8 16,258 4
11 14 130 25,402 42,337 818,409 1.01 15.91 501 0.44 0.69 0.24 4-31/32 19,001 4

10 12-1/2 120 13,221 22,035 708,063 0.85 17.67 557 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-21/32 9,879 4
9 12 120 15,319 25,531 776,406 0.99 17.60 554 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-7/8 10,179 4
10 12-1/2 130 17,656 29,427 703,254 1.14 17.27 544 0.41 0.67 0.26 4-15/32 11,856 4
10 12-1/2 130 17,680 29,467 703,247 1.14 17.27 544 0.41 0.67 0.26 4-15/32 11,952 4
12 15 130 17,151 28,584 625,788 1.11 17.18 541 0.41 0.67 0.26 4-3/8 11,839 4

9 12 120 17,858 29,764 897,161 0.91 18.44 581 0.41 0.69 0.28 5 12,569 4
10 12-1/2 130 17,656 29,427 703,254 0.90 17.27 544 0.41 0.67 0.26 4-1/2 12,405 4
10 12-1/2 130 17,680 29,467 703,247 0.90 17.27 544 0.41 0.67 0.26 4-1/2 12,499 4
9 12 130 24,687 41,145 908,111 1.26 17.79 560 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-27/32 17,030 4
9 12 130 24,720 41,199 908,119 1.26 17.79 560 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-27/32 17,114 4
12 15 130 19,542 32,570 692,792 1.00 17.64 556 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-3/8 12,895 4
12 15 130 23,874 39,789 783,153 1.22 17.69 557 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-9/16 15,071 4

9 12 120 17,858 29,764 897,161 0.82 18.44 581 0.41 0.69 0.28 5-1/16 13,797 4
9 12 120 23,399 38,998 1,048,426 1.08 18.81 592 0.42 0.71 0.29 5-15/32 13,547 4
10 12-1/2 130 19,929 33,215 767,068 0.92 17.67 557 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-17/32 13,918 4
10 12-1/2 130 19,899 33,165 767,061 0.92 17.67 557 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-17/32 14,010 4
9 12 130 24,687 41,145 908,111 1.14 17.79 560 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-27/32 17,030 4
9 12 130 24,720 41,199 908,119 1.14 17.79 560 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-27/32 17,114 4
12 15 130 21,809 36,348 756,606 1.01 18.10 570 0.41 0.68 0.28 4-3/8 13,882 4
12 15 130 23,874 39,789 783,153 1.10 17.69 557 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-9/16 15,071 4
11 14 130 25,402 42,337 818,409 1.17 17.46 550 0.42 0.69 0.27 4-31/32 19,001 4

9 12 120 23,399 38,998 1,048,426 0.84 18.81 592 0.42 0.71 0.29 5-21/32 18,083 4
9 12 130 24,687 41,145 908,111 0.89 17.79 560 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-7/8 17,663 4
9 12 130 24,720 41,199 908,119 0.89 17.79 560 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-7/8 17,746 4
12 15 130 23,874 39,789 783,153 0.86 17.69 557 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-11/16 17,469 4
11 14 130 32,133 53,555 999,879 1.15 18.56 585 0.41 0.70 0.28 4-31/32 21,537 4
Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data
Pipe Body Tool Joint
Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in in in ft-lbs lbs psi psi in in

4-1/2 E-75 IEU 0.337 3.826 30,807 330,558 10,392 9,829 NC46 6-1/4 3
4-1/2 E-75 IEU 0.337 3.826 30,807 330,558 10,392 9,829 NC46 6-1/4 3-1/4
4-1/2 E-75 EU 0.337 3.826 30,807 330,558 10,392 9,829 NC50 6-3/8 3-3/4
4-1/2 E-75 IEU 0.337 3.826 30,807 330,558 10,392 9,829 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-11/16

4-1/2 X-95 IEU 0.337 3.826 39,022 418,707 12,765 12,450 NC46 6-1/4 3
4-1/2 X-95 EU 0.337 3.826 39,022 418,707 12,765 12,450 NC50 6-3/8 3-3/4
4-1/2 X-95 EU 0.337 3.826 39,022 418,707 12,765 12,450 NC50 6-5/8 3-3/4

4-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.337 3.826 43,130 462,781 13,825 13,761 NC46 6-1/4 3
4-1/2 G-105 EU 0.337 3.826 43,130 462,781 13,825 13,761 NC50 6-3/8 3-3/4
4-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.337 3.826 43,130 462,781 13,825 13,761 NC46 VAM EIS 6 3
4-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.337 3.826 43,130 462,781 13,825 13,761 NC46 VAM CDS 6 3
4-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.337 3.826 43,130 462,781 13,825 13,761 VAM Express VX46 6 3-3/4

4-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.337 3.826 55,453 595,004 16,773 17,693 NC46 6-1/4 2-3/4
4-1/2 S-135 EU 0.337 3.826 55,453 595,004 16,773 17,693 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.337 3.826 55,453 595,004 16,773 17,693 NC46 VAM EIS 6 3
4-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.337 3.826 55,453 595,004 16,773 17,693 NC46 VAM CDS 6 3
4-1/2 S-135 EU 0.337 3.826 55,453 595,004 16,773 17,693 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 S-135 EU 0.337 3.826 55,453 595,004 16,773 17,693 NC50 VAM CDS 6-3/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.337 3.826 55,453 595,004 16,773 17,693 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/2

4-1/2 E-75 IEU 0.430 3.640 36,901 412,358 12,964 12,542 NC46 6-1/4 3
4-1/2 E-75 EU 0.430 3.640 36,901 412,358 12,964 12,542 NC50 6-3/8 3-3/4

4-1/2 X-95 IEU 0.430 3.640 46,741 522,320 16,421 15,886 NC46 6-1/4 2-3/4
4-1/2 X-95 EU 0.430 3.640 46,741 522,320 16,421 15,886 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2

4-1/2 G-105 EU 0.430 3.640 51,661 577,301 18,149 17,558 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.430 3.640 51,661 577,301 18,149 17,558 NC46 VAM EIS 6 3
4-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.430 3.640 51,661 577,301 18,149 17,558 NC46 VAM CDS 6 3
4-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.430 3.640 51,661 577,301 18,149 17,558 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/2

4-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.430 3.640 66,422 742,244 23,335 22,575 NC46 6-1/4 2-3/4
4-1/2 S-135 EU 0.430 3.640 66,422 742,244 23,335 22,575 NC50 6-5/8 3
4-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.430 3.640 66,422 742,244 23,335 22,575 NC46 VAM EIS 6 3
4-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.430 3.640 66,422 742,244 23,335 22,575 NC46 VAM CDS 6 3
4-1/2 S-135 EU 0.430 3.640 66,422 742,244 23,335 22,575 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 S-135 EU 0.430 3.640 66,422 742,244 23,335 22,575 NC50 VAM CDS 6-3/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.430 3.640 66,422 742,244 23,335 22,575 VAM Express VX46 6 3
4-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.430 3.640 66,422 742,244 23,335 22,575 VAM Express VX46 6-1/4 3

Notes: All drill pipes are Range 2 (31-1/2 ft shoulder to shoulder) unless otherwise specified.
API recommends a torsional ratio of 0.80 or greater.
VAM EIS®, VAM CDS™ and VAM Express™ are proprietary threads of VAM Drilling.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by VAM Drilling.
4-1/2” 33

Tool Joint Assembly


Tong Length Material Make-up Torsional Tensile Torsional Approx Approx Displacement Premium Nominal
Yield Torque Strength Strength Ratio Wt/foot Weight Capacity Closed Open OD Make-up Size
Pin Box Strength End End
in in ksi ft-lbs ft-lbs lbs lbs/ft lbs gal/ft gal/ft gal/ft in ft-lbs in

9 12 120 23,399 38,998 1,048,426 1.27 19.85 625 0.57 0.88 0.30 5-13/32 12,085 4-1/2
9 12 120 19,937 33,228 901,164 1.08 19.39 611 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-13/32 12,085 4-1/2
9 12 120 22,361 37,269 939,095 1.21 18.93 596 0.59 0.88 0.29 5-13/16 14,082 4-1/2
9 12 130 22,258 37,097 841,115 1.20 18.34 578 0.57 0.85 0.28 4-27/32 16,058 4-1/2

9 12 120 23,399 38,998 1,048,426 1.00 19.85 625 0.57 0.88 0.30 5-17/32 15,035 4-1/2
9 12 120 22,361 37,269 939,095 0.96 18.93 596 0.59 0.88 0.29 5-27/32 14,926 4-1/2
9 12 120 22,361 37,269 939,095 0.96 19.50 614 0.59 0.89 0.30 5-27/32 14,926 4-1/2

9 12 120 23,399 38,998 1,048,426 0.90 19.85 625 0.57 0.88 0.30 5-19/32 16,546 4-1/2
9 12 120 22,361 37,269 939,095 0.86 18.93 596 0.59 0.88 0.29 5-29/32 16,633 4-1/2
9 12 130 35,862 59,770 1,135,795 1.39 19.30 608 0.57 0.87 0.29 5-13/32 23,443 4-1/2
9 12 130 35,813 59,688 1,135,777 1.38 19.30 608 0.57 0.87 0.29 5-13/32 23,557 4-1/2
11 14 130 31,637 50,708 922,503 1.18 18.30 576 0.59 0.87 0.28 5-5/8 22,803 4-1/2

9 12 120 26,615 44,359 1,183,908 0.80 20.27 638 0.57 0.88 0.31 5-25/32 21,230 4-1/2
9 12 120 26,674 44,456 1,109,920 0.80 20.03 631 0.59 0.89 0.31 6-1/16 21,017 4-1/2
9 12 130 35,862 59,770 1,135,795 1.08 19.30 608 0.57 0.87 0.29 5-13/32 23,443 4-1/2
9 12 130 35,813 59,688 1,135,777 1.08 19.30 608 0.57 0.87 0.29 5-13/32 23,557 4-1/2
9 12 130 40,607 67,679 1,202,413 1.22 19.45 613 0.59 0.88 0.30 5-13/16 26,814 4-1/2
9 12 130 40,592 67,654 1,202,723 1.22 19.45 613 0.59 0.88 0.30 5-13/16 26,944 4-1/2
11 14 130 37,581 60,237 1,107,563 1.09 18.87 594 0.59 0.87 0.29 5-5/8 26,568 4-1/2

9 12 120 23,399 38,998 1,048,426 1.06 23.15 729 0.52 0.88 0.35 5-1/2 14,288 4-1/2
9 12 120 22,361 37,269 939,095 1.01 22.23 700 0.54 0.88 0.34 5-13/16 14,082 4-1/2

9 12 120 26,615 44,359 1,183,908 0.95 23.57 742 0.52 0.88 0.36 5-21/32 18,083 4-1/2
9 12 120 26,674 44,456 1,109,920 0.95 22.76 717 0.54 0.88 0.35 5-15/16 17,497 4-1/2

9 12 120 30,730 51,217 1,268,963 0.99 23.83 751 0.53 0.89 0.36 6-1/32 20,127 4-1/2
9 12 130 35,862 59,770 1,135,795 1.16 22.61 712 0.52 0.87 0.35 5-13/32 23,443 4-1/2
9 12 130 35,813 59,688 1,135,777 1.16 22.61 712 0.52 0.87 0.35 5-13/32 23,557 4-1/2
11 14 130 37,581 60,237 1,107,563 1.17 22.14 697 0.54 0.87 0.34 5-5/8 26,568 4-1/2

9 12 120 26,615 44,359 1,183,908 0.67 23.57 742 0.52 0.88 0.36 5-15/16 25,307 4-1/2
9 12 120 34,520 57,534 1,416,225 0.87 24.29 765 0.52 0.89 0.37 6-7/32 25,569 4-1/2
9 12 130 35,862 59,770 1,135,795 0.90 22.61 712 0.52 0.87 0.35 5-15/32 25,029 4-1/2
9 12 130 35,813 59,688 1,135,777 0.90 22.61 712 0.52 0.87 0.35 5-15/32 25,141 4-1/2
9 12 130 40,607 67,679 1,202,413 1.02 22.76 717 0.54 0.88 0.35 5-13/16 26,814 4-1/2
9 12 130 40,592 67,654 1,202,723 1.02 22.76 717 0.54 0.88 0.35 5-13/16 26,944 4-1/2
11 14 130 40,990 65,704 1,439,393 0.99 23.17 730 0.52 0.87 0.35 5-5/8 29,977 4-1/2
11 14 130 48,908 78,391 1,439,393 1.18 23.80 750 0.52 0.88 0.36 5-5/8 29,977 4-1/2
Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data
Pipe Body Tool Joint
Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in in in ft-lbs lbs psi psi in in

5 E-75 IEU 0.362 4.276 41,167 395,595 9,962 9,503 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2

5 X-95 IEU 0.362 4.276 52,144 501,087 12,026 12,037 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 X-95 IEU 0.362 4.276 52,144 501,087 12,026 12,037 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-3/4
5 X-95 IEU 0.362 4.276 52,144 501,087 12,026 12,037 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 X-95 IEU 0.362 4.276 52,144 501,087 12,026 12,037 NC50 VAM CDS 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 X-95 IEU 0.362 4.276 52,144 501,087 12,026 12,037 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/2

5 G-105 IEU 0.362 4.276 57,633 553,833 12,999 13,304 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/4
5 G-105 IEU 0.362 4.276 57,633 553,833 12,999 13,304 5-1/2 FH 7 4
5 G-105 IEU 0.362 4.276 57,633 553,833 12,999 13,304 NC50 VAM EIS 6-1/2 3-1/2
5 G-105 IEU 0.362 4.276 57,633 553,833 12,999 13,304 NC50 VAM CDS 6-1/2 3-1/2
5 G-105 IEU 0.362 4.276 57,633 553,833 12,999 13,304 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/2
5 G-105 IEU 0.362 4.276 57,633 553,833 12,999 13,304 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 4

5 S-135 IEU 0.362 4.276 74,100 712,070 15,672 17,105 NC50 6-5/8 2-3/4
5 S-135 IEU 0.362 4.276 74,100 712,070 15,672 17,105 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2
5 S-135 IEU 0.362 4.276 74,100 712,070 15,672 17,105 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/2
5 S-135 IEU 0.362 4.276 74,100 712,070 15,672 17,105 NC50 VAM CDS 6-5/8 3-1/2
5 S-135 IEU 0.362 4.276 74,100 712,070 15,672 17,105 VAM Express VX46 6-1/2 3-1/4
5 S-135 IEU 0.362 4.276 74,100 712,070 15,672 17,105 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-3/4

5 E-75 IEU 0.500 4.000 52,257 530,144 13,500 13,125 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 E-75 IEU 0.500 4.000 52,257 530,144 13,500 13,125 5-1/2 FH 7 3-3/4

5 X-95 IEU 0.500 4.000 66,192 671,515 17,100 16,625 NC50 6-5/8 3
5 X-95 IEU 0.500 4.000 66,192 671,515 17,100 16,625 5-1/2 FH 7 3-1/2
5 X-95 IEU 0.500 4.000 66,192 671,515 17,100 16,625 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 X-95 IEU 0.500 4.000 66,192 671,515 17,100 16,625 NC50 VAM CDS 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 X-95 IEU 0.500 4.000 66,192 671,515 17,100 16,625 VAM Express VX46 6-1/4 3-1/2
5 X-95 IEU 0.500 4.000 66,192 671,515 17,100 16,625 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-3/4

5 G-105 IEU 0.500 4.000 73,160 742,201 18,900 18,375 NC50 6-5/8 2-3/4
5 G-105 IEU 0.500 4.000 73,160 742,201 18,900 18,375 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2
5 G-105 IEU 0.500 4.000 73,160 742,201 18,900 18,375 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/2
5 G-105 IEU 0.500 4.000 73,160 742,201 18,900 18,375 NC50 VAM CDS 6-5/8 3-1/2
5 G-105 IEU 0.500 4.000 73,160 742,201 18,900 18,375 VAM Express VX46 6-1/2 3-1/4
5 G-105 IEU 0.500 4.000 73,160 742,201 18,900 18,375 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-3/4

5 S-135 IEU 0.500 4.000 94,062 954,259 24,300 23,625 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/4
5 S-135 IEU 0.500 4.000 94,062 954,259 24,300 23,625 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5 S-135 IEU 0.500 4.000 94,062 954,259 24,300 23,625 NC50 VAM CDS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5 S-135 IEU 0.500 4.000 94,062 954,259 24,300 23,625 VAM Express VX46 6-1/2 3-1/4
5 S-135 IEU 0.500 4.000 94,062 954,259 24,300 23,625 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 3-1/2

Notes: All drill pipes are Range 2 (31-1/2 ft shoulder to shoulder) unless otherwise specified.
API recommends a torsional ratio of 0.80 or greater.
VAM EIS®, VAM CDS™ and VAM Express™ are proprietary threads of VAM Drilling.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by VAM Drilling.
5” 35

Tool Joint Assembly


Tong Length Material Make-up Torsional Tensile Torsional Approx Approx Displacement Premium Nominal
Yield Torque Strength Strength Ratio Wt/foot Weight Capacity Closed Open OD Make-up Size
Pin Box Strength End End
in in ksi ft-lbs ft-lbs lbs lbs/ft lbs gal/ft gal/ft gal/ft in ft-lbs in

9 12 120 26,674 44,456 1,109,920 1.08 22.28 702 0.72 1.06 0.34 5-7/8 15,776 5

9 12 120 26,674 44,456 1,109,920 0.85 22.28 702 0.72 1.06 0.34 6-1/32 20,127 5
10 12 120 38,513 64,189 1,448,406 1.23 24.11 759 0.73 1.09 0.37 6-1/2 20,205 5
9 12 130 40,607 67,679 1,202,413 1.30 22.28 702 0.72 1.06 0.34 5-13/16 26,814 5
9 12 130 40,592 67,654 1,202,723 1.30 22.28 702 0.72 1.06 0.34 5-13/16 26,944 5
11 14 130 37,581 60,237 1,107,563 1.16 21.96 692 0.72 1.05 0.34 5-5/8 26,568 5

9 12 120 30,730 51,217 1,268,963 0.89 23.35 735 0.71 1.07 0.36 6-3/32 21,914 5
10 12 120 33,412 55,687 1,265,801 0.97 22.84 720 0.74 1.08 0.35 6-9/16 22,294 5
9 12 130 40,755 67,925 1,202,413 1.18 22.56 711 0.72 1.06 0.34 5-13/16 26,814 5
9 12 130 40,592 67,654 1,202,723 1.17 22.56 711 0.72 1.06 0.34 5-13/16 26,944 5
11 14 130 37,581 60,237 1,107,563 1.05 21.96 692 0.72 1.05 0.34 5-5/8 26,568 5
11 14 130 42,660 68,355 1,131,453 1.19 22.03 694 0.73 1.07 0.34 6-1/32 29,027 5

9 12 120 38,036 63,393 1,551,706 0.86 24.23 763 0.70 1.07 0.37 6-5/16 28,381 5
10 12 120 43,328 72,213 1,619,230 0.97 24.67 777 0.72 1.09 0.38 6-3/4 28,737 5
9 12 130 40,903 68,171 1,202,413 0.92 22.85 720 0.72 1.07 0.35 5-7/8 28,651 5
9 12 130 40,592 67,654 1,202,723 0.91 22.85 720 0.72 1.07 0.35 5-7/8 28,779 5
11 14 130 47,826 76,657 1,279,859 1.03 23.76 748 0.71 1.07 0.36 5-5/8 29,977 5
11 14 130 49,239 78,900 1,329,275 1.06 22.64 713 0.73 1.07 0.35 6-1/32 33,323 5

9 12 120 26,674 44,456 1,109,920 0.85 27.72 873 0.64 1.06 0.42 6-1/32 20,127 5
10 12 120 37,742 62,903 1,448,406 1.20 28.84 908 0.64 1.08 0.44 6-1/2 20,205 5

9 12 120 34,520 57,534 1,416,225 0.87 29.24 921 0.62 1.07 0.45 6-7/32 25,569 5
10 12 120 37,742 62,903 1,619,230 0.95 29.39 926 0.64 1.08 0.45 6-21/32 25,483 5
9 12 130 40,607 67,679 1,202,413 1.02 27.72 873 0.64 1.06 0.42 5-13/16 26,814 5
9 12 130 40,592 67,654 1,202,723 1.02 27.72 873 0.64 1.06 0.42 5-13/16 26,944 5
11 14 130 40,047 64,188 1,107,563 0.97 27.95 880 0.63 1.06 0.43 5-5/8 26,568 5
11 14 130 49,239 78,900 1,329,275 1.19 28.02 882 0.64 1.07 0.43 6-1/32 33,323 5

9 12 120 38,036 63,393 1,551,706 0.87 29.66 934 0.62 1.07 0.45 6-9/32 27,437 5
10 12 120 43,328 72,213 1,619,230 0.99 30.06 947 0.64 1.09 0.46 6-23/32 27,645 5
9 12 130 40,903 68,171 1,202,413 0.93 28.28 891 0.64 1.07 0.43 5-27/32 27,729 5
9 12 130 40,592 67,654 1,202,723 0.92 28.28 891 0.64 1.07 0.43 5-27/32 27,858 5
11 14 130 47,826 76,657 1,279,859 1.05 29.13 918 0.63 1.07 0.45 5-5/8 29,977 5
11 14 130 49,239 78,900 1,329,275 1.08 28.02 882 0.64 1.07 0.43 6-1/32 33,323 5

10 12 120 47,230 78,716 1,778,274 0.84 30.58 963 0.63 1.09 0.47 6-15/16 35,446 5
9 12 130 48,542 80,904 1,374,710 0.86 28.78 907 0.63 1.07 0.44 6 35,769 5
9 12 130 48,342 80,570 1,375,020 0.86 28.78 907 0.63 1.07 0.44 6 35,890 5
11 14 130 47,826 76,657 1,279,859 0.81 29.13 918 0.63 1.07 0.45 5-7/8 37,204 5
11 14 130 57,691 92,444 1,514,334 0.98 28.92 911 0.63 1.08 0.44 6-1/32 37,236 5
Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data
Pipe Body Tool Joint
Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in in in ft-lbs lbs psi psi in in

5-1/2 E-75 IEU 0.361 4.778 50,710 437,116 8,413 8,615 5-1/2 FH 7 4

5-1/2 X-95 IEU 0.361 4.778 64,233 553,681 10,019 10,912 5-1/2 FH 7 3-3/4
5-1/2 X-95 IEU 0.361 4.778 64,233 553,681 10,019 10,912 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 X-95 IEU 0.361 4.778 64,233 553,681 10,019 10,912 5-1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-1/2 X-95 IEU 0.361 4.778 64,233 553,681 10,019 10,912 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 X-95 IEU 0.361 4.778 64,233 553,681 10,019 10,912 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/2

5-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.361 4.778 70,994 611,963 10,753 12,061 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2
5-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.361 4.778 70,994 611,963 10,753 12,061 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/2
5-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.361 4.778 70,994 611,963 10,753 12,061 NC50 VAM CDS 6-5/8 3-1/2
5-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.361 4.778 70,994 611,963 10,753 12,061 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.361 4.778 70,994 611,963 10,753 12,061 5-1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.361 4.778 70,994 611,963 10,753 12,061 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.361 4.778 70,994 611,963 10,753 12,061 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/2

5-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.361 4.778 91,278 786,809 12,679 15,507 5-1/2 FH 7-1/2 3
5-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.361 4.778 91,278 786,809 12,679 15,507 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.361 4.778 91,278 786,809 12,679 15,507 NC50 VAM CDS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.361 4.778 91,278 786,809 12,679 15,507 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.361 4.778 91,278 786,809 12,679 15,507 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 3-3/4
5-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.361 4.778 91,278 786,809 12,679 15,507 VAM Express VX54 6-3/4 4
5-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.361 4.778 91,278 786,809 12,679 15,507 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4

5-1/2 E-75 IEU 0.415 4.670 56,574 497,222 10,464 9,903 5-1/2 FH 7 4

5-1/2 X-95 IEU 0.415 4.670 71,661 629,814 12,933 12,544 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2
5-1/2 X-95 IEU 0.415 4.670 71,661 629,814 12,933 12,544 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5-1/2 X-95 IEU 0.415 4.670 71,661 629,814 12,933 12,544 NC50 VAM CDS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5-1/2 X-95 IEU 0.415 4.670 71,661 629,814 12,933 12,544 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 X-95 IEU 0.415 4.670 71,661 629,814 12,933 12,544 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 X-95 IEU 0.415 4.670 71,661 629,814 12,933 12,544 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4-1/4
5-1/2 X-95 IEU 0.415 4.670 71,661 629,814 12,933 12,544 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/2

5-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.415 4.670 79,204 696,111 14,013 13,865 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2
5-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.415 4.670 79,204 696,111 14,013 13,865 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.415 4.670 79,204 696,111 14,013 13,865 NC50 VAM CDS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.415 4.670 79,204 696,111 14,013 13,865 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.415 4.670 79,204 696,111 14,013 13,865 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 3-3/4
5-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.415 4.670 79,204 696,111 14,013 13,865 VAM Express VX54 6-3/4 4
5-1/2 G-105 IEU 0.415 4.670 79,204 696,111 14,013 13,865 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4

5-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.415 4.670 101,834 894,999 17,023 17,826 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2
5-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.415 4.670 101,834 894,999 17,023 17,826 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.415 4.670 101,834 894,999 17,023 17,826 5-1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.415 4.670 101,834 894,999 17,023 17,826 VAM Express VX54 6-3/4 4
5-1/2 S-135 IEU 0.415 4.670 101,834 894,999 17,023 17,826 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4

Notes: All drill pipes are Range 2 (31-1/2 ft shoulder to shoulder) unless otherwise specified.
API recommends a torsional ratio of 0.80 or greater.
VAM EIS®, VAM CDS™ and VAM Express™ are proprietary threads of VAM Drilling.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by VAM Drilling.
5-1/2” 37

Tool Joint Assembly


Tong Length Material Make-up Torsional Tensile Torsional Approx Approx Displacement Premium Nominal
Yield Torque Strength Strength Ratio Wt/foot Weight Capacity Closed Open OD Make-up Size
Pin Box Strength End End
in in ksi ft-lbs ft-lbs lbs lbs/ft lbs gal/ft gal/ft gal/ft in ft-lbs in

10 12 120 33,412 55,687 1,265,801 1.10 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-15/32 19,172 5-1/2

10 12 120 37,742 62,903 1,448,406 0.98 25.75 811 0.89 1.29 0.39 6-5/8 24,412 5-1/2
10 12 130 49,465 82,441 1,371,285 1.28 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-13/32 31,648 5-1/2
10 12 130 49,429 82,381 1,371,263 1.28 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-13/32 31,787 5-1/2
11 14 130 42,660 68,355 1,131,453 1.06 24.67 777 0.90 1.28 0.38 6-1/32 29,027 5-1/2
12 15 130 47,200 75,607 1,179,104 1.18 24.67 777 0.92 1.30 0.38 6-15/32 32,673 5-1/2

