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About Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
The Vallourec Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Vertical Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
A Reliable Partner Offering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Solutions for All Drilling Environments
Your One Stop Shop for All Products . . . . . . . . .4
from the Rig Floor to the BHA

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Deepwater Drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Shallow Offshore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Arctic Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Onshore Drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Unconventional Drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Extended Reach Drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Sour Service Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Core Drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Geothermal Drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Completions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
VAM® Express™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
VAM EIS® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
VAM® CDS™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
API . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Sour Service Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Arctic Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
High Strength Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Drill Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33


Drill Pipe Manufacturing Flow Chart . . . . . . . . .34
Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
– Low Temperature
Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
– Sour Service
Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
– High Strength
Drill Pipe Performance Datasheet . . . . . . . . . . .72
Table of Contents (continued)

Heavy Weight Drill Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73


Heavy Weight Drill Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Manufacturing Flow Chart
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
– Sour Service
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Performance Datasheet

Drill Collars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Drill Collars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Drill Collar Manufacturing Flow Chart . . . . . . . . 92
Drill Collar Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Drill Collar Performance Datasheet . . . . . . . . . . 98

Hole Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Hole Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Hydroclean® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Hydroclean® Max™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Hydroclean® Sub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Offshore Specialty Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103


EasyLanding™ Strings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
CrushFree™ Landing Strings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
VAM® DPR HP™ Riser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
VAM® DPR SR™ Riser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Kelly Cock Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Inside Blowout Preventer (I-BOP) . . . . . . . . . . 115
Retrievable Drop in Check Valve (RDCV). . . . . 118
Non-Mag MWD LWD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Rotary Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Rotary Substitutes (Subs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Pup Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Stabilizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Client Specs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Hardbanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Make and Break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Thread Protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

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, Vallourec 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.
© 2014 Vallourec. Unless otherwise specified, the Vallourec Group and its
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Vallourec is a world leader in premium tubular solutions primarily serving the energy markets, as well as
other industrial applications. With over 23,000 employees, integrated manufacturing facilities, advanced R&D and
a presence in more than 20 countries, Vallourec offers its customers innovative global solutions to meet the energy
challenges of the 21st century.

Vallourec Drilling Products is one of the world’s largest fully integrated manufacturers of drill pipe, heavy
weight drill pipe, drill collars, and accessories. All of our products are designed to meet the most demanding
specifications for today’s drilling market. Our product lines combine a full range of drilling tubulars and accessories,
from the rig floor to the bottom-hole assembly (BHA) and are available in a variety of steel grades with standard API
or proprietary high-performance connections. With manufacturing facilities in Brazil, France, the Netherlands, the
United Arab Emirates and the United States, we supply drilling products and services worldwide and have earned
an international reputation for quality. Our representatives combine professionalism and responsiveness to ensure
that our clients are completely satisfied. At Vallourec, we are committed to our client’s success.

About Us / Vallourec / 1
Vertical Integration

Being part of the


Vallourec Group
ensures a continuous
supply of raw
materials, to improve
delivery and
guarantee quality.

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

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A Reliable Partner Offering
Solutions for All Drilling Environments

With the days of easily accessible oil & gas fields becoming
Whatever the environment,
numbered, exploration and production is moving to even harsher Vallourec has the solutions
environments. Drillers today contend with tougher operating to guarantee exceptional
conditions, greater technological challenges and increased risks. performance.
All the more reason to choose a partner with a proven track record
of providing innovative solution packages that secure reliable
operation and availability day in and day out, even under the
most challenging conditions.
With experience in the world’s most complex wells,
Vallourec offers solutions to meet challenges head on in:

Offshore environments with products capable of drilling:


in water depths exceeding 12,000 ft (3700 m)
on platforms, jackups, drillships, and semisubmersibles
in extended reach, deviated, and deep wells
despite unexpected pressure variations and low pressures
in reservoir
while withstanding corrosion, storms, high seas,
and strong currents

Conventional and unconventional onshore environments


with products that either provide resistance or mitigate risks
associated to:

excessive drill string buckling


high side forces
high drag and low torque
reduced rate of penetration
lost circulation
ineffective hole cleaning
excessive pipe belly wear
vibrations and stick-slip
short tubular life
difficulty getting weight on bit

Sour Service environments with specially designed drill pipe


and BHA grades guaranteeing the necessary resistance to H2S.

Arctic environments with special steel grades designed to


prevent steel embrittlement and unpredictable failure during
transport, storage, and handling.

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Your One Stop Shop for All Products
from the Rig Floor to the BHA

Vallourec offers the following


standard product lines:
Vallourec is more than a manufacturer of drilling
Drill Pipe tubulars, supplying a complete range of proprietary
2-3/8” to 6-5/8” OD, Range 2 and 3 drill stem products. We also design and provide tailor-
made solutions to help clients succeed in increasingly
Heavy Weight
challenging well profiles and drilling programs.
2-7/8” to 6-5/8” OD, welded or integral

Drill Collars
2-7/8” to 14” OD, slick or spiral

Products for Offshore Environments


Landing strings
Drill pipe risers

API and High-Performance


Connections
API connections
VAM EIS®: API compatible high-torque
connections
VAM® CDS™: compatible with API and
certain other double-shoulder connections
VAM® Express™: proprietary high-torque
connections
VAM® DPR SR™ and VAM® DPR HP™:
proprietary gas-tight drill pipe riser
connections

Steel Grades
API, Sour Service, high strength, arctic
conditions, and non-mag material grades.

Drill Stem Accessories


Square or hexagonal kellys, RDCV, Kelly
Cocks, I-BOP, valve repair kits, valve spare
parts, pup joints, crossovers, bit subs,
lifting subs, saver subs, pump-in subs,
side entry subs, and circulating subs.

Hole Cleaning Technology


Hydroclean® drill pipe
Hydroclean® heavy weight drill pipe
Hydroclean® subs
Hydroclean® Max™

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Deepwater Drilling

Application

Deep offshore drilling is typically defined as drilling in a water depth that is greater than 500 feet
(150 meters). In general, rigs drilling in this environment are drillships and semisubmersibles.
Wells being drilled in deep offshore environments are typically extended reach and use cutting
edge industry technology.

Challenges

The offshore industry’s current trend is driving towards ultra deepwater wells (as much as
12,000 feet or greater), combined with deeper total depths. As far as drilling, tensile capacity
and torque are the main challenges to address in order to drill up to TD. Large OD drill pipe,
high strength steel grades and ultra-high torque connections are premium solutions we provide
to meet any of our clients’ current and upcoming challenges.

Products & Solutions

Vallourec offers custom drill strings to meet offshore


challenges head-on:
high torque VAM® connections that can be
matched with ODs and IDs to provide the optimized
torque, tensile, and hydraulic impact for any
drilling program
multiple grades and weights (wall thickness)
to meet performance requirements
high strength drill string products for H2S
environments
Drill pipe risers with VAM® DPR SR™ and VAM®
DPR HP™ connections designed to enable well
maintenance, to run Christmas trees and tubing
hanger installations, as well as production testing for
deep offshore operations worldwide.
In order to set and run larger and heavier casing strings with hook loads approaching or
exceeding 2.5 million lbs, an innovative heavy duty landing system called CrushFree™ Landing
String has been developed by Vallourec.

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Shallow Offshore

Application

Shallow offshore drilling is typically defined as drilling in a water depth that is less than 500 feet
(150 meters). In general, rigs drilling in this environment are drilling platforms, otherwise known
as jackups, that are able to reach the sea bottom. Wells being drilled in shallow offshore
environments are typically located in mature fields, where production has reached its peak and
has started to decline.

Challenges

Shallow offshore drilling has a specific set of challenges including:


unexpected pressure variations and low
pressures in reservoirs, which can lead to loss of
well control fluids and collapse of well sections and
possible disastrous blowouts in difficult to contain
offshore environments
sea bottom pipe, equipment, and rigs are more
susceptible to corrosion, storms, high seas, and
strong currents
much of the equipment in these mature fields is
as much as 70 years old making it more
susceptible to failure
regulations and procedures for offshore work,
such as setting casing, can drive high costs for
wells in shallow water

Products & Solutions

Vallourec offers custom drill strings to meet shallow offshore challenges head-on:
high performance VAM® connections that can be matched with ODs and IDs to
provide the optimized torque, tensile and hydraulic impact for the particular program
multiple grades and weights (wall thickness) to meet performance requirements
drill string products for H2S environments
drill pipe riser strings and connections
to provide economic solutions for setting casing, subsea equipment, and well testing
in shallow water

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Arctic Environments

Application

Arctic environments are characterized by extreme cold winters where surface temperature
can drop below -50 °C (-58 °F). The five Arctic regions of Russia, Alaska, Norway, Greenland,
and Canada hold a tremendous potential for both discovered and undiscovered reserves of
Oil and Gas.

Challenges

Arctic drilling campaigns are inherently complex and challenging due to extreme low
temperatures, a narrow weather window, very high cost, and strict regulatory controls. There
is no room for error when it comes to drilling since the cost of a failure can be uncontrolled,
jeopardizing an entire drilling campaign. Standard alloy steel drill strings with API grades are
not suitable for exposure to Arctic temperatures as steel may become brittle and cause
unpredictable failure during transport, storage, and handling. Down-hole drill string failure
could result in very expensive non-productive time and can pose serious risks to health,
safety, and the environment.

Products & Solutions

To meet these challenges Vallourec has developed proprietary steel grades with industry-
leading performance designed specifically for Arctic environments.

With a unique combination of high strength and high toughness at -60°C/-76°F, operators are
offered risk assurance against unpredictable brittle failures. Three proprietary steel grades are
available for Arctic applications:
VM-95 DP LT
VM-105 DP LT
VM-135 DP LT

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Onshore Drilling

Application

Onshore or land base drilling is defined as drilling with rigs that Onshore drilling profiles vary from:
are moved in by ground transportation and the drilling site is not shallow to deep wells
over water. Many of these wells are now being drilled using a extended reach to ultra-extended
technique called pad drilling where multiple wells are drilled from reach wells
the same site in very close proximity of each other by shifting the vertical to deviated wells
rig slightly. Typically, these are mature fields, pushing the drilling
envelope farther to more challenging well formations like new
shale fields or very deep wells.

Challenges
Onshore drilling has many different challenges related to industry economics, equipment used, location of
the field, well profile and formations.
Rig day rates make running a rig expensive, which means that the speed of rigging down, moving and
rigging up is crucial to guarantee project success. Drilling equipment has to be reliable and easy to
handle on the rig floor.
The physical location of the well site sets limits on the size and type of drilling equipment and
sometimes the drill string. Well sites in Arctic areas, for example, have surface equipment and downhole
equipment that are exposed to extreme surface temperatures for long periods before use, which can
impact their performance.
Well profiles and formations determine drill string requirements:
– H2S wells require use of special steels to resist Sulfide Stress Cracking.
– Wells with drilled depths greater than 30,000 ft require the drill pipe in the upper part of the string to
have high tensile strength.
– Extended reach wells and ultra-extended reach wells can be difficult to drill because they may be
limited by the increased torque and drag of the drill string in the cutting bed and by complex profiles.
– Small clearance wells will drive Equivalent Circulating Density (ECD) higher, put additional stress on
formations and increase circulation pressures.

Products & Solutions


Vallourec offers custom drill strings to meet onshore challenges head-on:
High performance VAM® connections that can be matched with ODs and IDs to provide optimized torque,
tensile and hydraulic impact for the particular program.
Multiple grades and weights (wall thickness):
– High strength grade thin wall drill pipe can be used to produce light weight strong drill strings for
extended reach wells.
– High strength grade thick wall drill pipe can be used to produce high strength drill strings for deep wells
requiring high tensile capacity.
– Special sized drill pipe can be optimized for hydraulics, clearance and collapse for extended reach wells.
special drill pipe chemistry and heat treat processes for exposure to low temperatures
drill string products for H2S environments
Hydroclean® products for continuous well bore cleaning during drilling

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Unconventional Drilling

Application

Thanks to advances in horizontal drilling and multi-stage hydraulic fracking that have enabled
the economic production of unconventional oil, gas, and natural gas liquids, US shale plays
have become an international success story. Cost concerns, however, remain a real issue.
The industry is constantly improving technology and practices to optimize well placement,
reduce drilling costs, and increase production. Drill string optimization opens up vast areas of
improvement in drilling rate of penetration, consistent buildup rates, and efficient hydraulics –
ultimately driving down drilling costs.

Challenges

Shale reservoir characteristics are quite complex, with each shale play offering its own unique
combination of drilling challenges. Most well profiles are characterized by a sharp build-up
section from the vertical, followed by a long lateral section. Despite varying lengths of True
Vertical Depth (TVD) and vertical sections, drilling programs are usually face similar challenges:

excessive drill string buckling ineffective hole cleaning


high side forces excessive pipe belly wear
high torque and drag vibrations and stick-slip
difficulty in orienting short tubular life
reduced rate of penetration increased cost of operation
circulation loss difficulty getting weight on bit

Products & Solutions


Vallourec offers an innovative and proprietary drill For the ever present challenge of hole
string solution that optimizes drilling for both the cleaning in wells with long horizontal
intermediate and horizontal sections with greater sections, Vallourec offers a range of
efficiency. Our Shale Drill Pipe™ addresses drill mechanical hole cleaning devices under
string buckling issues without excessively our Hydroclean® product line offering
increasing the string weight or torque. the following advantages:
This results in: reduced torque and drag
effective transfer of surface weight on bit improved ECD control
without causing buckling reduction in mud loss
higher rates of penetration improved control of weight on bit
better trajectory control increased rate of penetration
better hole cleaning efficiency due to higher less time lost with remedial hole
annular velocity for same flow rates cleaning operations
significant reduction in standpipe pressure for Proprietary VAM® connections,
same flow rates including our well known VAM®
higher standoff resulting in lower side forces on Express™ premium connection, are
the tube available on all products including
improved wear resistance Hydrocean® products to ensure
maximum torsional capacity and
longer service life
hydraulics efficiency when drilling
lower total cost of ownership horizontal wells.

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Extended Reach Drilling

Application

Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) configurations allow drilling into reservoirs where vertical access is
difficult or impossible whether it is onshore or offshore. ERD allows multiple subsurface locations
to be reached using only one drilling pad, which reduces the environmental impact.
ERD configurations allow the drilling of:
very shallow – high build rate (>6°/100ft)
very long – high angle (>55°)
complex well design – turns, drops, etc. and
deepwater – >3,000ft

Challenges

Advances in drilling and drill pipe technology requirements to drill complex horizontal and ERD
well profiles are continuously pushing for extended capabilities of the drill string. Demands for
performance capabilities include increased tensile strength-to-weight ratios and high-torque
connections to overcome frictional drag forces and achieve improved hydraulic performance,
rate of penetration, control of well trajectory, and optimal hole cleaning. These challenges are best
addressed through a drilling optimization approach, with hole cleaning at its center.

Products & Solutions

Vallourec Drilling Products offers a wide range of products to meet the challenges of ERD well
formations head-on:
Hydroclean® products for continuous well bore cleaning during drilling
high performance VAM® connections that can be matched with ODs and IDs to provide the
optimized torque, tensile, and hydraulics for all drilling programs
multiple grades and weights (wall thickness):
– High strength grade thin wall drill pipe can be used to produce light weight strong drill
string for extend reach wells.
– High strength grade thick wall drill pipe can be used to produce high strength drill strings
for deep wells requiring high tensile capacity.
– Special sized drill pipe can be used for optimized hydraulics, clearance, and collapse in
extended reach wells.

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Sour Service Environments

Application

“Sour Service” refers to a well environment containing Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), which can
significantly impact steel drilling tubular performance. It is also well known that H2S is hazardous
to human health, living organisms and generally to the environment.
Historically, this is the reason wells found with Sour gas were often carefully plugged and
abandoned. With the increasing demand for domestic gas worldwide, some major Sour fields
are now being explored and developed.

Challenges

The physical phenomenon associated with Sour Service environments and affecting steel based
products under applied or residual stress is known as H2S embrittlement or more specifically as
Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC).
H2S in combination with water and low pH will release free hydrogen, which can be absorbed
through the steel’s surface. At this point, hydrogen particles diffuse further into the steel matrix
and interact with the steel itself, making it brittle.
The key factors leading to SSC are elevated H2S content, low temperatures, low pH, and the high
stress state of the material (tensile stress). When these factors are combined, a crack can initiate
in the material and propagate until catastrophic failure, even when stresses are substantially
inferior to the yield limit of the material.
Specially designed drill pipe and BHA grades are essential to guarantee the necessary H2S
resistance and to ensure the safety of those working in such harsh environments.

Products & Solutions

Vallourec’s Sour Service proprietary grades are renowned for their performance. Our extensive
research, development facilities, and our internationally recognized expertise have combined to
produce outstanding critical service material.
Today, Vallourec is able to guarantee the superior performance of its material in the toughest sour
environments around the world. Due to the astringency of the Sour environment, particular attention
needs to be paid when selecting and characterizing adapted Sour Service steel grades. Controlling
critical manufacturing parameters is also a requirement to ensure superior product performance.
Steel microstructure, chemical composition, cleanliness, and heat treatment process controls are
essential for high sulfide stress cracking resistance. Such proprietary grades largely exceed the
resistance of API grades to SSC and are being manufactured according to several industry
standards such as NACE TM0177 and IRP 1.8.
We offer three levels of resistance to Sour Service environments defined in the NACE MR-0175-2004
industry standard:
MS level: Mild Sour
S level: Intermediate Sour
SS level: Severe Sour – the SS level is fully compliant with IRP 1.8 requirements

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Core Drilling

Application

Coring or core drilling involves processes to retrieve formation samples for study. There are
two methods for core drilling:

Sidewall coring uses special drills that remove plugs from the formation walls. These plugs
are circulated to the surface to be retrieved from the returning drilling mud.
Through-bit coring involves using a bit with an open ID to drill through the formation to form
a sample. The sample is broken off and retrieved using a core barrel to carry it through the
drill pipe ID to the surface. These samples may be 5 to 20 feet long.

Challenges

The main challenge related to core drilling is providing a large ID through the drill pipe to allow
easy retrieval of core barrels.

Products & Solutions

Vallourec provides a variety of drill pipe


connections available with large IDs:
VAM® CDS™ and VAM EIS® are API
based double shoulder connections that
even with large IDs still match pipe
performance characteristics.
VAM® Express™ is a proprietary thread
with the largest possible ID to provide
clearance with the unmatched strength
of a high strength drill pipe.
Full integration with Vallourec hot rolling
mills and control of tool joint forgings allows
to design and manufacture drill strings with
customized IDs. This allows drill strings with
specific IDs and clearances for running and
retrieving large coring tools.

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Geothermal Drilling

Application

Geothermal energy uses the earth’s thermal energy generated and stored in the earth’s
geology from the core to the surface. Steam, hot water and minerals are some of the most
important direct products of geothermal resources. Convenient access to this energy source
is concentrated at the margins of the earth’s tectonic plates where conventional drilling
techniques and equipment can best be exploited. Geothermal drilling is used to access this
stored energy through a process of creating boreholes in the earth to extract the earth’s heat.
Most of today’s geothermal drilling projects are located in continental Europe, the Philippines,
Indonesia, New Zealand, and the Americas.

Challenges

Geothermal well profiles are characterized as challenging. Hydrogen sulphide, high torsion,
high temperatures and punishing wear are a few of the extreme conditions, which may be
experienced during geothermal drilling. The presence of hydrogen sulphide can cause
hydrogen embrittlement and catastrophic failure with severe consequential losses. The
extremely hard and abrasive rock formations found in geothermal wells result in torsion
levels and equipment wear which may be higher than those found in oil and gas drilling.

Products & Solutions

Vallourec offers custom drill strings to meet


geothermal challenges head-on:

high performance VAM® connections –


We offer our VAM® CDS™, VAM EIS® and
VAM® Express™ high torque double
shoulder connections.
Hardbanding products are applied to tool
joints and upsets/wear pads as a hard and
extremely abrasion-resistant sacrificial layer.
We offer alloy steel and tungsten carbide
hardband products to suit the drilling conditions
and specific client requirements from our
portfolio of proprietary hardband products
and specialist manufacturers.

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Completions

Application

Completion is the process of making a well ready for production or injection. This principally
involves running in the casing, liners, cementing, running in production tubing, and its associated
downhole tools as well as perforating and stimulating as required. Today, enhanced drill pipe
products provide more torque and tension capacity, improved hydraulics, and full gas-tight
pressure ratings, replacing commonly used completion tubing. In addition, the increasing desire
to land heavy casing strings approaching 2 million lbs or heavier in deepwater environments has
generated tubular design challenges that have been met with “out of the box” designs including
heavy wall, crush free slip sections, and double diameter tool joints.

Challenges

Whether operating in the North Sea, Gulf of Mexico or South America fields, high temperature,
high pressure (HTHP) wells present unique challenges to oil and service companies. Drilling
and completing a well at 4,000 to 12,000-foot water depths is no easy task. The depth requires
wells to flow at increasingly higher rates without damaging the wellbore, which raises
wellhead temperatures.

Products & Solutions

Vallourec offers custom drill strings to meet completion challenges head-on:

When drill pipe is needed, our proprietary VAM® Express™ connection design provides gas-
tightness up to 5,000 PSI differential working pressure.
Drill pipe risers have been designed to enable well maintenance, to run Christmas trees and
tubing hanger installations, as well as production testing for deep offshore operations worldwide.
Vallourec drill pipe risers feature our VAM® DPR SR™ and VAM® DPR HP™ connections, which
provide high tension efficiency, extreme fatigue resistance, and a gas-tight seal rated up to
10,000 PSI and 15,000 PSI respectively. VAM® DPR SR™ and VAM® DPR HP™ can also be used
in any land or offshore well for production testing as an alternative to tubing strings with Teflon®
or metal-to-metal seals.
Our CrushFree™ Landing String solution is capable of landing heavy loads up to 2.5 million
lbs while ensuring the absence of slip damage. Under extremely heavy loads, such as the ones
seen during deepwater operations, the slips can damage the pipe, and in extreme scenarios
even completely crush the pipe section; this phenomenon is called “slip crushing”.
The main advantages of our solution are:
– The combination of an extended crush free section and the absence of a heat affected
zone decreases running time while completely eliminating the risk of setting the slips on
a weak point.
– A versatile design allowing fit-for-purpose crush free section lengths, suitable for extended
slips, which are currently being introduced to the market.
– The absence of a weld in the crush free zone allows the drilling contractor to place the
elevator and slips quicker, hence reducing non-productive time.