10 12 120 43,328 72,213 1,619,230 1.02 26.96 849 0.88 1.29 0.41 6-23/32 27,645 5-1/2
9 12 130 40,903 68,171 1,202,413 0.96 25.16 793 0.89 1.27 0.38 5-13/16 26,814 5-1/2
9 12 130 40,592 67,654 1,202,723 0.95 25.16 793 0.89 1.27 0.38 5-13/16 26,944 5-1/2
10 12 130 49,465 82,441 1,371,285 1.16 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-13/32 31,648 5-1/2
10 12 130 49,429 82,381 1,371,263 1.16 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-13/32 31,787 5-1/2
11 14 130 42,660 68,355 1,131,453 0.96 24.67 777 0.90 1.28 0.38 6-1/32 29,027 5-1/2
12 15 130 47,200 75,607 1,179,104 1.06 24.67 777 0.92 1.30 0.38 6-15/32 32,673 5-1/2

10 12 120 52,059 86,765 1,925,536 0.95 28.68 903 0.87 1.31 0.44 6-15/16 35,446 5-1/2
9 12 130 48,542 80,904 1,374,710 0.89 25.64 808 0.88 1.27 0.39 5-31/32 34,818 5-1/2
9 12 130 48,342 80,570 1,375,020 0.88 25.64 808 0.88 1.27 0.39 5-31/32 34,940 5-1/2
10 12 130 49,465 82,441 1,371,285 0.90 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-1/2 34,986 5-1/2
11 14 130 52,296 83,796 1,329,275 0.92 25.28 796 0.89 1.28 0.39 6-1/8 36,369 5-1/2
12 15 130 55,536 88,974 1,341,454 0.97 25.32 798 0.90 1.28 0.39 6-7/32 36,197 5-1/2
12 15 130 58,784 94,164 1,402,452 1.03 25.39 800 0.91 1.30 0.39 6-15/32 37,976 5-1/2

10 12 120 33,412 55,687 1,265,801 0.98 27.59 869 0.86 1.29 0.42 6-9/16 22,294 5-1/2

10 12 120 43,328 72,213 1,619,230 1.01 29.38 925 0.85 1.29 0.45 6-23/32 27,645 5-1/2
9 12 130 48,542 80,904 1,374,710 1.13 28.08 884 0.84 1.27 0.43 5-13/16 30,173 5-1/2
9 12 130 48,342 80,570 1,375,020 1.12 28.08 884 0.84 1.27 0.43 5-13/16 30,298 5-1/2
10 12 130 49,465 82,441 1,371,285 1.15 27.59 869 0.86 1.29 0.42 6-13/32 31,648 5-1/2
11 14 130 42,660 68,355 1,131,453 0.95 27.08 853 0.86 1.28 0.41 6-1/32 29,027 5-1/2
12 15 130 45,133 72,308 1,130,869 1.01 26.68 841 0.87 1.28 0.41 6-7/32 31,409 5-1/2
12 15 130 47,200 75,607 1,179,104 1.06 27.05 852 0.88 1.30 0.41 6-15/32 32,673 5-1/2

10 12 120 43,328 72,213 1,619,230 0.91 29.38 925 0.85 1.29 0.45 6-25/32 29,836 5-1/2
9 12 130 48,542 80,904 1,374,710 1.02 28.08 884 0.84 1.27 0.43 5-13/16 30,173 5-1/2
9 12 130 48,342 80,570 1,375,020 1.02 28.08 884 0.84 1.27 0.43 5-13/16 30,298 5-1/2
10 12 130 49,465 82,441 1,371,285 1.04 27.59 869 0.86 1.29 0.42 6-13/32 31,648 5-1/2
11 14 130 52,296 83,796 1,329,275 1.06 27.68 872 0.85 1.28 0.42 6-1/32 33,323 5-1/2
12 15 130 55,536 88,974 1,341,454 1.12 27.71 873 0.86 1.28 0.42 6-7/32 36,197 5-1/2
12 15 130 58,784 94,164 1,402,452 1.19 27.78 875 0.87 1.30 0.42 6-15/32 37,976 5-1/2

10 12 120 43,328 72,213 1,619,230 0.71 29.38 925 0.85 1.29 0.45 7-1/32 38,901 5-1/2
10 12 130 49,465 82,441 1,371,285 0.81 27.59 869 0.86 1.29 0.42 6-19/32 38,395 5-1/2
10 12 130 49,429 82,381 1,371,263 0.81 27.59 869 0.86 1.29 0.42 6-19/32 38,528 5-1/2
12 15 130 55,536 88,974 1,341,454 0.87 27.71 873 0.86 1.28 0.42 6-11/32 40,542 5-1/2
12 15 130 58,784 94,164 1,402,452 0.92 27.78 875 0.87 1.30 0.42 6-17/32 40,301 5-1/2
Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data
Pipe Body Tool Joint
Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in in in ft-lbs lbs psi psi in in

5-7/8 E-75 IEU 0.361 5.153 58,605 469,013 7,453 8,065 5-1/2 FH 7 4
5-7/8 E-75 IEU 0.361 5.153 58,605 469,013 7,453 8,065 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 4

5-7/8 X-95 IEU 0.361 5.153 74,233 594,083 8,775 10,216 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 X-95 IEU 0.361 5.153 74,233 594,083 8,775 10,216 5-1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-7/8 X-95 IEU 0.361 5.153 74,233 594,083 8,775 10,216 VAM Express VX54 6-3/4 4-1/4
5-7/8 X-95 IEU 0.361 5.153 74,233 594,083 8,775 10,216 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/2

5-7/8 G-105 IEU 0.361 5.153 82,047 656,619 9,362 11,291 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 G-105 IEU 0.361 5.153 82,047 656,619 9,362 11,291 5-1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-7/8 G-105 IEU 0.361 5.153 82,047 656,619 9,362 11,291 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4

5-7/8 S-135 IEU 0.361 5.153 105,489 844,224 10,825 14,517 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5-7/8 S-135 IEU 0.361 5.153 105,489 844,224 10,825 14,517 5-1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 3-3/4
5-7/8 S-135 IEU 0.361 5.153 105,489 844,224 10,825 14,517 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4

5-7/8 E-75 IEU 0.415 5.045 65,508 533,890 9,558 9,271 5-1/2 FH 7 4
5-7/8 E-75 IEU 0.415 5.045 65,508 533,890 9,558 9,271 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 E-75 IEU 0.415 5.045 65,508 533,890 9,558 9,271 5-1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-7/8 E-75 IEU 0.415 5.045 65,508 533,890 9,558 9,271 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/2

5-7/8 X-95 IEU 0.415 5.045 82,977 676,261 11,503 11,744 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 X-95 IEU 0.415 5.045 82,977 676,261 11,503 11,744 5-1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-7/8 X-95 IEU 0.415 5.045 82,977 676,261 11,503 11,744 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4

5-7/8 G-105 IEU 0.415 5.045 91,712 747,446 12,414 12,980 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 G-105 IEU 0.415 5.045 91,712 747,446 12,414 12,980 5-1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-7/8 G-105 IEU 0.415 5.045 91,712 747,446 12,414 12,980 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4

5-7/8 S-135 IEU 0.415 5.045 117,915 961,002 14,892 16,688 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5-7/8 S-135 IEU 0.415 5.045 117,915 961,002 14,892 16,688 5-1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 3-3/4
5-7/8 S-135 IEU 0.415 5.045 117,915 961,002 14,892 16,688 VAM Express VX57 7-1/4 4

Notes: All drill pipes are Range 2 (31-1/2 ft shoulder to shoulder) unless otherwise specified.
API recommends a torsional ratio of 0.80 or greater.
VAM EIS®, VAM CDS™ and VAM Express™ are proprietary threads of VAM Drilling.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by VAM Drilling.
5-7/8” 39

Tool Joint Assembly


Tong Length Material Make-up Torsional Tensile Torsional Approx Approx Displacement Premium Nominal
Yield Torque Strength Strength Ratio Wt/foot Weight Capacity Closed Open OD Make-up Size
Pin Box Strength End End
in in ksi ft-lbs ft-lbs lbs lbs/ft lbs gal/ft gal/ft gal/ft in ft-lbs in

10 12 120 33,412 55,687 1,265,801 0.95 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-9/16 22,294 5-7/8
11 14 130 42,660 68,355 1,131,453 1.17 26.35 830 1.03 1.44 0.40 6-1/32 29,027 5-7/8

10 12 130 49,465 82,441 1,371,285 1.11 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-13/32 31,648 5-7/8
10 12 130 49,429 82,381 1,371,263 1.11 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-13/32 31,787 5-7/8
12 15 130 45,133 72,308 1,130,869 0.97 26.32 829 1.04 1.44 0.40 6-7/32 31,409 5-7/8
12 15 130 47,200 75,607 1,179,104 1.02 26.35 830 1.05 1.45 0.40 6-15/32 32,673 5-7/8

10 12 130 49,465 82,441 1,371,285 1.00 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-13/32 31,648 5-7/8
10 12 130 49,429 82,381 1,371,263 1.00 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-13/32 31,787 5-7/8
12 15 130 58,784 94,164 1,402,452 1.15 27.06 853 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-15/32 37,976 5-7/8

10 12 130 58,290 97,151 1,569,107 0.92 27.42 864 1.03 1.45 0.42 6-17/32 40,406 5-7/8
10 12 130 58,407 97,344 1,569,085 0.92 27.42 864 1.03 1.45 0.42 6-17/32 40,536 5-7/8
12 15 130 58,784 94,164 1,402,452 0.89 27.06 853 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-9/16 41,476 5-7/8

10 12 120 33,412 55,687 1,265,801 0.85 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-21/32 25,483 5-7/8
10 12 130 49,465 82,441 1,371,285 1.26 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-13/32 31,648 5-7/8
10 12 130 49,429 82,381 1,371,263 1.26 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-13/32 31,787 5-7/8
12 15 130 47,200 75,607 1,179,104 1.15 28.93 911 1.01 1.45 0.44 6-15/32 32,673 5-7/8

10 12 130 49,465 82,441 1,371,285 0.99 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-13/32 31,648 5-7/8
10 12 130 49,429 82,381 1,371,263 0.99 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-13/32 31,787 5-7/8
12 15 130 58,784 94,164 1,402,452 1.13 29.65 934 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-15/32 37,976 5-7/8

10 12 130 49,465 82,441 1,371,285 0.90 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-1/2 34,986 5-7/8
10 12 130 49,429 82,381 1,371,263 0.90 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-1/2 35,122 5-7/8
12 15 130 58,784 94,164 1,402,452 1.03 29.65 934 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-15/32 37,976 5-7/8

10 12 130 58,290 97,151 1,569,107 0.82 30.04 946 0.99 1.45 0.46 6-21/32 44,999 5-7/8
10 12 130 58,407 97,344 1,569,085 0.83 30.04 946 0.99 1.45 0.46 6-21/32 45,126 5-7/8
12 15 130 69,957 112,064 1,613,036 0.95 31.10 980 0.99 1.47 0.48 6-9/16 46,359 5-7/8
Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data
Pipe Body Tool Joint
Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in in in ft-lbs lbs psi psi in in

6-5/8 E-75 IEU 0.330 5.965 70,580 489,464 4,788 6,538 6-5/8 FH 8 5

6-5/8 X-95 IEU 0.330 5.965 89,402 619,988 5,321 8,281 6-5/8 FH 8 5
6-5/8 X-95 IEU 0.330 5.965 89,402 619,988 5,321 8,281 VAM Express VX65 8 5-1/2

6-5/8 G-105 IEU 0.330 5.965 98,813 685,250 5,500 9,153 6-5/8 FH 8-1/4 4-3/4
6-5/8 G-105 IEU 0.330 5.965 98,813 685,250 5,500 9,153 6-5/8 FH VAM EIS 8 5
6-5/8 G-105 IEU 0.330 5.965 98,813 685,250 5,500 9,153 6-5/8 FH VAM CDS 8 5
6-5/8 G-105 IEU 0.330 5.965 98,813 685,250 5,500 9,153 VAM Express VX65 8 5-1/2
6-5/8 G-105 IEU 0.330 5.965 98,813 685,250 5,500 9,153 VAM Express VX69 8-1/4 5-7/8

6-5/8 S-135 IEU 0.330 5.965 127,045 881,035 6,036 11,768 6-5/8 FH VAM EIS 8 5
6-5/8 S-135 IEU 0.330 5.965 127,045 881,035 6,036 11,768 6-5/8 FH VAM CDS 8 5
6-5/8 S-135 IEU 0.330 5.965 127,045 881,035 6,036 11,768 VAM Express VX65 8 5-1/2
6-5/8 S-135 IEU 0.330 5.965 127,045 881,035 6,036 11,768 VAM Express VX69 8-1/2 5-5/8

6-5/8 E-75 IEU 0.362 5.901 76,295 534,198 5,894 7,172 6-5/8 FH 8 5

6-5/8 X-95 IEU 0.362 5.901 96,640 676,651 6,755 9,084 6-5/8 FH 8-1/4 4-3/4
6-5/8 X-95 IEU 0.362 5.901 96,640 676,651 6,755 9,084 6-5/8 FH VAM EIS 8 5
6-5/8 X-95 IEU 0.362 5.901 96,640 676,651 6,755 9,084 VAM Express VX65 8 5-1/2

6-5/8 G-105 IEU 0.362 5.901 106,813 747,877 7,103 10,040 6-5/8 FH 8-1/4 4-3/4
6-5/8 G-105 IEU 0.362 5.901 106,813 747,877 7,103 10,040 6-5/8 FH VAM EIS 8 5
6-5/8 G-105 IEU 0.362 5.901 106,813 747,877 7,103 10,040 6-5/8 FH VAM CDS 8 5
6-5/8 G-105 IEU 0.362 5.901 106,813 747,877 7,103 10,040 VAM Express VX65 8 5-1/2

6-5/8 S-135 IEU 0.362 5.901 137,331 961,556 7,813 12,909 6-5/8 FH VAM EIS 8 4-3/4
6-5/8 S-135 IEU 0.362 5.901 137,331 961,556 7,813 12,909 6-5/8 FH VAM CDS 8 4-3/4
6-5/8 S-135 IEU 0.362 5.901 137,331 961,556 7,813 12,909 VAM Express VX65 8-1/4 5
6-5/8 S-135 IEU 0.362 5.901 137,331 961,556 7,813 12,909 VAM Express VX69 8-1/2 5-1/2

Notes: All drill pipes are Range 2 (31-1/2 ft shoulder to shoulder) unless otherwise specified.
API recommends a torsional ratio of 0.80 or greater.
VAM EIS®, VAM CDS™ and VAM Express™ are proprietary threads of VAM Drilling.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by VAM Drilling.
6-5/8” 41

Tool Joint Assembly


Tong Length Material Make-up Torsional Tensile Torsional Approx Approx Displacement Premium Nominal
Yield Torque Strength Strength Ratio Wt/foot Weight Capacity Closed Open OD Make-up Size
Pin Box Strength End End
in in ksi ft-lbs ft-lbs lbs lbs/ft lbs gal/ft gal/ft gal/ft in ft-lbs in

10 13 120 43,934 73,224 1,448,416 1.04 29.25 921 1.40 1.85 0.45 7-7/16 26,810 6-5/8

10 13 120 43,934 73,224 1,448,416 0.82 29.25 921 1.40 1.85 0.45 7-5/8 35,139 6-5/8
12 17 130 66,756 106,876 1,447,009 1.20 28.76 906 1.42 1.86 0.44 7-1/2 45,052 6-5/8

10 13 120 51,280 85,467 1,678,145 0.86 30.78 970 1.39 1.86 0.47 7-11/16 37,983 6-5/8
10 13 130 64,717 107,862 1,569,117 1.09 29.25 921 1.40 1.85 0.45 7-11/32 41,476 6-5/8
10 13 130 64,652 107,753 1,569,636 1.09 29.25 921 1.40 1.85 0.45 7-11/32 41,693 6-5/8
12 17 130 66,756 106,876 1,447,009 1.08 28.76 906 1.42 1.86 0.44 7-1/2 45,052 6-5/8
12 17 130 72,513 116,076 1,496,048 1.17 28.23 889 1.45 1.88 0.43 7-27/32 49,633 6-5/8

10 13 130 64,717 107,862 1,569,117 0.85 29.25 921 1.40 1.85 0.45 7-1/2 48,842 6-5/8
10 13 130 64,652 107,753 1,569,636 0.85 29.25 921 1.40 1.85 0.45 7-1/2 49,054 6-5/8
12 17 130 66,756 106,876 1,447,009 0.84 28.76 906 1.42 1.86 0.44 7-5/8 51,323 6-5/8
12 17 130 91,838 147,012 1,789,591 1.16 30.20 951 1.43 1.89 0.46 7-27/32 58,342 6-5/8

10 13 120 43,934 73,224 1,448,416 0.96 31.05 978 1.38 1.85 0.47 7-1/2 29,552 6-5/8

10 13 120 51,280 85,467 1,678,145 0.88 32.57 1,026 1.36 1.86 0.50 7-11/16 37,983 6-5/8
10 13 130 64,717 107,862 1,569,117 1.12 31.05 978 1.38 1.85 0.47 7-11/32 41,476 6-5/8
12 17 130 66,756 106,876 1,447,009 1.11 30.52 962 1.40 1.86 0.47 7-1/2 45,052 6-5/8

10 13 120 51,280 85,467 1,678,145 0.80 32.57 1,026 1.36 1.86 0.50 7-3/4 40,860 6-5/8
10 13 130 64,717 107,862 1,569,117 1.01 31.05 978 1.38 1.85 0.47 7-11/32 41,476 6-5/8
10 13 130 64,652 107,753 1,569,636 1.01 31.05 978 1.38 1.85 0.47 7-11/32 41,693 6-5/8
12 17 130 66,756 106,876 1,447,009 1.00 30.52 962 1.40 1.86 0.47 7-1/2 45,052 6-5/8

10 13 130 78,887 131,478 1,817,990 0.96 31.78 1,001 1.36 1.85 0.49 7-7/16 52,305 6-5/8
10 13 130 79,041 131,735 1,818,509 0.96 31.78 1,001 1.36 1.85 0.49 7-7/16 52,514 6-5/8
12 17 130 92,405 147,938 1,983,043 1.08 33.27 1,048 1.37 1.88 0.51 7-17/32 54,312 6-5/8
12 17 130 96,140 153,897 1,931,576 1.12 32.44 1,022 1.40 1.89 0.50 7-27/32 58,342 6-5/8
Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data
Pipe Body Tool Joint
Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in in in ft-lbs lbs psi psi in in

2-7/8 VM-105 DP MS IU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 2-7/8 PAC 3-1/8 1-1/2
2-7/8 VM-105 DP MS EU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 NC31 4-1/8 2
2-7/8 VM-105 DP MS IU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 2-7/8 PAC VAM EIS 3-1/8 1-1/2

2-7/8 VM-95 DP S IU 0.362 2.151 14,635 271,503 20,911 20,933 2-7/8 PAC 3-1/8 1-1/2
2-7/8 VM-95 DP S EU 0.362 2.151 14,635 271,503 20,911 20,933 NC31 4-1/8 2
2-7/8 VM-105 DP S IU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 2-7/8 PAC 3-1/8 1-1/2
2-7/8 VM-105 DP S EU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 NC31 4-3/8 1-5/8

2-7/8 VM-95 DP SS IU 0.362 2.151 14,635 271,503 20,911 20,933 2-7/8 PAC 3-1/8 1-1/2
2-7/8 VM-95 DP SS EU 0.362 2.151 14,635 271,503 20,911 20,933 NC31 4-1/8 2
2-7/8 VM-105 DP SS IU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 2-7/8 PAC 3-1/8 1-1/2
2-7/8 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 NC31 4-3/8 1-5/8

3-1/2 VM-105 DP MS EU 0.368 2.764 25,972 380,197 19,758 19,320 NC38 5 2-1/8
3-1/2 VM-105 DP MS EU 0.368 2.764 25,972 380,197 19,758 19,320 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16

3-1/2 VM-95 DP S EU 0.368 2.764 23,498 343,988 17,877 17,480 NC38 5 2-1/8
3-1/2 VM-105 DP S EU 0.368 2.764 25,972 380,197 19,758 19,320 NC38 5 2-1/8
3-1/2 VM-105 DP S EU 0.368 2.764 25,972 380,197 19,758 19,320 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16

3-1/2 VM-95 DP SS EU 0.368 2.764 23,498 343,988 17,877 17,480 NC38 5 2-1/8
3-1/2 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.368 2.764 25,972 380,197 19,758 19,320 NC38 5 2-1/8
3-1/2 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.368 2.764 25,972 380,197 19,758 19,320 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16

3-1/2 VM-105 DP MS EU 0.449 2.602 29,520 451,885 23,484 23,573 NC38 5 2-1/8
3-1/2 VM-105 DP MS EU 0.449 2.602 29,520 451,885 23,484 23,573 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-9/16

3-1/2 VM-95 DP S EU 0.449 2.602 26,709 408,848 21,247 21,328 NC38 5 2-1/8
3-1/2 VM-105 DP S EU 0.449 2.602 29,520 451,885 23,484 23,573 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 VM-105 DP S EU 0.449 2.602 29,520 451,885 23,484 23,573 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16

3-1/2 VM-95 DP SS EU 0.449 2.602 26,709 408,848 21,247 21,328 NC38 5 2-1/8
3-1/2 VM-95 DP SS EU 0.449 2.602 26,709 408,848 21,247 21,328 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.449 2.602 29,520 451,885 23,484 23,573 NC38 5 2-1/8
3-1/2 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.449 2.602 29,520 451,885 23,484 23,573 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16

4 VM-105 DP MS IU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 NC40 5-1/2 2-7/16
4 VM-105 DP MS IU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-7/16

4 VM-95 DP S IU 0.330 3.340 29,498 361,454 14,382 13,716 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 VM-105 DP S EU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 NC46 6 3
4 VM-105 DP S IU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-7/16

4 VM-95 DP SS IU 0.330 3.340 29,498 361,454 14,382 13,716 NC40 5-1/4 2-11/16
4 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 NC46 6 3
4 VM-105 DP SS IU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16

4 VM-105 DP MS IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 NC40 5-1/2 2-7/16
4 VM-105 DP MS IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 VAM Express VX38 5 2-7/16

4 VM-95 DP S IU 0.380 3.240 32,693 410,550 16,335 15,794 NC40 5-3/8 2-7/16
4 VM-95 DP S IU 0.380 3.240 32,693 410,550 16,335 15,794 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 VM-105 DP S IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 VM-105 DP S IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 VAM Express VX39 5 2-11/16

4 VM-95 DP SS IU 0.380 3.240 32,693 410,550 16,335 15,794 NC40 5-3/8 2-7/16
4 VM-105 DP SS IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 VM-105 DP SS IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 VAM Express VX39 5 2-11/16

Notes: All drill pipes are Range 2 (31-1/2 ft shoulder to shoulder) unless otherwise specified.
API recommends a torsional ratio of 0.80 or greater.
VAM EIS®, VAM CDS™ and VAM Express™ are proprietary threads of VAM Drilling.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by VAM Drilling.
Sour Service 2-7/8” – 4” 43

Tool Joint Assembly


Tong Length Material Make-up Torsional Tensile Torsional Approx Approx Displacement Premium Nominal
Yield Torque Strength Strength Ratio Wt/foot Weight Capacity Closed Open OD Make-up Size
Pin Box Strength End End
in in ksi ft-lbs ft-lbs lbs lbs/ft lbs gal/ft gal/ft gal/ft in ft-lbs in

9 11 120 3,416 5,693 273,024 0.35 10.63 335 0.18 0.34 0.16 3-1/8 3,416 2-7/8
9 11 120 7,895 13,158 495,726 0.81 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-15/16 6,110 2-7/8
10 12 130 5,716 9,527 295,776 0.59 10.69 337 0.18 0.34 0.16 3-1/8 5,716 2-7/8

9 11 105 2,989 4,982 238,896 0.34 10.63 335 0.18 0.34 0.16 3-1/8 2,989 2-7/8
9 11 105 6,908 11,513 433,760 0.79 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-31/32 5,687 2-7/8
9 11 105 2,989 4,982 238,896 0.31 10.63 335 0.18 0.34 0.16 3-1/8 2,989 2-7/8
9 11 105 8,825 14,708 545,864 0.91 12.12 382 0.18 0.37 0.19 4 6,032 2-7/8

9 11 110 3,131 5,219 250,272 0.36 10.63 335 0.18 0.34 0.16 3-1/8 3,131 2-7/8
9 11 110 7,237 12,062 454,416 0.82 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-15/16 5,601 2-7/8
9 11 110 3,131 5,219 250,272 0.32 10.63 335 0.18 0.34 0.16 3-1/8 3,131 2-7/8
9 11 110 9,245 15,409 571,857 0.95 12.12 382 0.18 0.37 0.19 3-31/32 5,958 2-7/8

10 12-1/2 120 15,902 26,503 842,440 1.02 15.68 494 0.30 0.54 0.24 4-21/32 9,879 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 17,656 29,427 703,254 1.13 14.85 468 0.31 0.53 0.23 4-15/32 11,856 3-1/2

10 12-1/2 105 13,914 23,190 737,135 0.99 15.68 494 0.30 0.54 0.24 4-11/16 9,114 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 105 13,914 23,190 737,135 0.89 15.68 494 0.30 0.54 0.24 4-3/4 10,066 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 105 14,261 23,768 568,013 0.92 14.85 468 0.31 0.53 0.23 4-1/2 10,019 3-1/2

10 12-1/2 110 14,577 24,295 772,236 1.03 15.68 494 0.30 0.54 0.24 4-21/32 9,056 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 110 14,577 24,295 772,236 0.94 15.68 494 0.30 0.54 0.24 4-23/32 10,044 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 110 14,940 24,900 595,061 0.96 14.85 468 0.31 0.53 0.23 4-15/32 10,032 3-1/2

10 12-1/2 120 15,902 26,503 842,440 0.90 17.74 559 0.27 0.54 0.27 4-23/32 10,957 3-1/2
12 15 130 19,542 32,570 692,792 1.10 17.03 537 0.28 0.54 0.26 4-3/8 12,895 3-1/2

10 12-1/2 105 13,914 23,190 737,135 0.87 17.74 559 0.27 0.54 0.27 4-3/4 10,066 3-1/2
9 12 105 14,539 24,232 733,474 0.82 17.43 549 0.28 0.54 0.27 5 10,998 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 105 14,261 23,768 568,013 0.81 16.91 533 0.28 0.53 0.26 4-9/16 10,919 3-1/2

10 12-1/2 110 14,577 24,295 772,236 0.91 17.74 559 0.27 0.54 0.27 4-23/32 10,044 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 110 14,940 24,900 595,061 0.93 16.91 533 0.28 0.53 0.26 4-15/32 10,032 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 110 14,577 24,295 772,236 0.82 17.74 559 0.27 0.54 0.27 4-25/32 11,052 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 110 14,940 24,900 595,061 0.84 16.91 533 0.28 0.53 0.26 4-17/32 10,965 3-1/2

9 12 120 17,858 29,764 897,161 0.91 16.87 531 0.43 0.69 0.26 5 12,569 4
10 12-1/2 130 19,929 33,215 767,068 1.02 16.11 507 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-15/32 12,816 4

9 12 105 14,539 24,232 733,474 0.82 16.22 511 0.44 0.68 0.25 5-1/32 11,533 4
9 12 105 20,474 34,123 917,373 1.05 17.24 543 0.45 0.71 0.26 5-1/2 12,502 4
10 12-1/2 105 16,096 26,827 619,555 0.82 16.11 507 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-5/8 12,610 4

9 12 110 14,042 23,404 711,706 0.79 16.03 505 0.44 0.68 0.24 5 11,521 4
9 12 110 21,449 35,748 961,058 1.10 17.24 543 0.45 0.71 0.26 5-15/32 12,419 4
9 12 110 20,889 34,815 768,402 1.07 16.22 511 0.44 0.68 0.25 4-27/32 14,410 4

9 12 120 17,858 29,764 897,161 0.82 18.44 581 0.41 0.69 0.28 5-1/16 13,797 4
12 15 130 21,809 36,348 756,606 1.01 18.10 570 0.41 0.68 0.28 4-3/8 13,882 4

9 12 105 15,626 26,043 785,016 0.80 18.20 573 0.41 0.69 0.28 5-3/32 12,617 4
10 12-1/2 105 16,020 26,701 619,555 0.82 17.45 550 0.41 0.67 0.27 4-5/8 12,610 4
9 12 105 19,939 33,232 733,474 0.92 17.79 560 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-27/32 13,755 4
12 15 105 19,282 32,137 632,547 0.89 17.69 557 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-21/32 13,618 4

9 12 110 16,370 27,283 822,398 0.83 18.20 573 0.41 0.69 0.28 5-1/16 12,647 4
9 12 110 20,889 34,815 768,402 0.96 17.79 560 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-27/32 14,410 4
12 15 110 20,201 33,668 662,668 0.93 17.69 557 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-5/8 13,757 4
Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data
Pipe Body Tool Joint
Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in in in ft-lbs lbs psi psi in in

4-1/2 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.337 3.826 43,130 462,781 13,825 13,761 NC46 6-1/4 3
4-1/2 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.337 3.826 43,130 462,781 13,825 13,761 VAM Express VX40 5-3/8 3

4-1/2 VM-95 DP S EU 0.337 3.826 39,022 418,707 12,765 12,450 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 VM-105 DP S EU 0.337 3.826 43,130 462,781 13,825 13,761 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2

4-1/2 VM-95 DP SS EU 0.337 3.826 39,022 418,707 12,765 12,450 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.337 3.826 43,130 462,781 13,825 13,761 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2

4-1/2 VM-105 DP MS EU 0.430 3.640 51,661 577,301 18,149 17,558 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/4

4-1/2 VM-95 DP S EU 0.430 3.640 46,741 522,320 16,421 15,886 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.430 3.640 51,661 577,301 18,149 17,558 NC46 VAM EIS 6 3

4-1/2 VM-95 DP SS EU 0.430 3.640 46,741 522,320 16,421 15,886 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.430 3.640 51,661 577,301 18,149 17,558 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2

5 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.362 4.276 57,633 553,833 12,999 13,304 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/4
5 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.362 4.276 57,633 553,833 12,999 13,304 NC50 VAM EIS 6-1/2 3-1/2

5 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.362 4.276 52,144 501,087 12,026 12,037 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/4
5 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.362 4.276 52,144 501,087 12,026 12,037 5-1/2 FH 7 4
5 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.362 4.276 57,633 553,833 12,999 13,304 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/4
5 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.362 4.276 57,633 553,833 12,999 13,304 5-1/2 FH 7 4
5 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.362 4.276 57,633 553,833 12,999 13,304 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4

5 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.362 4.276 52,144 501,087 12,026 12,037 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/4
5 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.362 4.276 52,144 501,087 12,026 12,037 5-1/2 FH 7 4
5 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.362 4.276 57,633 553,833 12,999 13,304 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/4
5 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.362 4.276 57,633 553,833 12,999 13,304 5-1/2 FH 7 4
5 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.362 4.276 57,633 553,833 12,999 13,304 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4

5 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.500 4.000 73,160 742,201 18,900 18,375 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/4
5 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.500 4.000 73,160 742,201 18,900 18,375 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2
5 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.500 4.000 73,160 742,201 18,900 18,375 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.500 4.000 73,160 742,201 18,900 18,375 VAM Express VX46 6-1/2 3-1/4
5 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.500 4.000 73,160 742,201 18,900 18,375 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 3-3/4

5 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.500 4.000 66,192 671,515 17,100 16,625 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.500 4.000 73,160 742,201 18,900 18,375 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4

5 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.500 4.000 66,192 671,515 17,100 16,625 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/4
5 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.500 4.000 66,192 671,515 17,100 16,625 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.500 4.000 73,160 742,201 18,900 18,375 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4

Notes: All drill pipes are Range 2 (31-1/2 ft shoulder to shoulder) unless otherwise specified.
API recommends a torsional ratio of 0.80 or greater.
VAM EIS®, VAM CDS™ and VAM Express™ are proprietary threads of VAM Drilling.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by VAM Drilling.
Sour Service 4-1/2” – 5” 45

Tool Joint Assembly


Tong Length Material Make-up Torsional Tensile Torsional Approx Approx Displacement Premium Nominal
Yield Torque Strength Strength Ratio Wt/foot Weight Capacity Closed Open OD Make-up Size
Pin Box Strength End End
in in ksi ft-lbs ft-lbs lbs lbs/ft lbs gal/ft gal/ft gal/ft in ft-lbs in

9 12 120 23,399 38,998 1,048,426 0.90 19.85 625 0.57 0.88 0.30 5-19/32 16,546 4-1/2
11 14 130 25,560 42,600 818,409 0.99 18.47 582 0.57 0.85 0.28 4-31/32 19,001 4-1/2

9 12 105 23,339 38,899 971,180 1.00 19.45 613 0.59 0.88 0.30 5-15/16 15,310 4-1/2
9 12 105 23,339 38,899 971,180 0.90 19.45 613 0.59 0.88 0.30 6 16,838 4-1/2

9 12 110 24,451 40,751 1,017,426 1.04 19.45 613 0.59 0.88 0.30 5-29/32 15,247 4-1/2
9 12 110 24,451 40,751 1,017,426 0.94 19.45 613 0.59 0.88 0.30 5-31/32 16,836 4-1/2

9 12 120 30,730 51,217 1,268,963 0.99 23.83 751 0.53 0.89 0.36 6-1/32 20,127 4-1/2

9 12 105 23,339 38,899 971,180 0.83 22.76 717 0.54 0.88 0.35 6-1/32 17,611 4-1/2
9 12 105 28,965 48,276 917,373 0.93 22.61 712 0.52 0.87 0.35 5-7/16 19,573 4-1/2

9 12 110 24,451 40,751 1,017,426 0.87 22.76 717 0.54 0.88 0.35 6 17,640 4-1/2
9 12 110 24,451 40,751 1,017,426 0.79 22.76 717 0.54 0.88 0.35 6-3/32 20,088 4-1/2

9 12 120 30,730 51,217 1,268,963 0.89 23.35 735 0.71 1.07 0.36 6-3/32 21,914 5
9 12 130 40,755 67,925 1,202,413 1.18 22.56 711 0.72 1.06 0.34 5-13/16 26,814 5

9 12 105 26,889 44,814 1,110,342 0.86 23.35 735 0.71 1.07 0.36 6-1/8 19,966 5
10 12 105 29,236 48,726 1,107,576 0.93 22.84 720 0.74 1.08 0.35 6-19/32 20,431 5
9 12 105 26,889 44,814 1,110,342 0.78 23.35 735 0.71 1.07 0.36 6-7/32 22,373 5
10 12 105 29,236 48,726 1,107,576 0.85 22.84 720 0.74 1.08 0.35 6-21/32 22,297 5
9 12 105 39,207 65,345 1,110,342 1.13 23.35 735 0.71 1.07 0.36 5-13/16 24,370 5

9 12 110 28,169 46,949 1,163,216 0.90 23.35 735 0.71 1.07 0.36 6-3/32 20,088 5
10 12 110 30,628 51,046 1,160,318 0.98 22.84 720 0.74 1.08 0.35 6-9/16 20,437 5
9 12 110 28,169 46,949 1,163,216 0.81 23.35 735 0.71 1.07 0.36 6-5/32 21,751 5
10 12 110 30,628 51,046 1,160,318 0.89 22.84 720 0.74 1.08 0.35 6-5/8 22,378 5
9 12 110 41,074 68,457 1,163,216 1.19 23.35 735 0.71 1.07 0.36 5-13/16 25,531 5

9 12 120 30,730 51,217 1,268,963 0.70 28.78 907 0.63 1.07 0.44 6-9/32 27,437 5
10 12 120 43,328 72,213 1,619,230 0.99 30.06 947 0.64 1.09 0.46 6-23/32 27,645 5
9 12 130 40,607 67,679 1,202,413 0.93 27.72 873 0.64 1.06 0.42 5-27/32 27,729 5
11 14 130 47,826 76,657 1,279,859 1.05 29.13 918 0.63 1.07 0.45 5-5/8 29,977 5
11 14 130 52,296 83,796 1,329,275 1.15 28.34 893 0.64 1.08 0.43 6-1/32 33,323 5

9 12 105 39,207 65,345 1,110,342 0.99 28.78 907 0.63 1.07 0.44 5-27/32 25,109 5
9 12 105 39,207 65,345 1,110,342 0.89 28.78 907 0.63 1.07 0.44 5-15/16 27,360 5

9 12 110 28,169 46,949 1,163,216 0.71 28.78 907 0.63 1.07 0.44 6-9/32 25,151 5
9 12 110 41,074 68,457 1,163,216 1.03 28.78 907 0.63 1.07 0.44 5-13/16 25,531 5
9 12 110 41,074 68,457 1,163,216 0.94 28.78 907 0.63 1.07 0.44 5-29/32 27,871 5
Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data
Pipe Body Tool Joint
Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in in in ft-lbs lbs psi psi in in

5-1/2 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.361 4.778 70,994 611,963 10,753 12,061 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2
5-1/2 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.361 4.778 70,994 611,963 10,753 12,061 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4

5-1/2 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.361 4.778 64,233 553,681 10,019 10,912 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.361 4.778 70,994 611,963 10,753 12,061 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.361 4.778 70,994 611,963 10,753 12,061 VAM Express VX54 6-3/4 4

5-1/2 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.361 4.778 64,233 553,681 10,019 10,912 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.361 4.778 70,994 611,963 10,753 12,061 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.361 4.778 70,994 611,963 10,753 12,061 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/2

5-1/2 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.415 4.670 79,204 696,111 14,013 13,865 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2
5-1/2 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.415 4.670 79,204 696,111 14,013 13,865 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 4

5-1/2 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.415 4.670 71,661 629,814 12,933 12,544 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.415 4.670 71,661 629,814 12,933 12,544 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-1/2 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.415 4.670 79,204 696,111 14,013 13,865 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.415 4.670 79,204 696,111 14,013 13,865 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4

5-1/2 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.415 4.670 71,661 629,814 12,933 12,544 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.415 4.670 71,661 629,814 12,933 12,544 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-1/2 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.415 4.670 79,204 696,111 14,013 13,865 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.415 4.670 79,204 696,111 14,013 13,865 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4

5-7/8 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.361 5.153 82,047 656,619 9,362 11,291 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.361 5.153 82,047 656,619 9,362 11,291 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4

5-7/8 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.361 5.153 74,233 594,083 8,775 10,216 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.361 5.153 74,233 594,083 8,775 10,216 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-7/8 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.361 5.153 82,047 656,619 9,362 11,291 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.361 5.153 82,047 656,619 9,362 11,291 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4

5-7/8 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.361 5.153 74,233 594,083 8,775 10,216 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.361 5.153 74,233 594,083 8,775 10,216 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-7/8 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.361 5.153 82,047 656,619 9,362 11,291 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.361 5.153 82,047 656,619 9,362 11,291 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4

5-7/8 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.415 5.045 91,712 747,446 12,414 12,980 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.415 5.045 91,712 747,446 12,414 12,980 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4

5-7/8 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.415 5.045 82,977 676,261 11,503 11,744 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.415 5.045 82,977 676,261 11,503 11,744 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-7/8 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.415 5.045 91,712 747,446 12,414 12,980 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4

5-7/8 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.415 5.045 82,977 676,261 11,503 11,744 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.415 5.045 82,977 676,261 11,503 11,744 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-7/8 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.415 5.045 91,712 747,446 12,414 12,980 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4

6-5/8 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.330 5.965 98,813 685,250 5,500 9,153 6-5/8 FH VAM EIS 8 5
6-5/8 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.362 5.901 106,813 747,877 7,103 10,040 6-5/8 FH 8-1/4 4-3/4
6-5/8 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.362 5.901 106,813 747,877 7,103 10,040 6-5/8 FH VAM EIS 8 5

Notes: All drill pipes are Range 2 (31-1/2 ft shoulder to shoulder) unless otherwise specified.
API recommends a torsional ratio of 0.80 or greater.
VAM EIS®, VAM CDS™ and VAM Express™ are proprietary threads of VAM Drilling.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by VAM Drilling.
Sour Service 5-1/2” – 6-5/8” 47

Tool Joint Assembly


Tong Length Material Make-up Torsional Tensile Torsional Approx Approx Displacement Premium Nominal
Yield Torque Strength Strength Ratio Wt/foot Weight Capacity Closed Open OD Make-up Size
Pin Box Strength End End
in in ksi ft-lbs ft-lbs lbs lbs/ft lbs gal/ft gal/ft gal/ft in ft-lbs in

10 12 120 43,328 72,213 1,619,230 1.02 26.96 849 0.88 1.29 0.41 6-23/32 27,645 5-1/2
10 12 130 49,465 82,441 1,371,285 1.16 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-13/32 31,648 5-1/2

10 12 105 39,952 66,587 1,107,576 1.04 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-13/32 25,562 5-1/2
10 12 105 39,952 66,587 1,107,576 0.94 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-15/32 27,353 5-1/2
12 15 105 44,856 71,864 1,083,482 1.01 25.32 798 0.90 1.28 0.39 6-7/32 29,236 5-1/2

10 12 110 41,855 69,758 1,160,318 1.09 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-13/32 26,779 5-1/2
10 12 110 41,855 69,758 1,160,318 0.98 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-7/16 27,714 5-1/2
12 15 110 39,939 63,976 997,703 0.90 24.67 777 0.92 1.30 0.38 6-1/2 28,627 5-1/2

10 12 120 43,328 72,213 1,619,230 0.91 29.38 925 0.85 1.29 0.45 6-25/32 29,836 5-1/2
11 14 130 42,660 68,355 1,131,453 0.86 27.08 853 0.86 1.28 0.41 6-3/32 31,050 5-1/2

10 12 105 39,952 66,587 1,107,576 0.93 27.59 869 0.86 1.29 0.42 6-15/32 27,353 5-1/2
12 15 105 47,479 76,055 1,132,749 1.06 27.78 875 0.87 1.30 0.42 6-15/32 30,673 5-1/2
10 12 105 39,952 66,587 1,107,576 0.84 27.59 869 0.86 1.29 0.42 6-9/16 30,087 5-1/2
12 15 105 47,479 76,055 1,132,749 0.96 27.78 875 0.87 1.30 0.42 6-1/2 31,609 5-1/2

10 12 110 41,855 69,758 1,160,318 0.97 27.59 869 0.86 1.29 0.42 6-7/16 27,714 5-1/2
12 15 110 49,740 79,677 1,186,690 1.11 27.78 875 0.87 1.30 0.42 6-15/32 32,134 5-1/2
10 12 110 41,855 69,758 1,160,318 0.88 27.59 869 0.86 1.29 0.42 6-17/32 30,559 5-1/2
12 15 110 49,740 79,677 1,186,690 1.01 27.78 875 0.87 1.30 0.42 6-15/32 32,134 5-1/2

10 12 130 49,465 82,441 1,371,285 1.00 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-13/32 31,648 5-7/8
12 15 130 58,784 94,164 1,402,452 1.15 27.06 853 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-15/32 37,976 5-7/8

10 12 105 39,952 66,587 1,107,576 0.90 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-1/2 28,258 5-7/8
12 15 105 47,479 76,055 1,132,749 1.02 27.06 853 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-15/32 30,673 5-7/8
10 12 105 39,952 66,587 1,107,576 0.81 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-19/32 31,012 5-7/8
12 15 105 47,479 76,055 1,132,749 0.93 27.06 853 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-17/32 32,551 5-7/8

10 12 110 41,855 69,758 1,160,318 0.94 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-15/32 28,655 5-7/8
12 15 110 49,740 79,677 1,186,690 1.07 27.06 853 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-15/32 32,134 5-7/8
10 12 110 41,855 69,758 1,160,318 0.85 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-9/16 31,520 5-7/8
12 15 110 49,740 79,677 1,186,690 0.97 27.06 853 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-1/2 33,114 5-7/8

10 12 130 49,465 82,441 1,371,285 0.90 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-1/2 34,986 5-7/8
12 15 130 58,784 94,164 1,402,452 1.03 29.65 934 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-15/32 37,976 5-7/8

10 12 105 39,952 66,587 1,107,576 0.80 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-5/8 31,942 5-7/8
12 15 105 47,479 76,055 1,132,749 0.92 29.65 934 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-17/32 32,551 5-7/8
12 15 105 47,479 76,055 1,132,749 0.83 29.65 934 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-21/32 36,386 5-7/8

10 12 110 41,855 69,758 1,160,318 0.84 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-9/16 31,520 5-7/8
12 15 110 49,740 79,677 1,186,690 0.96 29.65 934 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-1/2 33,114 5-7/8
12 15 110 49,740 79,677 1,186,690 0.87 29.65 934 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-19/32 36,096 5-7/8

10 13 130 64,717 107,862 1,569,117 1.09 29.25 921 1.40 1.85 0.45 7-11/32 41,476 6-5/8
10 13 120 51,280 85,467 1,678,145 0.80 32.57 1,026 1.36 1.86 0.50 7-3/4 40,860 6-5/8
10 13 130 64,717 107,862 1,569,117 1.01 31.05 978 1.38 1.85 0.47 7-11/32 41,476 6-5/8
Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data
Pipe Body Tool Joint
Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in in in ft-lbs lbs psi psi in in

HIGH-STRENGTH DRILL PIPE


5 VM-140 IEU 0.500 4.000 97,546 989,602 25,200 24,500 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5-1/2 VM-140 IEU 0.415 4.670 105,605 928,147 17,489 18,486 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5-1/2 VM-140 IEU 0.415 4.670 105,605 928,147 17,489 18,486 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-7/8 VM-140 IEU 0.415 5.045 122,282 996,595 15,266 17,306 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7-1/4 3-3/4
5-7/8 VM-140 IEU 0.415 5.045 122,282 996,595 15,266 17,306 VAM Express VX57 7-1/4 4
6-5/8 VM-140 IEU 0.362 5.901 142,417 997,169 7,881 13,387 6-5/8 FH VAM EIS 8 4-3/4
6-5/8 VM-140 IEU 0.362 5.901 142,417 997,169 7,881 13,387 VAM Express VX65 8-1/4 5

5 VM-150 IEU 0.362 4.276 82,333 791,189 16,858 19,005 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/4 3-1/4
5-1/2 VM-150 IEU 0.415 4.670 113,148 994,444 18,386 19,807 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7-1/4 3-3/4
5-1/2 VM-150 IEU 0.415 4.670 113,148 994,444 18,386 19,807 VAM Express VX57 7-1/4 4
5-7/8 VM-150 IEU 0.415 5.045 131,017 1,067,780 15,976 18,543 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7-1/4 3-3/4
5-7/8 VM-150 IEU 0.415 5.045 131,017 1,067,780 15,976 18,543 VAM Express VX57 7-1/4 4
6-5/8 VM-150 IEU 0.362 5.901 152,590 1,068,396 7,970 14,343 6-5/8 FH VAM EIS 8 4-3/4
6-5/8 VM-150 IEU 0.362 5.901 152,590 1,068,396 7,970 14,343 VAM Express VX65 8-1/4 5
6-5/8 VM-150 IEU 0.362 5.901 152,590 1,068,396 7,970 14,343 VAM Express VX69 8-1/2 5-1/2

5-1/2 VM-165 IEU 0.415 4.670 124,463 1,093,888 19,636 21,788 VAM Express VX57 7-1/4 4
5-7/8 VM-165 IEU 0.415 5.045 144,119 1,174,558 16,939 20,397 VAM Express VX57 7-1/4 4
6-5/8 VM-165 IEU 0.500 5.625 217,564 1,587,486 19,646 21,792 VAM Express VX65 8-1/2 4-1/2

LIGHT WALL DRILL PIPE


4 VM-150 IU 0.330 3.340 46,575 570,717 21,912 21,656 VAM Express VX39 5-1/4 2-3/4
4 VM-150 IU 0.330 3.340 46,575 570,717 21,912 21,656 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 2-3/4
5 VM-150 IEU 0.300 4.400 70,863 664,447 10,652 15,750 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 3-3/4
5-1/2 VM-150 IEU 0.361 4.778 101,420 874,233 13,473 17,230 VAM Express VX57 7-1/4 4
5-7/8 VM-150 IEU 0.320 5.235 106,131 837,674 7,884 14,298 VAM Express VX57 7-1/4 3-7/8
6-5/8 VM-150 IEU 0.330 5.965 141,161 978,928 6,260 13,075 VAM Express VX69 8-1/2 5-1/4

5 VM-165 IEU 0.300 4.400 77,949 730,892 10,982 17,325 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 3-3/4
5-1/2 VM-165 IEU 0.361 4.778 111,562 961,656 14,139 18,953 VAM Express VX57 7-1/4 4
5-7/8 VM-165 IEU 0.320 5.235 116,744 921,442 8,094 15,728 VAM Express VX57 7-1/4 3-7/8
6-5/8 VM-165 IEU 0.330 5.965 155,277 1,076,821 6,391 14,383 VAM Express VX69 8-1/2 5-1/4

Notes: All drill pipes are Range 2 (31-1/2 ft shoulder to shoulder) unless otherwise specified. API recommends a torsional ratio of 0.80 or greater.
VAM EIS®, VAM CDS™ and VAM Express™ are proprietary threads of VAM Drilling. Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by VAM Drilling.

Light Wall Drill Pipe

Wall Light wall drill pipes have reduced


wall thickness, allowing for a
Thickness

ERD larger ID while maintaining the


Configurations same OD as standard drill pipes.
API
Light wall parameters are used in
Configurations

drilling conditions where reduced


drill string weight is needed.
Lightwall
Reducing wall thickness also
Configurations

improves hydraulic programs,


Grade making it easier to reach drilling
targets efficiently.
High Performance 5” – 6-5/8” 49

Tool Joint Assembly


Tong Length Material Make-up Torsional Tensile Torsional Approx Approx Displacement Premium Nominal
Yield Torque Strength Strength Ratio Wt/foot Weight Capacity Closed Open OD Make-up Size
Pin Box Strength End End
in in ksi ft-lbs ft-lbs lbs lbs/ft lbs gal/ft gal/ft gal/ft in ft-lbs in

9 12 130 48,542 80,904 1,374,710 0.83 28.78 907 0.63 1.07 0.44 6-1/32 36,727 5
10 12 130 58,290 97,151 1,569,107 0.92 28.17 887 0.85 1.29 0.43 6-17/32 40,406 5-1/2
12 15 130 58,784 94,164 1,402,452 0.89 27.78 875 0.87 1.30 0.42 6-9/16 41,476 5-1/2
10 12 130 59,481 99,135 1,569,107 0.81 30.71 967 0.99 1.46 0.47 6-11/16 46,167 5-7/8
12 15 130 69,957 112,064 1,613,036 0.92 31.10 980 0.99 1.47 0.48 6-5/8 48,733 5-7/8
10 13 130 78,887 131,478 1,817,990 0.92 31.78 1,001 1.36 1.85 0.49 7-1/2 55,279 6-5/8
12 17 130 92,405 147,938 1,983,043 1.04 33.27 1,048 1.37 1.88 0.51 7-19/32 57,448 6-5/8

9 12 130 48,712 81,186 1,374,710 0.99 23.65 745 0.71 1.07 0.36 5-27/32 31,087 5
10 12 130 59,481 99,135 1,569,107 0.88 28.83 908 0.85 1.29 0.44 6-19/32 42,687 5-1/2
12 15 130 69,957 112,064 1,613,036 0.99 29.24 921 0.86 1.31 0.45 6-17/32 45,184 5-1/2
10 13 130 59,481 99,135 1,569,107 0.76 30.91 974 0.99 1.46 0.47 6-25/32 49,719 5-7/8
12 15 130 69,957 112,064 1,613,036 0.86 31.10 980 0.99 1.47 0.48 6-23/32 52,355 5-7/8
10 13 130 78,887 131,478 1,817,990 0.86 31.78 1,001 1.36 1.85 0.49 7-9/16 58,289 6-5/8
12 17 130 92,405 147,938 1,983,043 0.97 33.27 1,048 1.37 1.88 0.51 7-21/32 60,620 6-5/8
12 17 130 96,140 153,897 1,931,576 1.01 32.44 1,022 1.40 1.89 0.50 7-29/32 61,753 6-5/8

12 15 135 72,648 116,374 1,675,076 0.94 29.24 921 0.86 1.31 0.45 6-19/32 49,370 5-1/2
12 15 135 72,648 116,374 1,675,076 0.81 31.10 980 0.99 1.47 0.48 6-25/32 56,919 5-7/8
12 17 135 111,334 178,237 2,562,951 0.82 43.32 1,365 1.23 1.89 0.66 8-1/16 85,331 6-5/8

12 15 135 23,487 39,144 777,241 0.84 16.58 522 0.44 0.69 0.25 4-11/16 17,549 4
12 15 135 29,013 48,355 1,002,303 1.04 16.58 522 0.44 0.69 0.25 4-31/32 22,365 4
11 14 130 52,296 83,796 1,329,275 1.18 20.45 644 0.76 1.08 0.31 6-1/32 33,323 5
12 15 130 69,957 112,064 1,613,036 1.10 26.86 846 0.90 1.31 0.41 6-15/32 42,859 5-1/2
12 15 130 72,904 116,782 1,713,543 1.10 26.86 846 1.06 1.47 0.41 6-15/32 42,859 5-7/8
C

12 17 130 96,140 153,897 2,205,974 1.09 31.62 996 1.41 1.89 0.48 7-27/32 58,342 6-5/8

11 14 135 54,308 87,019 1,380,401 1.12 20.45 644 0.76 1.08 0.31 6-1/32 34,604 5
12 15 135 72,648 116,374 1,675,076 1.04 26.86 846 0.90 1.31 0.41 6-15/32 44,507 5-1/2
12 15 135 75,708 121,274 1,779,448 1.04 26.86 846 1.06 1.47 0.41 6-17/32 46,922 5-7/8
12 17 135 99,838 159,817 2,290,819 1.03 31.62 996 1.41 1.89 0.48 7-7/8 62,352 6-5/8

ERD (Extended Reach Drilling)

ERD configurations allow drilling into reservoirs


where vertical access is difficult or impossible
(onshore/offshore). With ERD product
configurations, it is possible to reach oil/gas-
bearing formations or pockets that are
Shallow

uneconomic to develop with standard API


products. ERD allows multiple subsurface
Very Long

locations to be reached using only one drilling


pad, which reduces the environmental impact.
S-Turn
Catenary

ERD configurations allow the drilling of:


Very shallow – high build rate (>6°/100ft);
Complex
 Build & Hold

 Very long – high angle (>55°);


 Complex well design – turns, drops, etc.; and
 Deepwater – >3,000ft.
Drill Pipe Performance Datasheet
Overview
The Drill Pipe Performance Datasheet is an This document provides key characteristics such as
easy-to-use document summarizing the performances tensile strength, torsional strength, and make-up
and other technical characteristics of drill pipes torque range, as well as other product-specific
manufactured by VAM Drilling. performance data.