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Solutions

The Solution: Technical Support Before, During, and After Drilling

Vallourec has mobilized, through a single interface technical-support.drilling-products@vallourec.com, a team


of experts providing proficient technical support for a variety of drilling challenges. Our engineers are available in
all of our sales locations to provide assistance with drill string design, product specification review, and guidance
through the product selection process. Their mission is to offer prompt recommendations regarding technical
questions, product documentation, and training. They also assist with the identification and training of inspection
and repair companies.

Our technical support experts are here to improve your product experience by providing:

Operations support:
– inspection and repair solutions: our international licensee network of certified ISO-9001 repair and accessory
workshops share high safety and quality standards and support the repair of VAM® proprietary connections for
drilling products (VAM® Express™, VAM EIS®, VAM® CDS™, VAM® DPR HP™, VAM® DPR SR™ etc.) in proximity
of client field operations
– answering field running questions

Documentation support: including certification packages, handling and running procedures, and product datasheets

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Training modules for all drilling phases:

Trainings Objectives Audience Comments

Tubular Essentials Introduce the basic principles of proper Oil Country Drilling Engineers Customized training content
Tubular Goods (OCTG) selection and good practices depending on client expectations
Drilling Superintendants
for the handling and running of tubulars. and audience.
Completion Engineers
The training session covers the key aspects of Duration: 2 - 5 days.
the OCTG and drill-string manufacturing process Well Designers
including R&D, products design and performances,
and associated services. It is an excellent Supervisors
opportunity for networking with industry peers. Logistics Managers

Rig Crew Training Provide knowledge of VAM® products, field Drilling contractor rig crews. On-shore training sessions on
handling, and running procedures for safe customer or Vallourec premises.
operations and longer product service life.
Duration: 1 - 2 days.

Inspection Company Introduce VAM® product features, inspection Inspection companies due Typical duration: 1 day.
Training guidelines, applicable standards, and review to inspect VAM® proprietary
VAM® inspection and maintenance procedures. drill stem connections.

Fit-For-Purpose To share VAM® expertise on specific topics. Vallourec Drilling Products Can be designed upon request.
Training customers and their suppliers.

Failure analysis: we provide best-in-class testing and engineering expertise to help analyze and determine
the root causes behind drill string failure to ensure appropriate preventative action. These actions include:
– product specification and quality documentation review
– rig site or yard visit with visual inspection
– drilling operations review
– sample mechanical testing and corrosion analysis supported
by our Vallourec Research Center in Aulnoye, France.

Specification and inspection support:


– reviewing drill string equipment specifications (API, GOST,
NS1, DS1, NS2, and other customer specifications)
– assessing specification suitability for future drilling
operations
– writing and co-writing product specifications based on
specific drilling challenges
– recommending necessary product features (hardbanding,
internal plastic coating, traceability solutions, etc.).

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Drill string optimization: we offer adapted solutions for specific operations based on a detailed analysis of our
client’s well program. This includes:
– product proposals including dimensions, quantity, applicable specifications, material grade selection, and
connection selection
– manufacturing route
– component placement along the string
– expected performance values.

Vallourec
Drilling Products
design rules

Drill String Optimization Service New drill string


Customer well – Proprietary simulation tools options
design & default – Torque & drag models
drill string option Operational
– Commercial T&D tools
margins
(software solutions)

Optional:
advisory by
renown drilling
engineering
companies

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Applications & Challenges

Receiving technical support directly from the drill stem manufacturer is important for the overall success of drilling
programs.
Our technical experts’ main goal is to:

ensure the safety of your operations provide a quick and professional response
minimize operations downtime be efficient in transferring product knowledge.

Results & Benefits

We provide global expert advisory on drill string specifications and performance values.
Our technical support service addresses concerns related to:

the safety of your drilling program


the enhancement of drill string reliability and service life
the prevention and/or mitigation of drill string handling issues
the prevention of drill string failure.

Typical technical support contributions consist of:

technical recommendations (reports, procedures, clarifications, documentation, etc.)


organizing training sessions (rig crew training, rig attendance service, inspection company training,
Tubular Essentials Training, etc.)
rig and yard visits and on site troubleshooting

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VAM Express
® ™

Operational Challenges

Advances in drilling and drill pipe technology Drilling deeper and farther in complex and tortuous
requirements to drill complex horizontal and wells can have real consequences including:
extended reach drilling (ERD) well profiles are
critical tension issues
continuously pushing for extended capabilities
of the drill string. Demands for performance high-torque load needs that go beyond the
capabilities include increased tensile capabilities of conventional high-torque connections
strength-to-weight ratios and high-torque
combined loading issues
connections to overcome frictional drag
forces and achieve improved hydraulic casing wear
performance, rate of penetration, control of reduced life span of drilling tools
well trajectory, and optimal hole cleaning.

The Solution: A Connection Designed to Drill Farther, Faster

The VAM® Express (VX) connection incorporates a proprietary


TM

thread profile with a high-performance double shoulder design


making it the most rugged high-torque connection available today:

The primary torque shoulder provides initial seal and pre-load


during make-up to full recommended torque and the secondary
torque shoulder provides high-torque capability.

The user-friendly proprietary VX thread form design features a


laid-back 40° stabbing flank, 1° reverse crest angle, true elliptical
root radius of 0.065", and a shallow chamfer with a 4° taper on the
pin nose.

VX is available in drill pipe sizes from 2-7/8” to 6-5/8” OD, including


4-1/4” and 5-7/8”, and in a wide range of steel grades, including
sour service, low temperature and high strength.

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Performance Comparisons

Extreme Torque Performance


Up to twice that of API ratings
70,000
30%
API VX 500
76% 5 1/2 FH VAM Express VX57
60,000
A global reference for 100%

PRESSURE LOSS (PSI) PER 10,000 FT


50,000 exceptional performance 400
122%
MUT (FT-LBS)

40,000
300
94%
30,000

70% 200
20,000
55%
10,000 100

0 0
NC31 NC38 NC40 NC46 NC50 5 1/2 FH 6 5/8 FH 500 600 700 800 900 1,000 1,100 1,200 1,300 1,400 1,500
*Same OD/ID FLOW RATE (GPM)

provides higher torque performance as a standard highest possible flow rate for better Equivalent
Circulating Density (ECD) management
provides higher torsional capacity than standard API
connections and other double shoulder connections better hole cleaning efficiency
provides increased allowable tool joint OD wear reduced pressure loss to avoid formation damage

VX57 provides an average hydraulic efficiency improvement of 35% compared to API

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Typical Tool Joint Data and Comparison

Connection Tool Joint OD ID Make-Up Torque Torsional Strength Tensile Strength


Type Size (in) (in) (ft-lbs) (ft-lbs) (lbs)

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


VAM Express
® ™
VX38 4-3/4 2-9/16 19,500 32,600 693,000
VAM Express
® ™
VX39 4-7/8 2-11/16 21,200 35,400 783,000
VAM Express
® ™
VX39 4-7/8 2-13/16 20,100 33,500 713,000
API NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16 16,600 27,700 838,000
VAM Express
® ™
VX39 5 2-3/4 22,600 37,700 748,000
VAM Express
® ™
VX40 5-1/4 2-13/16 27,300 45,600 930,000
API 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2 43,300 72,200 1,620,000
VAM Express
® ™
VX54 6-3/4 4 55,500 89,000 1,340,000
VAM Express
® ™
VX57 7 4-1/4 58,800 94,200 1,400,000
API 6-5/8 FH 8-1/4 4-3/4 51,300 85,500 1,680,000
VAM Express
® ™
VX65 8 5-1/2 66,800 107,000 1,450,000
Other configurations available upon request.

Operational Benefits
Faster trip times
Trip time is money. With the easy stabbing and quick make-up of
the VAM® Express™ high-performance connections, operators
can save valuable rig time, resulting in significant cost saving
on each well. 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.
High-torque
Torque capacity up to 200% of API connections. PRIMARY SEALING
EXTERNAL SHOULDER

User Friendly
Reduces stabbing damage and the need for stabbing or
de-stabbing guides thanks to its optimized thread form design.
Durability
Reduces wedging risk, resulting in less thread damage and a
low re-cut rate.
Sour Service VAM® EXPRESS™
A lower grade tool joint (105 KSI or even 95 KSI) exhibits the THREAD FORM
same or greater level of torque as an API connection in 120 KSI,
enabling optimum drilling parameters in sour environments.
Hydraulic Efficiency
Allows change of OD/ID for improved hydraulic performance.
Gas Tightness
VAM® Express™ connector is qualified for differential working SECONDARY
gas pressure up to 5,000 PSI. INTERNAL SHOULDER

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VAM EIS
®

Operational Challenges

Standard API connections have shown their limitations, both in terms of reach and in terms of
hydraulic efficiency when drilling complex wells in challenging environments. Proprietary rotary double
shoulder connections with API thread forms provide the extra performance capabilities necessary to
facilitate drilling in all environments including extended reach or ultra-deep wells and deepwater
drilling, especially when combined with Sour Service or Arctic conditions.

The Solution: A Connection Designed for Greater Drilling Capabilities


VAM EIS® is a high-torque, double-shoulder connection that is fully
intermateable with API connections. 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 double shoulder
connections from Vallourec set a new connection performance standard
at cost efficiencies similar to that of API connections.
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, low temperature and high strength.

Performance Comparisons

Torque Performance
MUT (FT-LBS)

100,000 API VAM EIS® 500


5 1/2 FH 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS®
54%
PRESSURE LOSS (PSI) PER 10,000 FT

80,000 400

60,000 55%
300
57%

40,000 53%
200
49%
51%
20,000 50% 100

0 0

NC31 NC38 NC40 NC46 NC50 5 1/2 FH 6 5/8 FH 500 600 700 800 900 1,000 1,100 1,200 1,300 1,400 1,500
FLOW RATE (GPM)

Significantly higher performance Improved hydraulic performance:


than standard API connections: allows for using similar ODs but with increased
130 KSI standard tool joint IDs while increasing torsional strength
higher torsional capacity than standard allows for the possibility of smaller ODs & larger
API connections IDs while keeping constant torsional strength
increased allowable tool joint OD wear allows for improved hydraulics and annular
clearance

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Torque Benefits for Sour Service Environments
VAM EIS® provides superior performance in Sour Service environments:

Connection Tool Joint Make-Up Torsional


Torque Strength
Type Drill Pipe Grade OD (in) ID (in) (ft-lbs) (ft-lbs)

API (120 KSI) G105 6 5/8 3 1/4 30,700 51,200

API (110 KSI) VM-105 DP SS 6 5/8 3 1/4 28,200 49,600

VAM EIS® (110 KSI) VM-105 DP SS 6 5/8 3 1/4 41,100 68,500

VAM EIS® (110 KSI) VM-105 DP SS 6 5/8 3 1/2 34,600 57,700

Note: Connections used for comparison include NC50 for API and NC50 AM VAM EIS®/VAM® CDS™.
Other configurations available upon request.

Operational Benefits
Higher torque performance comes standard with VAM EIS®.
The additional torsional strength provides exceptional
performance in difficult drilling conditions such as extended
reach drilling, horizontal wells and deviated wells. VAM EIS®
is fully intermateable with API and offers:
higher torsional strength than standard API connections
(about 50% more than API)
improved hydraulics and annular clearance PRIMARY SEALING
EXTERNAL SHOULDER
fully tested intermateability with API connections
extended make-up range offering more flexibility for
varying operational requirements
longer service life

API THREAD FORM

SECONDARY
INTERNAL SHOULDER

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VAM CDS
® ™

The Solution: A Connection Designed for Compatibility and Superior Performance


VAM® CDS™ is a high performance rotary double shoulder connection that is fully compatible with
API and certain other double-shoulder connections available in the market. VAM® CDS™ provides
cost efficiencies similar to that of API connections and incorporates 3 major design features:
API thread shape for compatibility with standard API tool joints
internal shoulder for higher torque performance
user friendly benchmark
VAM® CDS™ 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, low temperature and high strength.

Performance Comparisons

Torque Performance
MUT (FT-LBS)

100,000 API VAM® CDS™ 500


5 1/2 FH 5 1/2 FH VAM® CDS™
54%
PRESSURE LOSS (PSI) PER 10,000 FT

80,000 400

60,000 55%
300
57%

40,000 53%
200
49%
51%
20,000 50% 100

0 0

NC31 NC38 NC40 NC46 NC50 5 1/2 FH 6 5/8 FH 500 600 700 800 900 1,000 1,100 1,200 1,300 1,400 1,500
FLOW RATE (GPM)

Significantly higher performance Improved hydraulic performance:


than standard API connections: allows for using similar ODs but with increased IDs
130 KSI standard tool joint while increasing torsional strength
higher torsional capacity than standard allows for the possibility of smaller ODs & larger
API connections IDs while keeping constant torsional strength
increased allowable tool joint OD wear allows for improved hydraulics and annular
clearance

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Torque Benefits for Sour Service Environments
VAM® CDS provides superior performance in Sour Service Environments:
TM

Connection Tool Joint Make-Up Torsional


Torque Strength
Type Drill Pipe Grade OD (in) ID (in) (ft-lbs) (ft-lbs)

API (120 KSI) G105 6 5/8 3 1/4 30,700 51,200

API (110 KSI) VM-105 DP SS 6 5/8 3 1/4 28,200 49,600

VAM® CDS™ (110 KSI) VM-105 DP SS 6 5/8 3 1/4 40,900 68,200

VAM® CDS™ (110 KSI) VM-105 DP SS 6 5/8 3 1/2 34,300 57,200

Note: Connections used for comparison include NC50 for API and NC50 VAM EIS®/VAM® CDS™.
Other configurations available upon request.

Operational Benefits
Higher torque performance comes standard with
VAM® CDS™. The additional strength provides the
higher torque required for deviated and extended
reach wells.
VAM® CDS™ offers:
higher torsional strength than standard API
connections (about 50% more than API)
improved hydraulics and annular clearance
fully tested intermateability with API connections PRIMARY SEALING
and compatibility with other premium connections* EXTERNAL SHOULDER

extended make-up range offering more flexibility


for varying operational requirements
longer service life

API THREAD FORM

SECONDARY
INTERNAL SHOULDER

*Please contact your local Vallourec Office to confirm connection compatibility with VAM® CDS™.

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API

Operational Challenges
Maturing fields are pushing the drilling envelope and require assets with a greater safety and performance
margin. Even land based drilling has its own set of challenges including many wells now being drilled
using a technique called pad drilling where multiple wells are drilled from the same site in very close
proximity of each other by shifting the rig slightly.

The Solution: A Recognized Manufacturer of Standard API Connections


Vallourec provides American Petroleum Institute (API) certified connections in a variety of pipe lengths,
diameters and steel grades and is licensed for:
API Specification 5DP (ISO 11961:2008)
API Specifications 7-1 & 7-2 (ISO 10424-1:2004 & ISO 10424-2:2007)
For detailed dimensional information, see API Specification 7-2.
In addition to industry accepted API tool joint connections, Vallourec also provides its advanced
VAM® Express™, VAM EIS®, and VAM® CDS™ connections when higher torque is needed.

Operational Benefits
Vallourec offers the products and solutions you can depend on when drilling wells anywhere in the world.

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Sour Service Grades

Operational Challenges

The physical phenomenon associated with Sour Service environments and affecting steel based
products under applied or residual stress is known as H2S embrittlement or more specifically
as Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC). H2S in combination with water and low pH will release free
hydrogen, which can be absorbed through the steel’s surface. At this point, hydrogen particles
diffuse further into the steel matrix and interact with the steel itself, which becomes brittle. The
key factors leading to SSC are elevated H2S content, low temperatures, low pH, and the high
stress state of material (tensile stress). When these factors are combined, a crack can initiate
in the material and propagate causing catastrophic failure, even when stresses are substantially
inferior to the yield limit of the material.
Specially designed drill pipe and BHA grades are essential to guaranteeing the necessary H2S
resistance within the steel and to ensure the safety of those working in such harsh environments.

The Solution: Specific Drill String Components Providing


Higher Performance and Safety Margins

Vallourec’s Sour Service proprietary grades are renowned for their performance. Our extensive
research and development facilities, and our internationally recognized expertise combine to produce
outstanding critical service material. We are able to guarantee the superior performance of our
material in the toughest sour environments around the world.
Due to the astringency of sour environments, particular attention needs to be paid when selecting
and characterizing adapted Sour Service steel grades. Controlling critical manufacturing parameters
is also a requirement to ensure superior product performance. Steel microstructure, chemical
composition, cleanliness, and heat treatment process controls are essential for high sulfide stress
cracking resistance. Such proprietary grades largely exceed the resistance of API grades to SSC, and
are being manufactured according to several industry standards such as NACE TM0177 and IRP 1.8.
We offer three levels of resistance to Sour Service environments:
MS level: Mild Sour
S level: Intermediate Sour 7

SS level: Severe Sour – the 6,5


SS level is fully compliant with Domain 0: Domain 1: Domain 2:
6 Non Sour Mild Sour Intermediate Sour
IRP 1.8 requirements
5,5
Our grades have been
pH

5
successfully used in various Domain 3:
Severe Sour
parts of the world for decades. 4,5

In addition to our standard offer, 4


we have developed several 3,5
innovative grades for specific
3
applications inlcuding deep or 0,0001 0,001 0,003 bar 0,01 0,1 1 10
extended-reach drilling in highly
H2S partial pressure (bar) NACE Solution A
sour fields. conditions

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Performance Comparison

Vallourec Sour Service drill pipe provides superior resistance to H2S as compared to standard grade drill pipe.
Our standard offer is based on grades with 95 to 105 KSI Specified Minimum Yield Strength, with an improved
resistance to H2S including severe sour environments. Our SS level is fully compliant with the latest edition of the
Canadian IRP Volume 1 standard. An increasing number of reservoirs explored or developed are associated with
complex well profiles, the use of high strength drill pipe is essential to achieving drilling objectives. Because higher
strength is generally detrimental to Sulfide Stress Cracking, we have developed the high strength Sour Service
grades VM-120 DP MS and VM-120 DP S. These grades are a technological breakthrough and the result of years
of research and development and industrial tests.

PIPE BODY TOOL JOINT


Min Yield Strength NACE Test A Tested Spec Compliance Min Yield Strength NACE Test A Tested
(SMYS) at %SMYS (SMYS) at %SMYS

VM-105 DP MS 105 No API 120


VM-120 DP MS 120 No Vallourec 120
VM-95 DP S 95 70% Vallourec 105 50%
VM-105 DP S 105 70% Vallourec 105 50%
VM-120 DP S 120 70% Vallourec 110 50%
VM-95 DP SS 95 85% IRP 1.8 110 65%
VM-105 DP SS 105 85% IRP 1.8 110 65%

Due to the increasing demand for gas worldwide, some highly sour oil and gas reservoirs are being explored
with H2S content beyond what could have been imagined a decade ago. In order to explore, appraise and
develop these new fields, new highly engineered drill string solutions are needed to increase safety margins
related to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC) failure risks, especially in the upset and the weld zones. Thanks to years
of research and development, Vallourec has proudly developed its first Sour Service product with enhanced
SSC resistance in the upset and weld zones. Qualified with rigorous NACE testings; these two grades named
VM-95 DP SS+ and VM-105 DP SS+ fully comply with IRP 1.8, and exhibit enhanced SSC resistance in the
weld and pipe body upset areas.

PIPE BODY UPSET WELD


Min Yield Strength NACE test A Tested Spec Compliance Min Yield Strength NACE Test A Tested
(SMYS) at %SMYS (SMYS) at %SMYS

VM-95 DP SS+ 95 70% IRP 1.8 API Formula 60%


VM-105 DP SS+ 105 70% IRP 1.8 API Formula 60%

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

Construction Ys Min UTI Min Hardness Min Single Impact Material Type NACE Test
KSI KSI Single Max HRC Charpy Test ft-lbs@+20C
65 95 22 24 H2S No
VM-65 HW MS Welded
110 140 36 48 H2S No
VM-110 HW MS Integral 110 140 36 48 H2S No

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.

Construction Ys Min UTI Min Hardness Min Single Impact Material Type NACE Test
KSI KSI Single Max HRC Charpy Test ft-lbs@+20C
Hydroclean® DP VM-110 HDP MS Welded 110 140 36 48 H2S No
®
Hydroclean HWDP VM-110 HHW MS Integral 100 135 36 48 H2S No

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

Construction Ys Min UTI Min Hardness Min Single Impact Material Type NACE Test
KSI KSI Single Max HRC Charpy Test ft-lbs@+20C
VM-110 PUP S Integral 110 140 36 48 H2S No
Drill collars and accessories Integral 110 140 36 48 H2S No

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Arctic Grades

Applications

Drilling in the Arctic region presents unique challenges including a narrow weather window to
operate with extreme low surface temperatures, a highly fragile environment protected by strict
regulatory controls, and the very high cost of operations and failure prevention. Combined, these
challenges leave no room for complacency while planning an Arctic drilling campaign.
Risks associated with drilling tubulars are accentuated during transportation, storage, and
surface handling in the permafrost region. Off-the-shelf drill strings may be exposed to
temperature conditions outside the ductile plateau increasing the risks for embrittlement failure.
These brittle fractures can cause unpredictable failures and costly nonproductive time (NPT).
In order to mitigate risks and increase reliability in such harsh surface conditions, Vallourec has
successfully developed and deployed proprietary Arctic steel grades with a unique combination
of high strength and high ductility at temperatures as low as -60°C (-76°F).