An overview of some additional information Load Chart


available in the Drill Pipe Performance Datasheet
is shown below. Tension

Useful datasheet definitions: Tensile Yield of Tool Joint

Premium Tool Joint OD: The actual tool joint OD

Box Yield


to meet 0.80 torsional ratio of a premium pipe, or


the specific tool joint OD determined by the initial
connection OD. Operation Zone

Torsional Ratio: The ratio of the connection


for Tool Joint
 Torque

torsional strength divided by the pipe body


New Recommended Torsional Yield
Make-up Torque of Tool Joint

torsional strength. API recommends a ratio


of 0.80 or larger. Elevator Capacity
 Balance OD: The tool joint OD where the yield of
the box is equal to the yield of the pin for a given Tension

tool joint ID. Tool Joint Tensile Capacity

Load Chart: Chart used to determine the


Elev
 For

operation zone for tool joint in tension and torque.


a giv ator
en e Cap
leva acit
tor g y
rade

Elevator Capacity: Chart used to determine the


and
elev
ator
 Pipe Tensile Capacities ID

elevator capacity, assuming a 1.1 safety factor. Tool Joint

Wear Chart: Chart used to determine the


New TJ Wear TJ OD


recommended make-up torque for worn products.


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Drill Pipe
Product Description
Inquiry Form
ITEM 1 2 3 4
Quantity – units/footage – feet
Nominal OD – inches
Nominal weight – lbs/ft
Nominal wall thickness – inches
Minimum wall thickness – %
PIPE

Pipe grade
Range 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3
Type of upset
Connection
Minimum internal upset – miu
Box TJ OD – inches
Box TJ ID – inches
Box tong length – inches
Box taper – degrees  18°  90°  18°  90°  18°  90°  18°  90°
Box hardbanding type
Box hardbanding length – inches
Box hardbanding application
Box taper hardbanding  With  Without  With  Without  With  Without  With  Without
Make-and-break  With  Without  With  Without  With  Without  With  Without
TOOL JOINTS

Pin TJ OD – inches
Pin TJ ID – inches
Pin tong length – inches
Pin taper – degrees  18°  35°  90°  18°  35°  90°  18°  35°  90°  18°  35°  90°
Pin hardbanding type
Pin hardbanding application
Pin hardbanding length – inches
Pin marking
Cold rolling threads  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No
Thread protector type (pressed steel, plastic)
External coating
Internal Plastic Coating
Tolerance on quantity
Applicable specification (API, DS1, NS1, etc.)
GENERAL

Packing
Comments
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe (HWDP)
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Gradual Transition and Weight in Complex Wells

VAM Drilling heavy weight drill pipe (HWDP) provides


a gradual transition from flexible drill pipe to heavy
rigid drill collars. This gradual change significantly
reduces the stress concentration which would
otherwise occur. Because HWDP is stiffer than drill
pipe, it simplifies directional control and reduces
fatigue problems associated with non-conventional
and high-angle drilling. HWDP is most commonly
used in directional drilling, where it also helps to
control torque and prevent differential sticking. The
three-point contact profile reduces drag, and the
center upset prevents excessive buckling.
HWDP provides a gradual transition from drill pipe to
drill collars.
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe (HWDP)
Gradual Transition
VAM Drilling heavy weight drill pipe
(HWDP) assembly consists of a tool
joint (pin and box) and a thick-walled
tube with a raised central section.
21” Min VAM Drilling HWDP incorporates
the following features.

General Properties
Standard
 Pipe body OD from 2-7/8” to 6-5/8”; Hardbanding on HWDP protects
 Welded construction; the tool joint and the central body
and minimizes casing wear.
 Slick construction;
 Central upset with two bands HWDP properties meet or
totalling 3” of hardbanding material exceed API 7.1 specification
to protect casing and prevent wear; requirements.
and
 Standard service steel grades
(AISI 1340 pipe body, AISI 4145H-
modified tool joints).
25” Tool Joint Properties
Options Standard
31’

 Manufacturing from an integral  Extra-length tool joints permit


solid bar; maximum re-cut capability;
 Spiraling;  API connections;
 Sour Service steel grades (VM-65  Enhanced fatigue resistance
HW MS or VM-110 HW MS); (threads cold rolled, pin relief
groove and box bore-back on
Non-magnetic steel grade for
API standard connections);


compressive service drill pipe


(Amagnit™ 501); and  4” of casing-friendly hardbanding
on pin OD and box OD, plus 1”
Internal Plastic Coating.
flush on the box taper and 2 x 3”


on center wear pad; and


 Phosphate-coating on threads
and shoulders to prevent galling.

27” Min Options


 High-performance VAM®
connections (VAM EIS®,
VAM Express™).
Heavy Weight Spiral Drill Pipe (HWSP)
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Heavy weight spiral drill pipe (HWSP) from VAM Drilling is designed for tough drilling environments in vertical and
directional wells. For vertical wells VAM Drilling’s HWSP is a transition member, while in directional wells it serves
as a weight member and provides additional stiffness to prevent buckling. The HWSP design employs many of
the same features as VAM Drilling’s heavy weight drill pipe. All sizes are manufactured by friction welding a tool
joint on each end of a specially machined heavy wall pipe.

The pipe body has an enlarged center


section with three spiral grooves and
incorporates all features of the
conventional HWDP with the
following additional advantages:
 Increased weight and stiffness;

 Reduced buckling and differential


sticking;

 Improved torque and drag control; and

Better hole cleaning.


Spiraling helps to reduce


differential sticking and


improves hole cleaning.
Materials

Conventional heavy weight drill and resistance to sulfide stress


pipe (HWDP) from VAM Drilling is cracking. The mechanical
supplied with AISI 1340 steel or properties of ERS 425 meet or
equivalent in the pipe body and AISI exceed the requirements of API
VAM Drilling provides 4145H modified tool joints. VAM Specification 7.1. In NACE test TM
HWDP in standard,
Drilling HWDP is normally provided 0177, the resistance of ERS 425 to
Sour Service or
non-magnetic grades. with welded tool joints, but an integral sulfide stress cracking significantly
version can be supplied on request. surpasses the resistance of AISI
4145H-modified steel. VAM
For Sour Service Drilling’s ERS 425 HWDP
applications, continues to provide superior
VAM Drilling’s ERS performance in Sour Service
425™ proprietary applications around the world.
grade has been
developed to provide In addition, VAM Drilling supplies
bottomhole assembly special non-magnetic HWDP
(BHA) products with improved (Amagnit™ 501) for extreme service
impact strength, fracture toughness or directional drilling applications.
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Heavy Weight Drill Pipe Material

Heavy Weight Yield Ultimate Reduction Hardness Hardness Min Avg


Specification Construction Drill Pipe Strength Strength Elongation of Area (Brinell) Min/Max Charpy
Material Min/Max (ksi) Min/Max (ksi) (%) (%) (HB) (HRc) (ft-lbs @+20°C)

Standard Welded Tool Joint: 100/– 135/– 13 45 285/340 – 41


AISI 4145H 110/– 140/–

Pipe Body: 55/– 95/– 18 – – –/22 31


AISI 1340 Mod Tube

Integral AISI 110/– 140/– 13 45 285/340 – 41


4145H Bar

Sour Service Welded Tool Joint: 100/– 135/– 13 45 285/340 –/36 48


(VM-65 HW MS) ERS 425™ 110/– 140/–

Pipe Body: 65/– 95/– 18 – – –/22 31


AISI 1340 Mod Tube

Integral Integral 100/– 135/– 13 45 285/340 –/36 48


(VM-110 HW MS) ERS 425™ 110/– 140/–

Non-magnetic Integral Amagnit™ 501 112/116 130/135 25 50 275/– – 73


Heavy Weight Drill Pipe (HWDP)
Manufacturing Flow Chart (Welded Construction)

Central Body

Tool Joint

Heat Straightening
Treatment Threading
Cutting

Boring

Internal Finishing and Central Body


Shipping Plastic Coating Final Inspection Hardbanding
(optional) (optional)
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Heavy weight drill pipe is manufactured to customer requirements and,
where applicable, to specifications such as API, ISO, NS1, DS1, IRP, etc.
It is inspected 100% after completion.

Straightening
Heat Treated
Tube ASSEMBLY

Friction
Welding

Hardbanding Cold Rolling Phos Coating


(optional)

Machining Ultrasonic Inspection Heat Flash


Magnetic Particle Inspection Treatment Removal
Hardness Check of Weld
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe Data
Pipe Body Tool Joint
Tube Tube Central Tube Torsional Tensile TJ TJ TJ
OD Construction ID Upset Ø Yield Strength Strength Connection OD ID Yield

in in in ksi ft-lbs lbs in in ksi

2-7/8 Integral 1-1/2 3-3/8 110 22,900 520,000 2-7/8 PAC 3-1/8 1-1/2 110
2-7/8 Integral 1-1/2 3-3/8 110 22,900 520,000 VAM Express VX24 3-1/8 1-1/2 110
2-7/8 Integral 1-1/2 3-3/8 110 22,900 520,000 NC26 3-5/8 1-1/2 110
2-7/8 Integral 1-1/2 3-3/8 110 22,900 520,000 NC26 VAM EIS 3-5/8 1-1/2 110
2-7/8 Integral 1-1/2 3-3/8 110 22,900 520,000 VAM Express VX26 3-1/2 1-1/2 110
2-7/8 Integral 1-1/2 3-3/8 110 22,900 520,000 VAM Express VX26 3-5/8 1-1/2 110
2-7/8 Integral 2 3-3/8 110 18,900 369,000 VAM Express VX28 3-1/2 2 110
2-7/8 Integral 2 3-3/8 110 18,900 369,000 VAM Express VX28 3-5/8 2 110
2-7/8 Integral 2-1/16 3-3/8 110 18,100 347,000 NC31 4-1/8 2-1/16 110
2-7/8 Integral 2-1/16 3-3/8 110 18,100 347,000 NC31 VAM EIS 4-1/8 2-1/16 110
2-7/8 Integral 2-1/16 3-3/8 110 18,100 347,000 VAM Express VX31 4 2-1/16 110
2-7/8 Integral 2-1/8 3-3/8 110 17,300 324,000 2-7/8 OH 3-7/8 2-1/8 110
2-7/8 Integral 2-1/8 3-3/8 110 17,300 324,000 2-7/8 SL H-90 4 2-1/8 110
2-7/8 Integral 2-1/8 3-3/8 110 17,300 324,000 2-7/8 SL H-90 4-1/8 2-1/8 110
2-7/8 Integral 2-1/8 3-3/8 110 17,300 324,000 NC31 4-1/8 2-1/8 110
2-7/8 Integral 2-1/8 3-3/8 110 17,300 324,000 VAM Express VX31 4-1/8 2-1/8 110
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 NC31 4-1/8 2-1/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 NC31 VAM EIS 4-1/8 2-1/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-11/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/8 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-3/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/4 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-5/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-3/8 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-7/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-9/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 NC38 5 2-7/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 VAM Express VX38 4-5/8 2-3/4 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-3/4 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 NC38 5 2-1/4 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-9/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 NC38 5 2-1/8 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 NC38 5 2-1/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-1/4 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-13/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-1/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/16 4 55 19,600 345,000 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-11/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 NC31 4-1/8 2-1/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 NC31 VAM EIS 4-1/8 2-1/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-11/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/8 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-3/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/4 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-5/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-3/8 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-7/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-9/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 NC38 5 2-7/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-3/4 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 NC38 5 2-1/4 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-9/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 NC38 5 2-1/8 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 NC38 5 2-1/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-1/4 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-13/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-1/16 120
3-1/2 Welded 2-1/4 4 55 18,500 310,000 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-11/16 120
2-7/8” – 3-1/2” 61

Tool Joint Slick Spiraled


Recommended Torsional Tensile Box Pin Central Total Weight Unspiraled Total Weight
Make-Up Strength Strength Length Length Upset Weight per foot Upset Weight per foot
Torque Length Length
ft-lbs ft-lbs lbs in in in lbs lbs/ft in lbs lbs/ft

4,150 5,220 250,000 21 27 24 532 17.26 25 634 20.60


4,630 8,150 262,000 21 27 24 527 17.24 25 630 20.60
4,670 8,220 358,000 21 27 24 565 18.38 25 668 21.72
6,560 11,500 358,000 21 27 24 564 18.36 25 666 21.71
7,650 12,800 361,000 21 27 24 551 18.03 25 654 21.39
7,650 12,800 361,000 21 27 24 560 18.32 25 663 21.68
5,610 9,350 318,000 21 27 24 408 13.36 25 511 16.72
6,820 11,400 318,000 21 27 24 417 13.64 25 520 17.00
6,500 11,400 432,000 21 27 24 440 14.33 25 543 17.68
8,830 15,500 432,000 21 27 24 438 14.30 25 541 17.65
10,100 16,900 437,000 21 27 24 424 13.89 25 527 17.25
4,690 8,260 328,000 21 27 24 399 12.98 25 502 16.32
6,050 10,600 362,000 21 27 24 409 13.31 25 512 16.65
6,050 10,600 362,000 21 27 24 420 13.66 25 523 17.00
6,140 10,800 410,000 21 27 24 419 13.63 25 521 16.98
9,910 16,500 414,000 21 27 24 413 13.53 25 516 16.89
7,490 12,500 472,000 21 27 24 729 23.75 25 859 27.98
10,200 17,000 472,000 21 27 24 728 23.74 25 857 27.97
10,800 18,100 587,000 21 27 24 785 25.60 25 915 29.83
11,500 19,200 867,000 21 27 24 785 25.60 25 915 29.83
11,500 19,200 842,000 21 27 24 785 25.60 25 915 29.83
11,500 19,200 817,000 21 27 24 785 25.60 25 915 29.83
11,500 19,200 791,000 21 27 24 785 25.60 25 915 29.83
11,500 19,200 764,000 21 27 24 785 25.60 25 915 29.83
11,500 19,200 736,000 21 27 24 785 25.60 25 915 29.83
11,500 19,200 708,000 21 27 24 785 25.60 25 915 29.83
11,500 19,200 649,000 21 27 24 785 25.60 25 915 29.83
13,200 22,000 708,000 21 27 24 811 26.44 25 941 30.67
14,600 24,300 546,000 21 27 24 765 25.09 25 895 29.34
14,700 24,500 546,000 21 27 24 777 25.48 25 907 29.73
14,900 24,800 791,000 21 27 24 811 26.44 25 941 30.67
15,700 26,100 649,000 21 27 24 783 25.56 25 912 29.80
15,900 26,500 842,000 21 27 24 811 26.44 25 941 30.67
16,100 26,800 867,000 21 27 24 811 26.44 25 941 30.67
17,800 29,600 791,000 21 27 24 783 25.56 25 912 29.80
18,500 30,900 658,000 21 27 24 790 25.89 25 920 30.14
18,900 31,400 867,000 21 27 24 783 25.56 25 912 29.80
19,600 32,700 723,000 21 27 24 790 25.89 25 920 30.14
7,490 12,500 472,000 21 27 24 663 21.60 25 793 25.82
10,200 17,000 472,000 21 27 24 662 21.58 25 791 25.81
10,800 18,100 587,000 21 27 24 719 23.44 25 849 27.67
11,500 19,200 867,000 21 27 24 719 23.44 25 849 27.67
11,500 19,200 842,000 21 27 24 719 23.44 25 849 27.67
11,500 19,200 817,000 21 27 24 719 23.44 25 849 27.67
11,500 19,200 791,000 21 27 24 719 23.44 25 849 27.67
11,500 19,200 764,000 21 27 24 719 23.44 25 849 27.67
11,500 19,200 736,000 21 27 24 719 23.44 25 849 27.67
11,500 19,200 708,000 21 27 24 719 23.44 25 849 27.67
11,500 19,200 649,000 21 27 24 719 23.44 25 849 27.67
13,200 22,000 708,000 21 27 24 745 24.28 25 874 28.51
14,700 24,500 546,000 21 27 24 711 23.32 25 841 27.57
14,900 24,800 791,000 21 27 24 745 24.28 25 874 28.51
15,700 26,100 649,000 21 27 24 717 23.40 25 846 27.64
15,900 26,500 842,000 21 27 24 745 24.28 25 874 28.51
16,100 26,800 867,000 21 27 24 745 24.28 25 874 28.51
17,800 29,600 791,000 21 27 24 717 23.40 25 846 27.64
18,500 30,900 658,000 21 27 24 724 23.73 25 854 27.98
18,900 31,400 867,000 21 27 24 717 23.40 25 846 27.64
19,600 32,700 723,000 21 27 24 724 23.73 25 854 27.98
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe Data
Pipe Body Tool Joint
Tube Tube Central Tube Torsional Tensile TJ TJ TJ
OD Construction ID Upset Ø Yield Strength Strength Connection OD ID Yield

in in in ksi ft-lbs lbs in in ksi

4 Welded 2-1/2 4-1/2 55 28,200 421,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-9/16 120


4 Welded 2-1/2 4-1/2 55 28,200 421,000 NC38 4-7/8 2-9/16 120
4 Welded 2-1/2 4-1/2 55 28,200 421,000 NC38 5 2-9/16 120
4 Welded 2-1/2 4-1/2 55 28,200 421,000 NC38 4-7/8 2-7/16 120
4 Welded 2-1/2 4-1/2 55 28,200 421,000 NC38 5 2-7/16 120
4 Welded 2-1/2 4-1/2 55 28,200 421,000 NC38 5 2-1/4 120
4 Welded 2-1/2 4-1/2 55 28,200 421,000 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-9/16 120
4 Welded 2-1/2 4-1/2 55 28,200 421,000 NC40 5-1/2 2-7/16 120
4 Welded 2-1/2 4-1/2 55 28,200 421,000 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-7/16 120
4 Welded 2-1/2 4-1/2 55 28,200 421,000 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-13/16 120
4 Welded 2-1/2 4-1/2 55 28,200 421,000 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-7/16 120
4 Welded 2-1/2 4-1/2 55 28,200 421,000 NC46 6 3-1/4 120
4 Welded 2-1/2 4-1/2 55 28,200 421,000 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-11/16 120
4 Welded 2-1/2 4-1/2 55 28,200 421,000 NC46 6 3 120
4 Welded 2-1/2 4-1/2 55 28,200 421,000 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 3 120
4 Welded 2-1/2 4-1/2 55 28,200 421,000 NC46 VAM EIS 6 3 120
4 Welded 2-9/16 4-1/2 55 27,600 408,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-9/16 120
4 Welded 2-9/16 4-1/2 55 27,600 408,000 NC38 4-7/8 2-9/16 120
4 Welded 2-9/16 4-1/2 55 27,600 408,000 NC38 5 2-9/16 120
4 Welded 2-9/16 4-1/2 55 27,600 408,000 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-9/16 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-1/2 5 55 42,800 605,000 NC40 5-1/2 2-13/16 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-1/2 5 55 42,800 605,000 NC46 6-1/4 3-1/4 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-1/2 5 55 42,800 605,000 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-11/16 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-1/2 5 55 42,800 605,000 NC50 6-5/8 3-3/4 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-1/2 5 55 42,800 605,000 NC46 6-1/4 3 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-1/2 5 55 42,800 605,000 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 3 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-1/2 5 55 42,800 605,000 NC46 6-1/4 2-7/8 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-1/2 5 55 42,800 605,000 NC46 6-1/4 2-13/16 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-1/2 5 55 42,800 605,000 NC46 6-1/4 2-3/4 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-1/2 5 55 42,800 605,000 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/2 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-1/2 5 55 42,800 605,000 VAM Express VX46 6 3-3/4 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-1/2 5 55 42,800 605,000 NC46 6-1/4 2-1/2 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-1/2 5 55 42,800 605,000 NC46 6-1/4 2-1/4 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-1/2 5 55 42,800 605,000 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/2 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-1/2 5 55 42,800 605,000 NC46 VAM EIS 6-1/4 3 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-1/2 5 55 42,800 605,000 NC50 6-5/8 3 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-1/2 5 55 42,800 605,000 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/2 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-13/16 5 55 40,100 533,000 NC40 5-1/2 2-13/16 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-13/16 5 55 40,100 533,000 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-11/16 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-13/16 5 55 40,100 533,000 NC50 6-5/8 3-3/4 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-13/16 5 55 40,100 533,000 NC46 6-1/4 3 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-13/16 5 55 40,100 533,000 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 3 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-13/16 5 55 40,100 533,000 NC46 6-1/4 2-13/16 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-13/16 5 55 40,100 533,000 NC46 6-1/4 2-3/4 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-13/16 5 55 40,100 533,000 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/2 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-13/16 5 55 40,100 533,000 VAM Express VX46 6 3-3/4 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-13/16 5 55 40,100 533,000 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/2 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-13/16 5 55 40,100 533,000 NC46 VAM EIS 6-1/4 3 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-13/16 5 55 40,100 533,000 NC50 6-5/8 3 120
4-1/2 Welded 2-13/16 5 55 40,100 533,000 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/2 120
5 Welded 3 5-1/2 55 56,500 691,000 NC50 6-5/8 3 120
5 Welded 3 5-1/2 55 56,500 691,000 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/2 120
5 Welded 3 5-1/2 55 56,500 691,000 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/2 120
5 Welded 3 5-1/2 55 56,500 691,000 5-1/2 FH 7 3-3/4 120
5 Welded 3 5-1/2 55 56,500 691,000 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 4 120
5 Welded 3 5-1/2 55 56,500 691,000 NC50 6-5/8 2-3/4 120
5 Welded 3 5-1/2 55 56,500 691,000 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2 120
5 Welded 3 5-1/2 55 56,500 691,000 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-3/4 120
5 Welded 3 5-1/2 55 56,500 691,000 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4 120
5 Welded 3 5-1/2 55 56,500 691,000 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 3-1/2 120
5 Welded 3 5-1/2 55 56,500 691,000 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4 120
5 Welded 3 5-1/2 55 56,500 691,000 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7-1/4 3-3/4 120
5 Welded 3 5-1/2 55 56,500 691,000 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-1/2 120
4” – 5” 63

Tool Joint Slick Spiraled


Recommended Torsional Tensile Box Pin Central Total Weight Unspiraled Total Weight
Make-Up Strength Strength Length Length Upset Weight per foot Upset Weight per foot
Torque Length Length
ft-lbs ft-lbs lbs in in in lbs lbs/ft in lbs lbs/ft