Operational Challenges
tough oil spill prevention regulations
risky and costly operations within a narrow weather window
equipment exposed to extreme temperatures
costly impact of non-productive time (NPT) due to remoteness, high transportation costs and
limited infrastructure

The Solution: A Unique Drill String with Real Benefits


best in class steel solutions addressing risks of brittle failure for
drill string elements in cold environments
steel properties can be combined with sour service resistant
properties to tackle the harshest environments
specifications accepted by VNIIGAZ

Extreme Performances for Extreme Environments

DRILL PIPE BHA LT x NS1 x API


100 90

80
Charpy @- 45°C

80 Charpy @- 60°C
70
Min @ -60°C

60
Min @ -45°C
Toughness (J)

Toughness (J)

60
Shear %

50

VM-135 DP LT shear 40
40
S-135 API shear
30
S135 API
VM-135 DP LT 20
20

10

0 0
-90 -70 -50 -30 -10 10 30 PB TJ PB TJ
Temperature (C) Welded Integral Welded Integral Integral
API NS1 BHA LT

Grade - LT x NS1 x API

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Reliability All Along the Process

Steel Chemistry
chemistry improvements with Cr-Mo Low Carbon steel
crack propagation improvement with Nb & Ti alloying elements
high cleanliness and very low inclusion-fraction

Steel Structure
quenched and tempered martensite
improved resistance with a high rate of tempered martensite
grain size refinement

Process Control
ASTM-A45 methodology
in-house ultrasonic methods
Vallourec’s historic expertise of low temperature grades

Achieving High Toughness with High Strength at Low Temperature

Grade Part Yield Strength (min) Ultimate Tensile Strength (min) Material Toughness
(MPa) (MPa) @-60°C Min. Avg. (J)
Pipe Body 655 724 60 (10x7.5) or 75 (10x10)
VM-95 DP LT Tool Joint 827 965 75 (10x10)
Weld Zone API formula n/a 32 (10x10)
45%
Drill Pipe

Pipe Body 724 793 60 (10x7.5)


+
VM-105 DP LT Tool Joint 827 965 75 (10x10) Toughness
Improvement
Weld Zone API formula n/a 32 (10x10)
Pipe Body 931 1000 60 (10x7.5)
VM-135 DP LT Tool Joint 827 965 75 (10x10)
Weld Zone API formula n/a 32 (10x10)
Pipe Body 931 1000 33 (10x10)
API - S135 Tool Joint 827 965 -
Weld Zone API formula n/a -

Grade Yield Strength (min) Ultimate Tensile Strength (min) Material Toughness
(MPa) (MPa) @-60°C Min. Avg. (J)
100 (OD>7") 135 (OD>7") 35 (10x10)
BHA LT
54%
BHA

110 (OD<7") 140 (OD<7") 46 (10x10)1


100 (OD>7") 135 (OD>7") 21 (10x10) +
API Toughness
110 (OD<7") 140 (OD<7") 21 (10x10) Improvement
100 (OD>7") 135 (OD>7") 21 (10x10)
NS1
110 (OD<7") 140 (OD<7") 21 (10x10)
1
The value 35 < > at -60 °C to qualify as LT the minimal value to achieve is 35.
The measured min. average value is 46 J.

Customer Benefits
drill with greater confidence
minimize NPT related to drill string failures
avoid unpredictable fractures during transport and storage
reduce replacement costs by using a more durable drill string
reduce risk throughout the product life cycle in arctic conditions

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High Strength Grades

Applications & Challenges

Complex drilling environments, including ultra-deep and extended reach wells, deep offshore,
high temperature or high pressure conditions, are a challenge for drilling contractors and
operators. For the most challenging drilling projects, Vallourec Drilling Products has developed
high-strength grades including VM-140 DP, VM-150 DP, and VM-165 DP. High-strength grades
are ideal when lighter drill pipe are required to minimize torque and drag in ultra-extended reach
wells. Reducing wall thickness also improves hydraulic programs, making it easier to reach
drilling targets efficiently.

The Solution: High Stength Steel Grades to Drill Deeper Better


High-strength steel grades are a type of alloy steel that provides better mechanical properties
than API carbon steel. Alloy elements are added to the steel during the smelting process for
strengthening purposes. This eliminates the toughness-reducing effect while increasing the
material's strength by refining the grain size.

Performance Comparisons

Vallourec high strength grade materials are characterized by:


superior proprietary chemistry
precise manufacturing processes from steelmaking to heat treatment
improved tensile and torsional strengths
improved fracture toughness
lighter pipe bodies

High Strength Ys KSI UTS KSI Min Pipe Body Min average Charpy
Grades Min/Max Impact Energy @ - 4°F
(10x7.5mm 3/4 size)

VM-140 DP 140 / 160 150 59 ft-lb (80J)

VM-150 DP 150 / 170 160 44 ft-lb (60J)

VM-165 DP 165 / 185 175 35 ft-lb (48J)

Operational Benefits

Vallourec Drilling Products guarantees the superior mechanical properties of its steel alloys
through proprietary chemistry, strict quality procedures, and true vertical integration – from
steelmaking to drill pipe heat treatment and dedicated manufacturing process controls.
High-strength grades provide greater tensile strength while maintaining better impact strength.
By using high-strength material to reduce tube body wall thickness, lighter drill pipe joints can
be manufactured without compromising mechanical performance. When stronger tubulars are
needed for ultra-deep or landing string applications, high strength grade materials offer additional
tensile capacity and impact strength compared to API grades.

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Drill Pipe

The Solution: Drill Pipe Designed to Go Deep

Vallourec drill pipe is designed to provide superior technical performance and a service lifetime exceeding
most current industry standards.
Our drill pipe is available with:

proprietary oversized minimum internal upset (MIU), for better fatigue resistance (where applicable)
longer tool joints than is required by API, providing a maximum re-cut capability for longer service life
higher toughness specification on pipe body, weld and tool joint, providing greater safety margins in
extreme drilling conditions

Vallourec has its own tool joint manufacturing capabilities and our tool joints meet or exceed API
specifications and tolerance requirements. Each joint is inspected to guarantee visual and dimensional
properties, and tested to ensure proper mechanical characteristics.
All of our tool joints are:

100% magnetic-particle inspected


phos-coated (anti-galling treatment)
hardness-tested

Do not hesitate to contact our sales representatives with special needs to evaluate feasibility.

Operational Benefits
Vallourec 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.

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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)

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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 is manufactured to customer requirements and, where applicable, to specifications such as
API, ISO, NS1, DS1, IRP 1.8, etc.

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Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data

Pipe Body Tool Joint


Nominal Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Weight Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in ft-lbs in in ft-lbs lbs PSI PSI in in

2-7/8 10.40 E-75 IU 0.362 2.151 11,600 214,000 16,500 16,500 NC26 VAM CDS 3-3/4 1-5/8
2-7/8 10.40 E-75 EU 0.362 2.151 11,600 214,000 16,500 16,500 NC31 4-1/8 2-1/8
2-7/8 10.40 E-75 EU 0.362 2.151 11,600 214,000 16,500 16,500 NC31 VAM CDS 4 2
2-7/8 10.40 E-75 EU 0.362 2.151 11,600 214,000 16,500 16,500 NC31 VAM EIS 4 2
2-7/8 10.40 E-75 EU 0.362 2.151 11,600 214,000 16,500 16,500 VAM Express VX31 4 2
2-7/8 10.40 G-105 EU 0.362 2.151 16,200 300,000 23,100 23,100 2 7/8 OH 3-7/8 2-5/32
2-7/8 10.40 G-105 EU 0.362 2.151 16,200 300,000 23,100 23,100 2 7/8 SL H-90 4 2
2-7/8 10.40 G-105 EU 0.362 2.151 16,200 300,000 23,100 23,100 NC31 4-1/8 2
2-7/8 10.40 G-105 EU 0.362 2.151 16,200 300,000 23,100 23,100 NC31 VAM CDS 4 2
2-7/8 10.40 G-105 EU 0.362 2.151 16,200 300,000 23,100 23,100 NC31 VAM EIS 4-1/8 2
2-7/8 10.40 G-105 EU 0.362 2.151 16,200 300,000 23,100 23,100 VAM Express VX31 4 2-1/8
2-7/8 10.40 S-135 EU 0.362 2.151 20,800 386,000 29,700 29,700 NC31 4-3/8 1-5/8
2-7/8 10.40 S-135 EU 0.362 2.151 20,800 386,000 29,700 29,700 NC31 VAM EIS 4-1/8 2
2-7/8 10.40 X-95 EU 0.362 2.151 14,600 272,000 20,900 20,900 2 7/8 SL H-90 4 2
2-7/8 10.40 X-95 EU 0.362 2.151 14,600 272,000 20,900 20,900 NC31 4-1/8 2
2-7/8 10.40 X-95 EU 0.362 2.151 14,600 272,000 20,900 20,900 NC31 VAM CDS 4 2
2-7/8 10.40 X-95 EU 0.362 2.151 14,600 272,000 20,900 20,900 NC31 VAM EIS 4 2
2-7/8 10.40 X-95 EU 0.362 2.151 14,600 272,000 20,900 20,900 VAM Express VX31 4 2

Notes: Other sizes, grades and connections available upon request


All drill pipe listed is range 2 (31.5 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 Vallourec proprietary threads.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by Vallourec.

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2-7/8”

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 10 130 7,310 12,200 383,000 1.05 11.13 351 0.18 0.35 0.17 3-5/16 5,920 2-7/8
9 11 120 7,070 11,800 447,000 1.02 11.25 354 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-27/32 4,970 2-7/8
9 11 130 10,700 17,900 537,000 1.55 11.23 354 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-27/32 8,660 2-7/8
9 11 130 10,700 17,800 537,000 1.54 11.23 354 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-27/32 8,580 2-7/8
11 13 130 12,300 20,500 542,000 1.78 11.47 361 0.19 0.36 0.18 3-3/4 8,970 2-7/8
9 10 120 5,210 8,680 346,000 0.54 10.86 342 0.19 0.35 0.17 3-7/8 5,210 2-7/8
9 10 120 7,870 13,100 444,000 0.81 11.17 352 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-23/32 6,100 2-7/8
9 11 120 7,890 13,200 496,000 0.81 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-15/16 6,110 2-7/8
9 11 130 10,700 17,900 537,000 1.11 11.23 354 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-27/32 8,660 2-7/8
9 11 130 11,800 19,600 537,000 1.21 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-27/32 8,580 2-7/8
11 13 130 11,600 19,400 489,000 1.20 11.31 356 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-3/4 8,270 2-7/8
9 11 120 10,100 16,800 624,000 0.81 12.12 382 0.18 0.37 0.19 4-1/16 7,690 2-7/8
9 11 130 11,800 19,600 537,000 0.94 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-27/32 8,580 2-7/8
9 10 120 7,870 13,100 444,000 0.90 11.17 352 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-11/16 5,700 2-7/8
9 11 120 7,890 13,200 496,000 0.90 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-29/32 5,730 2-7/8
9 11 130 10,700 17,900 537,000 1.22 11.23 354 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-27/32 8,660 2-7/8
9 11 130 10,700 17,800 537,000 1.21 11.23 354 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-27/32 8,580 2-7/8
11 13 130 12,300 20,500 542,000 1.40 11.47 361 0.19 0.36 0.18 3-3/4 8,970 2-7/8

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Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data

Pipe Body Tool Joint


Nominal Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Weight Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in ft-lbs in in ft-lbs lbs PSI PSI in in

3-1/2 13.30 E-75 EU 0.368 2.764 18,600 272,000 14,100 13,800 NC38 4-3/4 2-11/16
3-1/2 13.30 E-75 EU 0.368 2.764 18,600 272,000 14,100 13,800 NC38 VAM CDS 4-5/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 E-75 EU 0.368 2.764 18,600 272,000 14,100 13,800 NC38 VAM EIS 4-5/8 2-7/16
3-1/2 13.30 E-75 EU 0.368 2.764 18,600 272,000 14,100 13,800 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 E-75 EU 0.368 2.764 18,600 272,000 14,100 13,800 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 E-75 EU 0.368 2.764 18,600 272,000 14,100 13,800 VAM Express VX38 4-5/8 2-11/16
3-1/2 13.30 E-75 EU 0.368 2.764 18,600 272,000 14,100 13,800 VAM Express VX39 4-3/4 2-11/16
3-1/2 13.30 G-105 EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 NC38 5 2-7/16
3-1/2 13.30 G-105 EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 NC38 VAM CDS 4-5/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 G-105 EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 NC38 VAM EIS 4-5/8 2-7/16
3-1/2 13.30 G-105 EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 G-105 EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 G-105 EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 VAM Express VX38 4-5/8 2-11/16
3-1/2 13.30 G-105 EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 VAM Express VX39 4-3/4 2-11/16
3-1/2 13.30 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,400 489,000 25,400 24,800 NC38 5 2-1/8
3-1/2 13.30 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,400 489,000 25,400 24,800 NC38 VAM CDS 4-3/4 2-7/16
3-1/2 13.30 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,400 489,000 25,400 24,800 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,400 489,000 25,400 24,800 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,400 489,000 25,400 24,800 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,400 489,000 25,400 24,800 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,400 489,000 25,400 24,800 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 X-95 EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 NC38 5 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 X-95 EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 NC38 VAM CDS 4-5/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 X-95 EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 NC38 VAM EIS 4-5/8 2-7/16
3-1/2 13.30 X-95 EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 X-95 EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 X-95 EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 VAM Express VX38 4-5/8 2-11/16
3-1/2 13.30 X-95 EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 VAM Express VX39 4-3/4 2-11/16
3-1/2 15.50 E-75 EU 0.449 2.602 21,100 323,000 16,800 16,800 NC38 5 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 E-75 EU 0.449 2.602 21,100 323,000 16,800 16,800 NC38 VAM CDS 4-5/8 2-7/16
3-1/2 15.50 E-75 EU 0.449 2.602 21,100 323,000 16,800 16,800 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 E-75 EU 0.449 2.602 21,100 323,000 16,800 16,800 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 E-75 EU 0.449 2.602 21,100 323,000 16,800 16,800 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 E-75 EU 0.449 2.602 21,100 323,000 16,800 16,800 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-7/16
3-1/2 15.50 G-105 EU 0.449 2.602 29,500 452,000 23,500 23,600 NC38 5 2-1/8
3-1/2 15.50 G-105 EU 0.449 2.602 29,500 452,000 23,500 23,600 NC38 VAM CDS 4-3/4 2-7/16
3-1/2 15.50 G-105 EU 0.449 2.602 29,500 452,000 23,500 23,600 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-7/16
3-1/2 15.50 G-105 EU 0.449 2.602 29,500 452,000 23,500 23,600 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 G-105 EU 0.449 2.602 29,500 452,000 23,500 23,600 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 G-105 EU 0.449 2.602 29,500 452,000 23,500 23,600 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-7/16
3-1/2 15.50 S-135 EU 0.449 2.602 38,000 581,000 30,200 30,300 NC38 5 2-1/8
3-1/2 15.50 S-135 EU 0.449 2.602 38,000 581,000 30,200 30,300 NC38 VAM CDS 5 2-7/16
3-1/2 15.50 S-135 EU 0.449 2.602 38,000 581,000 30,200 30,300 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-7/16
3-1/2 15.50 S-135 EU 0.449 2.602 38,000 581,000 30,200 30,300 NC40 5-1/2 2-1/4
3-1/2 15.50 X-95 EU 0.449 2.602 26,700 409,000 21,200 21,300 NC38 5 2-7/16
3-1/2 15.50 X-95 EU 0.449 2.602 26,700 409,000 21,200 21,300 NC38 VAM CDS 4-5/8 2-7/16
3-1/2 15.50 X-95 EU 0.449 2.602 26,700 409,000 21,200 21,300 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 X-95 EU 0.449 2.602 26,700 409,000 21,200 21,300 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 X-95 EU 0.449 2.602 26,700 409,000 21,200 21,300 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 X-95 EU 0.449 2.602 26,700 409,000 21,200 21,300 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-7/16

Notes: Other sizes, grades and connections available upon request


All drill pipe listed is range 2 (31.5 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 Vallourec proprietary threads.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by Vallourec.

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3-1/2”

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 10,800 18,100 587,000 0.97 14.44 455 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-1/2 7,270 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 14,700 24,600 703,000 1.32 14.43 454 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-15/32 12,000 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 15,600 26,000 767,000 1.40 14.61 460 0.30 0.53 0.22 4-15/32 12,800 3-1/2
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 1.49 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-27/32 9,600 3-1/2
9 12 130 24,700 41,100 908,000 2.22 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-27/32 17,000 3-1/2
12 15 130 16,300 27,200 626,000 1.47 14.54 458 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-3/8 11,800 3-1/2
12 15 130 18,700 31,200 783,000 1.68 14.78 466 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-9/16 15,100 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 120 13,200 22,000 708,000 0.85 15.25 481 0.30 0.54 0.23 4-61/93 9,880 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 14,700 24,600 703,000 0.95 14.43 454 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-15/32 12,000 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 15,600 26,000 767,000 1.00 14.61 460 0.30 0.53 0.22 4-15/32 12,800 3-1/2
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 1.07 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-7/8 10,200 3-1/2
9 12 130 24,700 41,100 908,000 1.58 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-27/32 17,000 3-1/2
12 15 130 16,300 27,200 626,000 1.05 14.54 458 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-3/8 11,800 3-1/2
12 15 130 18,700 31,200 783,000 1.20 14.78 466 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-9/16 15,100 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 120 15,900 26,500 842,000 0.79 15.68 494 0.30 0.54 0.24 4-13/16 12,600 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 18,000 30,100 767,000 0.90 14.82 467 0.30 0.53 0.23 4-15/32 12,900 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 17,000 28,300 703,000 0.85 14.63 461 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-17/32 13,000 3-1/2
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 0.83 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 5 12,600 3-1/2
9 12 130 24,700 41,200 908,000 1.23 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-27/32 17,100 3-1/2
9 12 130 24,700 41,100 908,000 1.23 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-27/32 17,000 3-1/2
12 15 130 19,500 32,600 693,000 0.98 14.99 472 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-3/8 12,900 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 120 12,100 20,100 649,000 0.85 15.07 475 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-19/32 8,820 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 14,700 24,600 703,000 1.05 14.43 454 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-15/32 12,000 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 15,600 26,000 767,000 1.11 14.61 460 0.30 0.53 0.22 4-15/32 12,800 3-1/2
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 1.18 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-27/32 9,600 3-1/2
9 12 130 24,700 41,100 908,000 1.75 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-27/32 17,000 3-1/2
12 15 130 16,300 27,200 626,000 1.16 14.54 458 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-3/8 11,800 3-1/2
12 15 130 18,700 31,200 783,000 1.33 14.78 466 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-9/16 15,100 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 120 12,100 20,100 649,000 0.95 17.13 540 0.28 0.54 0.26 4-17/32 7,790 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 15,700 26,200 767,000 1.24 16.68 525 0.27 0.53 0.25 4-15/32 12,900 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 17,000 28,300 703,000 1.34 16.70 526 0.28 0.53 0.26 4-15/32 11,900 3-1/2
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 1.31 17.43 549 0.28 0.54 0.27 4-27/32 9,600 3-1/2
9 12 130 24,700 41,100 908,000 1.95 17.43 549 0.28 0.54 0.27 4-27/32 17,000 3-1/2
12 15 130 20,800 34,600 757,000 1.64 17.24 543 0.27 0.54 0.26 4-3/8 13,900 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 120 15,900 26,500 842,000 0.90 17.74 559 0.27 0.54 0.27 4-23/32 11,000 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 18,000 30,100 767,000 1.02 16.88 532 0.27 0.53 0.26 4-15/32 12,900 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 19,900 33,200 767,000 1.13 17.32 546 0.27 0.54 0.26 4-15/32 12,800 3-1/2
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 0.94 17.43 549 0.28 0.54 0.27 4-15/16 11,400 3-1/2
9 12 130 24,700 41,100 908,000 1.39 17.43 549 0.28 0.54 0.27 4-27/32 17,000 3-1/2
12 15 130 20,800 34,600 757,000 1.17 17.24 543 0.27 0.54 0.26 4-3/8 13,900 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 120 15,900 26,500 842,000 0.70 17.74 559 0.27 0.54 0.27 4-29/32 14,300 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 19,900 33,200 767,000 0.87 17.32 546 0.27 0.54 0.26 4-17/32 14,000 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 19,900 33,200 767,000 0.88 17.32 546 0.27 0.54 0.26 4-9/16 14,500 3-1/2
9 12 120 19,600 32,700 980,000 0.86 18.34 578 0.27 0.55 0.28 5-3/32 14,400 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 120 13,200 22,000 708,000 0.82 16.53 736 0.27 0.53 0.25 4-61/93 9,880 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 15,700 26,200 767,000 0.98 16.68 525 0.27 0.53 0.25 4-15/32 12,900 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 17,000 28,300 703,000 1.06 16.70 526 0.28 0.53 0.26 4-15/32 11,900 3-1/2
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 1.04 17.43 549 0.28 0.54 0.27 4-7/8 10,200 3-1/2
9 12 130 24,700 41,100 908,000 1.54 17.43 549 0.28 0.54 0.27 4-27/32 17,000 3-1/2
12 15 130 20,800 34,600 757,000 1.30 17.24 543 0.27 0.54 0.26 4-3/8 13,900 3-1/2

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Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data

Pipe Body Tool Joint


Nominal Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Weight Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in ft-lbs in in ft-lbs lbs PSI PSI in in

4 14.00 E-75 IU 0.330 3.340 23,300 285,000 11,400 10,800 NC40 5-3/8 2-11/16
4 14.00 E-75 IU 0.330 3.340 23,300 285,000 11,400 10,800 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-7/16
4 14.00 E-75 IU 0.330 3.340 23,300 285,000 11,400 10,800 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 2-13/16
4 14.00 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 NC38 5 2-9/16
4 14.00 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 14.00 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 NC40 5-1/2 2-7/16
4 14.00 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 NC40 VAM CDS 5 2-1/2
4 14.00 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 14.00 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 14.00 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-11/16
4 14.00 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 2-13/16
4 14.00 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,900 514,000 20,100 19,500 NC38 5 2-7/16
4 14.00 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,900 514,000 20,100 19,500 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-7/16
4 14.00 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,900 514,000 20,100 19,500 NC40 5-1/4 2-11/16
4 14.00 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,900 514,000 20,100 19,500 NC40 VAM CDS 5 2-1/2
4 14.00 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,900 514,000 20,100 19,500 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-1/2
4 14.00 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,900 514,000 20,100 19,500 VAM Express VX38 5 2-7/16
4 14.00 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,900 514,000 20,100 19,500 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-11/16
4 14.00 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,900 514,000 20,100 19,500 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 2-13/16
4 14.00 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 NC38 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 14.00 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 14.00 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 NC40 5-1/4 2-11/16
4 14.00 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 NC40 VAM CDS 5 2-1/2
4 14.00 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 NC40 VAM EIS 5 2-1/2
4 14.00 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 14.00 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 2-13/16
4 15.70 E-75 IU 0.380 3.240 25,800 324,000 12,900 12,500 NC38 5 2-7/16
4 15.70 E-75 IU 0.380 3.240 25,800 324,000 12,900 12,500 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-7/16
4 15.70 E-75 IU 0.380 3.240 25,800 324,000 12,900 12,500 NC40 5-1/4 2-7/16
4 15.70 E-75 IU 0.380 3.240 25,800 324,000 12,900 12,500 NC40 VAM CDS 5 2-9/16
4 15.70 E-75 IU 0.380 3.240 25,800 324,000 12,900 12,500 NC40 VAM EIS 5 2-9/16
4 15.70 E-75 IU 0.380 3.240 25,800 324,000 12,900 12,500 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-7/16
4 15.70 E-75 IU 0.380 3.240 25,800 324,000 12,900 12,500 VAM Express VX39 4-3/4 2-11/16
4 15.70 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 NC38 5 2-9/16
4 15.70 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 NC38 VAM CDS 5 2-7/16
4 15.70 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-7/16
4 15.70 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 15.70 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 15.70 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 NC40 VAM EIS 5 2-9/16
4 15.70 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 VAM Express VX38 5 2-7/16
4 15.70 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 VAM Express VX39 5 2-11/16
4 15.70 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 3
4 15.70 S-135 IU 0.380 3.240 46,500 583,000 23,200 22,400 NC38 VAM CDS 5-1/8 2-7/16
4 15.70 S-135 IU 0.380 3.240 46,500 583,000 23,200 22,400 NC38 VAM EIS 5-1/8 2-3/8
4 15.70 S-135 IU 0.380 3.240 46,500 583,000 23,200 22,400 NC40 5-1/4 2-7/16
4 15.70 S-135 IU 0.380 3.240 46,500 583,000 23,200 22,400 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/8 2-9/16
4 15.70 S-135 IU 0.380 3.240 46,500 583,000 23,200 22,400 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/2 2-9/16
4 15.70 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 NC38 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 15.70 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-3/8
4 15.70 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 15.70 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 NC40 VAM CDS 5 2-9/16
4 15.70 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 NC40 VAM EIS 5 2-9/16
4 15.70 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 15.70 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-11/16

Notes: Other sizes, grades and connections available upon request


All drill pipe listed is range 2 (31.5 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 Vallourec proprietary threads.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by Vallourec.