11,500 19,200 649,000 21 27 24 893 29.13 25 1,045 34.07


12,100 20,100 649,000 21 27 24 906 29.53 25 1,057 34.47
12,100 20,100 649,000 21 27 24 918 29.94 25 1,070 34.88
13,200 22,000 708,000 21 27 24 906 29.53 25 1,057 34.47
13,200 22,000 708,000 21 27 24 918 29.94 25 1,070 34.88
14,900 24,800 791,000 21 27 24 918 29.94 25 1,070 34.88
16,400 27,300 649,000 21 27 24 916 29.91 25 1,067 34.86
17,900 29,800 897,000 21 27 24 971 31.69 25 1,122 36.64
18,400 30,700 708,000 21 27 24 916 29.91 25 1,067 34.86
18,500 30,900 658,000 21 27 24 899 29.45 25 1,050 34.41
19,200 31,900 698,000 21 27 24 886 29.05 25 1,038 34.02
19,900 33,200 901,000 21 27 24 1,032 33.69 25 1,183 38.64
20,600 34,300 776,000 21 27 24 940 30.73 25 1,091 35.69
23,400 39,000 1,050,000 21 27 24 1,032 33.69 25 1,183 38.64
23,400 39,100 755,000 21 27 24 934 30.65 25 1,086 35.62
33,100 55,200 1,050,000 21 27 24 1,028 33.61 25 1,179 38.57
11,500 19,200 649,000 21 27 24 867 28.28 25 1,019 33.22
12,100 20,100 649,000 21 27 24 880 28.68 25 1,031 33.62
12,100 20,100 649,000 21 27 24 892 29.10 25 1,044 34.04
16,400 27,300 649,000 21 27 24 890 29.07 25 1,041 34.01
14,000 23,300 712,000 21 27 24 1,277 41.70 25 1,451 47.37
19,900 33,200 901,000 21 27 24 1,369 44.71 25 1,543 50.38
20,600 34,300 776,000 21 27 24 1,247 40.78 25 1,420 46.46
22,400 37,300 939,000 21 27 24 1,421 46.40 25 1,595 52.07
23,400 39,000 1,050,000 21 27 24 1,369 44.71 25 1,543 50.38
23,400 39,100 755,000 21 27 24 1,242 40.74 25 1,415 46.43
25,000 41,700 1,120,000 21 27 24 1,369 44.71 25 1,543 50.38
25,800 43,100 1,150,000 21 27 24 1,369 44.71 25 1,543 50.38
26,600 44,400 1,180,000 21 27 24 1,369 44.71 25 1,543 50.38
26,700 44,500 1,110,000 21 27 24 1,421 46.40 25 1,595 52.07
29,200 46,800 852,000 21 27 24 1,322 43.43 25 1,496 49.13
29,600 49,300 1,310,000 21 27 24 1,369 44.71 25 1,543 50.38
32,300 53,800 1,420,000 21 27 24 1,369 44.71 25 1,543 50.38
34,700 55,600 1,020,000 21 27 24 1,322 43.43 25 1,496 49.13
33,400 55,600 1,050,000 21 27 24 1,365 44.64 25 1,538 50.31
34,500 57,500 1,420,000 21 27 24 1,421 46.40 25 1,595 52.07
37,800 62,900 1,110,000 21 27 24 1,416 46.31 25 1,589 51.99
14,000 23,300 712,000 21 27 24 1,141 37.27 25 1,315 42.94
20,600 34,300 776,000 21 27 24 1,111 36.35 25 1,285 42.03
22,400 37,300 939,000 21 27 24 1,285 41.97 25 1,459 47.64
23,400 39,000 1,050,000 21 27 24 1,233 40.28 25 1,407 45.94
23,400 39,100 755,000 21 27 24 1,106 36.30 25 1,280 42.00
25,800 43,100 1,150,000 21 27 24 1,233 40.28 25 1,407 45.94
26,600 44,400 1,180,000 21 27 24 1,233 40.28 25 1,407 45.94
26,700 44,500 1,110,000 21 27 24 1,285 41.97 25 1,459 47.64
29,200 46,800 852,000 21 27 24 1,187 39.00 25 1,361 44.70
34,700 55,600 1,020,000 21 27 24 1,187 39.00 25 1,361 44.70
33,400 55,600 1,050,000 21 27 24 1,229 40.20 25 1,403 45.88
34,500 57,500 1,420,000 21 27 24 1,285 41.97 25 1,459 47.64
37,800 62,900 1,110,000 21 27 24 1,280 41.88 25 1,454 47.56
34,500 57,500 1,420,000 21 27 24 1,536 50.17 25 1,732 56.56
37,500 62,500 1,110,000 21 27 24 1,498 48.99 25 1,694 55.40
37,800 62,900 1,110,000 21 27 24 1,531 50.09 25 1,727 56.50
37,700 62,900 1,450,000 21 27 24 1,587 51.88 25 1,782 58.28
39,400 63,100 1,040,000 21 27 24 1,501 49.33 25 1,696 55.77
38,000 63,400 1,550,000 21 27 24 1,536 50.17 25 1,732 56.56
43,300 72,200 1,620,000 21 27 24 1,625 53.13 25 1,821 59.53
45,500 72,800 1,230,000 21 27 24 1,501 49.33 25 1,696 55.77
44,800 74,700 1,270,000 21 27 24 1,531 50.09 25 1,727 56.50
53,300 85,300 1,400,000 21 27 24 1,517 49.87 25 1,713 56.31
53,800 89,700 1,450,000 21 27 24 1,581 51.78 25 1,777 58.20
54,900 91,500 1,450,000 21 27 24 1,619 53.02 25 1,815 59.43
57,400 95,700 1,620,000 21 27 24 1,581 51.78 25 1,777 58.20
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe Data
Pipe Body Tool Joint
Tube Tube Central Tube Torsional Tensile TJ TJ TJ
OD Construction ID Upset Ø Yield Strength Strength Connection OD ID Yield

in in in ksi ft-lbs lbs in in ksi

5-1/2 Welded 3-5/8 6 55 70,100 739,000 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/2 120
5-1/2 Welded 3-5/8 6 55 70,100 739,000 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2 120
5-1/2 Welded 3-5/8 6 55 70,100 739,000 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4 120
5-1/2 Welded 3-5/8 6 55 70,100 739,000 VAM Express VX54 6-3/4 4 120
5-1/2 Welded 3-5/8 6 55 70,100 739,000 5-1/2 FH 7-1/2 3 120
5-1/2 Welded 3-5/8 6 55 70,100 739,000 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4 120
5-1/2 Welded 3-5/8 6 55 70,100 739,000 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4 120
5-1/2 Welded 3-7/8 6 55 65,100 658,000 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/2 120
5-1/2 Welded 3-7/8 6 55 65,100 658,000 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2 120
5-1/2 Welded 3-7/8 6 55 65,100 658,000 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4 120
5-1/2 Welded 3-7/8 6 55 65,100 658,000 VAM Express VX54 6-3/4 4 120
5-1/2 Welded 3-7/8 6 55 65,100 658,000 5-1/2 FH 7-1/2 3 120
5-1/2 Welded 3-7/8 6 55 65,100 658,000 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4 120
5-1/2 Welded 3-7/8 6 55 65,100 658,000 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4 120
6-5/8 Welded 4-1/2 7 55 119,000 1,020,000 6-5/8 FH VAM EIS 8-1/4 4-1/2 120
6-5/8 Welded 4-1/2 7 55 119,000 1,020,000 VAM Express VX65 8 4-1/2 120
6-5/8 Welded 5 7 55 102,000 816,000 6-5/8 FH 8-1/4 4-3/4 120
6-5/8 Welded 5 7 55 102,000 816,000 6-5/8 FH VAM EIS 8 5 120
6-5/8 Welded 5 7 55 102,000 816,000 6-5/8 FH 8-1/2 4-1/4 120
6-5/8 Welded 5 7 55 102,000 816,000 6-5/8 FH VAM EIS 8-1/4 4-3/4 120
6-5/8 Welded 5 7 55 102,000 816,000 VAM Express VX65 8 5 120
6-5/8 Welded 5 7 55 102,000 816,000 VAM Express VX65 8 4-1/2 120
6-5/8 Welded 5 7 55 102,000 816,000 VAM Express VX65 8-1/4 5 120
6-5/8 Welded 5 7 55 102,000 816,000 VAM Express VX65 8-1/2 5 120
6-5/8 Welded 5 7 55 102,000 816,000 VAM Express VX65 8-1/4 4-3/4 120
5-1/2” – 6-5/8” 65

Tool Joint Slick Spiraled


Recommended Torsional Tensile Box Pin Central Total Weight Unspiraled Total Weight
Make-Up Strength Strength Length Length Upset Weight per foot Upset Weight per foot
Torque Length Length
ft-lbs ft-lbs lbs in in in lbs lbs/ft in lbs lbs/ft

43,600 69,800 1,090,000 21 27 24 1,608 52.88 25 1,827 60.06


43,300 72,200 1,620,000 21 27 24 1,662 54.34 25 1,880 61.47
45,700 76,100 1,270,000 21 27 24 1,619 53.04 25 1,838 60.19
51,300 82,100 1,240,000 21 27 24 1,579 51.82 25 1,797 58.99
52,100 86,800 1,930,000 21 27 24 1,701 55.62 25 1,919 62.75
54,300 86,900 1,290,000 21 27 24 1,608 52.88 25 1,827 60.06
53,800 89,700 1,450,000 21 27 24 1,619 53.04 25 1,838 60.19
43,600 69,800 1,090,000 21 27 24 1,456 47.87 25 1,674 55.05
43,300 72,200 1,620,000 21 27 24 1,509 49.33 25 1,727 56.47
45,700 76,100 1,270,000 21 27 24 1,467 48.04 25 1,685 55.18
51,300 82,100 1,240,000 21 27 24 1,426 46.82 25 1,645 53.98
52,100 86,800 1,930,000 21 27 24 1,548 50.61 25 1,766 57.75
54,300 86,900 1,290,000 21 27 24 1,456 47.87 25 1,674 55.05
53,800 89,700 1,450,000 21 27 24 1,467 48.04 25 1,685 55.18
85,600 143,000 1,900,000 21 27 24 2,203 72.17 – – –
72,700 116,000 2,150,000 21 27 24 2,145 70.58 – – –
51,300 85,500 1,680,000 21 27 24 1,822 59.58 25 2,031 66.40
59,700 99,600 1,450,000 21 27 24 1,774 58.12 25 1,983 64.95
65,000 108,000 2,100,000 21 27 24 1,866 61.03 25 2,075 67.85
73,200 122,000 1,680,000 21 27 24 1,816 59.49 25 2,025 66.32
72,700 116,000 1,830,000 21 27 24 1,759 57.90 25 1,968 64.76
72,700 116,000 2,150,000 21 27 24 1,759 57.90 25 1,968 64.76
85,300 137,000 1,830,000 21 27 24 1,799 59.22 25 2,008 66.09
85,300 137,000 1,830,000 21 27 24 1,841 60.60 25 2,050 67.47
85,500 137,000 2,060,000 21 27 24 1,799 59.22 25 2,008 66.09
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe Data
Pipe Body Tool Joint
Tube Tube Central Tube Torsional Tensile TJ TJ TJ
OD Reference ID Upset Ø Yield Strength Strength Connection OD ID Yield

in in in ksi ft-lbs lbs in in ksi

2-7/8 VM-110 HW MS 1-3/4 3-3/8 110 21,300 450,000 VAM Express VX26 3-3/8 1-3/4 110
3-1/2 VM-110 HW MS 2-3/16 4 110 37,700 645,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-3/16 110
3-1/2 VM-110 HW MS 2-1/16 4 110 39,200 691,000 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-1/2 110
3-1/2 VM-110 HW MS 2-1/16 4 110 39,200 691,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/16 110
3-1/2 VM-110 HW MS 2-1/16 4 110 39,200 691,000 NC38 5 2-1/16 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/16 4 65 23,100 408,000 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-1/16 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/16 4 65 23,100 408,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/16 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/16 4 65 23,100 408,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/8 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/16 4 65 23,100 408,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-3/16 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-3/16 4 65 22,300 381,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-3/16 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/4 4 65 21,800 367,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-3/16 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/16 4 65 23,100 408,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/4 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/4 4 65 21,800 367,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/4 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/16 4 65 23,100 408,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-5/16 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/16 4 65 23,100 408,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-3/8 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/4 4 65 21,800 367,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-3/8 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-3/8 4 65 20,700 337,000 NC38 4-3/4 2-3/8 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/4 4 65 21,800 367,000 NC38 VAM EIS 4-13/16 2-1/4 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/16 4 65 23,100 408,000 NC38 4-7/8 2-1/16 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/4 4 65 21,800 367,000 NC38 4-7/8 2-1/4 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/4 4 65 21,800 367,000 NC38 4-7/8 2-5/16 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/16 4 65 23,100 408,000 NC38 5 2-1/16 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-3/16 4 65 22,300 381,000 NC38 5 2-3/16 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/4 4 65 21,800 367,000 NC38 5 2-3/16 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/16 4 65 23,100 408,000 NC38 5 2-1/4 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/4 4 65 21,800 367,000 NC38 5 2-1/4 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/4 4 65 21,800 367,000 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-1/4 110
3-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/16 4 65 23,100 408,000 NC38 5 2-7/16 110
4 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/2 4-1/2 65 33,300 498,000 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-13/16 110
4 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/2 4-1/2 65 33,300 498,000 VAM Express VX39 5 2-1/2 110
4 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/2 4-1/2 65 33,300 498,000 NC38 5 2-9/16 110
4 VM-65 HW MS 2-9/16 4-1/2 65 32,700 482,000 VAM Express VX39 5 2-9/16 110
4 VM-65 HW MS 2-1/2 4-1/2 65 33,300 498,000 NC40 5-1/4 2-1/2 110
4-1/2 VM-110 HW MS 2-13/16 5 110 80,200 1,070,000 NC46 6-1/4 2-13/16 110
4-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-13/16 5 65 47,400 630,000 NC46 6-1/4 2-13/16 110
4-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-3/4 5 65 48,100 648,000 NC46 6-1/4 2-7/8 110
4-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-13/16 5 65 47,400 630,000 NC46 VAM EIS 6-1/4 3-1/4 110
4-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-13/16 5 65 47,400 630,000 NC50 VAM EIS 6-1/4 3-5/8 110
4-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 2-13/16 5 65 47,400 630,000 NC46 6-1/2 2-13/16 110
5 VM-110 HW MS 3 5-1/2 110 113,000 1,380,000 NC50 6-1/2 3 110
5 VM-110 HW MS 3 5-1/2 110 113,000 1,380,000 NC50 6-5/8 3 110
5 VM-65 HW MS 3 5-1/2 65 66,800 817,000 NC50 6-1/2 3 110
5 VM-65 HW MS 3 5-1/2 65 66,800 817,000 NC50 6-1/2 3-1/16 110
5 VM-65 HW MS 3 5-1/2 65 66,800 817,000 NC50 6-1/2 3-1/8 110
5 VM-65 HW MS 3-1/8 5-1/2 65 65,000 778,000 NC50 6-1/2 3-1/8 110
5 VM-65 HW MS 3 5-1/2 65 66,800 817,000 NC50 6-1/2 3-1/8 110
5 VM-65 HW MS 2-3/4 5-1/2 65 69,700 890,000 NC50 6-5/8 2-3/4 110
5 VM-65 HW MS 2-13/16 5-1/2 65 69,000 872,000 NC50 6-5/8 2-13/16 110
5 VM-65 HW MS 3 5-1/2 65 66,800 817,000 NC50 6-5/8 3 110
5 VM-65 HW MS 3 5-1/2 65 66,800 817,000 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/16 110
5 VM-65 HW MS 3-1/16 5-1/2 65 65,900 797,000 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/16 110
5 VM-65 HW MS 3 5-1/2 65 66,800 817,000 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/8 110
5 VM-65 HW MS 3 5-1/2 65 66,800 817,000 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/4 110
5 VM-65 HW MS 3-1/4 5-1/2 65 63,000 737,000 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4 110
Sour Service 2-7/8” – 5” 67

Tool Joint Slick Spiraled


Recommended Torsional Tensile Box Pin Central Total Weight Unspiraled Total Weight
Make-Up Strength Strength Length Length Upset Weight per foot Upset Weight per foot
Torque Length Length
ft-lbs ft-lbs lbs in in in lbs lbs/ft in lbs lbs/ft

5,760 9,590 291,000 21 27 25 476 15.58 25 579 18.94


9,990 17,600 749,000 21 27 25 742 24.19 25 871 28.41
17,100 28,600 614,000 21 27 25 777 25.48 25 907 29.73
9,990 17,600 795,000 21 27 25 785 25.60 25 915 29.83
13,900 24,600 795,000 21 27 25 811 26.44 25 941 30.67
16,400 28,800 795,000 21 27 25 783 25.56 25 912 29.80
9,990 17,600 795,000 21 27 25 785 25.60 25 915 29.83
9,990 17,600 772,000 21 27 25 785 25.60 25 915 29.83
9,990 17,600 749,000 21 27 25 785 25.60 25 915 29.83
9,990 17,600 749,000 21 27 25 742 24.19 25 871 28.41
9,990 17,600 749,000 21 27 25 719 23.44 25 849 27.67
9,990 17,600 725,000 21 27 25 785 25.60 25 915 29.83
9,990 17,600 725,000 21 27 25 719 23.44 25 849 27.67
9,990 17,600 700,000 21 27 25 785 25.60 25 915 29.83
9,990 17,600 675,000 21 27 25 785 25.60 25 915 29.83
9,990 17,600 675,000 21 27 25 719 23.44 25 849 27.67
9,990 17,600 675,000 21 27 25 672 21.90 25 801 26.13
16,400 28,900 725,000 21 27 25 723 23.61 25 852 27.84
11,900 21,000 795,000 21 27 25 798 26.02 25 927 30.24
11,900 21,000 725,000 21 27 25 732 23.86 25 861 28.08
11,900 21,000 700,000 21 27 25 732 23.86 25 861 28.08
13,900 24,600 795,000 21 27 25 811 26.44 25 941 30.67
13,400 23,500 749,000 21 27 25 767 25.02 25 897 29.25
13,400 23,500 749,000 21 27 25 745 24.28 25 874 28.51
12,900 22,700 725,000 21 27 25 811 26.44 25 941 30.67
12,900 22,700 725,000 21 27 25 745 24.28 25 874 28.51
18,400 32,400 725,000 21 27 25 742 24.23 25 872 28.47
11,500 20,200 649,000 21 27 25 811 26.44 25 941 30.67
17,000 28,300 603,000 21 27 25 899 29.45 25 1,050 34.41
21,100 35,200 747,000 21 27 25 911 29.85 25 1,062 34.81
10,500 18,400 595,000 21 27 25 918 29.94 25 1,070 34.88
21,100 35,200 719,000 21 27 25 885 29.00 25 1,037 33.97
15,000 26,300 796,000 21 27 25 943 30.78 25 1,094 35.73
22,400 39,500 1,050,000 21 27 25 1,233 40.28 25 1,407 45.94
22,400 39,500 1,050,000 21 27 25 1,233 40.28 25 1,407 45.94
21,700 38,300 1,020,000 21 27 25 1,262 41.20 25 1,435 46.87
23,700 41,700 826,000 21 27 25 1,229 40.20 25 1,403 45.88
29,200 51,400 940,000 21 27 25 1,229 40.20 25 1,403 45.88
22,400 39,500 1,050,000 21 27 25 1,268 41.39 25 1,441 47.06
29,700 52,200 1,300,000 21 27 25 1,519 49.60 25 1,715 56.00
30,000 52,700 1,300,000 21 27 25 1,536 50.17 25 1,732 56.56
29,700 52,200 1,300,000 21 27 25 1,519 49.60 25 1,715 56.00
29,200 51,300 1,270,000 21 27 25 1,519 49.60 25 1,715 56.00
28,300 49,900 1,230,000 21 27 25 1,519 49.60 25 1,715 56.00
28,300 49,900 1,230,000 21 27 25 1,456 47.56 25 1,652 53.95
28,300 49,900 1,230,000 21 27 25 1,519 49.60 25 1,715 56.00
33,000 58,100 1,420,000 21 27 25 1,654 54.00 25 1,850 60.40
32,300 56,800 1,390,000 21 27 25 1,625 53.08 25 1,821 59.47
30,000 52,700 1,300,000 21 27 25 1,536 50.17 25 1,732 56.56
29,200 51,300 1,270,000 21 27 25 1,536 50.17 25 1,732 56.56
29,200 51,300 1,270,000 21 27 25 1,505 49.15 25 1,701 55.55
28,300 49,900 1,230,000 21 27 25 1,536 50.17 25 1,732 56.56
26,700 46,900 1,160,000 21 27 25 1,536 50.17 25 1,732 56.56
38,900 68,500 1,160,000 21 27 25 1,404 45.92 25 1,600 52.33
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe Data
Pipe Body Tool Joint
Tube Tube Central Tube Torsional Tensile TJ TJ TJ
OD Reference ID Upset Ø Yield Strength Strength Connection OD ID Yield

in in in ksi ft-lbs lbs in in ksi

5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-1/8 6 65 91,500 1,050,000 NC50 6-7/8 3-1/4 110


5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-1/2 6 65 85,400 919,000 5-1/2 FH 7 3-1/2 110
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-1/2 6 65 85,400 919,000 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-1/2 110
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-5/8 6 65 82,800 873,000 5-1/2 FH 7 3-5/8 110
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-7/8 6 65 76,900 778,000 5-1/2 FH 7 3-5/8 110
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-7/8 6 65 76,900 778,000 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4 110
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-7/8 6 65 76,900 778,000 5-1/2 FH 7 3-7/8 110
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-7/8 6 65 76,900 778,000 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-7/8 110
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-5/8 6 65 82,800 873,000 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4 110
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-7/8 6 65 76,900 778,000 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4 110
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-7/8 6 65 76,900 778,000 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4 110
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-7/8 6 65 76,900 778,000 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7-1/8 4 100
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-1/4 6 65 89,700 1,010,000 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/4 100
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-1/4 6 65 89,700 1,010,000 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-5/16 100
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-1/4 6 65 89,700 1,010,000 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2 100
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-1/2 6 65 85,400 919,000 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2 100
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-1/2 6 65 85,400 919,000 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7-1/4 3-1/2 100
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-7/8 6 65 76,900 778,000 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2 100
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-7/8 6 65 76,900 778,000 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7-1/4 3-1/2 100
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-5/8 6 65 82,800 873,000 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-5/8 100
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-3/4 6 65 80,000 826,000 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7-1/4 3-3/4 100
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-7/8 6 65 76,900 778,000 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-7/8 100
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-7/8 6 65 76,900 778,000 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-7/8 100
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-7/8 6 65 76,900 778,000 5-1/2 FH 7-1/2 3-1/4 100
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-1/2 6 65 85,400 919,000 5-1/2 FH 7-1/2 3-1/2 100
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 3-7/8 6 65 76,900 778,000 5-1/2 FH 7-1/2 3-7/8 100
5-1/2 VM-65 HW MS 4-1/8 6 65 81,700 783,000 5-1/2 FH 7 4-1/8 110
5-7/8 VM-65 HW MS 3-1/2 6-3/8 65 109,000 1,140,000 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-1/2 110
5-7/8 VM-65 HW MS 4 6-3/8 65 97,700 945,000 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4 110
5-7/8 VM-65 HW MS 4-1/4 6-3/8 65 90,400 840,000 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4 110
5-7/8 VM-65 HW MS 3-7/8 6-3/8 65 101,000 995,000 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4 110
5-7/8 VM-65 HW MS 4-1/4 6-3/8 65 90,400 840,000 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4 110
5-7/8 VM-65 HW MS 4-1/2 6-3/8 65 81,600 728,000 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/2 110
6-5/8 VM-65 HW MS 4 7-1/8 65 155,000 1,420,000 6-5/8 FH 8 4 100
6-5/8 VM-65 HW MS 4 7-1/8 65 155,000 1,420,000 6-5/8 REG 8 4 100
6-5/8 VM-65 HW MS 4-1/2 7-1/8 65 140,000 1,210,000 6-5/8 FH 8 4-1/2 100
6-5/8 VM-65 HW MS 5 7-1/8 65 121,000 964,000 6-5/8 FH 8 4-3/4 100
6-5/8 VM-65 HW MS 5 7-1/8 65 121,000 964,000 6-5/8 FH VAM EIS 8 4-3/4 100
6-5/8 VM-65 HW MS 5 7-1/8 65 121,000 964,000 6-5/8 FH 8 5 100
6-5/8 VM-65 HW MS 5 7-1/8 65 121,000 964,000 6-5/8 FH VAM EIS 8 5 100
6-5/8 VM-65 HW MS 4-1/2 7-1/8 65 140,000 1,210,000 6-5/8 FH 8-1/4 3-1/2 100
6-5/8 VM-65 HW MS 5 7-1/8 65 121,000 964,000 6-5/8 FH 8-1/4 4-1/2 100
6-5/8 VM-65 HW MS 4-3/4 7-1/8 65 131,000 1,090,000 6-5/8 FH VAM EIS 8-1/4 4-3/4 100
6-5/8 VM-65 HW MS 5 7-1/8 65 121,000 964,000 6-5/8 FH VAM EIS 8-1/4 4-3/4 100
6-5/8 VM-65 HW MS 5 7-1/8 65 121,000 964,000 6-5/8 FH 8-1/4 5 100
6-5/8 VM-65 HW MS 4 7-1/8 65 155,000 1,420,000 6-5/8 FH 8-1/2 4 100
6-5/8 VM-65 HW MS 5 7-1/8 65 121,000 964,000 6-5/8 FH 8-1/2 4 100
6-5/8 VM-65 HW MS 4-1/4 7-1/8 65 148,000 1,320,000 6-5/8 FH 8-1/2 4-1/4 100
6-5/8 VM-65 HW MS 5 7-1/8 65 121,000 964,000 6-5/8 FH 8-1/2 4-1/4 100
6-5/8 VM-65 HW MS 5 7-1/8 65 121,000 964,000 6-5/8 FH 8-1/2 4-1/2 100
6-5/8 VM-65 HW MS 5 7-1/8 65 121,000 964,000 6-5/8 FH VAM EIS 8-1/2 4-3/4 100
6-5/8 VM-65 HW MS 5 7-1/8 65 121,000 964,000 6-5/8 FH 8-1/2 5 100
6-5/8 VM-65 HW MS 5 7-1/8 65 121,000 964,000 6-5/8 FH VAM EIS 8-1/2 5 100
Sour Service 5-1/2” – 6-5/8” 69

Tool Joint Slick Spiraled


Recommended Torsional Tensile Box Pin Central Total Weight Unspiraled Total Weight
Make-Up Strength Strength Length Length Upset Weight per foot Upset Weight per foot
Torque Length Length
ft-lbs ft-lbs lbs in in in lbs lbs/ft in lbs lbs/ft

26,700 46,900 1,160,000 21 27 25 1,886 61.59 25 2,104 68.72


32,800 57,700 1,480,000 21 27 25 1,697 55.49 25 1,915 62.63
49,800 87,700 1,480,000 21 27 25 1,692 55.42 25 1,910 62.57
32,800 57,700 1,410,000 21 27 25 1,624 53.11 25 1,843 60.25
32,800 57,700 1,410,000 21 27 25 1,471 48.11 25 1,690 55.25
46,700 82,200 1,330,000 21 27 25 1,467 48.04 25 1,685 55.18
31,200 55,000 1,250,000 21 27 25 1,471 48.11 25 1,690 55.25
43,600 76,700 1,250,000 21 27 25 1,467 48.04 25 1,685 55.18
39,600 69,800 1,160,000 21 27 25 1,619 53.04 25 1,838 60.19
39,600 69,800 1,160,000 21 27 25 1,467 48.04 25 1,685 55.18
39,600 69,800 1,160,000 21 27 25 1,467 48.04 25 1,685 55.18
39,800 63,600 1,050,000 21 27 25 1,485 48.63 25 1,703 55.78
41,000 65,600 1,480,000 21 27 25 1,872 61.22 25 2,091 68.36
40,600 64,900 1,450,000 21 27 25 1,872 61.22 25 2,091 68.36
37,600 60,200 1,350,000 21 27 25 1,872 61.22 25 2,091 68.36
37,600 60,200 1,350,000 21 27 25 1,735 56.71 25 1,953 63.85
54,800 87,700 1,350,000 21 27 25 1,729 56.63 25 1,947 63.78
37,600 60,200 1,350,000 21 27 25 1,509 49.33 25 1,727 56.47
54,800 87,700 1,350,000 21 27 25 1,503 49.24 25 1,722 56.39
35,600 56,900 1,280,000 21 27 25 1,662 54.34 25 1,880 61.47
47,700 76,300 1,210,000 21 27 25 1,581 51.79 25 1,799 58.94
31,200 50,000 1,130,000 21 27 25 1,509 49.33 25 1,727 56.47
31,200 50,000 1,130,000 21 27 25 1,509 49.33 25 1,727 56.47
41,500 66,500 1,480,000 21 27 25 1,548 50.61 25 1,766 57.75
37,600 60,200 1,350,000 21 27 25 1,774 58.00 25 1,992 65.13
31,200 50,000 1,130,000 21 27 25 1,548 50.61 25 1,766 57.75
26,700 47,000 1,070,000 21 27 25 1,445 47.24 25 1,595 52.14
49,800 87,700 1,480,000 21 27 25 1,999 65.46 25 2,234 73.17
39,600 69,800 1,160,000 21 27 25 1,693 55.45 25 1,928 63.15
39,600 69,800 1,160,000 21 27 25 1,525 49.94 25 1,760 57.65
49,700 79,700 1,190,000 21 27 25 1,763 57.95 25 1,998 65.69
49,700 79,700 1,190,000 21 27 25 1,515 49.82 25 1,751 57.55
39,900 64,000 998,000 21 27 25 1,338 43.98 25 1,573 51.71
45,800 73,200 1,910,000 21 27 25 2,525 82.58 25 2,795 91.38
34,000 54,400 1,200,000 21 27 25 2,525 82.58 25 2,795 91.38
45,800 73,200 1,580,000 21 27 25 2,178 71.23 25 2,448 80.03
44,500 71,200 1,400,000 21 27 25 1,791 58.55 25 2,060 67.35
63,200 101,000 1,400,000 21 27 25 1,785 58.47 25 2,054 67.29
38,100 61,000 1,210,000 21 27 25 1,791 58.55 25 2,060 67.35
51,900 83,000 1,210,000 21 27 25 1,785 58.47 25 2,054 67.29
56,500 90,400 2,210,000 21 27 25 2,221 72.61 25 2,490 81.42
50,600 81,000 1,580,000 21 27 25 1,833 59.93 25 2,102 68.74
63,600 102,000 1,400,000 21 27 25 2,026 66.35 25 2,295 75.17
63,600 102,000 1,400,000 21 27 25 1,827 59.84 25 2,096 68.66
38,100 61,000 1,210,000 21 27 25 1,833 59.93 25 2,102 68.74
62,000 99,100 1,910,000 21 27 25 2,612 85.41 25 2,881 94.21
62,000 99,100 1,910,000 21 27 25 1,877 61.38 25 2,146 70.18
56,400 90,300 1,750,000 21 27 25 2,444 79.90 25 2,713 88.71
56,400 90,300 1,750,000 21 27 25 1,877 61.38 25 2,146 70.18
50,600 81,000 1,580,000 21 27 25 1,877 61.38 25 2,146 70.18
63,900 102,000 1,400,000 21 27 25 1,871 61.27 25 2,140 70.09
38,100 61,000 1,210,000 21 27 25 1,877 61.38 25 2,146 70.18
52,500 84,000 1,210,000 21 27 25 1,871 61.27 25 2,140 70.09
HWDP Performance Datasheet
Overview
The Heavy Weight Drill Pipe Performance
Datasheet is an easy-to-use document
summarizing the performances and other
technical characteristics of HWDPs
manufactured by VAM Drilling.