40 / Vallourec / Drill Pipe


4”

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 15,300 25,500 776,000 1.10 16.26 512 0.44 0.69 0.25 4-27/32 9,600 4
12 15 130 20,800 34,600 757,000 1.49 16.04 505 0.43 0.67 0.25 4-3/8 13,900 4
11 14 130 27,300 45,600 930,000 1.96 16.26 512 0.44 0.69 0.25 4-94/97 20,900 4
10 12-1/2 120 12,100 20,100 649,000 0.62 15.05 670 0.44 0.67 0.23 5 12,100 4
10 12-1/2 130 19,800 33,100 767,000 1.01 15.89 500 0.43 0.67 0.24 4-15/32 12,800 4
9 12 120 17,900 29,800 897,000 0.91 16.87 531 0.43 0.69 0.26 5 12,600 4
9 12 130 20,800 34,700 940,000 1.07 15.87 500 0.43 0.68 0.24 4-27/32 17,600 4
9 12 130 24,700 41,100 908,000 1.26 16.22 511 0.44 0.68 0.25 4-27/32 17,000 4
12 15 130 21,800 36,300 757,000 1.11 16.30 513 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-3/8 13,900 4
12 15 130 21,200 35,400 783,000 1.09 15.88 500 0.44 0.68 0.24 4-9/16 15,100 4
11 14 130 27,300 45,600 930,000 1.40 16.26 512 0.44 0.69 0.25 4-94/97 20,900 4
10 12-1/2 120 13,200 22,000 708,000 0.53 16.11 507 0.43 0.68 0.25 5 13,200 4
10 12-1/2 130 19,900 33,200 767,000 0.79 16.11 507 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-61/93 16,200 4
9 12 120 15,300 25,500 776,000 0.61 16.03 505 0.44 0.68 0.24 5-1/4 15,300 4
9 12 130 20,800 34,700 940,000 0.83 15.87 500 0.43 0.68 0.24 4-27/32 17,600 4
9 12 130 25,800 43,100 940,000 1.03 16.31 514 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-27/32 17,500 4
12 15 130 21,800 36,300 757,000 0.87 16.56 522 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-1/2 16,100 4
12 15 130 21,200 35,400 783,000 1.09 15.88 500 0.44 0.68 0.24 4-9/16 15,100 4
11 14 130 27,300 45,600 930,000 1.09 16.26 512 0.44 0.69 0.25 4-94/97 20,900 4
10 12-1/2 120 13,200 22,000 708,000 0.75 15.89 500 0.43 0.67 0.24 4-3/4 11,500 4
10 12-1/2 130 19,800 33,100 767,000 1.12 15.89 500 0.43 0.67 0.24 4-15/32 12,800 4
9 12 120 15,300 25,500 776,000 0.87 15.13 673 0.44 0.67 0.23 4-15/16 11,400 4
9 12 130 20,800 34,700 940,000 1.18 15.87 500 0.43 0.68 0.24 4-27/32 17,600 4
9 12 130 20,800 34,600 940,000 1.17 15.87 500 0.43 0.68 0.24 4-27/32 17,500 4
12 15 130 21,800 36,300 757,000 1.23 16.30 513 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-3/8 13,900 4
11 14 130 27,300 45,600 930,000 1.54 16.26 512 0.44 0.69 0.25 4-94/97 20,900 4
10 12-1/2 120 13,200 22,000 708,000 0.85 16.80 748 0.41 0.67 0.26 4-61/93 9,880 4
10 12-1/2 130 18,000 29,900 767,000 1.16 17.24 543 0.41 0.67 0.26 4-15/32 12,800 4
9 12 120 17,600 29,400 897,000 1.14 17.97 566 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-7/8 10,200 4
9 12 130 20,300 33,900 908,000 1.31 17.35 547 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-27/32 17,100 4
9 12 130 20,300 33,800 908,000 1.31 17.35 547 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-27/32 17,000 4
12 15 130 20,800 34,600 757,000 1.34 17.59 554 0.41 0.67 0.27 4-3/8 13,900 4
12 15 130 18,700 31,200 783,000 1.21 17.18 541 0.41 0.67 0.26 4-9/16 15,100 4
10 12-1/2 120 12,100 20,100 649,000 0.56 17.49 551 0.41 0.68 0.27 5 12,100 4
10 12-1/2 130 19,900 33,200 767,000 0.92 17.67 557 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-17/32 14,000 4
10 12-1/2 130 19,900 33,200 767,000 0.92 17.67 557 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-17/32 13,900 4
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 0.77 16.88 751 0.42 0.67 0.26 5-1/16 13,800 4
9 12 130 24,700 41,200 908,000 1.14 16.88 751 0.42 0.67 0.26 4-27/32 17,100 4
9 12 130 20,300 33,800 908,000 0.93 17.35 547 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-27/32 17,000 4
12 15 130 21,800 36,300 757,000 1.01 18.10 570 0.41 0.68 0.28 4-3/8 13,900 4
12 15 130 23,900 39,800 783,000 1.10 17.69 557 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-9/16 15,100 4
11 14 130 25,400 42,300 818,000 1.17 17.46 550 0.42 0.69 0.27 4-94/97 19,000 4
10 12-1/2 130 19,900 33,200 767,000 0.71 17.90 564 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-23/32 17,400 4
10 12-1/2 130 21,100 35,100 798,000 0.76 17.99 567 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-23/32 17,800 4
9 12 120 17,600 29,400 897,000 0.63 17.97 566 0.41 0.68 0.27 5-1/4 17,600 4
9 12 130 23,000 38,400 908,000 0.83 17.57 553 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-7/8 17,700 4
9 12 130 24,900 41,500 908,000 0.89 18.26 575 0.41 0.69 0.28 4-7/8 17,700 4
10 12-1/2 120 13,200 22,000 708,000 0.67 17.45 550 0.41 0.67 0.27 4-13/16 12,600 4
10 12-1/2 130 20,800 34,700 798,000 1.06 17.54 553 0.41 0.67 0.27 4-15/32 13,300 4
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 0.85 16.88 751 0.42 0.67 0.26 5 12,600 4
9 12 130 20,300 33,900 908,000 1.04 17.35 547 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-27/32 17,100 4
9 12 130 20,300 33,800 908,000 1.03 17.35 547 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-27/32 17,000 4
12 15 130 21,800 36,300 757,000 1.11 17.84 562 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-3/8 13,900 4
12 15 130 21,200 35,400 783,000 1.08 17.43 549 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-9/16 15,100 4

Drill Pipe / Vallourec / 41


Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data

Pipe Body Tool Joint


Nominal Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Weight Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in ft-lbs in in ft-lbs lbs PSI PSI in in

4-1/4 15.40 S-135 IEU 0.330 3.590 48,000 549,000 18,000 18,300 NC38 VAM CDS 5 2-7/16
4-1/4 15.40 S-135 IEU 0.330 3.490 53,400 624,000 22,000 21,100 NC38 VAM CDS 5 2-7/16
4-1/4 15.40 S-135 IEU 0.330 3.590 48,000 549,000 18,000 18,300 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-7/16
4-1/4 15.40 S-135 IEU 0.330 3.490 53,400 624,000 22,000 21,100 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-7/16
4-1/4 15.40 S-135 IEU 0.330 3.590 48,000 549,000 18,000 18,300 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-9/16
4-1/4 15.40 S-135 IEU 0.330 3.490 53,400 624,000 22,000 21,100 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-9/16
4-1/4 15.40 S-135 IEU 0.330 3.590 48,000 549,000 18,000 18,300 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16
4-1/4 15.40 S-135 IEU 0.330 3.490 53,400 624,000 22,000 21,100 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16
4-1/4 15.40 S-135 IEU 0.330 3.590 48,000 549,000 18,000 18,300 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-11/16
4-1/4 15.40 S-135 IEU 0.330 3.490 53,400 624,000 22,000 21,100 VAM Express VX39 5 2-11/16
4-1/4 15.40 S-135 IEU 0.330 3.590 48,000 549,000 18,000 18,300 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 3
4-1/4 15.40 S-135 IEU 0.330 3.490 53,400 624,000 22,000 21,100 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 2-13/16
4-1/2 16.60 E-75 IEU 0.337 3.826 30,800 331,000 10,400 9,830 NC40 5-1/2 2-13/16
4-1/2 16.60 E-75 IEU 0.337 3.826 30,800 331,000 10,400 9,830 NC46 6-1/4 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 E-75 EU 0.337 3.826 30,800 331,000 10,400 9,830 NC50 6-5/8 3-3/4
4-1/2 16.60 E-75 EU 0.337 3.826 30,800 331,000 10,400 9,830 NC50 VAM CDS 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 E-75 EU 0.337 3.826 30,800 331,000 10,400 9,830 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 E-75 IEU 0.337 3.826 30,800 331,000 10,400 9,830 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 3
4-1/2 16.60 E-75 IEU 0.337 3.826 30,800 331,000 10,400 9,830 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 E-75 EU 0.337 3.826 30,800 331,000 10,400 9,830 VAM Express VX50 6-1/4 3-3/4
4-1/2 16.60 G-105 IEU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 NC46 6-1/4 3
4-1/2 16.60 G-105 EU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 NC50 6-5/8 3-3/4
4-1/2 16.60 G-105 EU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 NC50 VAM CDS 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 G-105 EU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 G-105 IEU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 VAM Express VX40 5-3/8 3
4-1/2 16.60 G-105 IEU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 G-105 EU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 VAM Express VX50 6-1/4 3-3/4
4-1/2 16.60 S-135 IEU 0.337 3.826 55,500 595,000 16,800 17,700 NC46 6-1/4 2-3/4
4-1/2 16.60 S-135 IEU 0.337 3.826 55,500 595,000 16,800 17,700 NC46 VAM CDS 6-1/4 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 S-135 EU 0.337 3.826 55,500 595,000 16,800 17,700 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 16.60 S-135 EU 0.337 3.826 55,500 595,000 16,800 17,700 NC50 VAM CDS 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 S-135 EU 0.337 3.826 55,500 595,000 16,800 17,700 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 16.60 S-135 IEU 0.337 3.826 55,500 595,000 16,800 17,700 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 S-135 EU 0.337 3.826 55,500 595,000 16,800 17,700 VAM Express VX50 6-1/4 3-3/4
4-1/2 16.60 X-95 IEU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 NC46 6-1/4 3
4-1/2 16.60 X-95 EU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 NC50 6-5/8 3-3/4
4-1/2 16.60 X-95 EU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 NC50 VAM CDS 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 X-95 EU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 X-95 IEU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 VAM Express VX40 5-3/8 3
4-1/2 16.60 X-95 IEU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 X-95 EU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 VAM Express VX50 6-1/4 3-3/4
4-1/2 20.00 E-75 IEU 0.430 3.640 36,900 412,000 13,000 12,500 NC46 6-1/4 3
4-1/2 20.00 E-75 EU 0.430 3.640 36,900 412,000 13,000 12,500 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 20.00 E-75 EU 0.430 3.640 36,900 412,000 13,000 12,500 NC50 VAM CDS 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 20.00 E-75 EU 0.430 3.640 36,900 412,000 13,000 12,500 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 20.00 E-75 IEU 0.430 3.640 36,900 412,000 13,000 12,500 VAM Express VX40 5-3/8 3
4-1/2 20.00 E-75 IEU 0.430 3.640 36,900 412,000 13,000 12,500 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
4-1/2 20.00 E-75 EU 0.430 3.640 36,900 412,000 13,000 12,500 VAM Express VX50 6-3/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 20.00 G-105 IEU 0.430 3.640 51,700 577,000 18,100 17,600 NC46 6-1/4 2-3/4
4-1/2 20.00 G-105 EU 0.430 3.640 51,700 577,000 18,100 17,600 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 20.00 G-105 EU 0.430 3.640 51,700 577,000 18,100 17,600 NC50 VAM CDS 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 20.00 G-105 EU 0.430 3.640 51,700 577,000 18,100 17,600 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 20.00 G-105 IEU 0.430 3.640 51,700 577,000 18,100 17,600 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
4-1/2 20.00 G-105 EU 0.430 3.640 51,700 577,000 18,100 17,600 VAM Express VX50 6-3/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 20.00 S-135 IEU 0.430 3.640 66,400 742,000 23,300 22,600 NC46 6-1/4 2-3/4
4-1/2 20.00 S-135 EU 0.430 3.640 66,400 742,000 23,300 22,600 NC50 6-5/8 3
4-1/2 20.00 S-135 EU 0.430 3.640 66,400 742,000 23,300 22,600 NC50 VAM CDS 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 20.00 S-135 EU 0.430 3.640 66,400 742,000 23,300 22,600 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 20.00 S-135 EU 0.430 3.640 66,400 742,000 23,300 22,600 VAM Express VX50 6-3/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 20.00 X-95 IEU 0.430 3.640 46,700 522,000 16,400 15,900 NC46 6-1/4 2-3/4
4-1/2 20.00 X-95 EU 0.430 3.640 46,700 522,000 16,400 15,900 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 20.00 X-95 EU 0.430 3.640 46,700 522,000 16,400 15,900 NC50 VAM CDS 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 20.00 X-95 EU 0.430 3.640 46,700 522,000 16,400 15,900 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 20.00 X-95 IEU 0.430 3.640 46,700 522,000 16,400 15,900 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
4-1/2 20.00 X-95 EU 0.430 3.640 46,700 522,000 16,400 15,900 VAM Express VX50 6-3/8 3-1/2
Notes: Other sizes, grades and connections available upon request VAM EIS®, VAM® CDS™ and VAM® Express™ are Vallourec proprietary threads.
All drill pipe listed is range 2 (31.5 ft shoulder to shoulder) unless otherwise specified. Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
API recommends a torsional ratio of 0.80 or greater. Make-up torque values are recommended by Vallourec.
42 / Vallourec / Drill Pipe
4-1/4” – 4-1/2”

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

13 14-1/2 130 19,900 33,200 767,000 0.69 17.66 556 0.49 0.76 0.27 4-25/32 18,600 4-1/4
13 14-1/2 130 19,900 33,200 767,000 0.62 19.32 609 0.47 0.76 0.30 5 19,900 4-1/4
13 14-1/2 130 19,900 33,200 767,000 0.69 17.66 556 0.49 0.76 0.27 4-25/32 18,600 4-1/4
13 14-1/2 130 19,900 33,200 767,000 0.62 19.32 609 0.47 0.76 0.30 5 19,900 4-1/4
9 12 130 24,700 41,200 908,000 0.86 17.29 545 0.50 0.76 0.26 4-29/32 18,400 4-1/4
9 12 130 24,700 41,200 908,000 0.77 18.98 598 0.47 0.76 0.29 5 20,300 4-1/4
9 12 130 24,700 41,100 908,000 0.86 17.29 545 0.50 0.76 0.26 4-29/32 18,300 4-1/4
9 12 130 24,700 41,100 908,000 0.77 18.98 598 0.47 0.76 0.29 5 20,300 4-1/4
15 17 130 21,200 35,400 783,000 0.74 17.34 546 0.50 0.76 0.27 4-23/32 18,100 4-1/4
15 17 130 23,900 39,800 783,000 0.75 19.29 608 0.47 0.76 0.29 4-13/16 20,000 4-1/4
11 14 130 25,400 42,300 818,000 0.88 16.98 535 0.51 0.77 0.26 4-94/97 19,000 4-1/4
11 14 130 27,300 45,600 930,000 0.85 18.99 598 0.48 0.77 0.29 4-94/97 20,900 4-1/4
9 12 120 14,000 23,300 711,000 0.76 18.61 586 0.57 0.85 0.28 4-94/97 12,000 4-1/2
9 12 120 19,900 33,200 901,000 1.08 19.39 611 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-13/32 12,100 4-1/2
9 12 120 22,400 37,300 939,000 1.21 19.50 614 0.59 0.89 0.30 5-13/16 14,100 4-1/2
9 12 130 47,900 79,800 1,380,000 2.59 19.94 628 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-13/16 30,300 4-1/2
9 12 130 47,700 79,600 1,370,000 2.58 19.94 628 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-13/16 30,200 4-1/2
11 14 130 25,400 42,300 818,000 1.37 18.21 574 0.57 0.85 0.28 4-94/97 19,000 4-1/2
11 14 130 41,000 65,700 1,280,000 2.13 19.41 611 0.58 0.87 0.30 5-5/8 30,000 4-1/2
11 14 130 40,500 65,000 1,330,000 2.11 19.20 605 0.59 0.89 0.29 6-3/97 33,300 4-1/2
9 12 120 23,400 39,000 1,050,000 0.90 19.85 625 0.57 0.88 0.30 5-19/32 16,500 4-1/2
9 12 120 22,400 37,300 939,000 0.86 19.50 614 0.59 0.89 0.30 5-29/32 16,600 4-1/2
9 12 130 47,900 79,800 1,380,000 1.85 19.94 628 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-13/16 30,300 4-1/2
9 12 130 47,700 79,600 1,370,000 1.85 19.94 628 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-13/16 30,200 4-1/2
11 14 130 25,600 42,600 818,000 0.99 18.47 582 0.57 0.85 0.28 4-94/97 19,000 4-1/2
11 14 130 41,000 65,700 1,280,000 1.52 19.41 611 0.58 0.87 0.30 5-5/8 30,000 4-1/2
11 14 130 40,500 65,000 1,330,000 1.51 19.20 605 0.59 0.89 0.29 6-3/97 33,300 4-1/2
9 12 120 26,600 44,400 1,180,000 0.80 20.27 638 0.57 0.88 0.31 5-25/32 21,200 4-1/2
9 12 130 29,200 48,600 976,000 0.88 19.39 611 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-7/16 21,500 4-1/2
9 12 120 26,700 44,500 1,110,000 0.80 20.03 631 0.59 0.89 0.31 6-1/16 21,000 4-1/2
9 12 130 47,900 79,800 1,380,000 1.44 19.94 628 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-13/16 30,300 4-1/2
9 12 130 40,900 68,200 1,200,000 1.23 20.03 631 0.59 0.89 0.31 5-13/16 26,800 4-1/2
11 14 130 41,000 65,700 1,280,000 1.18 19.41 611 0.58 0.87 0.30 5-5/8 30,000 4-1/2
11 14 130 40,500 65,000 1,330,000 1.17 19.20 605 0.59 0.89 0.29 6-3/97 33,300 4-1/2
9 12 120 23,400 39,000 1,050,000 1.00 19.85 625 0.57 0.88 0.30 5-17/32 15,000 4-1/2
9 12 120 22,400 37,300 939,000 0.96 19.50 614 0.59 0.89 0.30 5-27/32 14,900 4-1/2
9 12 130 47,900 79,800 1,380,000 2.04 19.94 628 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-13/16 30,300 4-1/2
9 12 130 47,700 79,600 1,370,000 2.04 19.94 628 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-13/16 30,200 4-1/2
11 14 130 25,600 42,600 818,000 1.09 18.47 582 0.57 0.85 0.28 4-94/97 19,000 4-1/2
11 14 130 41,000 65,700 1,280,000 1.68 19.41 611 0.58 0.87 0.30 5-5/8 30,000 4-1/2
11 14 130 40,500 65,000 1,330,000 1.66 19.20 605 0.59 0.89 0.29 6-3/97 33,300 4-1/2
9 12 120 23,400 39,000 1,050,000 1.06 23.15 729 0.52 0.88 0.35 5-1/2 14,300 4-1/2
9 12 120 30,300 50,500 1,270,000 1.37 23.25 732 0.53 0.88 0.36 5-13/16 14,100 4-1/2
9 12 130 47,900 79,800 1,380,000 2.16 23.25 732 0.53 0.88 0.36 5-13/16 30,300 4-1/2
9 12 130 47,700 79,600 1,370,000 2.16 23.25 732 0.53 0.88 0.36 5-13/16 30,200 4-1/2
11 14 130 25,600 42,600 818,000 1.15 21.75 685 0.52 0.85 0.33 4-94/97 19,000 4-1/2
11 14 130 41,000 65,700 1,280,000 1.78 22.67 714 0.53 0.87 0.35 5-5/8 30,000 4-1/2
11 14 130 48,700 78,100 1,510,000 2.12 23.36 736 0.54 0.89 0.36 6-3/97 37,200 4-1/2
9 12 120 26,600 44,400 1,180,000 0.86 23.57 742 0.52 0.88 0.36 5-23/32 19,600 4-1/2
9 12 120 26,700 44,500 1,110,000 0.86 23.33 735 0.54 0.89 0.36 6-3/97 20,100 4-1/2
9 12 130 47,900 79,800 1,380,000 1.54 23.25 732 0.53 0.88 0.36 5-13/16 30,300 4-1/2
9 12 130 47,700 79,600 1,370,000 1.54 23.25 732 0.53 0.88 0.36 5-13/16 30,200 4-1/2
11 14 130 41,000 65,700 1,280,000 1.27 22.67 714 0.53 0.87 0.35 5-5/8 30,000 4-1/2
11 14 130 48,700 78,100 1,510,000 1.51 23.36 736 0.54 0.89 0.36 6-3/97 37,200 4-1/2
9 12 120 26,600 44,400 1,180,000 0.67 23.57 742 0.52 0.88 0.36 5-15/16 25,300 4-1/2
9 12 120 34,500 57,500 1,420,000 0.87 24.29 765 0.52 0.89 0.37 6-7/32 25,600 4-1/2
9 12 130 47,900 79,800 1,380,000 1.20 23.25 732 0.53 0.88 0.36 5-13/16 30,300 4-1/2
9 12 130 47,700 79,600 1,370,000 1.20 23.25 732 0.53 0.88 0.36 5-13/16 30,200 4-1/2
11 14 130 48,700 78,100 1,510,000 1.18 23.36 736 0.54 0.89 0.36 6-3/97 37,200 4-1/2
9 12 120 26,600 44,400 1,180,000 0.95 23.57 742 0.52 0.88 0.36 5-61/93 18,100 4-1/2
9 12 120 26,700 44,500 1,110,000 0.95 23.33 735 0.54 0.89 0.36 5-15/16 17,500 4-1/2
9 12 130 47,900 79,800 1,380,000 1.71 23.25 732 0.53 0.88 0.36 5-13/16 30,300 4-1/2
9 12 130 47,700 79,600 1,370,000 1.70 23.25 732 0.53 0.88 0.36 5-13/16 30,200 4-1/2
11 14 130 41,000 65,700 1,280,000 1.41 22.67 714 0.53 0.87 0.35 5-5/8 30,000 4-1/2
11 14 130 48,700 78,100 1,510,000 1.67 23.36 736 0.54 0.89 0.36 6-3/97 37,200 4-1/2

Drill Pipe / Vallourec / 43


Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data

Pipe Body Tool Joint


Nominal Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Weight Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in ft-lbs in in ft-lbs lbs PSI PSI in in

5 19.50 E-75 IEU 0.362 4.276 41,200 396,000 9,960 9,500 5 1/2 FH 7 3-3/4
5 19.50 E-75 IEU 0.362 4.276 41,200 396,000 9,960 9,500 NC50 6-5/8 3-3/4
5 19.50 E-75 IEU 0.362 4.276 41,200 396,000 9,960 9,500 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 E-75 IEU 0.362 4.276 41,200 396,000 9,960 9,500 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/2
5 19.50 E-75 IEU 0.362 4.276 41,200 396,000 9,960 9,500 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5 19.50 G-105 IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5 19.50 G-105 IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 5 1/2 FH 7 3-3/4
5 19.50 G-105 IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 3-3/4
5 19.50 G-105 IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5 19.50 G-105 IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/4
5 19.50 G-105 IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 NC50 VAM CDS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5 19.50 G-105 IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5 19.50 G-105 IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/2
5 19.50 G-105 IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5 19.50 S-135 IEU 0.362 4.276 74,100 712,000 15,700 17,100 5 1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2
5 19.50 S-135 IEU 0.362 4.276 74,100 712,000 15,700 17,100 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 3-3/4
5 19.50 S-135 IEU 0.362 4.276 74,100 712,000 15,700 17,100 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5 19.50 S-135 IEU 0.362 4.276 74,100 712,000 15,700 17,100 NC50 6-5/8 2-3/4
5 19.50 S-135 IEU 0.362 4.276 74,100 712,000 15,700 17,100 NC50 VAM CDS 6-5/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 S-135 IEU 0.362 4.276 74,100 712,000 15,700 17,100 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5 19.50 S-135 IEU 0.362 4.276 74,100 712,000 15,700 17,100 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5 19.50 X-95 IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 5 1/2 FH 7 3-1/2
5 19.50 X-95 IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 3-3/4
5 19.50 X-95 IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5 19.50 X-95 IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 X-95 IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 NC50 VAM CDS 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 X-95 IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 X-95 IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/2
5 19.50 X-95 IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5 25.60 E-75 IEU 0.500 4.000 52,300 530,000 13,500 13,100 5 1/2 FH 7 3-1/2
5 25.60 E-75 IEU 0.500 4.000 52,300 530,000 13,500 13,100 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5 25.60 E-75 IEU 0.500 4.000 52,300 530,000 13,500 13,100 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/2
5 25.60 E-75 IEU 0.500 4.000 52,300 530,000 13,500 13,100 NC50 VAM CDS 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 25.60 E-75 IEU 0.500 4.000 52,300 530,000 13,500 13,100 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 25.60 E-75 IEU 0.500 4.000 52,300 530,000 13,500 13,100 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/2
5 25.60 E-75 IEU 0.500 4.000 52,300 530,000 13,500 13,100 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5 25.60 G-105 IEU 0.500 4.000 73,200 742,000 18,900 18,400 5 1/2 FH 7 3-1/2
5 25.60 G-105 IEU 0.500 4.000 73,200 742,000 18,900 18,400 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 3-3/4
5 25.60 G-105 IEU 0.500 4.000 73,200 742,000 18,900 18,400 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5 25.60 G-105 IEU 0.500 4.000 73,200 742,000 18,900 18,400 NC50 6-5/8 2-3/4
5 25.60 G-105 IEU 0.500 4.000 73,200 742,000 18,900 18,400 NC50 VAM CDS 6-1/2 3-1/4
5 25.60 G-105 IEU 0.500 4.000 73,200 742,000 18,900 18,400 NC50 VAM EIS 6-1/2 3-1/4
5 25.60 G-105 IEU 0.500 4.000 73,200 742,000 18,900 18,400 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5 25.60 S-135 IEU 0.500 4.000 94,100 954,000 24,300 23,600 5 1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/4
5 25.60 S-135 IEU 0.500 4.000 94,100 954,000 24,300 23,600 NC50 6-5/8 2-3/4
5 25.60 S-135 IEU 0.500 4.000 94,100 954,000 24,300 23,600 NC50 VAM CDS 6-1/2 3-1/4
5 25.60 S-135 IEU 0.500 4.000 94,100 954,000 24,300 23,600 NC50 VAM EIS 6-1/2 3-1/4
5 25.60 S-135 IEU 0.500 4.000 94,100 954,000 24,300 23,600 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 3-1/2
5 25.60 X-95 IEU 0.500 4.000 66,200 672,000 17,100 16,600 5 1/2 FH 7 3-1/2
5 25.60 X-95 IEU 0.500 4.000 66,200 672,000 17,100 16,600 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 3-3/4
5 25.60 X-95 IEU 0.500 4.000 66,200 672,000 17,100 16,600 NC50 6-5/8 3
5 25.60 X-95 IEU 0.500 4.000 66,200 672,000 17,100 16,600 NC50 VAM CDS 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 25.60 X-95 IEU 0.500 4.000 66,200 672,000 17,100 16,600 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 25.60 X-95 IEU 0.500 4.000 66,200 672,000 17,100 16,600 VAM Express VX46 6-1/4 3-1/2
5 25.60 X-95 IEU 0.500 4.000 66,200 672,000 17,100 16,600 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2

Notes: Other sizes, grades and connections available upon request


All drill pipe listed is range 2 (31.5 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 Vallourec proprietary threads.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by Vallourec.

44 / Vallourec / Drill Pipe


5”

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 37,700 62,900 1,450,000 1.53 23.43 738 0.73 1.08 0.36 6-13/32 17,100 5
9 12 120 22,400 37,300 939,000 0.91 22.32 703 0.73 1.07 0.34 5-7/8 15,800 5
9 12 130 40,600 67,700 1,200,000 1.64 22.28 702 0.72 1.06 0.34 5-13/16 26,800 5
11 14 130 37,600 60,200 1,110,000 1.46 21.96 692 0.72 1.05 0.34 5-5/8 26,600 5
11 14 130 53,200 85,200 1,510,000 2.07 23.22 731 0.72 1.07 0.35 6-3/97 37,200 5
10 12 120 33,400 55,700 1,270,000 0.97 22.84 720 0.74 1.08 0.35 6-9/16 22,300 5
10 12 120 37,700 62,900 1,450,000 1.09 23.43 738 0.73 1.08 0.36 6-9/16 22,300 5
10 12 130 58,400 97,300 1,570,000 1.69 23.43 738 0.73 1.08 0.36 6-13/32 36,100 5
10 12 130 58,300 97,200 1,570,000 1.69 23.43 738 0.73 1.08 0.36 6-13/32 35,900 5
9 12 120 30,700 51,200 1,270,000 0.89 23.35 735 0.71 1.07 0.36 6-3/32 21,900 5
9 12 130 48,300 80,600 1,380,000 1.40 23.35 735 0.71 1.07 0.36 5-13/16 30,300 5
9 12 130 48,500 80,900 1,370,000 1.40 23.35 735 0.71 1.07 0.36 5-13/16 30,200 5
11 14 130 37,600 60,200 1,110,000 1.05 21.96 692 0.72 1.05 0.34 5-5/8 26,600 5
11 14 130 53,200 85,200 1,510,000 1.48 23.22 731 0.72 1.07 0.35 6-3/97 37,200 5
10 12 120 43,300 72,200 1,620,000 0.97 24.67 777 0.72 1.09 0.38 6-3/4 28,700 5
10 12 130 58,400 97,300 1,570,000 1.31 23.43 738 0.73 1.08 0.36 6-13/32 36,100 5
10 12 130 58,300 97,200 1,570,000 1.31 23.43 738 0.73 1.08 0.36 6-13/32 35,900 5
9 12 120 38,000 63,400 1,550,000 0.86 24.23 763 0.70 1.07 0.37 6-5/16 28,400 5
9 12 130 40,600 67,700 1,200,000 0.91 22.85 720 0.72 1.07 0.35 5-7/8 28,800 5
9 12 130 48,500 80,900 1,370,000 1.09 23.35 735 0.71 1.07 0.36 5-13/16 30,200 5
11 14 130 53,200 85,200 1,510,000 1.15 23.22 731 0.72 1.07 0.35 6-3/97 37,200 5
10 12 120 37,700 62,900 1,620,000 1.21 23.99 756 0.72 1.08 0.37 6-1/2 20,200 5
10 12 130 58,400 97,300 1,570,000 1.87 23.43 738 0.73 1.08 0.36 6-13/32 36,100 5
10 12 130 58,300 97,200 1,570,000 1.86 23.43 738 0.73 1.08 0.36 6-13/32 35,900 5
9 12 120 26,700 44,500 1,110,000 0.85 22.85 720 0.72 1.07 0.35 6-3/97 20,100 5
9 12 130 40,600 67,700 1,200,000 1.30 22.28 702 0.72 1.06 0.34 5-13/16 26,900 5
9 12 130 40,600 67,700 1,200,000 1.30 22.28 702 0.72 1.06 0.34 5-13/16 26,800 5
11 14 130 37,600 60,200 1,110,000 1.16 21.96 692 0.72 1.05 0.34 5-5/8 26,600 5
11 14 130 53,200 85,200 1,510,000 1.63 23.22 731 0.72 1.07 0.35 6-3/97 37,200 5
10 12 120 37,700 62,900 1,620,000 1.20 29.39 926 0.64 1.08 0.45 6-1/2 20,200 5
10 12 130 58,300 97,200 1,570,000 1.86 28.84 908 0.64 1.08 0.44 6-13/32 35,900 5
9 12 120 26,700 44,500 1,110,000 0.85 28.28 891 0.64 1.07 0.43 6-3/97 20,100 5
9 12 130 40,600 67,700 1,200,000 1.29 27.72 873 0.64 1.06 0.42 5-13/16 26,900 5
9 12 130 40,600 67,700 1,200,000 1.30 27.72 873 0.64 1.06 0.42 5-13/16 26,800 5
11 14 130 37,600 60,200 1,110,000 1.15 27.35 861 0.64 1.05 0.42 5-5/8 26,600 5
11 14 130 53,200 85,200 1,510,000 1.63 28.59 901 0.63 1.07 0.44 6-3/97 37,200 5
10 12 120 37,700 62,900 1,620,000 0.86 29.39 926 0.64 1.08 0.45 6-23/32 27,600 5
10 12 130 58,400 97,300 1,570,000 1.33 28.84 908 0.64 1.08 0.44 6-13/32 36,100 5
10 12 130 58,300 97,200 1,570,000 1.33 28.84 908 0.64 1.08 0.44 6-13/32 35,900 5
9 12 120 38,000 63,400 1,550,000 0.87 29.66 934 0.62 1.07 0.45 6-9/32 27,400 5
9 12 130 48,300 80,600 1,380,000 1.10 28.49 897 0.63 1.06 0.44 5-13/16 30,300 5
9 12 130 48,400 80,600 1,370,000 1.10 28.49 897 0.63 1.06 0.44 5-13/16 30,200 5
11 14 130 53,200 85,200 1,510,000 1.16 28.59 901 0.63 1.07 0.44 6-3/97 37,200 5
10 12 120 47,200 78,700 1,780,000 0.84 30.58 963 0.63 1.09 0.47 6-15/16 35,400 5
9 12 120 38,000 63,400 1,550,000 0.67 29.66 934 0.62 1.07 0.45 6-17/32 35,200 5
9 12 130 48,300 80,600 1,380,000 0.86 28.49 897 0.63 1.06 0.44 6 35,900 5
9 12 130 48,400 80,600 1,370,000 0.86 28.49 897 0.63 1.06 0.44 6 35,800 5
11 14 130 57,700 92,400 1,510,000 0.98 28.92 911 0.63 1.08 0.44 6-3/97 37,200 5
10 12 120 37,700 62,900 1,620,000 0.95 29.39 926 0.64 1.08 0.45 6-61/93 25,500 5
10 12 130 58,400 97,300 1,570,000 1.47 28.84 908 0.64 1.08 0.44 6-13/32 36,100 5
9 12 120 34,500 57,500 1,420,000 0.87 29.24 921 0.62 1.07 0.45 6-7/32 25,600 5
9 12 130 40,600 67,700 1,200,000 1.02 27.72 873 0.64 1.06 0.42 5-13/16 26,900 5
9 12 130 40,600 67,700 1,200,000 1.02 27.72 873 0.64 1.06 0.42 5-13/16 26,800 5
11 14 130 40,000 64,200 1,110,000 0.97 27.95 880 0.63 1.06 0.43 5-5/8 26,600 5
11 14 130 53,200 85,200 1,510,000 1.29 28.59 901 0.63 1.07 0.44 6-3/97 37,200 5

Drill Pipe / Vallourec / 45


Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data

Pipe Body Tool Joint


Nominal Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Weight Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in ft-lbs in in ft-lbs lbs PSI PSI in in

5-1/2 21.90 E-75 IEU 0.361 4.778 50,700 437,000 8,410 8,610 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-1/2 21.90 G-105 IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 5 1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2
5-1/2 21.90 G-105 IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-1/2 21.90 G-105 IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 21.90 G-105 IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 NC50 VAM CDS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5-1/2 21.90 G-105 IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5-1/2 21.90 G-105 IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5-1/2 21.90 G-105 IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 21.90 G-105 IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 VAM Express VX57 7 4
5-1/2 21.90 S-135 IEU 0.361 4.778 91,300 787,000 12,700 15,500 5 1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2
5-1/2 21.90 S-135 IEU 0.361 4.778 91,300 787,000 12,700 15,500 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-1/2 21.90 S-135 IEU 0.361 4.778 91,300 787,000 12,700 15,500 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 21.90 S-135 IEU 0.361 4.778 91,300 787,000 12,700 15,500 NC50 VAM CDS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5-1/2 21.90 S-135 IEU 0.361 4.778 91,300 787,000 12,700 15,500 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5-1/2 21.90 S-135 IEU 0.361 4.778 91,300 787,000 12,700 15,500 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 3-3/4
5-1/2 21.90 S-135 IEU 0.361 4.778 91,300 787,000 12,700 15,500 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 21.90 S-135 IEU 0.361 4.778 91,300 787,000 12,700 15,500 VAM Express VX57 7 4
5-1/2 21.90 X-95 IEU 0.361 4.778 64,200 554,000 10,000 10,900 5 1/2 FH 7 3-3/4
5-1/2 21.90 X-95 IEU 0.361 4.778 64,200 554,000 10,000 10,900 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 6-3/4 3-3/4
5-1/2 21.90 X-95 IEU 0.361 4.778 64,200 554,000 10,000 10,900 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 21.90 X-95 IEU 0.361 4.778 64,200 554,000 10,000 10,900 NC50 VAM CDS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5-1/2 21.90 X-95 IEU 0.361 4.778 64,200 554,000 10,000 10,900 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5-1/2 21.90 X-95 IEU 0.361 4.778 64,200 554,000 10,000 10,900 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5-1/2 21.90 X-95 IEU 0.361 4.778 64,200 554,000 10,000 10,900 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 21.90 X-95 IEU 0.361 4.778 64,200 554,000 10,000 10,900 VAM Express VX57 7 4
5-1/2 24.70 E-75 IEU 0.415 4.670 56,600 497,000 10,500 9,900 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-1/2 24.70 E-75 IEU 0.415 4.670 56,600 497,000 10,500 9,900 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 24.70 E-75 IEU 0.415 4.670 56,600 497,000 10,500 9,900 NC50 VAM CDS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5-1/2 24.70 E-75 IEU 0.415 4.670 56,600 497,000 10,500 9,900 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5-1/2 24.70 E-75 IEU 0.415 4.670 56,600 497,000 10,500 9,900 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5-1/2 24.70 E-75 IEU 0.415 4.670 56,600 497,000 10,500 9,900 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 24.70 E-75 IEU 0.415 4.670 56,600 497,000 10,500 9,900 VAM Express VX57 6-3/4 4-1/4
5-1/2 24.70 G-105 IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 5 1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2
5-1/2 24.70 G-105 IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 6-3/4 3-3/4
5-1/2 24.70 G-105 IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 6-3/4 3-3/4
5-1/2 24.70 G-105 IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 NC50 VAM CDS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5-1/2 24.70 G-105 IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5-1/2 24.70 G-105 IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 3-3/4
5-1/2 24.70 G-105 IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 24.70 G-105 IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 VAM Express VX57 6-3/4 4-1/4
5-1/2 24.70 S-135 IEU 0.415 4.670 102,000 895,000 17,000 17,800 5 1/2 FH 7-1/2 3-1/2
5-1/2 24.70 S-135 IEU 0.415 4.670 102,000 895,000 17,000 17,800 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-1/2 24.70 S-135 IEU 0.415 4.670 102,000 895,000 17,000 17,800 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5-1/2 24.70 S-135 IEU 0.415 4.670 102,000 895,000 17,000 17,800 VAM Express VX54 6-3/4 4
5-1/2 24.70 S-135 IEU 0.415 4.670 102,000 895,000 17,000 17,800 VAM Express VX57 6-3/4 4-1/4
5-1/2 24.70 X-95 IEU 0.415 4.670 71,700 630,000 12,900 12,500 5 1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2
5-1/2 24.70 X-95 IEU 0.415 4.670 71,700 630,000 12,900 12,500 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 6-3/4 3-3/4
5-1/2 24.70 X-95 IEU 0.415 4.670 71,700 630,000 12,900 12,500 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 24.70 X-95 IEU 0.415 4.670 71,700 630,000 12,900 12,500 NC50 VAM CDS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5-1/2 24.70 X-95 IEU 0.415 4.670 71,700 630,000 12,900 12,500 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5-1/2 24.70 X-95 IEU 0.415 4.670 71,700 630,000 12,900 12,500 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5-1/2 24.70 X-95 IEU 0.415 4.670 71,700 630,000 12,900 12,500 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4-1/4
5-1/2 24.70 X-95 IEU 0.415 4.670 71,700 630,000 12,900 12,500 VAM Express VX57 6-3/4 4-1/4

Notes: Other sizes, grades and connections available upon request


All drill pipe listed is range 2 (31.5 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 Vallourec proprietary threads.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by Vallourec.