This document provides key performance


characteristics such as tensile strength,
torsional strength and make-up torque
range, as well as other product-specific
performance data.

An overview of some additional


information available in the HWDP
Performance Datasheet is shown below.

Useful datasheet definitions:

 Torsional Ratio: The ratio of


the connection torsional strength
divided by the pipe body torsional
strength. API recommends a ratio
of 0.80 or larger.
 Balance OD: The tool joint OD
where the yield of the box is equal
to the yield of the pin for a given
tool joint ID.
 Bending Strength Ratio (BSR):
This bending criteria is defined in
the API spec RP7G as an inertia
ratio between pin and box
Load Chart
connection. A rotary shouldered
connection that has a BSR of 2.5
(or 2.5:1) is generally accepted as
Tension

an average balanced connection.


Tensile Yield of Tool Joint

Load Chart: Chart used to


Box Yield

determine the operation zone for


tool joint in tension and torque.
 Wear Chart: Chart used to Operation Zone
determine the recommended
for Tool Joint

make-up torque for worn products.


Torque
New Recommended Torsional Yield
Make-up Torque of Tool Joint
71
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe (HWDP)
Product Description
Inquiry Form
ITEM 1 2 3 4

Quantity (joints)
Nominal OD – inches
Tube ID – inches
Overall length – feet
HWDP type  Slick  Spiral  Slick  Spiral  Slick  Spiral  Slick  Spiral
Construction  Welded  Integral  Welded  Integral  Welded  Integral  Welded  Integral
PIPE

Central wear pad OD x length – inches


Type of hardbanding on center wear pad
Hardbanding application on center wear pad
Hardbanding center upset length – inches
Connection
Tool joint OD – inches
Tool joint ID – inches
Box tool joint length – inches
Pin tool joint length – inches
Type of hardbanding tool joint
Hardbanding application on tool joint
TOOL JOINTS

Hardbanding length – inches


Box taper hardbanding  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No
Make-and-break  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No
Relief groove pin  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No
Bore back box  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No
Thread protector type (pressed steel, plastic)
Internal Plastic Coating
Applicable specification (API, DS1, NS1, etc.)
Packing
GENERAL

Comments
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Drill Collars

Drill collars are thick-walled tubular Drill collars from VAM Drilling are
pieces machined from solid steel bars, available with the following features:
forming a component of the bottom
hole assembly that provides weight-on-
 ODs from 2-7/8” to 11-3/4”;
bit for improved drilling performance.  Mechanical properties
VAM Drilling has been making drill guaranteed to 1” below the
collars for more than 50 years and steel’s surface at ambient
temperature;
was the first company to make small
diameter pierced drill collars from solid  Enhanced fatigue resistance
bar. Bars are trepanned on equipment (threads cold rolled, pin-relief
specially designed by VAM Drilling. groove and box bore back for
API standard connections);

Today, VAM Drilling provides a full range  Phosphate-coated threads to


of slick and spiral drill collars in AISI prevent galling; and
4145H-modified steel, ERS 425™ Sour  Hardbanding is available
Service steel and non-magnetic alloys. upon request.
Spiral Drill Collars

Spiral Design (3 spirals)

6-3/4” and less 7” to 8-1/2” 8-3/4” and larger

SPIRAL DRILL COLLAR TYPICAL SIZE


OD (in) Spiral Depth (in) Tolerance Spiral Lead (in) Tolerance

2-7/8 N/A N/A N/A N/A


3-1/8 3/19 (+/– 1/16”) 36 (+/– 2”) In order to reduce differential pressure
3-3/8 3/19 (+/– 1/16”) 36 (+/– 2”) sticking, the surface of drill collars can
3-1/4 3/19 (+/– 1/16”) 36 (+/– 2”)
3-1/2 3/19 (+/– 1/16”) 36 (+/– 2”) be spiral-grooved. VAM Drilling spiral
4-1/8 17/90 (+/– 1/16”) 36 (+/– 2”) drill collars are the perfect solution for
4-1/4 17/90 (+/– 1/16”) 36 (+/– 2”)
4-1/2 15/68 (+/– 1/16”) 38 (+/– 2”)
deep, directional or deviated drilling.
4-3/4 15/68 (+/– 1/16”) 38 (+/– 2”) Cross sections of the drill collars
5 15/68 (+/– 1/16”) 38 (+/– 2”) reduce the contact area with the
5-1/4 1/4 (+/– 1/16”) 42 (+/– 2”)
5-1/2 1/4 (+/– 1/16”) 42 (+/– 2”) wall of the hole.
5-7/8 1/4 (+/– 1/16”) 42 (+/– 2”)
6 26/93 (+/– 1/16”) 42 (+/– 2”)
6-1/4 26/93 (+/– 1/16”) 42 (+/– 2”) The grooving consists of three right-
6-1/2 14/45 (+/– 1/16”) 46 (+/– 2”) hand spirals, machined on VAM
6-5/8 14/45 (+/– 1/16”) 46 (+/– 2”)
7 13/55 (+/– 1/16”) 46 (+/– 2”)
Drilling’s unique triple-headed milling
7-1/4 13/55 (+/– 1/16”) 64 (+/– 2”) machines. Stress relief features
7-1/2 13/55 (+/– 1/16”) 64 (+/– 2”) improve the bending strength of
7-3/4 11/43 (+/– 1/16”) 64 (+/– 2”)
8 11/43 (+/– 1/16”) 68 (+/– 2”) pin and box API connections and,
8-1/4 8/29 (+/– 1/16”) 68 (+/– 2”) therefore, durability. Bore back on box
8-1/2 8/29 (+/– 1/16”) 68 (+/– 2”)
8-3/4 3/8 (+/– 1/16”) 68 (+/– 2”) and stress relief grooves on pin are
9 15/37 (+/– 1/16”) 72 (+/– 2”) defined by API.
9-1/4 15/37 (+/– 1/16”) 72 (+/– 2”)
9-1/2 15/37 (+/– 1/16”) 72 (+/– 2”)
9-3/4 15/37 (+/– 1/16”) 72 (+/– 2”) VAM Drilling spiral drill collars reduce
10 7/16 (+/– 1/16”) 76 (+/– 2”)
wall contact area and eliminate
11 15/32 (+/– 1/16”) 80 (+/– 2”)
11-1/4 15/32 (+/– 1/16”) 80 (+/– 2”) differential sticking.
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Slip and Elevator Recesses

VAM Drilling offers optional slip and elevator recesses to improve


handling efficiency and safety. Slip and elevator recesses are
machined in accordance with the API standard RP7G. The upper
radius of the elevator recess is cold rolled to increase product life.
Slip and elevator recesses can be used together or separately.
Special drill pipe elevator designs can be supplied for automated
handling operations to decrease non-productive time.

VAM Drilling slip and elevator recesses improve downhole


handling efficiency and safety.

Drill Collar Elevator Recess Slip Recess


Approx
OD OD Depth Radius OD Depth Angle

Drill (in) (in) (in) (in) (°) (in) (in) (°)


4-1/8 3-11/16 7/32 1/8 4 3-3/4 3/16 3.5
Collar
OD
4-1/4 3-13/16 7/32 1/8 4 3-7/8 3/16 3.5
4-3/4 4-1/4 1/4 1/8 5 4-3/8 3/16 3.5
4-7/8 4-3/8 1/4 1/8 5 4-1/2 3/16 3.5
Box
End
5 4-1/2 1/4 1/8 5 4-5/8 3/16 3.5
20” +2
–0

5-1/4 4-3/4 1/4 1/8 5 4-7/8 3/16 3.5


42” 5-3/4 5-1/8 5/16 1/8 6 5-1/4 1/4 5
6 5-3/8 5/16 1/8 6 5-1/2 1/4 5
6-1/4 5-5/8 5/16 1/8 6 5-3/4 1/4 5
R
Radius Elevator
16” +1
6-1/2 5-7/8 5/16 1/8 6 6 1/4 5
–0
Recess

6-3/4 6 3/8 3/16 7.5 6-1/4 1/4 5


7 6-1/4 3/8 3/16 7.5 6-1/2 1/4 5
3”

8 7-1/4 3/8 3/16 7.5 7-1/2 1/4 5


3”

8-1/4 7-1/2 3/8 3/16 7.5 7-3/4 1/4 5


8-1/2 7-3/4 3/8 3/16 7.5 8 1/4 5
1”

9 8-1/8 7/16 1/4 9 8-1/2 1/4 5


Radius
Slip 18” +2
–0

9-1/2 8-5/8 7/16 1/4 9 9 1/4 5


Recess

10 9-1/8 7/16 1/4 9 9-1/2 1/4 5


11 10-1/8 7/16 1/4 9 10-1/2 1/4 5
3”

11-1/4 10-3/8 7/16 1/4 9 10-3/4 1/4 5


Drill Collar Manufacturing Flow Chart

Heat Ultrasonic Straightening


Treatment Inspection
Boring

Finishing and Phos


Shipping
Final Inspection Coating
77

Drill collars are manufactured to customer requirements and, where applicable, to


specifications such as API, ISO, NS1, DS1, IRP, etc, and are inspected 100% after completion.

Spiraling Hardbanding Threading


(optional) (optional)

Cold Inspection Recess Machining


Rolling (optional)
Materials

VAM Drilling drill collars for embrittlement, caused by the of API Specification 7.1. In NACE
standard use are made of AISI presence of H2S, is expected. tests TM 0177, the resistance of
4145H chromium molybdenum VAM Drilling’s ERS 425™ Sour ERS 425 to SSC significantly
alloy steel. The concentration of Service grade material has been surpasses the resistance of
residual elements, such as sulphur developed to provide bottom-hole standard 4145H-modified steel.
and phosphorus, is reduced during assembly (BHA) products with ERS 425 drill collars have provided
the steel-making process, improved impact strength (KCV), superior performance in Sour
producing homogeneous steel fracture toughness (K1c) and Service applications around the
with excellent physical properties. resistance to sulfide stress world. In addition, VAM Drilling
cracking (SSC) in wells with a supplies special non-magnetic
VAM Drilling can supply drill collars Sour Service environment. The (Amagnit™ 501) drill collars for
for use on sour gas wells where mechanical properties of ERS 425 extreme service or directional
resistance to hydrogen meet or exceed the requirements drilling applications.

Drill Collar Material Table


Yield Ultimate Hardness Reduction Min
Application Material Size Strength Strength (Brinell) Elongation of Area Charpy
Min (ksi) Min (ksi) (HB) (A%) (%) (ft-lbs @ +20°C)

Standard AISI 4145H Up to 6-7/8" 110 140


285 to 340 13 45 40
Service Mod Bar Above 6-7/8" 100 135

Above 7"
Sour Service ERS 425™ 100 135 285 to 341 13 45 48
(up to 8-1/2")

Up to 7" 116 135


Non-Magnetic Amagnit™ 501 275 min 25 50 74
Above 7" 112 130
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Hardbanding

For more information


on hardbanding types
please see page 106.

Hardbanding (flush or raised)


Type B hardbanding is recommended on drill
Type A Type B Type C collars with slip and elevator recesses and is
applied in a 4” long wear pad above the
4"
elevator recess, a 1” long wear pad above
the slip recess and a 10” long wear pad
1" under the slip recess.
10"

4" For drill collars with a slip recess only, type C


hardbanding is applied to a 10” long wear
pad under the slip recess and a 4” long wear
1" 1"

30" 1"
1" pad above the slip recess.
min.

10" For drill collars without any recess, type A


10"
hardbanding is applied in a 10” long wear
pad located 30” from the end of the pin.

b b +1/16"
0"
+1/32"
3/32"
0"

3/32"
Flush Raised
Drill Collar Data
Pipe Body
OD ID Connection Bevel Overall Recommended
Diameter Length Make-Up Torque*

(in) (in) (in) (ft) (ft-lbs)

2-7/8 1-1/2 2-3/8 PAC 2-45/64 31 2,070


3-1/8 1 2-3/8 REG 3 31 3,030
3-1/8 1-1/8 2-3/8 REG 3 31 3,030
3-1/8 1-1/4 NC23 3 31 3,330
3-1/8 1-1/4 2-3/8 REG 3 31 3,030
3-1/8 1-1/4 NC26 3 31 1,690
3-3/8 1-1/2 NC26 3-17/64 31 3,580
3-1/2 1-1/2 NC26 3-17/64 31 4,610
3-3/4 1-1/2 NC26 3-29/64 31 4,670
4-1/8 2 NC31 3-61/64 31 6,850
4-1/4 1-3/4 NC31 3-61/64 31 8,160
4-1/4 2 NC31 3-61/64 31 6,850
4-3/4 1-3/4 NC38 4-37/64 31 9,990
4-3/4 2 NC35 4-33/64 31 10,800
4-3/4 2 NC38 4-37/64 31 9,990
4-3/4 2-1/4 NC38 4-37/64 31 9,990
4-3/4 2-1/4 NC35 4-33/64 31 9,200
4-3/4 2-1/2 NC38 4-37/64 31 9,990
4-7/8 2-1/4 NC38 4-37/64 31 11,900
5 2-1/4 NC38 4-49/64 31 12,900
5-1/4 1-3/4 3-1/2 REG 4-17/64 31 8,390
5-1/4 2-1/4 NC38 4-61/64 31 12,900
5-3/4 2-1/4 NC46 5-5/8 31 17,700
5-3/4 2-1/4 NC40 5-25/64 31 17,000
6 2-1/4 NC46 5-23/32 31 23,400
6 2-13/16 NC46 5-23/32 31 22,400
6-1/4 2-1/4 4-1/2 H-90 6 31 28,700
6-1/4 2-1/4 NC46 5-29/32 31 28,000
6-1/4 2-1/2 NC46 5-29/32 31 25,700
6-1/4 2-3/4 NC46 5-29/32 31 23,100
6-1/4 2-13/16 NC46 5-29/32 31 22,400
6-1/4 2-13/16 NC50 5-59/64 31 23,000
6-1/4 3 NC46 5-29/32 31 20,300
6-1/2 2-1/4 NC46 6-3/32 31 28,000
6-1/2 2-1/4 4-1/2 H-90 6 31 28,700
6-1/2 2-1/4 NC50 6-7/64 31 29,700
6-1/2 2-1/2 NC46 6-3/32 31 25,700
6-1/2 2-13/16 NC46 6-3/32 31 22,400
6-1/2 2-13/16 NC50 6-7/64 31 29,700
6-1/2 2-7/8 NC50 6-7/64 31 29,700
6-1/2 3 4-1/2 H-90 6 31 21,100
6-3/4 2-1/4 NC50 6-19/64 31 36,700
6-3/4 2-1/2 NC50 6-19/64 31 35,800
6-3/4 2-1/2 NC46 6-9/32 31 25,700
6-3/4 2-13/16 NC50 6-19/64 31 32,300
6-3/4 2-7/8 NC50 6-19/64 31 31,500
6-3/4 3 NC50 6-19/64 31 30,000
* Performances calculated for products manufactured as per API.
2-7/8” – 6-3/4” 81

Pipe Body Slick Spiraled


Torsional Bending Total Weight/Foot Sl Total Weight/Foot Sp OD
Strength* Strength Ratio Weight Sl Weight Sp

(ft-lbs) (lbs) (lbs/ft) (lbs) (lbs/ft) (in)

3,640 2.58 495 16 N/A N/A 2-7/8


5,330 2.57 720 23 681 22 3-1/8
5,330 2.65 698 23 660 21 3-1/8
5,860 2.57 674 22 635 21 3-1/8
5,330 2.75 674 22 635 21 3-1/8
2,970 1.33 674 22 635 21 3-1/8
6,300 2.07 750 24 711 23 3-3/8
8,110 2.42 821 27 780 25 3-1/2
8,220 3.18 970 32 928 30 3-3/4
12,100 2.44 1,070 35 1,010 33 4-1/8
14,400 2.51 1,230 40 1,170 38 4-1/4
12,100 2.75 1,150 38 1,090 36 4-1/4
17,600 1.73 1,600 52 1,520 50 4-3/4
19,100 2.58 1,520 50 1,440 47 4-3/4
17,600 1.80 1,520 50 1,440 47 4-3/4
17,600 1.92 1,430 47 1,360 44 4-3/4
16,200 2.82 1,430 47 1,360 44 4-3/4
17,600 2.10 1,340 44 1,260 41 4-3/4
21,000 2.14 1,530 50 1,450 47 4-7/8
22,700 2.38 1,630 53 1,550 51 5
14,800 5.22 2,010 65 1,910 62 5-1/4
22,700 2.88 1,840 60 1,740 57 5-1/4
31,200 1.68 2,290 75 2,190 71 5-3/4
30,000 3.04 2,290 75 2,190 71 5-3/4
41,200 2.02 2,530 83 2,410 79 6
39,500 2.24 2,300 75 2,170 71 6
56,200 2.31 2,780 91 2,650 87 6-1/4
49,300 2.38 2,780 91 2,650 87 6-1/4
45,200 2.47 2,680 88 2,560 83 6-1/4
40,700 2.60 2,580 84 2,450 80 6-1/4
39,500 2.64 2,550 83 2,420 79 6-1/4
40,500 1.71 2,550 83 2,420 79 6-1/4
35,700 2.79 2,460 80 2,330 76 6-1/4
49,300 2.77 3,040 99 2,890 94 6-1/2
56,200 2.69 3,040 99 2,890 94 6-1/2
52,200 1.89 3,040 99 2,890 94 6-1/2
45,200 2.87 2,940 96 2,790 91 6-1/2
39,500 3.07 2,810 92 2,660 87 6-1/2
52,200 2.03 2,810 92 2,660 87 6-1/2
52,200 2.05 2,780 91 2,630 86 6-1/2
41,200 3.14 2,720 89 2,570 84 6-1/2
64,700 2.21 3,310 108 3,160 103 6-3/4
63,000 2.26 3,210 105 3,060 100 6-3/4
45,200 3.30 3,210 105 3,060 100 6-3/4
56,800 2.37 3,080 101 2,920 95 6-3/4
55,500 2.39 3,050 100 2,890 95 6-3/4
52,700 2.46 2,990 98 2,830 93 6-3/4
Drill Collar Data
Pipe Body
OD ID Connection Bevel Overall Recommended
Diameter Length Make-Up Torque*

(in) (in) (in) (ft) (ft-lbs)

7 2-1/4 NC50 6-31/64 31 38,400


7 2-1/2 NC50 6-31/64 31 35,800
7 2-13/16 NC50 6-31/64 31 32,300
7 2-13/16 5-1/2 H-90 6-5/8 31 36,500
7 2-13/16 5-1/2 H-90 6-5/8 31 36,500
7 2-13/16 5-1/2 FH 6-23/32 31 32,800
8 2-1/4 6-5/8 REG 7-33/64 31 60,300
8 2-1/2 6-5/8 REG 7-33/64 31 57,400
8 2-13/16 6-5/8 REG 7-33/64 31 53,300
8 2-13/16 NC56 7-31/64 31 48,200
8 3 6-5/8 REG 7-33/64 31 50,700
8 3 6-5/8 H-90 7-1/2 31 53,600
8 3-1/4 6-5/8 REG 7-33/64 31 46,900
8 3-3/8 6-5/8 REG 7-33/64 31 44,900
8-1/4 2-13/16 6-5/8 REG 7-45/64 31 53,300
8-1/4 3 6-5/8 REG 7-45/64 31 50,700
8-1/4 3-3/16 6-5/8 REG 7-45/64 31 47,900
8-1/4 3-1/4 6-5/8 REG 7-45/64 31 46,900
8-1/2 2-13/16 6-5/8 REG 7-45/64 31 53,300
8-1/2 2-13/16 NC61 8 31 68,400
8-1/2 3 6-5/8 REG 7-45/64 31 50,700
8-1/2 3-1/4 6-5/8 REG 7-45/64 31 46,900
9 2-13/16 7-5/8 REG 8-7/16 31 84,400
9 2-13/16 6-5/8 FH 8-29/64 31 84,000
9 3 7-5/8 REG 8-7/16 31 84,400
9 3 6-5/8 FH 8-29/64 31 81,000
9 3-1/2 6-5/8 FH 8-29/64 31 72,100
9-1/2 2-3/4 7-5/8 REG 8-13/16 31 92,600
9-1/2 2-13/16 7-5/8 REG 8-13/16 31 91,600
9-1/2 3 7-5/8 REG 8-13/16 31 88,600
9-1/2 3 NC70 8-31/32 31 102,000
9-1/2 3-1/16 7-5/8 REG 8-13/16 31 87,500
9-1/2 3-1/2 7-5/8 REG 8-13/16 31 79,500
9-3/4 3 7-5/8 REG LT 9-1/4 31 91,800
10 3 8-5/8 REG 9-33/64 31 109,000
10 3 7-5/8 REG LT 9-1/4 31 91,800
11 3 8-5/8 REG LT 10-1/2 31 131,000
* Performances calculated for products manufactured as per API.
7” – 11” 83

Pipe Body Slick Spiraled


Torsional Bending Total Weight/Foot Sl Total Weight/Foot Sp OD
Strength* Strength Ratio Weight Sl Weight Sp

(ft-lbs) (lbs) (lbs/ft) (lbs) (lbs/ft) (in)

61,400 2.54 3,590 117 3,380 110 7


57,300 2.61 3,500 114 3,290 107 7
51,600 2.73 3,360 110 3,150 103 7
64,900 2.40 3,360 110 3,150 103 7
64,900 2.40 3,360 110 3,150 103 7
52,400 1.72 3,360 110 3,150 103 7
96,500 2.50 4,810 157 4,560 149 8
91,800 2.54 4,720 154 4,460 146 8
85,400 2.60 4,580 150 4,330 142 8
77,200 3.02 4,580 150 4,330 142 8
81,100 2.66 4,490 147 4,240 139 8
95,400 2.50 4,490 147 4,240 139 8
75,100 2.75 4,360 143 4,110 134 8
71,900 2.81 4,300 140 4,040 132 8
85,400 2.93 4,910 161 4,630 151 8-1/4
81,100 2.99 4,820 158 4,540 148 8-1/4
76,600 3.07 4,730 155 4,440 145 8-1/4
75,100 3.10 4,700 154 4,410 144 8-1/4
85,400 3.27 5,250 172 4,960 162 8-1/2
109,000 2.59 5,250 172 4,960 162 8-1/2
81,100 3.34 5,160 169 4,870 159 8-1/2
75,100 3.46 5,040 165 4,750 155 8-1/2
135,000 2.28 5,960 195 5,430 178 9
134,000 2.41 5,970 195 5,440 178 9
135,000 2.31 5,880 192 5,340 175 9
130,000 2.44 5,880 192 5,350 175 9
115,000 2.56 5,610 184 5,080 166 9
148,000 2.78 6,750 221 6,200 203 9-1/2
147,000 2.78 6,720 220 6,170 202 9-1/2
142,000 2.81 6,630 217 6,080 199 9-1/2
164,000 2.34 6,620 217 6,070 199 9-1/2
140,000 2.83 6,600 216 6,050 198 9-1/2
127,000 2.93 6,370 208 5,820 190 9-1/2
147,000 3.09 7,020 230 6,470 212 9-3/4
175,000 1.98 7,420 243 6,800 222 10
147,000 3.38 7,430 243 6,800 222 10
209,000 2.84 9,140 299 8,410 275 11
Drill Collar
Performance Datasheet

Overview
The Drill Collar Performance An overview of some additional
Datasheet is an easy-to-use information available in the Drill
document summarizing the Collar Performance Datasheet is
performances and other shown below.
technical characteristics of
Useful datasheet definition:
drill collars manufactured by
VAM Drilling.  Bending strength ratio: This
bending criteria is defined in the
This document provides key API spec RP7G as an inertia ratio
performance characteristics such between pin and box connection.
as tensile strength, torsional A rotary shouldered connection
strength, and make-up torque that has a BSR of 2.5 (or 2.5:1)
range, as well as other product- is generally accepted as an
specific performance data. average balanced connection.
85
Drill Collar
Product Description
Inquiry Form
ITEM 1 2 3 4

Quantity (joints)

Nominal OD – inches

ID – inches

Overall length – feet

Hardbanding type

Hardbanding application

Hardbanding – inches

Hardbanding location

Slip recess  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No

Elevator recess  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No


PIPE

Steel material  Non mag  4145  Non mag  4145  Non mag  4145  Non mag  4145

Collar type  Slick  Spiral  Slick  Spiral  Slick  Spiral  Slick  Spiral

Connection

Relief groove pin  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No

Bore back box  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No

Fish neck  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No

Fish neck OD – inches

Fish neck length – inches

Make-and-Break  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No

Thread protector type (pressed steel, cast steel)

Applicable specification (API, DS1, NS1, etc.)

Packing

Comments
GENERAL
Hydroclean™
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Reducing Non-Productive Time

High-velocity
annular flow area

Hydroclean
recirculating
zone

View from bottom

Final cuttings
bed height

Dynamic
recirculation

Two zones for full lifting Initial cuttings


and scooping of cuttings ROP
bed height

Hydroclean™ drill pipe and Hydroclean hydrodynamic effects that significantly When properly spaced in the
heavy weight drill pipe are new improve hole-cleaning and greatly drill string, Hydroclean provides:
generation hole-cleaning and torque- reduce the amount of non-productive I Reduced operating costs

management tools patented by VAM time associated with a build-up of with reduction of wiper trips,
Drilling. Hydroclean reduces or cuttings. These effects increase the backreaming and sweeps;
eliminates problems associated with quantity of cuttings re-introduced into I Improved hole-cleaning
cuttings build-up and excess torque the flowstream, resulting in a wellbore efficiency (60%);
and drag in complex or non- that cleans up better and faster.
I Reduction in torque-and-drag
conventional wells. For the operator,
loads (30%);
this translates into improved drilling Also, within the machined upsets are
I Decreased non-productive
performance and significant cost bearing sections designed to spread
time (20%); and
savings. out the bearing load and improve
tool life. The bearing section has a I Optimized hydraulics and pressure

Manufactured on full length joints, slightly larger OD and is supplied with management through a reduction of
pressure losses by more than 50%.
there are two to three machined a “casing friendly” hardbanding
upsets with specially designed material. Each bearing section is Hydroclean reduces or eliminates
grooves or “blades” that are the specially designed to allow easy problems with cuttings build-up. Because
primary feature of Hydroclean. In repair using standard automated Hydroclean placement is essential to
these bladed sections, the hardbanding machines. The slightly proper product performance, our
combination of rotational speed, flow larger OD offers protection against technical support teams are available
rate and the specially designed angles borewall damage as well as to make sure your string is designed
produces a number of mechanical and protection of the bladed section. for optimum performance.
Hydroclean™
Reducing Non-Productive Time

Patented dual Specially designed


OD tool joint grooves improve cuttings
prevents wear. transport efficiency.

Hydroclean™ drill pipe is manufactur- suitable to run with standard handling heavy weight drill pipe suitable for
ed with welded construction and equipment and is designed to be H2S environments (proprietary grade
comprised of patented dual OD tool integrated directly into the drill string. VM-110 HDP MS & VM-110 HHW MS).
Placement recommendations are
available from any VAM Drilling
regional office. Hydroclean heavy
weight drill pipe is run with
conventional heavy weight drill pipe.
The rugged design of the two
extended Hydroclean sections
joints and three specially designed makes it ideally suited to assist
central upsets machined directly with hole-cleaning in the BHA.
onto the pipe body. Hydroclean Experience has shown that placing
heavy weight features a mono Hydroclean heavy weight drill pipe
block construction consisting of a as near as possible to the large OD
patented dual OD tool joint with two BHA components will significantly
extra length central upsets and the reduce the risk of pack-off in this
Hydroclean profile machined directly critical area. Hydroclean heavy weight drill pipe is
onto the pipe body. Both products are run with conventional heavy weight
drill pipe as near as possible to the
available in Range 2 and Range 3 Today, VAM Drilling provides
large OD BHA components.
lengths. Hydroclean drill pipe is Hydroclean drill pipe and Hydroclean
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Hydroclean™ Data
Dimensional Data – Hydroclean Drill Pipe
Nominal OD (in) 2-7/8 3-1/2 4 4-1/2 5 5-1/2 5-7/8 6-5/8
Approx Wt (includes tube & tool joints) (lbs/ft) 18.84 23.05 29.42 35.45 38.56 42.22 43.41 52.61
Tube ID 2 2-5/8 3 3-1/2 4 4-1/2 4-7/8 5-1/2
CENTER UPSET(S)
No. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
OD (in) 4-3/4 5-3/8 5-7/8 6-5/8 7 7-5/8 8-1/8 8-5/8
Length (in) 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
Central Upset Spacing 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 57
TOOL JOINT
Elevator Upset OD (in) 3 3-5/8 4-1/8 4-5/8 5-1/8 5-11/16 6-1/16 6-3/4
Connection NC31 VAM EIS NC38 VAM EIS NC40 VAM EIS NC46 VAM EIS NC50 VAM EIS 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS VX57 6-5/8 VAM EIS
OD (dual OD) (in) 4-3/4 5-3/8 5-7/8 6-5/8 7 7-5/8 8-1/8 8-5/8
ID (in) 2 2-9/16 2-9/16 3 3-1/4 3-3/4 4-1/4 5
Length (Pin/Box) (in) 29/23 29/23 29/23 29/23 29/23 29/23 29/23 29/23
MINIMUM YIELD STRENGTH
Tube (psi) 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000
Tool Joint (psi) 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000
BODY MECHANICAL DATA
Tensile Yield (lbs) 402,000 505,000 660,000 754,000 848,000 942,000 1,010,000 1,290,000
Torsional Yield (ft-lbs) 20,600 33,200 49,600 65,500 83,600 104,000 121,000 173,000
TOOL JOINT MECHANICAL DATA
Tensile Yield (lbs) 496,000 649,000 838,000 1,050,000 1,270,000 1,450,000 1,290,000 1,450,000
Torsional Yield (ft-lbs) 18,100 26,100 38,300 55,600 74,700 89,700 86,900 99,600
Make-up Torque (ft-lbs) 10,900 15,700 23,000 33,400 44,800 53,800 54,300 59,700
HARDBANDING LENGTH
Tool Joint 2 x 3” 2 x 3” 2 x 3” 2 x 3” 2 x 3” 2 x 3” 2 x 3” 2 x 3”
Central Part 2 x 3” 2 x 3” 2 x 3” 2 x 3” 2 x 3” 2 x 3” 2 x 3” 2 x 3”
Range “3” pipes and other connections are available upon request.

Dimensional Data – Hydroclean Heavy Weight


Nominal OD (in) 2-7/8 3-1/2 4 4-1/2 5 5-1/2 5-7/8 6-5/8
Approx Wt (includes tube & tool joints) (lbs/ft) 25.26 32.19 39.06 51.17 60.38 62.27 66.38 82.95
Tube ID 1-1/2 2-1/16 2-1/2 2-3/4 3 3-3/4 4 4-1/2
CENTER UPSET(S)
No. 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
OD (in) 4-3/4 5-3/8 5-7/8 6-5/8 7 7-5/8 8-1/8 8-5/8
Length (in) 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48
Central Upset Spacing 66-2/3 66-2/3 66-2/3 66-2/3 66-2/3 66-2/3 66-2/3 66-2/3
TOOL JOINT
Elevator Upset OD (in) 3 3-5/8 4-1/8 4-5/8 5-1/8 5-11/16 6-1/16 6-3/4
Connection NC31 VAM EIS NC38 VAM EIS NC40 VAM EIS NC46 VAM EIS NC50 VAM EIS 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS VX57 6-5/8 VAM EIS
OD (dual OD) (in) 4-3/4 5-3/8 5-7/8 6-5/8 7 7-5/8 8-1/8 8-5/8
ID (in) 2 2-9/16 2-9/16 3 3-1/4 3-3/4 4-1/4 5
Length (Pin/Box) (in) 30/26 30/26 30/26 30/26 30/26 30/26 30/26 30/26
MINIMUM YIELD STRENGTH
Tube (psi) 110,000 110,000 110,000 110,000 110,000 110,000 110,000 110,000
Tool Joint (psi) 110,000 110,000 110,000 110,000 110,000 110,000 110,000 110,000
BODY MECHANICAL DATA
Tensile Yield (lbs) 520,000 691,000 842,000 1,100,000 1,380,000 1,400,000 1,600,000 2,040,000
Torsional Yield (ft-lbs) 22,900 39,200 56,300 81,400 113,000 135,000 165,000 238,000
TOOL JOINT MECHANICAL DATA
Tensile Yield (lbs) 454,000 595,000 768,000 961,000 1,160,000 1,330,000 1,119,000 1,330,000
Torsional Yield (ft-lbs) 16,600 24,000 35,100 51,000 68,500 82,200 79,700 91,300
Make-up Torque (ft-lbs) 9,440 13,600 20,000 29,000 38,900 46,700 49,700 51,900
HARDBANDING LENGTH
Tool Joint 2 x 3” 2 x 3” 2 x 3” 2 x 3” 2 x 3” 2 x 3” 2 x 3” 2 x 3”
Central Part 2 x 4” 2 x 4” 2 x 4” 2 x 4” 2 x 4” 2 x 4” 2 x 4” 2 x 4”
Range “3” pipes and other connections are available upon request.
VAM DPR SR
For Deepwater Completion and Workover Operations

VAM Drilling drill pipe risers have been designed to improve the efficiency of well intervention and production testing
processes in deep offshore operations. This innovative application for drill pipe has been successfully developed to
replace the traditional technology composed of a drilling riser and a tubing string with a metal-to-metal seal. The
equipment provides improved performance thanks to its design and running properties, including weight reduction,
time saving, and a high degree of reliability. VAM Drilling drill pipe risers have been in use for more than 10 years with
the highest level of efficiency.

The drill pipe riser features the VAM DPR SR connection, which includes a
gas-tight seal rated up to 10,000 psi internal pressure and ensures extreme
fatigue resistance and high tension efficiency. Whether in open-sea mode
or in a drilling riser, VAM DPR SR incorporates an API thread design
combined with a double-shoulder connection, ensuring easy handling,
multiple make-up, thread durability, and cost-effective maintenance.

Circumferential groove,
20000

PTFE housing
18000

external shoulder
16000
14000
12000
10000

API thread
8000
6000

30° loading and


4000
2000
X axis = TENSION (100 lbs)

stabbing flank
0
-1500 -1300 -1100 -900 -700 -500 -300 -100 100 300 500 700 900 1100 1300 1500
-2000

1/6 taper
-4000
-6000

4TPI
-8000
-10000
-12000 VAM Riser DPR SR Working Domain (*)

Internal shoulder
-14000 Tool Joint (*)
-16000 67% Pipe Body Yield Strength(*)
-18000
100% Pipe Body Yield Strength(*)
-20000 Y axis = PRESSURE (psi)
(*) Capped end effect included

VAM Drilling risers are supplied with VAM DPR SR can also be used in
the following features: any land or shallow offshore well for
production testing as an alternative
I Robust and replaceable sealing to tubing strings with metal-to-metal
mechanism; seals. A strong field experience
More than 100 make-and-breaks; accumulated for over 10 years has
demonstrated substantial savings
I

I FEA based SCF = 1.1. in time and cost as a result of


using VAM Drilling drill pipe riser
A comprehensive testing program
A fatigue compliant connection completion strings as compared
has been performed to qualify the
associated with a reliable to conventional solutions.
VAM DPR SR connection and to
gas-tight device
guarantee its suitability in the
VAM DPR SR standard configuration
most severe operational conditions.
includes 6-5/8” tube body in X-95
The testing program included: grade, 0.500” wall thickness, and
VAM DPR SR
with Teflon® seal Multiple make-and-breaks; 8.000” x 5.102” tool joints in 120 ksi
material grade. Other dimensional
I

for gas-tight
performance
I Sealability under combined loads and material grade configurations
is rated up to (tension and compression); are available upon request. Please
10,000 psi contact your nearest sales office for
Sealability under thermo-cycles;
more information about customized
I
internal pressure.
I Fatigue. “fit-for-purpose” solutions.
VAM DPR HP
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For High-Pressure Ultra-Deep Water


Completion and Workover Operations

When well intervention or production testing requires high-pressure sealing equipment to ensure safe and
reliable operations (gas, high-pressure wells), VAM Drilling recommends combining its proprietary drill
pipe riser design with the VAM DPR HP tool joint connection. The VAM DPR HP connection exceeds most
of the VAM DPR SR performance criteria and offers significantly higher tension efficiency, extreme fatigue
resistance, and a gas-tight metal-to-metal seal rated up to 15,000 psi internal pressure and to –18°C.

Whether in open-sea mode or in VAM DPR HP proven


a drilling riser, the VAM DPR HP field experience, along
provides user-friendly features, with ISO 13628-7
such as: compliance,
guarantees reliable
Double-shoulder connection
External shoulder
performance for your
I

with metal-to-metal seal; more complex deep


I Proprietary thread and ultra-deep water
characteristics ensuring easy completion and
handling, multiple make-up workover projects.
(more than 100 make-and- VAM DPR HP

breaks), thread durability and VAM DPR HP standard thread profile

cost-effective maintenance; configuration includes


and 6-5/8” tube body in
X-95 grade, 0.500” wall
I SAF = 1.0 based on full-scale thickness and 8.000” x
fatigue test. 5.102” tool joints in
110 ksi material grade.
Internal shoulder/
A comprehensive test program metal-to-metal
Other dimensional
seal area
has been performed to qualify
the VAM DPR HP connection and material grade
and to guarantee its suitability
to the most severe operational
20000
18000

conditions. The testing program


16000
14000

included:
12000
10000
8000

Multiple make-and-breaks;
6000

I
4000
X axis = TENSION (100 lbs) 2000

Sealability combined
0
-1500 -1300 -1100 -900 -700 -500 -300 100 300 500 700 900 1100 1300 1500
I
-2000

with fatigue and make-and-


-4000
-6000

break cycles;
-8000
-10000
-12000

Sealability under combined


-14000 VAM Riser DPR HP Working Domain (*)

I
-16000 Tool Joint (*)

loads (tension and


Y axis = PRESSURE (psi)
-18000
100% Pipe Body Yield Strength(*)
-20000

compression);
(*) Capped end effect included

configurations that increase upon request. Please contact


Sealability under
tensile strength or improve your nearest sales office for more
I

thermo-cycles; and
performance in Sour Service information about customized
I Fatigue. environments are available “fit-for-purpose” solutions.
Landing Strings
For Casing Running and Subsea Equipment Installations

For today’s most

complex offshore

drilling environments,

VAM Drilling has the

innovative products

you need to ensure

project success.

Landing strings, an important component in today’s Ultra-deep water drilling and extended reach wells are
offshore drilling operations, are tubulars with a similar pushing the tensile strength limits of drilling equipment
configuration to drill pipe, but with thicker wall and larger to new levels. These challenges have fuelled innovation
cross-sectional areas on the tube body. These strings in high-strength grades beyond the traditional S-135.
are designed to run casing and to land heavy subsea Today VAM Drilling offers VM-140, VM-150 and even
equipment on the seabed. VAM Drilling has been VM-165 ksi material grades.
designing and manufacturing these types of strings
for more than 10 years in nominal sizes of 5” or larger VAM Drilling landing string products feature:
and with wall thicknesses that exceed 1”.
I Standard and customized nominal tube ODs;

Standard configurations include: I Standard and customized wall thicknesses;


I Standard and high-strength grades;
Nominal Wall Tube Body Tube Body
Tube OD Thickness Material Grade Tensile Strength I Standard and customized tool joint configurations
5 0.625” S-135 1,160,000 lbs for higher elevator capacities;
5-1/2” 0.750” VM-140 1,570,000 lbs I Crush-proof sections for slip crushing resistance; and
5-7/8” 0.750” VM-150 1,810,000 lbs
API or premium double-shoulder connections for
6-5/8” 0.813” VM-165 2,450,000 lbs
I

internal flush configurations.

Please contact our local sales teams and technical support for customized “fit-for-purpose” solutions.
Non-Magnetic Materials
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For Directional Drilling

For directional drilling applications, for galling. Consistent non-magnetic resistant steel Amagnit™ 601 is also
VAM Drilling supplies BHA behavior is essential in this special available upon request.
components made from Amagnit™ alloy steel, as well as material
501, a chrome manganese carbon that is free of hot spots. These Laboratory tests and actual field
austenitic alloy obtained by non-magnetic characteristics use confirm that Amagnit 501
combining a proprietary chemical of Amagnit 501 are certified by provides excellent resistance to
analysis and a rotary hammer VAM Drilling upon delivery for stress corrosion cracking in an
forging process. the life of the product. aggressive chloride environment.

Amagnit 501 is specifically Mechanical and non-magnetic


VAM Drilling’s
designed for extreme service. properties of Amagnit 501 meet Amagnit™ 501
This chrome manganese, low or exceed API 7.1 minimum and Amagnit™ 601
carbon austenitic alloy ensures requirements. non-magnetic
alloys provide
non-magnetic steel that is resistant
resistance to
to stress corrosion cracking and For specific downhole applications stress corrosion
provides superior mechanical where higher mechanical cracking and
exhibit consider-
properties with low magnetic properties are required, as can
able anti-galling
permeability, excellent often be the case with MWD characteristics.
machineability, and no tendency housing, high-strength corrosion
Non-Magnetic Materials
For Directional Drilling

The metallurgical and material non-sensitized microstructure.


integrity of Amagnit™ 501 is This is achieved through the rigorous
achieved by careful raw material selection of the time/temperature/
selection, closely controlled force cycle used during the warm-
remelting procedures and efficient working process.
forging. Exact time/temperature/force
cycles are achieved on a high- Amagnit 501 was exposed to
speed, high-precision rotary forge. proprietary test methods of a
The melting technology and warm major directional drilling company
forging process used in making (U-bend, C-ring, etc) and out-
Amagnit 501 alloy eliminate the performed competitive grades.
precipitation of carbides on grain A detailed report of the test
boundaries, thus producing a results is available on request.

Non-Magnetic Material Properties – Amagnit™ 501

Drill Collar Yield Strength Tensile Min Min Min The ultimate performance
OD Range Min (at 0.2%) Strength Min Elongation Reduction Charpy
of Amagnit 501 depends as
(in) % % (ft-lbs)
much on quality assurance
≥ 800 MPa 930 MPa
3-1/2 – 6-7/8 25 50 73 and quality control as on
(≥ 116,000 psi) (135,000 psi)
its patented chemistry and
≥ 770 MPa ≥ 900 MPa
7 – 11 25 50 73 forging process. In addition,
(≥ 112,000 psi) (≥ 130,000 psi)
systematic stress corrosion
tests on each bar provide
Non-Magnetic Material Properties – Amagnit™ 601
constant correlation between
Drill Collar Yield Strength Tensile Min Min Min its actual chemistry time/
OD Range Min (at 0.2%) Strength Min Elongation Reduction Charpy
temperature/force cycles
(in) % % (ft-lbs)
and its corrosion resistance.
≥ 320 MPa 680–820 MPa
≤ 10 ≥ 35 ≥ 50 ≥ 103
(≥ 46,000 psi) (100,000–120,000 psi)
Superior corrosion and galling
≥ 965 MPa ≥ 1035 MPa
3-3/4 – 9-1/4 ≥ 20 ≥ 50 ≥ 74 resistance make Amagnit 501
(≥ 140,000 psi) (≥ 150,000 psi)
≥ 900 MPa ≥ 1035 MPa the obvious choice for
> 9-1/4 – 10 ≥ 20 ≥ 50 ≥ 74
(≥ 130,000 psi) (≥ 150,000 psi) downhole equipment.
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Kellys — A VAM Drilling Standard

VAM Drilling Kellys are manufactured


on equipment specially designed for
this application.

The VAM Drilling precision- VAM Drilling offers square and hexagonal
machined Kelly is a heavy Kellys up to 46’ and features include:
square or hexagonal steel tube
Manufactured from AISI 4145H-
supported by the swivel through
I

modified, fully heat-treated alloy


the rotary table and connected steel with a Brinell hardness range
to the first joint of drill pipe in the of 285–341 and a minimum average
drill string. Straightness is the Charpy impact value of 40 ft-lbs;
key to VAM Drilling’s I Ends and drive sections, IDs and
manufacturing process. connections machined and inspected
Straightness is checked before, to API specifications;
during and after each machining I Kelly bars ultrasonically inspected
operation. Flats are precision- over full length and section; and
milled to API specifications. All
Shipped in a protective steel-cased
milling is performed on specially
I

scabbard; rathole scabbards can be


designed rigid Kelly mills. provided upon request.
Square and Hexagonal Kellys Data
Top Upset Bottom Upset Drive Section Approximate Weight
Length (ft) Standard Optional
Type Nominal Drive Overall LH Tool Joint LH Tool Joint RH Tool Joint Bore Across Across
Size Section Connection OD Connection OD Connection OD Corners Flats Standard Optional
(in) (in) (in) (in) (in) (lbs) (lbs)

3 37 40 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 4-1/2 Reg 5-3/4 NC31 4-1/8 1-3/4 3.875 3 1,090 995
3 43 46 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 4-1/2 Reg 5-3/4 NC31 4-1/8 1-3/4 3.875 3 1,225 1,125
3-1/2 37 40 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 4-1/2 Reg 5-3/4 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/4 4.437 3-1/2 1,315 1,215
3-1/2 43 46 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 4-1/2 Reg 5-3/4 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/4 4.437 3-1/2 1,475 1,380
4-1/4 37 40 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 4-1/2 Reg 5-3/4 NC46 or NC50 6 – 6-1/4 2-13/16 5.500 4-1/4 1,810 1,710
SQUARE

4-1/4 43 46 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 4-1/2 Reg 5-3/4 NC46 or NC50 6-3/8 – 6-1/2 2-13/16 5.500 4-1/4 2,050 1,950
5-1/4 37 40 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 – – NC50 or 5-1/2 FH 7 3-1/4 6.750 5-1/4 2,745 –
5-1/4 43 46 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 – – NC50 or 5-1/2 FH 7 3-1/4 6.750 5-1/4 3,140 –
6 37 40 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 – – 6-5/8 FH 8 3-1/2 7.625 6 3,680 –
6 43 46 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 – – 6-5/8 FH 8 3-1/2 7.625 6 4,220 –

3 37 40 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 4-1/2 Reg 5-3/4 NC26 3-3/8 1-1/2 3.375 3 970 870
3 43 46 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 4-1/2 Reg 5-3/4 NC26 3-3/8 1-1/2 3.375 3 1,090 995
3-1/2 37 40 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 4-1/2 Reg 5-3/4 NC31 4-1/8 1-3/4 3.937 3-1/2 1,270 1,170
3-1/2 43 46 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 4-1/2 Reg 5-3/4 NC31 4-1/8 1-3/4 3.937 3-1/2 1,465 1,365
HEXAGONAL

4-1/4 37 40 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 4-1/2 Reg 5-3/4 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/4 4.781 4-1/4 1,630 1,530
4-1/4 43 46 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 4-1/2 Reg 5-3/4 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/4 4.781 4-1/4 1,850 1,755
5-1/4 37 40 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 – – NC46 or NC50 6 – 6-1/4 2-13/16 or 3-1/4 5.900 5-1/4 2,250 –
5-1/4 43 46 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 – – NC46 or NC50 6-3/8 – 6-1/2 2-13/16 or 3-1/4 5.900 5-1/4 2,570 –
6 37 40 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 – – 5-1/2 FH 7 3-1/2 6.812 6 2,900 –
6 43 46 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 – – 5-1/2 FH 7 3-1/2 6.812 6 3,320 –
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Safety Valves
VAM Drilling is a major manufacturer
of drilling Safety Valves, including
Kelly Valves, Retrievable Drop-In
Check Valves and Inside BOP Valves.
KC4S Each of these valves is available in
three different versions:

I Standard. Suitable for normal


drilling conditions. The valve body
is made of AISI 4145H-modified
alloy steel, heat-treated to 285–341
Brinell hardness and a minimum
impact strength value of 42J as per
ASTM 370 Charpy V-Notch, at
–10°C. Inner surfaces of bodies
are treated to enhance mud
corrosion resistance and
maintenance operations.
I H2S Trim. This version has
been designed for low H2S
concentrations. Internal parts
are made of corrosion-resistant
materials matching the NACE
MR0175 standard, fitted in a
KC2S standard body.
I NACE Version. The NACE version
fully meets the NACE MR0175
standard to resist higher H2S
concentrations. The body is made
of UNS S17400, heat-treated to
VAM Drilling
meet both NACE standard and
manufactures
API Spec 7 (latest editions).
Kelly Valves,
Retrievable Drop-In VAM Drilling Safety Valves meet
Check Valves and or exceed API 7.1 minimum
Inside BOP Valves requirements and are proposed
used throughout in Class 1 or 2 versions.
the world.
Upper and Lower Kelly Valves
VAM Drilling provides both one-
piece and two-piece Kelly Valves Snap Ring

designed for maximum fluid Retainer Ring


circulation without pressure loss.
Valves are supplied with either API Split Retainer Ring

or VAM Drilling proprietary double- Upper Spring


shoulder connections.
Upper Seat
VAM Drilling offers two types of
Upper Seat O Ring
Kelly Valves:
Spherical Plug
I The KC2S Kelly Valve with PTFE
rings inserted in both the upper
Lower Seat O Ring
and lower seats, which provides
superior sealing capability, even Lower Seat
at low pressures. Lower Spring
I The KC4S Kelly Valve has metal- Body
to-metal seals. The superior
sealing capacity of the KC4S
Kelly Valve is reached by Knob O Ring
controlled elastic deformation of
Knob Plate
the special plug. This technology,
combined with enhanced seat Operating Knob
guidance, guarantees excellent
sealing characteristics throughout
the life of the valve.

KC2S and KC4S Kelly Valves are available


in either standard or H2S resistant versions
and are supplied according to
Class 1 or 2 test specifications.
VAM Drilling offers
two types of Kelly VAM Drilling Kelly Valves feature:
Valves, one with
Simple construction for trouble-free operations
PTFE rings
I

and easy servicing;


inserted in both the
upper and lower
I Sealed lubrication packing;
seats and the I Complete stainless steel valve parts for Sour Service;
other with metal-to- PSI working pressure 10,000 and 15,000; and
metal seals.
I

I Operating wrench and thread protectors.