46 / Vallourec / Drill Pipe


5-1/2”

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 33,400 55,700 1,270,000 1.10 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-15/32 19,200 5-1/2
10 12 120 43,300 72,200 1,620,000 1.02 26.96 849 0.88 1.29 0.41 6-23/32 27,600 5-1/2
10 12 130 49,400 82,400 1,370,000 1.16 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-13/32 31,800 5-1/2
10 12 130 49,500 82,400 1,370,000 1.16 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-13/32 31,600 5-1/2
9 12 130 48,300 80,600 1,380,000 1.13 25.64 808 0.88 1.27 0.39 5-13/16 30,300 5-1/2
9 12 130 48,500 80,900 1,370,000 1.14 25.64 808 0.88 1.27 0.39 5-13/16 30,200 5-1/2
11 14 130 53,200 85,200 1,510,000 1.20 25.51 804 0.88 1.27 0.39 6-3/97 37,200 5-1/2
12 15 130 50,800 81,400 1,340,000 1.15 24.96 786 0.90 1.28 0.38 6-7/32 36,200 5-1/2
12 15 130 63,700 102,000 1,610,000 1.44 26.07 821 0.90 1.30 0.40 6-15/32 42,900 5-1/2
10 12 120 43,300 72,200 1,620,000 0.79 26.96 849 0.88 1.29 0.41 6-15/16 35,400 5-1/2
10 12 130 49,400 82,400 1,370,000 0.90 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-1/2 35,100 5-1/2
10 12 130 49,500 82,400 1,370,000 0.90 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-1/2 35,000 5-1/2
9 12 130 48,300 80,600 1,380,000 0.88 25.64 808 0.88 1.27 0.39 5-94/97 34,900 5-1/2
9 12 130 48,500 80,900 1,370,000 0.89 25.64 808 0.88 1.27 0.39 5-94/97 34,800 5-1/2
11 14 130 52,300 83,800 1,330,000 0.92 25.28 796 0.89 1.28 0.39 6-1/8 36,400 5-1/2
12 15 130 50,800 81,400 1,340,000 0.89 24.96 786 0.90 1.28 0.38 6-7/32 36,200 5-1/2
12 15 130 63,700 102,000 1,610,000 1.12 26.07 821 0.90 1.30 0.40 6-15/32 42,900 5-1/2
10 12 120 37,700 62,900 1,450,000 0.98 25.75 811 0.89 1.29 0.39 6-5/8 24,400 5-1/2
10 12 130 48,700 81,100 1,570,000 1.26 25.11 791 0.89 1.28 0.38 6-13/32 36,100 5-1/2
10 12 130 49,500 82,400 1,370,000 1.28 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-13/32 31,600 5-1/2
9 12 130 48,300 80,600 1,380,000 1.25 25.64 808 0.88 1.27 0.39 5-13/16 30,300 5-1/2
9 12 130 48,500 80,900 1,370,000 1.26 25.64 808 0.88 1.27 0.39 5-13/16 30,200 5-1/2
11 14 130 53,200 85,200 1,510,000 1.33 25.51 804 0.88 1.27 0.39 6-3/97 37,200 5-1/2
12 15 130 50,800 81,400 1,340,000 1.27 24.96 786 0.90 1.28 0.38 6-7/32 36,200 5-1/2
12 15 130 63,700 102,000 1,610,000 1.59 26.07 821 0.90 1.30 0.40 6-15/32 42,900 5-1/2
10 12 120 33,400 55,700 1,270,000 0.98 27.59 869 0.86 1.29 0.42 6-9/16 22,300 5-1/2
10 12 130 49,500 82,400 1,370,000 1.46 27.59 869 0.86 1.29 0.42 6-13/32 31,600 5-1/2
9 12 130 48,300 80,600 1,380,000 1.42 28.08 884 0.84 1.27 0.43 5-13/16 30,300 5-1/2
9 12 130 48,500 80,900 1,370,000 1.43 28.08 884 0.84 1.27 0.43 5-13/16 30,200 5-1/2
11 14 130 53,200 85,200 1,510,000 1.51 27.92 879 0.84 1.27 0.43 6-3/97 37,200 5-1/2
12 15 130 50,800 81,400 1,340,000 1.44 27.35 862 0.86 1.28 0.42 6-7/32 36,200 5-1/2
12 15 130 48,700 78,000 1,400,000 1.38 27.04 852 0.87 1.28 0.41 6-15/32 38,000 5-1/2
10 12 120 43,300 72,200 1,620,000 0.91 29.38 925 0.85 1.29 0.45 6-25/32 29,800 5-1/2
10 12 130 48,700 81,100 1,570,000 1.02 27.53 867 0.86 1.28 0.42 6-13/32 36,100 5-1/2
10 12 130 48,500 80,900 1,570,000 1.02 27.53 867 0.86 1.28 0.42 6-13/32 35,900 5-1/2
9 12 130 48,300 80,600 1,380,000 1.02 28.08 884 0.84 1.27 0.43 5-13/16 30,300 5-1/2
9 12 130 48,500 80,900 1,370,000 1.02 28.08 884 0.84 1.27 0.43 5-13/16 30,200 5-1/2
11 14 130 52,300 83,800 1,330,000 1.06 27.68 872 0.85 1.28 0.42 6-3/97 33,300 5-1/2
12 15 130 50,800 81,400 1,340,000 1.03 27.35 862 0.86 1.28 0.42 6-7/32 36,200 5-1/2
12 15 130 48,700 78,000 1,400,000 0.98 27.04 852 0.87 1.28 0.41 6-15/32 38,000 5-1/2
10 12 120 43,300 72,200 1,620,000 0.71 30.09 948 0.85 1.31 0.46 7-3/97 38,900 5-1/2
10 12 130 49,400 82,400 1,370,000 0.81 27.59 869 0.86 1.29 0.42 6-19/32 38,500 5-1/2
10 12 130 58,300 97,200 1,570,000 0.95 28.17 887 0.85 1.29 0.43 6-1/2 39,300 5-1/2
12 15 130 55,500 89,000 1,340,000 0.87 27.71 873 0.86 1.28 0.42 6-32/93 40,500 5-1/2
12 15 130 48,700 78,000 1,400,000 0.77 27.04 852 0.87 1.28 0.41 6-17/32 40,300 5-1/2
10 12 120 43,300 72,200 1,620,000 1.01 29.38 925 0.85 1.29 0.45 6-23/32 27,600 5-1/2
10 12 130 48,700 81,100 1,570,000 1.13 27.53 867 0.86 1.28 0.42 6-13/32 36,100 5-1/2
10 12 130 49,500 82,400 1,370,000 1.15 27.59 869 0.86 1.29 0.42 6-13/32 31,600 5-1/2
9 12 130 48,300 80,600 1,380,000 1.12 28.08 884 0.84 1.27 0.43 5-13/16 30,300 5-1/2
9 12 130 48,500 80,900 1,370,000 1.13 28.08 884 0.84 1.27 0.43 5-13/16 30,200 5-1/2
11 14 130 53,200 85,200 1,510,000 1.19 27.92 879 0.84 1.27 0.43 6-3/97 37,200 5-1/2
12 15 130 45,100 72,300 1,130,000 1.01 26.68 841 0.87 1.28 0.41 6-7/32 31,400 5-1/2
12 15 130 48,700 78,000 1,400,000 1.09 27.04 852 0.87 1.28 0.41 6-15/32 38,000 5-1/2

Drill Pipe / Vallourec / 47


Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data

Pipe Body Tool Joint


Nominal Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Weight Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in ft-lbs in in ft-lbs lbs PSI PSI in in

5-7/8 23.40 E-75 IEU 0.361 5.153 58,600 469,000 7,450 8,060 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-7/8 23.40 E-75 IEU 0.361 5.153 58,600 469,000 7,450 8,060 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-7/8 23.40 E-75 IEU 0.361 5.153 58,600 469,000 7,450 8,060 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5-7/8 23.40 E-75 IEU 0.361 5.153 58,600 469,000 7,450 8,060 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-7/8 23.40 G-105 IEU 0.361 5.153 82,000 657,000 9,360 11,300 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-7/8 23.40 G-105 IEU 0.361 5.153 82,000 657,000 9,360 11,300 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-7/8 23.40 G-105 IEU 0.361 5.153 82,000 657,000 9,360 11,300 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5-7/8 23.40 G-105 IEU 0.361 5.153 82,000 657,000 9,360 11,300 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-7/8 23.40 S-135 IEU 0.361 5.153 105,000 844,000 10,800 14,500 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-7/8 23.40 S-135 IEU 0.361 5.153 105,000 844,000 10,800 14,500 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-7/8 23.40 S-135 IEU 0.361 5.153 105,000 844,000 10,800 14,500 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 23.40 S-135 IEU 0.361 5.153 105,000 844,000 10,800 14,500 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-7/8 23.40 X-95 IEU 0.361 5.153 74,200 594,000 8,780 10,200 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-7/8 23.40 X-95 IEU 0.361 5.153 74,200 594,000 8,780 10,200 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-7/8 23.40 X-95 IEU 0.361 5.153 74,200 594,000 8,780 10,200 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5-7/8 23.40 X-95 IEU 0.361 5.153 74,200 594,000 8,780 10,200 VAM Express VX54 6-3/4 4-1/4
5-7/8 23.40 X-95 IEU 0.361 5.153 74,200 594,000 8,780 10,200 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-7/8 26.30 E-75 IEU 0.415 5.045 65,500 534,000 9,560 9,270 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-7/8 26.30 E-75 IEU 0.415 5.045 65,500 534,000 9,560 9,270 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-7/8 26.30 E-75 IEU 0.415 5.045 65,500 534,000 9,560 9,270 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5-7/8 26.30 E-75 IEU 0.415 5.045 65,500 534,000 9,560 9,270 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-7/8 26.30 G-105 IEU 0.415 5.045 91,700 747,000 12,400 13,000 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-7/8 26.30 G-105 IEU 0.415 5.045 91,700 747,000 12,400 13,000 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-7/8 26.30 G-105 IEU 0.415 5.045 91,700 747,000 12,400 13,000 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5-7/8 26.30 G-105 IEU 0.415 5.045 91,700 747,000 12,400 13,000 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-7/8 26.30 S-135 IEU 0.415 5.045 118,000 961,000 14,900 16,700 5 1/2 FH 7-1/8 4
5-7/8 26.30 S-135 IEU 0.415 5.045 118,000 961,000 14,900 16,700 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 7-1/8 4
5-7/8 26.30 S-135 IEU 0.415 5.045 118,000 961,000 14,900 16,700 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7-1/8 3-3/4
5-7/8 26.30 S-135 IEU 0.415 5.045 118,000 961,000 14,900 16,700 VAM Express VX57 7-1/8 4-1/4
5-7/8 26.30 X-95 IEU 0.415 5.045 83,000 676,000 11,500 11,700 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-7/8 26.30 X-95 IEU 0.415 5.045 83,000 676,000 11,500 11,700 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-7/8 26.30 X-95 IEU 0.415 5.045 83,000 676,000 11,500 11,700 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5-7/8 26.30 X-95 IEU 0.415 5.045 83,000 676,000 11,500 11,700 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4

Notes: Other sizes, grades and connections available upon request


All drill pipe listed is range 2 (31.5 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 Vallourec proprietary threads.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by Vallourec.

48 / Vallourec / Drill Pipe


5-7/8”

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 33,400 55,700 1,270,000 0.95 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-9/16 22,300 5-7/8
10 12 130 49,400 82,400 1,370,000 1.41 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-13/32 31,800 5-7/8
10 12 130 58,300 97,200 1,570,000 1.66 27.42 864 1.03 1.45 0.42 6-13/32 35,900 5-7/8
12 15 130 58,800 94,200 1,400,000 1.61 27.06 853 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-15/32 38,000 5-7/8
10 12 120 33,400 55,700 1,270,000 0.68 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-27/32 32,100 5-7/8
10 12 130 49,400 82,400 1,370,000 1.00 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-13/32 31,800 5-7/8
10 12 130 58,300 97,200 1,570,000 1.18 27.42 864 1.03 1.45 0.42 6-13/32 35,900 5-7/8
12 15 130 58,800 94,200 1,400,000 1.15 27.06 853 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-15/32 38,000 5-7/8
10 12 120 33,400 55,700 1,270,000 0.53 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 7 33,400 5-7/8
10 12 130 49,400 82,400 1,370,000 0.78 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-61/93 40,800 5-7/8
10 12 130 49,500 82,400 1,370,000 0.78 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-61/93 40,700 5-7/8
12 15 130 58,800 94,200 1,400,000 0.89 27.06 853 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-9/16 41,500 5-7/8
10 12 120 33,400 55,700 1,270,000 0.75 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-3/4 28,700 5-7/8
10 12 130 49,400 82,400 1,370,000 1.11 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-13/32 31,800 5-7/8
10 12 130 58,300 97,200 1,570,000 1.31 27.42 864 1.03 1.45 0.42 6-13/32 35,900 5-7/8
12 15 130 45,100 72,300 1,130,000 0.97 26.32 829 1.04 1.44 0.40 6-7/32 31,400 5-7/8
12 15 130 58,800 94,200 1,400,000 1.27 27.06 853 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-15/32 38,000 5-7/8
10 12 120 33,400 55,700 1,270,000 0.85 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-61/93 25,500 5-7/8
10 12 130 49,400 82,400 1,370,000 1.26 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-13/32 31,800 5-7/8
10 12 130 58,300 97,200 1,570,000 1.48 30.04 946 0.99 1.45 0.46 6-13/32 35,900 5-7/8
12 15 130 58,800 94,200 1,400,000 1.44 29.65 934 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-15/32 38,000 5-7/8
10 12 120 33,400 55,700 1,270,000 0.61 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 7 33,400 5-7/8
10 12 130 49,400 82,400 1,370,000 0.90 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-1/2 35,100 5-7/8
10 12 130 58,300 97,200 1,570,000 1.06 30.04 946 0.99 1.45 0.46 6-13/32 35,900 5-7/8
12 15 130 58,800 94,200 1,400,000 1.03 29.65 934 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-15/32 38,000 5-7/8
10 12 120 33,400 55,700 1,270,000 0.47 29.80 939 1.00 1.45 0.46 7-1/8 33,400 5-7/8
10 12 130 49,400 82,400 1,370,000 0.70 29.80 939 1.00 1.45 0.46 6-25/32 45,600 5-7/8
10 12 130 59,300 98,800 1,570,000 0.84 30.37 957 0.99 1.45 0.46 6-61/93 45,000 5-7/8
12 15 130 58,900 94,400 1,400,000 0.80 30.03 946 1.00 1.46 0.46 6-11/16 46,300 5-7/8
10 12 120 33,400 55,700 1,270,000 0.67 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-27/32 32,100 5-7/8
10 12 130 49,400 82,400 1,370,000 0.99 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-13/32 31,800 5-7/8
10 12 130 58,300 97,200 1,570,000 1.17 30.04 946 0.99 1.45 0.46 6-13/32 35,900 5-7/8
12 15 130 58,800 94,200 1,400,000 1.13 29.65 934 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-15/32 38,000 5-7/8

Drill Pipe / Vallourec / 49


Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data

Pipe Body Tool Joint


Nominal Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Weight Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in ft-lbs in in ft-lbs lbs PSI PSI in in

6-5/8 25.20 E-75 IEU 0.330 5.965 70,600 489,000 4,790 6,540 6 5/8 FH 8 5
6-5/8 25.20 E-75 IEU 0.330 5.965 70,600 489,000 4,790 6,540 6 5/8 FH VAM CDS 7-3/4 5
6-5/8 25.20 E-75 IEU 0.330 5.965 70,600 489,000 4,790 6,540 6 5/8 FH VAM EIS 7-3/4 5
6-5/8 25.20 E-75 IEU 0.330 5.965 70,600 489,000 4,790 6,540 VAM Express VX65 8-1/4 5
6-5/8 25.20 G-105 IEU 0.330 5.965 98,800 685,000 5,500 9,150 6 5/8 FH 8-1/4 4-3/4
6-5/8 25.20 G-105 IEU 0.330 5.965 98,800 685,000 5,500 9,150 6 5/8 FH VAM CDS 7-3/4 5
6-5/8 25.20 G-105 IEU 0.330 5.965 98,800 685,000 5,500 9,150 6 5/8 FH VAM EIS 7-3/4 5
6-5/8 25.20 G-105 IEU 0.330 5.965 98,800 685,000 5,500 9,150 VAM Express VX65 8 5-1/2
6-5/8 25.20 S-135 IEU 0.330 5.965 127,000 881,000 6,040 11,800 6 5/8 FH 8-1/2 4-1/4
6-5/8 25.20 S-135 IEU 0.330 5.965 127,000 881,000 6,040 11,800 6 5/8 FH VAM CDS 7-7/8 5
6-5/8 25.20 S-135 IEU 0.330 5.965 127,000 881,000 6,040 11,800 6 5/8 FH VAM EIS 8 5
6-5/8 25.20 S-135 IEU 0.330 5.965 127,000 881,000 6,040 11,800 VAM Express VX65 8 5-1/2
6-5/8 25.20 S-135 IEU 0.330 5.965 127,000 881,000 6,040 11,800 VAM Express VX69 8-1/2 5-5/8
6-5/8 25.20 X-95 IEU 0.330 5.965 89,400 620,000 5,320 8,280 6 5/8 FH 8 5
6-5/8 25.20 X-95 IEU 0.330 5.965 89,400 620,000 5,320 8,280 6 5/8 FH VAM CDS 7-3/4 5
6-5/8 25.20 X-95 IEU 0.330 5.965 89,400 620,000 5,320 8,280 6 5/8 FH VAM EIS 7-3/4 5
6-5/8 25.20 X-95 IEU 0.330 5.965 89,400 620,000 5,320 8,280 VAM Express VX65 8 5-1/2
6-5/8 27.70 E-75 IEU 0.362 5.901 76,300 534,000 5,890 7,170 6 5/8 FH 8 5
6-5/8 27.70 E-75 IEU 0.362 5.901 76,300 534,000 5,890 7,170 6 5/8 FH VAM CDS 7-3/4 4-3/4
6-5/8 27.70 E-75 IEU 0.362 5.901 76,300 534,000 5,890 7,170 6 5/8 FH VAM EIS 7-3/4 4-3/4
6-5/8 27.70 E-75 IEU 0.362 5.901 76,300 534,000 5,890 7,170 VAM Express VX65 8-1/4 5
6-5/8 27.70 G-105 IEU 0.362 5.901 107,000 748,000 7,100 10,000 6 5/8 FH 8 5
6-5/8 27.70 G-105 IEU 0.362 5.901 107,000 748,000 7,100 10,000 6 5/8 FH VAM CDS 7-3/4 4-3/4
6-5/8 27.70 G-105 IEU 0.362 5.901 107,000 748,000 7,100 10,000 6 5/8 FH VAM EIS 7-3/4 4-3/4
6-5/8 27.70 G-105 IEU 0.362 5.901 107,000 748,000 7,100 10,000 VAM Express VX65 8 5-1/2
6-5/8 27.70 S-135 IEU 0.362 5.901 137,000 962,000 7,810 12,900 6 5/8 FH 8-1/2 4-1/4
6-5/8 27.70 S-135 IEU 0.362 5.901 137,000 962,000 7,810 12,900 6 5/8 FH VAM CDS 7-7/8 4-3/4
6-5/8 27.70 S-135 IEU 0.362 5.901 137,000 962,000 7,810 12,900 6 5/8 FH VAM EIS 8 5
6-5/8 27.70 S-135 IEU 0.362 5.901 137,000 962,000 7,810 12,900 VAM Express VX65 8-1/4 5
6-5/8 27.70 X-95 IEU 0.362 5.901 96,600 677,000 6,760 9,080 6 5/8 FH 8-1/4 4-3/4
6-5/8 27.70 X-95 IEU 0.362 5.901 96,600 677,000 6,760 9,080 6 5/8 FH VAM CDS 7-3/4 4-3/4
6-5/8 27.70 X-95 IEU 0.362 5.901 96,600 677,000 6,760 9,080 6 5/8 FH VAM EIS 7-3/4 4-3/4
6-5/8 27.70 X-95 IEU 0.362 5.901 96,600 677,000 6,760 9,080 VAM Express VX65 8 5-1/2

Notes: Other sizes, grades and connections available upon request


All drill pipe listed is range 2 (31.5 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 Vallourec proprietary threads.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by Vallourec.

50 / Vallourec / Drill Pipe


6-5/8”

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 43,900 73,200 1,450,000 1.04 29.25 921 1.40 1.85 0.45 7-7/16 26,800 6-5/8
10 13 130 61,300 102,000 1,570,000 1.45 28.49 898 1.40 1.84 0.44 7-32/93 41,700 6-5/8
10 13 130 61,100 102,000 1,570,000 1.44 28.49 898 1.40 1.84 0.44 7-32/93 41,500 6-5/8
12 15 130 92,400 148,000 1,980,000 2.10 31.02 977 1.40 1.87 0.47 7-1/2 52,800 6-5/8
10 13 120 51,300 85,500 1,680,000 0.86 30.78 970 1.39 1.86 0.47 7-11/16 38,000 6-5/8
10 13 130 61,300 102,000 1,570,000 1.03 28.49 898 1.40 1.84 0.44 7-32/93 41,700 6-5/8
10 13 130 61,100 102,000 1,570,000 1.03 28.49 898 1.40 1.84 0.44 7-32/93 41,500 6-5/8
12 15 130 66,800 107,000 1,450,000 1.08 28.40 894 1.43 1.86 0.43 7-1/2 45,100 6-5/8
10 13 120 65,000 108,000 2,100,000 0.85 33.01 1,040 1.37 1.87 0.50 7-29/32 48,200 6-5/8
10 13 130 64,700 108,000 1,570,000 0.85 28.87 909 1.40 1.84 0.44 7-1/2 49,100 6-5/8
10 13 130 64,700 108,000 1,570,000 0.85 29.25 921 1.40 1.85 0.45 7-1/2 48,800 6-5/8
12 15 130 66,800 107,000 1,450,000 0.84 28.40 894 1.43 1.86 0.43 7-5/8 51,300 6-5/8
12 15 130 91,800 147,000 1,790,000 1.16 29.74 937 1.43 1.89 0.45 7-27/32 58,300 6-5/8
10 13 120 43,900 73,200 1,450,000 0.82 29.25 921 1.40 1.85 0.45 7-5/8 35,100 6-5/8
10 13 130 61,300 102,000 1,570,000 1.14 28.49 898 1.40 1.84 0.44 7-32/93 41,700 6-5/8
10 13 130 61,100 102,000 1,570,000 1.14 28.49 898 1.40 1.84 0.44 7-32/93 41,500 6-5/8
12 15 130 66,800 107,000 1,450,000 1.20 28.40 894 1.43 1.86 0.43 7-1/2 45,100 6-5/8
10 13 120 43,900 73,200 1,450,000 0.96 31.05 978 1.38 1.85 0.47 7-1/2 29,600 6-5/8
10 13 130 67,700 113,000 1,820,000 1.48 31.02 977 1.37 1.84 0.47 7-32/93 48,100 6-5/8
10 13 130 67,500 113,000 1,820,000 1.48 31.02 977 1.37 1.84 0.47 7-32/93 47,900 6-5/8
12 15 130 92,400 148,000 1,980,000 1.94 32.79 1,033 1.37 1.87 0.50 7-1/2 52,800 6-5/8
10 13 120 43,900 73,200 1,450,000 0.69 31.05 978 1.38 1.85 0.47 7-3/4 40,900 6-5/8
10 13 130 67,700 113,000 1,820,000 1.06 31.02 977 1.37 1.84 0.47 7-32/93 48,100 6-5/8
10 13 130 67,500 113,000 1,820,000 1.05 31.02 977 1.37 1.84 0.47 7-32/93 47,900 6-5/8
12 15 130 66,800 107,000 1,450,000 1.00 30.18 951 1.40 1.86 0.46 7-1/2 45,100 6-5/8
10 13 120 65,000 108,000 2,100,000 0.79 34.80 1,096 1.34 1.87 0.53 8 52,700 6-5/8
10 13 130 74,100 123,000 1,820,000 0.90 31.39 989 1.37 1.84 0.48 7-7/16 52,500 6-5/8
10 13 130 64,700 108,000 1,570,000 0.79 31.05 978 1.38 1.85 0.47 7-19/32 53,400 6-5/8
12 15 130 92,400 148,000 1,980,000 1.08 32.79 1,033 1.37 1.87 0.50 7-17/32 54,300 6-5/8
10 13 120 51,300 85,500 1,680,000 0.88 32.57 1,026 1.36 1.86 0.50 7-11/16 38,000 6-5/8
10 13 130 67,700 113,000 1,820,000 1.17 31.02 977 1.37 1.84 0.47 7-32/93 48,100 6-5/8
10 13 130 67,500 113,000 1,820,000 1.16 31.02 977 1.37 1.84 0.47 7-32/93 47,900 6-5/8
12 15 130 66,800 107,000 1,450,000 1.11 30.18 951 1.40 1.86 0.46 7-1/2 45,100 6-5/8

Drill Pipe / Vallourec / 51


Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data: Low Temperature

Pipe Body Tool Joint


Nominal Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Weight Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in ft-lbs in in ft-lbs lbs PSI PSI in in

2-7/8 10.40 VM-105 DP LT EU 0.362 2.151 16,200 300,000 23,100 23,100 NC31 4-1/8 2
2-7/8 10.40 VM-105 DP LT EU 0.362 2.151 16,200 300,000 23,100 23,100 NC31 VAM EIS 4 2
2-7/8 10.40 VM-105 DP LT EU 0.362 2.151 16,200 300,000 23,100 23,100 VAM Express VX31 4 2-1/8
2-7/8 10.40 VM-135 DP LT EU 0.362 2.151 20,800 386,000 29,700 29,700 NC31 4-3/8 1-5/8
2-7/8 10.40 VM-95 DP LT EU 0.362 2.151 14,600 272,000 20,900 20,900 NC31 4-1/8 2
2-7/8 10.40 VM-95 DP LT EU 0.362 2.151 14,600 272,000 20,900 20,900 NC31 VAM EIS 4 2
2-7/8 10.40 VM-95 DP LT EU 0.362 2.151 14,600 272,000 20,900 20,900 VAM Express VX31 4 2
3-1/2 13.30 VM-105 DP LT EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 NC38 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-105 DP LT EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 NC38 VAM EIS 4-5/8 2-7/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-105 DP LT EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-105 DP LT EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 VAM Express VX38 4-5/8 2-11/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-105 DP LT EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 VAM Express VX39 4-3/4 2-11/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-135 DP LT EU 0.368 2.764 33,400 489,000 25,400 24,800 NC38 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-135 DP LT EU 0.368 2.764 33,400 489,000 25,400 24,800 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-135 DP LT EU 0.368 2.764 33,400 489,000 25,400 24,800 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-135 DP LT EU 0.368 2.764 33,400 489,000 25,400 24,800 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-95 DP LT EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 NC38 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-95 DP LT EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 NC38 VAM EIS 4-5/8 2-7/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-95 DP LT EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-95 DP LT EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 VAM Express VX38 4-5/8 2-11/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-95 DP LT EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 VAM Express VX39 4-3/4 2-11/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP LT IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 NC38 4-7/8 2-9/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP LT IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP LT IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 NC40 VAM EIS 5 2-1/2
4 14.00 VM-105 DP LT IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-9/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP LT IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-11/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP LT IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 2-13/16
4 14.00 VM-135 DP LT IU 0.330 3.340 41,900 514,000 20,100 19,500 NC38 5 2-9/16
4 14.00 VM-135 DP LT IU 0.330 3.340 41,900 514,000 20,100 19,500 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 14.00 VM-135 DP LT IU 0.330 3.340 41,900 514,000 20,100 19,500 NC40 VAM EIS 5 2-1/2
4 14.00 VM-135 DP LT IU 0.330 3.340 41,900 514,000 20,100 19,500 VAM Express VX38 5 2-9/16
4 14.00 VM-135 DP LT IU 0.330 3.340 41,900 514,000 20,100 19,500 VAM Express VX39 5 2-11/16
4 14.00 VM-135 DP LT IU 0.330 3.340 41,900 514,000 20,100 19,500 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 2-13/16
4 14.00 VM-95 DP LT IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 NC38 4-7/8 2-9/16
4 14.00 VM-95 DP LT IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 14.00 VM-95 DP LT IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 NC40 VAM EIS 5 2-1/2
4 14.00 VM-95 DP LT IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-9/16
4 14.00 VM-95 DP LT IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-11/16
4 14.00 VM-95 DP LT IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 2-13/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP LT IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 NC38 5 2-9/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP LT IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP LT IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 NC40 VAM EIS 5 2-9/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP LT IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 VAM Express VX38 5 2-9/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP LT IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 VAM Express VX39 5 2-11/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP LT IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 3
4 15.70 VM-135 DP LT IU 0.380 3.240 46,500 583,000 23,200 22,400 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 15.70 VM-135 DP LT IU 0.380 3.240 46,500 583,000 23,200 22,400 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/8 2-9/16
4 15.70 VM-95 DP LT IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 NC38 4-7/8 2-9/16
4 15.70 VM-95 DP LT IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 15.70 VM-95 DP LT IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 NC40 VAM EIS 5 2-9/16
4 15.70 VM-95 DP LT IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-9/16
4 15.70 VM-95 DP LT IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-11/16

Notes: Other sizes, grades and connections available upon request


All drill pipe listed is range 2 (31.5 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 Vallourec proprietary threads.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by Vallourec.

52 / Vallourec / Drill Pipe


2-7/8” – 4”

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 7,890 13,200 496,000 0.81 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-15/16 6,110 2-7/8
9 11 130 10,700 17,800 537,000 1.10 11.23 354 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-27/32 8,580 2-7/8
11 13 130 11,600 19,400 489,000 1.20 11.31 356 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-3/4 8,270 2-7/8
9 11 120 10,100 16,800 624,000 0.81 12.12 382 0.18 0.37 0.19 4-1/16 7,690 2-7/8
9 11 120 7,890 13,200 496,000 0.90 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-29/32 5,730 2-7/8
9 11 130 10,700 17,800 537,000 1.21 11.23 354 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-27/32 8,580 2-7/8
11 13 130 12,300 20,500 542,000 1.40 11.47 361 0.19 0.36 0.18 3-3/4 8,970 2-7/8
10 12-1/2 120 11,500 19,200 649,000 0.74 14.63 461 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-61/93 9,880 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 15,600 26,000 767,000 1.00 14.61 460 0.30 0.53 0.22 4-15/32 12,800 3-1/2
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 1.07 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-7/8 10,200 3-1/2
12 15 130 16,300 27,200 626,000 1.05 14.54 458 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-3/8 11,800 3-1/2
12 15 130 18,700 31,200 783,000 1.20 14.78 466 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-9/16 15,100 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 120 11,500 19,200 649,000 0.57 14.63 461 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-3/4 11,500 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 17,000 28,300 703,000 0.85 14.63 461 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-17/32 13,000 3-1/2
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 0.83 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 5 12,600 3-1/2
12 15 130 19,500 32,600 693,000 0.98 14.99 472 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-3/8 12,900 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 120 11,500 19,200 649,000 0.82 14.63 461 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-19/32 8,820 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 15,600 26,000 767,000 1.11 14.61 460 0.30 0.53 0.22 4-15/32 12,800 3-1/2
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 1.18 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-27/32 9,600 3-1/2
12 15 130 16,300 27,200 626,000 1.16 14.54 458 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-3/8 11,800 3-1/2
12 15 130 18,700 31,200 783,000 1.33 14.78 466 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-9/16 15,100 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 120 12,100 20,100 649,000 0.62 15.70 495 0.43 0.67 0.24 4-7/8 12,100 4
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 0.85 16.22 511 0.44 0.68 0.25 5 12,600 4
9 12 130 20,800 34,600 940,000 1.06 15.87 500 0.43 0.68 0.24 4-27/32 17,500 4
12 15 130 19,500 32,600 693,000 1.00 16.10 507 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-3/8 12,900 4
12 15 130 21,200 35,400 783,000 1.09 15.88 500 0.44 0.68 0.24 4-9/16 15,100 4
11 14 130 27,300 45,600 930,000 1.40 16.26 512 0.44 0.69 0.25 4-94/97 20,900 4
10 12-1/2 120 12,100 20,100 649,000 0.48 15.93 502 0.43 0.68 0.24 5 12,100 4
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 0.66 16.22 511 0.44 0.68 0.25 5-3/16 16,300 4
9 12 130 20,800 34,600 940,000 0.83 15.87 500 0.43 0.68 0.24 4-27/32 17,500 4
12 15 130 19,500 32,600 693,000 0.78 16.36 515 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-9/16 16,200 4
12 15 130 23,900 39,800 783,000 0.95 16.14 509 0.44 0.68 0.25 4-5/8 16,300 4
11 14 130 27,300 45,600 930,000 1.09 16.26 512 0.44 0.69 0.25 4-94/97 20,900 4
10 12-1/2 120 12,100 20,100 649,000 0.68 15.70 495 0.43 0.67 0.24 4-3/4 11,500 4
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 0.94 16.22 511 0.44 0.68 0.25 4-15/16 11,400 4
9 12 130 20,800 34,600 940,000 1.17 15.87 500 0.43 0.68 0.24 4-27/32 17,500 4
12 15 130 19,500 32,600 693,000 1.10 16.10 507 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-3/8 12,900 4
12 15 130 21,200 35,400 783,000 1.20 15.88 500 0.44 0.68 0.24 4-9/16 15,100 4
11 14 130 27,300 45,600 930,000 1.54 16.26 512 0.44 0.69 0.25 4-94/97 20,900 4
10 12-1/2 120 12,100 20,100 649,000 0.56 17.49 551 0.41 0.68 0.27 5 12,100 4
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 0.77 17.79 560 0.41 0.68 0.27 5-1/16 13,800 4
9 12 130 20,300 33,800 908,000 0.93 17.35 547 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-27/32 17,000 4
12 15 130 19,500 32,600 693,000 0.90 17.90 564 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-7/16 14,000 4
12 15 130 23,900 39,800 783,000 1.10 17.69 557 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-9/16 15,100 4
11 14 130 25,400 42,300 818,000 1.17 17.46 550 0.42 0.69 0.27 4-94/97 19,000 4
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 0.60 17.79 560 0.41 0.68 0.27 5-1/4 16,600 4
9 12 130 22,900 38,200 908,000 0.82 17.57 553 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-7/8 17,700 4
10 12-1/2 120 12,100 20,100 649,000 0.61 17.27 544 0.41 0.67 0.26 4-7/8 12,100 4
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 0.85 17.79 560 0.41 0.68 0.27 5 12,600 4
9 12 130 20,300 33,800 908,000 1.03 17.35 547 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-27/32 17,000 4
12 15 130 19,500 32,600 693,000 1.00 17.64 556 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-3/8 12,900 4
12 15 130 21,200 35,400 783,000 1.08 17.43 549 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-9/16 15,100 4

Drill Pipe / Vallourec / 53


Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data: Low Temperature

Pipe Body Tool Joint


Nominal Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Weight Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in ft-lbs in in ft-lbs lbs PSI PSI in in

4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP LT IEU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 NC46 6-1/4 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP LT EU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP LT EU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP LT IEU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 VAM Express VX40 5-3/8 3
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP LT IEU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP LT EU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 VAM Express VX50 6-1/4 3-3/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-135 DP LT IEU 0.337 3.826 55,500 595,000 16,800 17,700 NC46 6-1/4 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-135 DP LT EU 0.337 3.826 55,500 595,000 16,800 17,700 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-135 DP LT EU 0.337 3.826 55,500 595,000 16,800 17,700 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-135 DP LT IEU 0.337 3.826 55,500 595,000 16,800 17,700 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-135 DP LT EU 0.337 3.826 55,500 595,000 16,800 17,700 VAM Express VX50 6-1/4 3-3/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-95 DP LT IEU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 NC46 6-1/4 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-95 DP LT EU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-95 DP LT EU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-95 DP LT IEU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 VAM Express VX40 5-3/8 3
4-1/2 16.60 VM-95 DP LT IEU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-95 DP LT EU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 VAM Express VX50 6-1/4 3-3/4
5 19.50 VM-105 DP LT IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 5 1/2 FH 7 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-105 DP LT IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5 19.50 VM-105 DP LT IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-105 DP LT IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-105 DP LT IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-105 DP LT IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-135 DP LT IEU 0.362 4.276 74,100 712,000 15,700 17,100 5 1/2 FH 7 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-135 DP LT IEU 0.362 4.276 74,100 712,000 15,700 17,100 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5 19.50 VM-135 DP LT IEU 0.362 4.276 74,100 712,000 15,700 17,100 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-135 DP LT IEU 0.362 4.276 74,100 712,000 15,700 17,100 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-135 DP LT IEU 0.362 4.276 74,100 712,000 15,700 17,100 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-95 DP LT IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 5 1/2 FH 7 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-95 DP LT IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5 19.50 VM-95 DP LT IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-95 DP LT IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-95 DP LT IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-95 DP LT IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5-1/2 21.90 VM-105 DP LT IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 6-3/4 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-105 DP LT IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-105 DP LT IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 VAM Express VX57 7 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-135 DP LT IEU 0.361 4.778 91,300 787,000 12,700 15,500 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-135 DP LT IEU 0.361 4.778 91,300 787,000 12,700 15,500 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 6-3/4 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-135 DP LT IEU 0.361 4.778 91,300 787,000 12,700 15,500 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-95 DP LT IEU 0.361 4.778 64,200 554,000 10,000 10,900 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-95 DP LT IEU 0.361 4.778 64,200 554,000 10,000 10,900 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 6-3/4 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-95 DP LT IEU 0.361 4.778 64,200 554,000 10,000 10,900 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-95 DP LT IEU 0.361 4.778 64,200 554,000 10,000 10,900 VAM Express VX57 7 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-105 DP LT IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 6-3/4 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-105 DP LT IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-105 DP LT IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 VAM Express VX57 6-3/4 4-1/4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-135 DP LT IEU 0.415 4.670 102,000 895,000 17,000 17,800 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-135 DP LT IEU 0.415 4.670 102,000 895,000 17,000 17,800 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 6-3/4 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-135 DP LT IEU 0.415 4.670 102,000 895,000 17,000 17,800 VAM Express VX54 6-3/4 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-135 DP LT IEU 0.415 4.670 102,000 895,000 17,000 17,800 VAM Express VX57 6-3/4 4-1/4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-95 DP LT IEU 0.415 4.670 71,700 630,000 12,900 12,500 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-95 DP LT IEU 0.415 4.670 71,700 630,000 12,900 12,500 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 6-3/4 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-95 DP LT IEU 0.415 4.670 71,700 630,000 12,900 12,500 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4-1/4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-95 DP LT IEU 0.415 4.670 71,700 630,000 12,900 12,500 VAM Express VX57 6-3/4 4-1/4
5-7/8 23.40 VM-105 DP LT IEU 0.361 5.153 82,000 657,000 9,360 11,300 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-7/8 23.40 VM-135 DP LT IEU 0.361 5.153 105,000 844,000 10,800 14,500 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-7/8 23.40 VM-95 DP LT IEU 0.361 5.153 74,200 594,000 8,780 10,200 VAM Express VX54 6-3/4 4-1/4
6-5/8 25.20 VM-105 DP LT IEU 0.330 5.965 98,800 685,000 5,500 9,150 VAM Express VX65 8 5-1/2
6-5/8 25.20 VM-135 DP LT IEU 0.330 5.965 127,000 881,000 6,040 11,800 VAM Express VX65 8 5-1/2
6-5/8 25.20 VM-135 DP LT IEU 0.330 5.965 127,000 881,000 6,040 11,800 VAM Express VX69 8-1/2 5-5/8
6-5/8 25.20 VM-95 DP LT IEU 0.330 5.965 89,400 620,000 5,320 8,280 VAM Express VX65 8 5-1/2
6-5/8 27.70 VM-105 DP LT IEU 0.362 5.901 107,000 748,000 7,100 10,000 VAM Express VX65 8 5-1/2
6-5/8 27.70 VM-135 DP LT IEU 0.362 5.901 137,000 962,000 7,810 12,900 VAM Express VX69 8-1/2 5-1/2
6-5/8 27.70 VM-95 DP LT IEU 0.362 5.901 96,600 677,000 6,760 9,080 VAM Express VX65 8 5-1/2
Notes: Other sizes, grades and connections available upon request VAM EIS®, VAM® CDS™ and VAM® Express™ are Vallourec proprietary threads.
All drill pipe listed is range 2 (31.5 ft shoulder to shoulder) unless otherwise specified. Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
API recommends a torsional ratio of 0.80 or greater. Make-up torque values are recommended by Vallourec.

54 / Vallourec / Drill Pipe


4-1/2” – 6-5/8”

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 19,900 33,200 901,000 0.77 19.39 611 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-19/32 16,500 4-1/2
9 12 120 30,300 50,500 1,270,000 1.17 19.94 628 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-29/32 16,600 4-1/2
9 12 130 47,700 79,600 1,370,000 1.85 19.94 628 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-13/16 30,200 4-1/2
11 14 130 25,600 42,600 818,000 0.99 18.47 582 0.57 0.85 0.28 4-94/97 19,000 4-1/2
11 14 130 41,000 65,700 1,280,000 1.52 19.41 611 0.58 0.87 0.30 5-5/8 30,000 4-1/2
11 14 130 40,500 65,000 1,330,000 1.51 19.20 605 0.59 0.89 0.29 6-3/97 33,300 4-1/2
9 12 120 19,900 33,200 901,000 0.60 19.39 611 0.58 0.88 0.30 6-1/4 19,900 4-1/2
9 12 120 30,300 50,500 1,270,000 0.91 19.94 628 0.58 0.88 0.30 6-1/16 21,000 4-1/2
9 12 130 47,700 79,600 1,370,000 1.44 19.94 628 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-13/16 30,200 4-1/2
11 14 130 41,000 65,700 1,280,000 1.18 19.41 611 0.58 0.87 0.30 5-5/8 30,000 4-1/2
11 14 130 40,500 65,000 1,330,000 1.17 19.20 605 0.59 0.89 0.29 6-3/97 33,300 4-1/2
9 12 120 19,900 33,200 901,000 0.85 19.39 611 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-17/32 15,000 4-1/2
9 12 120 30,300 50,500 1,270,000 1.29 19.94 628 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-27/32 14,900 4-1/2
9 12 130 47,700 79,600 1,370,000 2.04 19.94 628 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-13/16 30,200 4-1/2
11 14 130 25,600 42,600 818,000 1.09 18.47 582 0.57 0.85 0.28 4-94/97 19,000 4-1/2
11 14 130 41,000 65,700 1,280,000 1.68 19.41 611 0.58 0.87 0.30 5-5/8 30,000 4-1/2
11 14 130 40,500 65,000 1,330,000 1.66 19.20 605 0.59 0.89 0.29 6-3/97 33,300 4-1/2
10 12 120 37,700 62,900 1,620,000 1.09 23.99 756 0.72 1.08 0.37 6-9/16 22,300 5
10 12 130 58,300 97,200 1,570,000 1.69 23.43 738 0.73 1.08 0.36 6-13/32 35,900 5
9 12 120 26,700 44,500 1,110,000 0.77 22.28 702 0.72 1.06 0.34 6-3/32 21,900 5
9 12 130 40,600 67,700 1,200,000 1.17 22.28 702 0.72 1.06 0.34 5-13/16 26,800 5
11 14 130 37,600 60,200 1,110,000 1.05 21.96 692 0.72 1.05 0.34 5-5/8 26,600 5
11 14 130 53,200 85,200 1,510,000 1.48 23.22 731 0.72 1.07 0.35 6-3/97 37,200 5
10 12 120 37,700 62,900 1,620,000 0.85 23.99 756 0.72 1.08 0.37 6-3/4 28,700 5
10 12 130 58,300 97,200 1,570,000 1.31 23.43 738 0.73 1.08 0.36 6-13/32 35,900 5
9 12 120 26,700 44,500 1,110,000 0.60 22.28 702 0.72 1.06 0.34 6-3/8 26,700 5
9 12 130 40,600 67,700 1,200,000 0.91 22.28 702 0.72 1.06 0.34 5-7/8 28,700 5
11 14 130 53,200 85,200 1,510,000 1.15 23.22 731 0.72 1.07 0.35 6-3/97 37,200 5
10 12 120 37,700 62,900 1,620,000 1.21 23.99 756 0.72 1.08 0.37 6-1/2 20,200 5
10 12 130 58,300 97,200 1,570,000 1.86 23.43 738 0.73 1.08 0.36 6-13/32 35,900 5
9 12 120 26,700 44,500 1,110,000 0.85 22.28 702 0.72 1.06 0.34 6-3/97 20,100 5
9 12 130 40,600 67,700 1,200,000 1.30 22.28 702 0.72 1.06 0.34 5-13/16 26,800 5
11 14 130 37,600 60,200 1,110,000 1.16 21.96 692 0.72 1.05 0.34 5-5/8 26,600 5
11 14 130 53,200 85,200 1,510,000 1.63 23.22 731 0.72 1.07 0.35 6-3/97 37,200 5
10 12 130 44,200 73,700 1,370,000 1.04 24.54 773 0.90 1.28 0.38 6-13/32 31,600 5-1/2
12 15 130 50,800 81,400 1,340,000 1.15 24.96 786 0.90 1.28 0.38 6-7/32 36,200 5-1/2
12 15 130 63,700 102,000 1,610,000 1.44 26.07 821 0.90 1.30 0.40 6-15/32 42,900 5-1/2
10 12 120 33,400 55,700 1,270,000 0.61 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 7 33,400 5-1/2
10 12 130 44,200 73,700 1,370,000 0.81 24.54 773 0.90 1.28 0.38 6-1/2 35,000 5-1/2
12 15 130 50,800 81,400 1,340,000 0.89 24.96 786 0.90 1.28 0.38 6-7/32 36,200 5-1/2
10 12 120 33,400 55,700 1,270,000 0.87 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-5/8 24,400 5-1/2
10 12 130 44,200 73,700 1,370,000 1.15 24.54 773 0.90 1.28 0.38 6-13/32 31,600 5-1/2
12 15 130 50,800 81,400 1,340,000 1.27 24.96 786 0.90 1.28 0.38 6-7/32 36,200 5-1/2
12 15 130 63,700 102,000 1,610,000 1.59 26.07 821 0.90 1.30 0.40 6-15/32 42,900 5-1/2
10 12 130 44,200 73,700 1,370,000 0.93 26.97 849 0.86 1.28 0.41 6-13/32 31,600 5-1/2
12 15 130 50,800 81,400 1,340,000 1.03 27.35 862 0.86 1.28 0.42 6-7/32 36,200 5-1/2
12 15 130 48,700 78,000 1,400,000 0.98 27.04 852 0.87 1.28 0.41 6-15/32 38,000 5-1/2
10 12 120 33,400 55,700 1,270,000 0.55 27.59 869 0.86 1.29 0.42 7 33,400 5-1/2
10 12 130 44,200 73,700 1,370,000 0.72 26.97 849 0.86 1.28 0.41 6-19/32 38,400 5-1/2
12 15 130 55,500 89,000 1,340,000 0.87 27.71 873 0.86 1.28 0.42 6-32/93 40,500 5-1/2
12 15 130 48,700 78,000 1,400,000 0.77 27.04 852 0.87 1.28 0.41 6-17/32 40,300 5-1/2
10 12 120 33,400 55,700 1,270,000 0.78 27.59 869 0.86 1.29 0.42 6-23/32 27,600 5-1/2
10 12 130 44,200 73,700 1,370,000 1.03 26.97 849 0.86 1.28 0.41 6-13/32 31,600 5-1/2
12 15 130 45,100 72,300 1,130,000 1.01 26.68 841 0.87 1.28 0.41 6-7/32 31,400 5-1/2
12 15 130 48,700 78,000 1,400,000 1.09 27.04 852 0.87 1.28 0.41 6-15/32 38,000 5-1/2
12 15 130 58,800 94,200 1,400,000 1.15 27.06 853 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-15/32 38,000 5-7/8
12 15 130 58,800 94,200 1,400,000 0.89 27.06 853 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-9/16 41,500 5-7/8
12 15 130 45,100 72,300 1,130,000 0.97 26.32 829 1.04 1.44 0.40 6-7/32 31,400 5-7/8
12 15 130 66,800 107,000 1,450,000 1.08 28.40 894 1.43 1.86 0.43 7-1/2 45,100 6-5/8
12 15 130 66,800 107,000 1,450,000 0.84 28.40 894 1.43 1.86 0.43 7-5/8 51,300 6-5/8
12 15 130 91,800 147,000 1,790,000 1.16 29.74 937 1.43 1.89 0.45 7-27/32 58,300 6-5/8
12 15 130 66,800 107,000 1,450,000 1.20 28.40 894 1.43 1.86 0.43 7-1/2 45,100 6-5/8
12 15 130 66,800 107,000 1,450,000 1.00 30.18 951 1.40 1.86 0.46 7-1/2 45,100 6-5/8
12 15 130 96,100 154,000 1,930,000 1.12 31.98 1,007 1.40 1.89 0.49 7-27/32 58,300 6-5/8
12 15 130 66,800 107,000 1,450,000 1.11 30.18 951 1.40 1.86 0.46 7-1/2 45,100 6-5/8