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Upper and Lower Kelly Valves Data


Lower Kelly Cock KC2S 202 Standard 203 Standard 206 Standard 206 Standard 207 Standard 209 Standard
Upper connection NC38 (3-1/2 IF) NC38 (3-1/2 IF) NC50 5-1/2 FH 6-5/8 Reg 8-5/8 Reg
Lower connection NC38 (3-1/2 IF) NC38 (3-1/2 IF) NC50 5-1/2 FH 6-5/8 Reg 8-5/8 Reg
OD (in) 4-3/4 5-3/8 6-5/8 7-1/4 8 10
ID (in) 1-3/4 2-1/8 2-13/16 2-13/16 3-1/16 4-1/4
Length SH to SH (in) 13 15 16 16 16 18
Weight (lbs) 51 75 113 144 179 298

Lower Kelly Cock KC2S 206 Standard 207 Standard


Upper connection NC50 VAM EIS 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS
Lower connection NC50 VAM EIS 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS
Intermediate connection 5-1/4 – 4 STUB ACME – 2G 5-3/4 – 4 STUB ACME – 2G
OD (in) 6-5/8 7
ID (in) 2-13/16 3-1/16
Length SH to SH (in) 24 24
Weight (lbs) 202 190

Lower Kelly Cock KC2S 202 H2S Trim 203 H2S Trim 206 H2S trim 207 H2S Trim
Upper connection NC38 (3-1/2 IF) NC38 (3-1/2 IF) NC50 6-5/8 Reg
Lower connection NC38 (3-1/2 IF) NC38 (3-1/2 IF) NC50 6-5/8 Reg
OD (in) 4-3/4 5-3/8 6-5/8 8
ID (in) 1-3/4 2-1/8 2-13/16 3-1/16
Length SH to SH (in) 13 15 16 16
Weight (lbs) 51 75 113 179

Lower Kelly Cock KC2S 207 H2S Trim Upper Kelly Cock KC4S 407 Standard
Upper connection 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS Upper connection 6-5/8 REG
Lower connection 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS Lower connection 6-5/8 REG
Intermediate connection 5-3/4 – 4 STUB ACME – 2G OD (in) 7-3/4
OD (in) 7 ID (in) 3-1/16
ID (in) 3-1/16 Length SH to SH (in) 18
Length SH to SH (in) 24 Weight (lbs) 194
Weight (lbs) 190
Upper Kelly Cock KC4S 407 H2S Trim
Upper Kelly Cock KC2S 206 Standard 207 Standard Upper connection 6-5/8 REG
Upper connection 6-5/8 Reg LH 6-5/8 Reg LH Lower connection 6-5/8 REG
Lower connection 6-5/8 Reg LH 6-5/8 Reg LH OD (in) 7-3/4
OD (in) 7-3/4 7-3/4 ID (in) 3-1/16
ID (in) 2-13/16 3-1/16 Length SH to SH (in) 18
Length SH to SH (in) 16 16 Weight (lbs) 194
Weight (lbs) 170 170

Lower Kelly Cock KC4S 404 Standard 406 Standard Ordering Information
Upper connection NC38 (3-1/2 IF) NC50 (4-1/2 IF)
Lower connection NC38 (3-1/2 IF) NC50 (4-1/2 IF)
OD (in) 5-3/8 6-5/8
On orders and inquiries, please specify
ID (in) 2-1/4 2-13/16 the following:
Length SH to SH (in) 15 16 I KC2S or KC4S
Weight (lbs) 75 124
I Trim (standard, H2S, Full Nace)

Lower Kelly Cock KC4S 404 H2S Trim I Series (202, 203...)
Upper connection NC38 (3-1/2 IF)
I Outside diameter
Lower connection NC38 (3-1/2 IF)
OD (in) 5-3/8 I Connection type and size
ID (in) 2-1/4
Length SH to SH (in) 15 Other sizes and optional features are
Weight (lbs) 75 available upon request.
Check Valves

VAM Drilling offers two different types of Overshot


Check Valves, Inside BOP Valves and
Retrievable Drop-In Check Valves.

The Inside BOP Valve (BVR) is a heavy duty


Check Valve used in protecting against drill
string kicks at the rig floor level. It can be
left in the drill string as long as necessary to
re-establish well-pressure balance control.

Features include:

I OD sizes ranging from 3-3/8” to 9-1/2”;


ID sizes ranging from 1-1/2” to 2-13/16”; and
Check Valve
I

I PSI working pressure 10,000 and 15,000.

The Retrievable Drop-In Check


Valve (RDCV) is used to control
back flows from high-pressure
formations. It also allows
downward fluid circulation
within the drill string. When
the back flow is under control,
the Drop-In Check Valve may
be retrieved using a wire line.
Landing Sub

Features include:

OD sizes ranging from


VAM Drilling
I

1-9/32” to 3-7/64”;
Check Valves
ensure rig safety I ID sizes ranging from 3/8”
by providing to 1-11/16”;
protection from
PSI working pressure
kicks in high
I

10,000 and 15,000; and


pressure
formations. I Optional features, including
non-API connections,
landing sub ODs and
landing sub lengths.
101

Check Valves Data


Inside BOP (BVR) Series 1 Series 2 Series 3 Series 3 Series 4 Series 4

Connection NC26 (2-3/8 IF) NC31 (2-7/8 IF) NC38 (3-1/2 IF) NC38 (3-1/2 IF) NC50 (4-1/2 IF) NC50 (4-1/2 IF)
OD (in) 3-3/8 4-1/8 4-3/4 5 6-1/2 6-5/8
ID (in) 1-1/2 1-3/4 2-1/4 2-1/4 2-13/16 2-13/16
Length (in) 31 32 33 33 35 35

Ordering Information
On orders and inquiries, please specify the
following:
I BVR

I Trim (standard, H2S, Full Nace)


I Series (1, 2, 3…)
I Connection type and length
Optional features are available upon request.

RDCV 902 903 905 906 907

Check Valve OD (in) 1-25/32 2-5/32 2-15/32 2-27/32 3-3/64


Requested drill string ID (in) 1-27/32 2-7/32 2-19/64 2-29/32 3-7/64
Check Valve ID (in) 5/8 3/4 1-1/8 1-3/8 1-9/16
Connection NC38 NC38 NC50 NC50 5-1/2 FH
Landing sub OD mini (in) 4-3/4 4-3/4 6-3/8 – 6-1/2 – 6-5/8 6-3/8 – 6-1/2 – 6-5/8 7
Landing sub length
between shoulders (in) 18 22 24 25 26-1/2
Landing sub drift diameter (in) 1-29/64 1-27/32 2-1/8 2-33/64 2-11/16

Ordering Information
On orders and inquiries, please specify the following:
I RDCV

I Trim (standard, H2S, Full Nace)


I Series (902, 903, 905…)
I Landing sub OD
I Landing sub connection type and length
Other series and optional features are
available upon request.
Pup Joints
VAM Drilling Pup Joints are Nominal Size Tool Joint OD Tool Joint ID Pin TJ Tong Box TJ Tong Connection
available in standard lengths A (in) B (in) in C (in) D (in)

of 5’, 10’, 15’ and 20’. Other


2-3/8 3-3/8 1-1/2 9 12 NC26
configurations are available
2-7/8 4-1/8 2-1/8 9 11 NC31
upon request. VAM Drilling
3-1/2 4-3/4 2-9/16 10 12-1/2 NC38
Pup Joints are made from
modified alloy steel heat- 3-1/2 5 2-1/8 10 12-1/2 NC38
treated to a Brinell Hardness 4 5-1/4 2-11/16 9 12 NC40
range of 285–341 with a 4-1/2 6-1/4 3 9 12 NC46
Charpy V-Notch minimum 5 6-1/2 3-1/4 9 12 NC50
impact strength of 40 ft-lbs 5 6-5/8 2-3/4 9 12 NC50
at 70°F guaranteed to one 5 6-5/8 3-1/4 9 12 NC50
inch below the surface. 5-1/2 7-1/4 3-1/2 8 10 5-1/2 FH
Connections can be cold 5-1/2 7-1/2 3-1/2 10 12 5-1/2 FH
rolled after machining, if 6-5/8 8-1/2 4-1/4 8 10 6-5/8 FH
requested. All connections 6-5/8 8 5 8 10 6-5/8 FH
are phos-coated to prevent
galling during initial make-up. B A B

VAM Drilling also offers


integral Pup Joints for Sour
Service applications. VM-110
PUP S is a Sour Service
C D
L
compliant Pup Joint based Nominal Size Tool Joint OD Tool Joint ID Pin TJ Tong Box TJ Tong Connection
on ERS 425™ material (in) (in) (in) (in) (in)
providing improved resistance
to sulfide stress cracking with 3-1/2 4-3/4 2-7/16 10 14 NC38 VAM EIS
high yield strength. 3-1/2 5 2-9/16 10 15-1/2 NC38 VAM EIS
4 5 2-9/16 10 15 NC40 VAM EIS
For more information about 4-1/2 6-1/4 3-1/4 11 14 NC46 VAM EIS
VM-110 PUP S, see page 21. 5 6-5/8 3-1/4 9 15 NC50 VAM EIS
5 6-5/8 3-1/2 9 12 NC50 VAM EIS
5-1/2 7 3-1/2 10 15 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS
5-1/2 7 3-3/4 10 15 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS
5-1/2 7 4 10 12 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS
5-7/8 7 3-3/4 10 15 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS
5-7/8 7 4 10 12 5-1/2 FH VAM EIS
6-5/8 8 5 10 15 6-5/8 FH VAM EIS
6-5/8 8-1/2 5 10 15 6-5/8 FH VAM EIS
VAM Drilling Pup Joints are
available in any size or Sour Service grades and equivalent to G-105 and S-135 are available upon request
configuration required. Length L(ft): 5; 10; 15; 20
Other configurations are available upon request
Drill Stem Subs, Rotary Subs,
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Lift Subs and Lift Plugs

Reduced Straight Bit Sub Kelly


Section/Bottleneck Subs OD Subs Saver Sub

VAM Drilling proposes all types of minimum impact strength of 40 ft-lbs and Lift Plugs are available in sizes
drill stem subs, including Reduced at 70°F guaranteed to one inch from 3-1/8” to 11”.
Section Subs, Straight OD Subs, below the surface. Subs are heat-
Bit Subs, Kelly Saver Subs and treated to 110,000 psi minimum yield Product Data Tables are available
Lift Subs, as well as Pump-in Subs, strength. Connections can be cold upon request.
Side-entry Subs and Circulating Subs. rolled after machining, if requested.
All connections are phos-coated to
Drill stem subs are made of AISI prevent galling during initial make-up.
4145H-modified steel and manufac-
tured to the same specifications used VAM Drilling drill stem subs are avail-
for VAM Drilling drill collars. VAM able in sizes from 3-1/8” to 11-1/4”
Drilling heat-treatment processes and in a full range of connection
VAM Drilling drill stem subs are available
ensure a Brinell Hardness range of combinations and standard lengths.
in any size or configuration required.
285–341 with a Charpy V-Notch VAM Drilling heavy-duty Lift Subs

Pump-in Side-entry Circulating


Lift Plug Lift Subs
Sub Sub Sub
Drilling Stabilizers

Stabilizers are used to prevent buckling of


drill collars and undesirable deviation of the
drill string. Typically, one or two stabilizers
are placed in the bottom hole assembly (BHA)
to increase drill string stability. Additional
stabilizers can be added to the drill string to
further improve BHA solidness and minimize
wellbore deviation.

Stabilizers are also used to avoid differential


sticking of the drill string and to reduce
vibration, drill pipe whirl and wellbore
turtuousity. Whether you are drilling vertical,
horizontal or deviated wells, by using VAM
Drilling stabilizers you maintain drilling trajectory
to reach your drilling targets efficiently.

Dimensions Fishing Neck Wall Contact Overall Length Blade Angle Blade Width Approx Weight
Hole Size Length OD Length Near Bit String Open Design Tight Design BW (lbs)
(in) (in) (in) (in) (in) (in) 360° Coverage (in)

6 28 4-3/4 16 69 72 15° 15° 2-3/16 320


8-1/2 28 6-1/2 16 69 73 15° 23° 2-3/8 717
12-1/4 30 8 18 77 82 15° 27° 3-1/2 1,146
12-1/4 30 9-1/2 18 77 82 15° 27° 3-1/2 1,477
16 30 9-1/2 18 87 92 15° 35° 4-1/2 2,227
17-1/2 30 9-1/2 18 89 93 15° 38° 4-1/2 2,315
26 30 9-1/2 18 98 103 15° 43° 5 3,417
105

Client Specifications and Inspections


Client Specifications
Because VAM Drilling monitors
quality during all phases of
No matter what your
production for all of its products,
we can ensure superior performance. conditions are or where
In addition to VAM Drilling’s strict you drill, the optimum
design specifications, our products performance of your
adhere to the most demanding
industry standards or individual client VAM Drilling products is
specifications and are immediately critical. Whether you are
suitable for use on the rig site drilling shallow wells in the
upon delivery. Where applicable,
Middle East or a deepwater
VAM Drilling manufactures products
in compliance with the following HP/HT well in the Gulf of
API standards: Mexico, VAM Drilling’s
I API Specification 5DP product quality is designed
to go above and beyond
API Specifications 7.1 & 7.2
your expectations.
I

I API Recommended Practice 7G


Furthermore, VAM Drilling products
can be supplied with the following
specifications:
I NS1
I DS1
I IRP
I Customer supplied specification
When a client requires unique
VAM Drilling can supply products inspectors to guarantee the
specifications, a team of dedicated
according to the most stringent independent technical inspection,
engineers reviews the specification
customer requirements. Today, testing, assessment and approval
to ensure it is feasible and that the
specially designed and of our products. Inspection
manufacturing process is modified
manufactured pipes are drilling companies regularly certify the
accordingly to guarantee client
complex wells for our clients compliance of our products to
satisfaction.
around the world. If you have international standards and the
VAM Drilling facilities meet the specific needs, do not hesitate customer's technical specification
following quality standards: to contact your local sales office during and after manufacturing,
to see what VAM Drilling can right up to delivery. VAM Drilling
API Specification Q1
do for you. welcomes these inspections and
I

I ISO 9001 readily works hand-in-hand with


Third Party Inspection inspectors in order to guarantee
ISO 11961
In certain circumstances, clients the success of their mission and
I

may ask us to work with third party our clients’ satisfaction.


Hardbanding

Hardbanding is available in raised,


semi-raised or flush configurations.
“Casing friendly” solutions can also
be selected. In addition to our
proprietary tungsten carbide
hardbanding (Series 1000, 3000
and 5000 and Series CF 500, 1000
and 2000), VAM Drilling is also a
qualified applicator for:
I Tuboscope TCS 8000 and TCS Ti

I ARNCO 100XT, 150XT & 300XT

I Armacor M Star

I Duraband NC

I Castolin OTW-12

I Procasing

Hardbanding supplied by Standard Application hardbanding (generally 2 x 3”) are


VAM Drilling increases tool applied to the center wear pad.
joint life and is applied prior Drill Pipe
to the tool joint being welded VAM Drilling offers hardbanding on tool Drill Collar
to the pipe body. It is applied joint box sections. However, special Type B hardbanding is recommended
under closely controlled requests for tool joint pin sections and on drill collars with slip and elevator
conditions, resulting in a box elevator tapers are also available. recesses and is applied in a 4” long
uniform, low porosity, wear- wear pad above the elevator recess,
resistant surface. Several bands of hardbanding a 1” long wear pad above the slip
(generally 3” to 4” in length) are applied recess, and a 10” long wear pad under
VAM Drilling’s special to the box tool joint and an optional the slip recess.
hardbanding (Series 5000 band (approximately 3/4” in length) can
and Series CF 2000) is a be applied to the box elevator taper. For drill collars with only slip recess,
non-abrasive hardbanding in type C hardbanding is applied to a
which the tungsten carbide Heavy Weight Drill Pipe 10” long wear pad under the slip
pellets are buried below the VAM Drilling offers hardbanding on tool recess and a 4” long wear pad above
joint surface and covered joint pin and box sections and center the slip recess.
with a layer of soft metal. wear pad. However, special requests for
This special hardbanding is tool joint box elevator tapers are also For drill collars without any recess,
recommended when casing available. Several bands of hardbanding type A hardbanding is applied to slick
wear is a problem. (generally 3” to 4” in length) are applied drill collars in a 10” long wear pad
to the pin and box tool joints and an located 30” from the end of the pin.
optional band (approximately 3/4” in
length) may be applied to the box For more information on drill collar
elevator taper. Several bands of hardbanding, see page 79.
107

Make and Break – Saves You Money

2500

Make-up/Break-out Costs at Rig

2000
Cost of Rig Site Make-up/Break-out
Figures in $ Thousands

1500

1000
Day Rates
$25,000
$50,000
500 $100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
0

VAM Drilling’s make-up/break-out service is performed Procedure for tool joint make-up/break-out:
consistently using the same procedure for each joint of Joints are finish-machined, inspected and
pipe, thus avoiding material handling mishaps and the
I

phos-coated prior to operation;


potential variability of procedure used on different rig
sites. If galling does occur during the process, it is I Threads of each box and pin member are cleaned
repaired or replaced immediately, saving additional rig thoroughly to remove any oil, grease or other matter;
time or transportation. Pipe that has been properly I Box and pin threads are thoroughly coated with drill
broken-in lasts longer. pipe thread compound;

Time is money on the drilling rig. It takes about I Joints are made-up hand tight and then power-
10 minutes per joint to break-in pipe at the rig site. tightened to 100% of recommended make-up
If you are breaking in a 15,000-foot drill string (about torque and broken-out to hand-tight condition for
500 joints), that’s 5,000 minutes (or 83 hours) of rig three successive make and break cycles; and
and crew time. The chart above demonstrates the I Joints are finally broken apart, cleaned thoroughly,
cost of pipe break-in at different rig day rates. and inspected to ensure that no galling of the
threads and sealing shoulders has occurred.

Factory make-up/break-out of VAM Drilling tool joints


provides excellent insurance against damage to
drill pipe connections.
Coating

Internal Plastic Coating


Internal Plastic Coating (IPC) is generally an
epoxy resin that is applied on the ID of drill
pipe and heavy weight drill pipe in a thin layer
(0.1 to 0.4 µm or 5 to 15 mils). It is deposited
on the pipe after the entire manufacturing
process is complete. The coating plays a key
role in the protection of the pipe ID from
corrosion, thus extending the life span of
the tubular in the field.

Additionally, IPC significantly improves the


flow of fluids within the pipe. The coating is
designed such that mechanical (tensile and
torsional) performances of the pipe are
fully preserved.

Benefits include: IPC solutions that are available for VAM


I Prevention of pipe ID corrosion, which can Drilling customers on a global basis include:
I NOV Tuboscope – TK-34 L, TK-34 P,
induce pipe cracks and failures;
TK-34 XT; and
I Reduction of friction losses along the
string, therefore giving additional I DJ Coatings – DJ207.
operational margin on pressure budget Other coating materials are available
(up to 15%); on request.
I Compatibility with all drilling fluids; External Coating
Before shipping, VAM Drilling products are
Resistance to high temperatures up to
externally coated on the outer surface, and
I

204°C (400°F) with mud flow; and protectors are fitted on the threads. This external
coating acts as a barrier against corrosion during
Field proven solution.
transportation and long-term storage.
I

Plastic coatings provided by VAM Drilling A transparent varnish is applied to drill pipes.
have an extensive worldwide field record. On all other products and accessories, VAM
VAM Drilling has identified coating solutions Drilling applies blue paint. Both the varnish
near all of our manufacturing plants. and the paint have been developed to
minimize environmental impact. For technical
Pipe supplied by VAM Drilling is available with specifications on each of the above products,
most industry accepted coating and is applied please contact your local VAM Drilling
by premium coating applicators worldwide. Technical Support.
109

Thread Compounds
VAM Drilling Ensures the Proper Use of Its Products in the Field

The use of thread compounds on VAM Drilling products is required to guarantee safe operations and superior
product performance. Pipe thread compound (pipe dope) is a specially formulated blend of lubricate and fine
particles that prevents thread galling (a particular form of metal-to-metal damage) and assists in sealing the
connection. The American Petroleum Institute (API) specifies properties of pipe dope, including its coefficient
of friction. The rig crew applies pipe dope to the drill pipe tool joints every time a connection is made according
to the corresponding VAM Drilling procedure.

As per API rules, make-up torque values are calculated with the friction factor of the dope equal to 1.
In the case of HP/HT drilling conditions, the Example:
stability of the dope’s friction factor has to be I Published recommended make-up torque = 20,000 ft-lbs

checked. In the case of a friction factor different


I Thread compound friction factor = 1.12
from 1, published make-up torque values must
be corrected by multiplying them by the thread
compound friction factor. ► Final make-up torque = 20,000 x 1.12 = 22,400 ft-lbs

Application of Thread Compound (Running Dope)

Before applying the thread


compound to connections, check The thread compound should be applied evenly but sparingly, so that the
to see that the threads and the thread profile is still visible, as shown in the following pictures:
shoulders are clean and free of Thread compound to be applied on external shoulder
dirt or other foreign material.
Thread compound to be applied on threaded area
Drilling fluids and/or additives may
affect the frictional properties of Thread compound to be applied on internal shoulder
the thread compound or increase
the chance of corrosion within the
connection, so it is important to
rinse all foreign material off the
connection prior to applying
thread compound.

In order to ease the application of Figure 6. The correct


thread compound in cold climates, application of thread
it may be necessary to heat the compound
compound before application. Figure 7. Too little Figure 8. Too much
Never add solvents to thin the thread compound thread compound
thread compound.
It is important that the correct amount of thread compound be applied on con-
After application of thread nections. VAM Drilling is concerned about the use of its products on the field
compound, the lid must be and their environmental impact. Please follow VAM Drilling recommendations
set over the bucket in order to regarding quantities and application procedure for thread compounds.

!
prevent foreign material or water
from entering the bucket and VAM Drilling declines any responsibility if the thread
contaminating the compound. compound does not meet supplier specifications.
Thread Protectors

Far less expensive than the


Thread Protectors Pin Box Weight
Drill Collar Connection Protector Protector per Set

cost of re-cutting threads, VAM


OD Range (in) Weight (lbs) Weight (lbs) (lbs)

Drilling thread protectors offer NC23


2-2/4 REG
4
4
6
6
10
10
guaranteed thread protection
3-1/2 – 3-7/8
NC26 4 6 10
2-3/8 IF 4 7 11
and are available for all standard 2-7/8 XH 7 6 13
oilfield connections. VAM Drilling
2-7/8 IF 7 6 13
4 – 4-3/4
NC31 7 6 13
products are generally shipped 3-1/2 REG
NC35
7
10
8
9
15
19
with standard plastic protectors, 4-1/2 – 5-1/4 3-1/2 XH 10 9 19
10 9 19
while cast-steel protectors are
NC38
3-1/2 IF 10 9 19
available as an option. Lift 3-1/2 H-90 14 11 25
5 – 5-3/4 NC40 14 11 25
certification can be provided 4 FH
4 H-90
14
17
11
13
25
31
upon request. 5-3/4 – 6-1/4 4-1/2 REG 17 13 31
NC44 17 13 31
4-1/2 FH 17 13 31
VAM Drilling precision-machined 6-1/4 – 6-3/4
4 IF
NC46
18
18
14
14
31
31
cast steel thread protectors are 4-1/2 H-90
5 H-90
18
21
14
18
31
39
ideal for handling and protecting 5-1/2 REG 21 18 39
6-3/4 – 7-1/2
swivels, drill collars, tool joints
5-1/2 H-90 21 18 39
NC50 21 18 39
and wear subs. The unique 4-1/2 IF
5-1/2 FH
21
28
18
23
39
51
handle speeds the safe 7-3/4 – 8-1/4 6-5/8 REG 28
28
23
23
51
51
6-5/8 H-90
movement of all equipment. NC56 28 23 51
8-1/4 – 9 7 H-90 29 25 54
NC61 29 25 54
VAM Drilling thread protectors 9 – 10
7-5/8 REG
7-5/8 H-90
35
35
31
31
66
66
are available for all standard NC70 35 31 66
55 46 101
oilfield connections. 10 – 11 8-5/8 REG
8-5/8 H-90 55 46 101
Contacts – Headquarters and Manufacturing Facilities

HEADQUARTERS

VAM Drilling France S.A.S.


27 avenue du Général Leclerc, 92660 Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE
Phone: +33 1 49 09 35 61, Fax: +33 1 49 09 37 15

MANUFACTURING FACILITIES REGIONAL SALES OFFICES

France North America Eastern Europe


VAM Drilling France S.A.S. VAM Drilling USA Inc. Vallourec Mannesmann Oil & Gas
Aulnoye Plant 6300 Navigation Blvd Germany GmbH
62 rue de Leval Houston, Texas 77011 Theodorstrasse 90
59620 Aulnoye-Aymeries USA 40472 Düsseldorf
France Phone: +1 713 844 3700 Germany
Fax: +33 3 27 69 77 29
Fax: +1 713 844 3708 Phone: +49 211 960 2352
VAM Drilling France S.A.S. Email: contact.usa@vamdrilling.com Fax: +49 211 960 3924
Cosne & Villechaud Plants Email: contact.cis@vamdrilling.com
7 rue des Frères Lumière South America
58200 Cosne-sur-Loire V&M do Brasil S.A. Russia
France Rua Lauro Müller, 116 - Sala 1906 Vallourec & Mannesmann RUS LLC
Fax: +33 3 86 39 52 01 Edificio Rio Sul Center - Botafogo Office E02-305, Business –
22290-160 Rio de Janeiro - RJ - Brazil Centre “Dobrynia”
VAM Drilling France S.A.S. Phone: +55 21 3873 83 00 4th Dobryninsky Pereulok 8
Tarbes Plant
Fax: +55 21 3351 72 61 Moscow, 119049
10 boulevard Renaudet
65000 Tarbes Email: contact.la@vamdrilling.com Russia
France Phone: +7 495 787 49 30
Fax: +33 5 62 90 18 33 Canada Fax: +7 495 787 49 31
VAM Canada Inc. Email: contact.russia@vamdrilling.com
USA 1920 444 5th Ave SW
VAM Drilling USA Inc. Calgary Alberta Africa
Houston Plant Canada T2P-2T8 VAM Drilling France S.A.S.
6300 Navigation Blvd Phone: +1 403 233 0119 7 rue des Frères Lumières
Houston, Texas 77011 Fax: +1 403 266 2332 58200 Cosne-sur-Loire
USA Email: contact.canada@vamdrilling.com France
Fax: +1 713 844 3708 Phone: +33 3 86 39 52 00
Northern Europe Fax: +33 3 86 39 52 01
The Netherlands Email: contact.france@vamdrilling.com
Vallourec Mannesmann Oil & Gas UK Ltd
Vallourec Mannesmann
Prospect Place, Westhill Industrial Estate
Oil & Gas Nederland B.V. Far East
Heerhugowaard Plant Westhill, Aberdeen AB32 6SY
Kelvinstraat 8-16-1704 RS UK VAM Drilling Singapore Pte Ltd
Heerhugowaard Phone: +44 1224 279 392 Seamless Tubes Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
The Netherlands Fax: +44 1224 279 384 133 New Bridge Road, #21-01
Fax: +31 72 574 34 21 Email: contact.uk@vamdrilling.com Chinatown Point
Singapore 059413
United Arab Emirates Western Europe Phone: +65 6733 47 78
VAM Drilling Middle East FZE VAM Drilling France S.A.S. Fax: +65 6738 91 75
Jebel Ali Free Zone Plant 27 avenue du Général Leclerc Email: contact.singapore@vamdrilling.com
PO BOX 261108 92660 Boulogne-Billancourt
UAE France China
Fax: +971 4 883 5525 Phone: +33 1 49 09 35 61 V&M (Beijing) Co. Ltd
VAM Drilling Protools Oil Equipment Fax: +33 1 49 09 37 15 Room 301, East Ocean Center
Manufacturing LLC Email: contact.france@vamdrilling.com 24A Jianguomenwai Avenue
Mussafah Industrial Area Plant Email: contact.italy@vamdrilling.com Beijing 100004 China
PO BOX 9709 Phone: +86 10 5923 3000
Abu Dhabi Middle East Fax: +86 10 5923 3063
UAE VAM Dubai LLC Email: contact.china@vamdrilling.com
Fax: +971 2 551 0553 World Trade Center
Level 14, Office 14:01, PO BOX 9405
Brazil
Dubai, UAE
V&M do Brasil S.A. Phone: +971 4 332 0313
Belo Horizonte Plant Fax: +971 4 332 0314
Avenida Olinto Meireles, 65, Barreiro Email: contact.dubai@vamdrilling.com
30640-010 Belo Horizonte
MG - Brazil
Fax: +55 31 3328 2746
www.vamdrilling.com

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