Drill Pipe / Vallourec / 55


Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data: Sour Service (VM-105 DP MS)

Pipe Body Tool Joint


Nominal Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Weight Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in ft-lbs in in ft-lbs lbs PSI PSI in in

2-7/8 10.40 VM-105 DP MS EU 0.362 2.151 16,200 300,000 23,100 23,100 NC31 4-1/8 2
2-7/8 10.40 VM-105 DP MS EU 0.362 2.151 16,200 300,000 23,100 23,100 VAM Express VX31 4 2
3-1/2 13.30 VM-105 DP MS EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/8
3-1/2 13.30 VM-105 DP MS EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-105 DP MS EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-105 DP MS EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 VAM Express VX38 4-5/8 2-11/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-105 DP MS EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 VAM Express VX39 4-3/4 2-11/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-105 DP MS EU 0.449 2.602 29,500 452,000 23,500 23,600 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/8
3-1/2 15.50 VM-105 DP MS EU 0.449 2.602 29,500 452,000 23,500 23,600 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-105 DP MS EU 0.449 2.602 29,500 452,000 23,500 23,600 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP MS IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 NC38 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP MS IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP MS IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 NC40 5-1/4 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP MS IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP MS IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-11/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP MS IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 2-13/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP MS IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 NC38 5 2-7/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP MS IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 NC40 5-1/4 2-7/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP MS IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 VAM Express VX38 5 2-7/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP MS IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 VAM Express VX39 5 2-11/16
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 NC46 6-1/4 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP MS EU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP MS EU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 VAM Express VX40 5-3/8 3
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP MS EU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 VAM Express VX50 6-1/4 3-3/4
4-1/2 20.00 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.430 3.640 51,700 577,000 18,100 17,600 NC46 6-1/4 3-1/4
4-1/2 20.00 VM-105 DP MS EU 0.430 3.640 51,700 577,000 18,100 17,600 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/4
4-1/2 20.00 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.430 3.640 51,700 577,000 18,100 17,600 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
5 19.50 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 5 1/2 FH 7 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5 19.50 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/4
5 19.50 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5 25.60 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.500 4.000 73,200 742,000 18,900 18,400 5 1/2 FH 7 3-1/2
5 25.60 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.500 4.000 73,200 742,000 18,900 18,400 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/4
5 25.60 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.500 4.000 73,200 742,000 18,900 18,400 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 25.60 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.500 4.000 73,200 742,000 18,900 18,400 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5-1/2 21.90 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 5 1/2 FH 7 3-1/2
5-1/2 21.90 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5-1/2 21.90 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 VAM Express VX57 7 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 5 1/2 FH 7 3-1/2
5-1/2 24.70 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 6-3/4 3-3/4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 3-3/4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 VAM Express VX57 6-3/4 4-1/4
5-7/8 23.40 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.361 5.153 82,000 657,000 9,360 11,300 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-7/8 23.40 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.361 5.153 82,000 657,000 9,360 11,300 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5-7/8 23.40 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.361 5.153 82,000 657,000 9,360 11,300 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-7/8 26.30 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.415 5.045 91,700 747,000 12,400 13,000 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-7/8 26.30 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.415 5.045 91,700 747,000 12,400 13,000 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
6-5/8 25.20 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.330 5.965 98,800 685,000 5,500 9,150 6 5/8 FH 8 5
6-5/8 25.20 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.330 5.965 98,800 685,000 5,500 9,150 VAM Express VX65 8-1/4 5
6-5/8 27.70 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.362 5.901 107,000 748,000 7,100 10,000 6 5/8 FH 8 5
6-5/8 27.70 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.362 5.901 107,000 748,000 7,100 10,000 6 5/8 FH VAM EIS 7-3/4 4-3/4
6-5/8 27.70 VM-105 DP MS IEU 0.362 5.901 107,000 748,000 7,100 10,000 VAM Express VX65 8-1/4 5

Notes: Other sizes, grades and connections available upon request


All drill pipe listed is range 2 (31.5 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 Vallourec proprietary threads.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by Vallourec.

56 / Vallourec / Drill Pipe


2-7/8” – 6-5/8”

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 7,890 13,200 496,000 0.81 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-15/16 6,110 2-7/8
11 13 130 12,300 20,500 542,000 1.27 11.47 361 0.19 0.36 0.18 3-3/4 8,970 2-7/8
10 12-1/2 120 11,500 19,200 842,000 0.74 15.23 480 0.30 0.53 0.23 4-61/93 9,880 3-1/2
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 1.07 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-7/8 10,200 3-1/2
9 12 130 24,700 41,100 908,000 1.58 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-27/32 17,000 3-1/2
12 15 130 16,300 27,200 626,000 1.05 14.54 458 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-3/8 11,800 3-1/2
12 15 130 18,700 31,200 783,000 1.20 14.78 466 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-9/16 15,100 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 120 11,500 19,200 842,000 0.65 17.30 545 0.27 0.53 0.26 4-23/32 11,000 3-1/2
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 0.94 17.43 549 0.28 0.54 0.27 4-15/16 11,400 3-1/2
12 15 130 20,800 34,600 757,000 1.17 17.24 543 0.27 0.54 0.26 4-3/8 13,900 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 120 13,200 22,000 708,000 0.68 15.89 500 0.43 0.67 0.24 4-13/16 12,600 4
10 12-1/2 130 19,800 33,100 767,000 1.01 15.89 500 0.43 0.67 0.24 4-15/32 12,800 4
9 12 120 17,600 29,400 897,000 0.90 16.40 517 0.43 0.68 0.25 5 12,600 4
12 15 130 21,800 36,300 757,000 1.11 16.30 513 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-3/8 13,900 4
12 15 130 21,200 35,400 783,000 1.09 15.88 500 0.44 0.68 0.24 4-9/16 15,100 4
11 14 130 27,300 45,600 930,000 1.40 16.26 512 0.44 0.69 0.25 4-94/97 20,900 4
10 12-1/2 120 13,200 22,000 708,000 0.61 17.67 557 0.41 0.68 0.27 5 13,200 4
9 12 120 17,600 29,400 897,000 0.81 17.97 566 0.41 0.68 0.27 5-1/16 13,800 4
12 15 130 21,800 36,300 757,000 1.01 18.10 570 0.41 0.68 0.28 4-3/8 13,900 4
12 15 130 23,900 39,800 783,000 1.10 17.69 557 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-9/16 15,100 4
9 12 120 19,900 33,200 901,000 0.77 19.39 611 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-19/32 16,500 4-1/2
9 12 120 30,300 50,500 1,270,000 1.17 19.94 628 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-29/32 16,600 4-1/2
9 12 130 47,700 79,600 1,370,000 1.85 19.94 628 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-13/16 30,200 4-1/2
11 14 130 25,600 42,600 818,000 0.99 18.47 582 0.57 0.85 0.28 4-94/97 19,000 4-1/2
11 14 130 41,000 65,700 1,280,000 1.52 19.41 611 0.58 0.87 0.30 5-5/8 30,000 4-1/2
11 14 130 40,500 65,000 1,330,000 1.51 19.20 605 0.59 0.89 0.29 6-3/97 33,300 4-1/2
9 12 120 19,900 33,200 901,000 0.64 22.69 715 0.53 0.88 0.35 5-23/32 19,600 4-1/2
9 12 120 30,300 50,500 1,270,000 0.98 23.25 732 0.53 0.88 0.36 6-3/97 20,100 4-1/2
11 14 130 41,000 65,700 1,280,000 1.27 22.67 714 0.53 0.87 0.35 5-5/8 30,000 4-1/2
10 12 120 37,700 62,900 1,620,000 1.09 23.99 756 0.72 1.08 0.37 6-9/16 22,300 5
10 12 130 58,300 97,200 1,570,000 1.69 23.43 738 0.73 1.08 0.36 6-13/32 35,900 5
9 12 120 30,300 50,500 1,270,000 0.88 22.77 717 0.71 1.06 0.35 6-3/32 21,900 5
11 14 130 37,600 60,200 1,110,000 1.05 21.96 692 0.72 1.05 0.34 5-5/8 26,600 5
11 14 130 53,200 85,200 1,510,000 1.48 23.22 731 0.72 1.07 0.35 6-3/97 37,200 5
10 12 120 37,700 62,900 1,620,000 0.86 29.39 926 0.64 1.08 0.45 6-23/32 27,600 5
9 12 120 30,300 50,500 1,270,000 0.69 28.21 888 0.63 1.06 0.43 6-9/32 27,400 5
9 12 130 40,600 67,700 1,200,000 0.93 27.72 873 0.64 1.06 0.42 5-27/32 27,700 5
11 14 130 53,200 85,200 1,510,000 1.16 28.59 901 0.63 1.07 0.44 6-3/97 37,200 5
10 12 120 37,700 62,900 1,620,000 0.89 26.29 828 0.88 1.29 0.40 6-23/32 27,600 5-1/2
11 14 130 53,200 85,200 1,510,000 1.20 25.51 804 0.88 1.27 0.39 6-3/97 37,200 5-1/2
12 15 130 50,800 81,400 1,340,000 1.15 24.96 786 0.90 1.28 0.38 6-7/32 36,200 5-1/2
12 15 130 63,700 102,000 1,610,000 1.44 26.07 821 0.90 1.30 0.40 6-15/32 42,900 5-1/2
10 12 120 37,700 62,900 1,620,000 0.79 28.71 904 0.85 1.29 0.44 6-25/32 29,800 5-1/2
10 12 130 48,500 80,900 1,570,000 1.02 27.53 867 0.86 1.28 0.42 6-13/32 35,900 5-1/2
11 14 130 52,300 83,800 1,330,000 1.06 27.68 872 0.85 1.28 0.42 6-3/97 33,300 5-1/2
12 15 130 50,800 81,400 1,340,000 1.03 27.35 862 0.86 1.28 0.42 6-7/32 36,200 5-1/2
12 15 130 48,700 78,000 1,400,000 0.98 27.04 852 0.87 1.28 0.41 6-15/32 38,000 5-1/2
10 12 120 33,400 55,700 1,270,000 0.68 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-27/32 32,100 5-7/8
10 12 130 58,300 97,200 1,570,000 1.18 27.42 864 1.03 1.45 0.42 6-13/32 35,900 5-7/8
12 15 130 58,800 94,200 1,400,000 1.15 27.06 853 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-15/32 38,000 5-7/8
10 12 120 33,400 55,700 1,270,000 0.61 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 7 33,400 5-7/8
12 15 130 58,800 94,200 1,400,000 1.03 29.65 934 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-15/32 38,000 5-7/8
10 13 120 43,900 73,200 1,450,000 0.74 29.25 921 1.40 1.85 0.45 7-11/16 38,000 6-5/8
12 15 130 92,400 148,000 1,980,000 1.50 31.02 977 1.40 1.87 0.47 7-1/2 52,800 6-5/8
10 13 120 43,900 73,200 1,450,000 0.69 31.05 978 1.38 1.85 0.47 7-3/4 40,900 6-5/8
10 13 130 67,500 113,000 1,820,000 1.05 31.02 977 1.37 1.84 0.47 7-32/93 47,900 6-5/8
12 15 130 92,400 148,000 1,980,000 1.39 32.79 1,033 1.37 1.87 0.50 7-1/2 52,800 6-5/8

Drill Pipe / Vallourec / 57


Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data: Sour Service (VM-120 DP MS)

Pipe Body Tool Joint


Nominal Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Weight Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in ft-lbs in in ft-lbs lbs PSI PSI in in

3-1/2 13.30 VM-120 DP MS EU 0.368 2.764 29,700 435,000 22,600 22,100 NC38 VAM CDS 4-7/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-120 DP MS EU 0.368 2.764 29,700 435,000 22,600 22,100 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-120 DP MS EU 0.368 2.764 29,700 435,000 22,600 22,100 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-11/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-120 DP MS EU 0.368 2.764 29,700 435,000 22,600 22,100 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-120 DP MS EU 0.368 2.764 29,700 435,000 22,600 22,100 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-120 DP MS EU 0.449 2.602 33,700 516,000 26,800 26,900 NC38 VAM CDS 4-7/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-120 DP MS EU 0.449 2.602 33,700 516,000 26,800 26,900 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-120 DP MS EU 0.449 2.602 33,700 516,000 26,800 26,900 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-7/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-120 DP MS EU 0.449 2.602 33,700 516,000 26,800 26,900 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-7/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-120 DP MS EU 0.449 2.602 33,700 516,000 26,800 26,900 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-120 DP MS EU 0.449 2.602 33,700 516,000 26,800 26,900 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-9/16
4 14.00 VM-120 DP MS IU 0.330 3.340 37,300 457,000 18,200 17,300 NC38 VAM CDS 5 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-120 DP MS IU 0.330 3.340 37,300 457,000 18,200 17,300 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-120 DP MS IU 0.330 3.340 37,300 457,000 18,200 17,300 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-120 DP MS IU 0.330 3.340 37,300 457,000 18,200 17,300 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 3
4 15.70 VM-120 DP MS IU 0.380 3.240 41,300 519,000 20,600 20,000 NC38 VAM CDS 5 2-7/16
4 15.70 VM-120 DP MS IU 0.380 3.240 41,300 519,000 20,600 20,000 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-7/16
4 15.70 VM-120 DP MS IU 0.380 3.240 41,300 519,000 20,600 20,000 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 15.70 VM-120 DP MS IU 0.380 3.240 41,300 519,000 20,600 20,000 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 3
4-1/2 16.60 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.337 3.826 49,300 529,000 15,300 15,700 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/2 2-11/16
4-1/2 16.60 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.337 3.826 49,300 529,000 15,300 15,700 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/2 2-11/16
4-1/2 16.60 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.337 3.826 49,300 529,000 15,300 15,700 NC46 VAM EIS 6 3
4-1/2 16.60 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.337 3.826 49,300 529,000 15,300 15,700 VAM Express VX40 5-1/2 2-13/16
4-1/2 16.60 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.337 3.826 49,300 529,000 15,300 15,700 VAM Express VX46 6 3
4-1/2 20.00 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.430 3.640 59,000 660,000 20,700 20,100 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/2 2-9/16
4-1/2 20.00 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.430 3.640 59,000 660,000 20,700 20,100 NC46 VAM EIS 6 3
4-1/2 20.00 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.430 3.640 59,000 660,000 20,700 20,100 VAM Express VX40 5-3/4 2-13/16
4-1/2 20.00 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.430 3.640 59,000 660,000 20,700 20,100 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
5 19.50 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.362 4.276 65,900 633,000 14,400 15,200 NC50 VAM CDS 6-5/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.362 4.276 65,900 633,000 14,400 15,200 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.362 4.276 65,900 633,000 14,400 15,200 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 3-3/4
5 25.60 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.500 4.000 83,600 848,000 21,600 21,000 NC50 VAM CDS 6-5/8 3-1/2
5 25.60 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.500 4.000 83,600 848,000 21,600 21,000 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/2
5 25.60 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.500 4.000 83,600 848,000 21,600 21,000 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 3-1/2
5-1/2 21.90 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.361 4.778 81,100 699,000 11,800 13,800 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.361 4.778 81,100 699,000 11,800 13,800 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.361 4.778 81,100 699,000 11,800 13,800 VAM Express VX54 6-3/4 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.361 4.778 81,100 699,000 11,800 13,800 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/2
5-1/2 24.70 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.415 4.670 90,500 796,000 15,600 15,800 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.415 4.670 90,500 796,000 15,600 15,800 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.415 4.670 90,500 796,000 15,600 15,800 VAM Express VX54 6-3/4 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.415 4.670 90,500 796,000 15,600 15,800 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-7/8 23.40 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.361 5.153 93,800 750,000 10,200 12,900 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-7/8 23.40 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.361 5.153 93,800 750,000 10,200 12,900 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 23.40 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.361 5.153 93,800 750,000 10,200 12,900 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/2
5-7/8 26.30 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.415 5.045 105,000 854,000 13,700 14,800 5 1/2 FH VAM CDS 7 4
5-7/8 26.30 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.415 5.045 105,000 854,000 13,700 14,800 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 26.30 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.415 5.045 105,000 854,000 13,700 14,800 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
6-5/8 25.20 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.330 5.965 113,000 783,000 5,720 10,500 6 5/8 FH VAM EIS 8 5
6-5/8 25.20 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.330 5.965 113,000 783,000 5,720 10,500 VAM Express VX65 8 5-1/2
6-5/8 27.70 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.362 5.901 122,000 855,000 7,520 11,500 6 5/8 FH VAM EIS 8 4-3/4
6-5/8 27.70 VM-120 DP MS IEU 0.362 5.901 122,000 855,000 7,520 11,500 VAM Express VX65 8 5-1/2

Notes: Other sizes, grades and connections available upon request


All drill pipe listed is range 2 (31.5 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 Vallourec proprietary threads.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by Vallourec.

58 / Vallourec / Drill Pipe


2-7/8” – 5-7/8”

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 12-1/2 130 17,700 29,500 703,000 0.99 14.85 468 0.31 0.53 0.23 4-15/32 12,000 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 17,700 29,400 703,000 0.99 14.85 468 0.31 0.53 0.23 4-15/32 11,900 3-1/2
9 12 130 22,300 37,100 841,000 1.25 15.17 478 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-27/32 16,100 3-1/2
12 15 130 19,500 32,600 693,000 1.10 15.25 480 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-3/8 12,900 3-1/2
12 15 130 22,300 37,200 850,000 1.25 15.25 480 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-9/16 16,200 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 17,700 29,500 703,000 0.87 16.91 533 0.28 0.53 0.26 4-1/2 12,500 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 17,700 29,400 703,000 0.87 16.91 533 0.28 0.53 0.26 4-1/2 12,400 3-1/2
9 12 130 26,300 43,800 972,000 1.30 17.61 555 0.27 0.54 0.27 4-27/32 17,600 3-1/2
9 12 130 26,700 44,500 972,000 1.32 17.61 555 0.27 0.54 0.27 4-27/32 18,000 3-1/2
12 15 130 19,500 32,600 693,000 0.97 17.29 545 0.28 0.54 0.26 4-3/8 12,900 3-1/2
12 15 130 22,300 37,200 850,000 1.10 17.29 545 0.28 0.54 0.26 4-9/16 16,200 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 130 19,900 33,200 767,000 0.89 16.11 507 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-17/32 14,000 4
10 12-1/2 130 19,900 33,200 767,000 0.89 16.11 507 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-9/16 14,500 4
12 15 130 22,300 37,200 914,000 1.00 16.30 513 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-9/16 16,200 4
12 15 130 25,400 42,300 818,000 1.14 16.11 507 0.44 0.69 0.25 4-94/97 19,000 4
10 12-1/2 130 19,900 33,200 767,000 0.80 17.67 557 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-5/8 15,700 4
10 12-1/2 130 19,900 33,200 767,000 0.80 17.67 557 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-5/8 15,600 4
12 15 130 22,300 37,200 914,000 0.90 17.84 562 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-9/16 16,200 4
12 15 130 25,400 42,300 818,000 1.03 17.65 556 0.42 0.69 0.27 4-94/97 19,000 4
9 12 130 22,300 37,100 841,000 0.75 18.80 592 0.57 0.85 0.29 4-94/97 18,600 4-1/2
9 12 130 22,500 37,500 841,000 0.76 18.80 592 0.57 0.85 0.29 4-94/97 18,500 4-1/2
9 12 130 35,900 59,800 1,140,000 1.21 19.30 608 0.57 0.87 0.29 5-13/32 23,400 4-1/2
11 14 130 30,000 49,900 930,000 1.01 19.08 601 0.57 0.86 0.29 4-94/97 20,900 4-1/2
11 14 130 41,000 65,700 1,440,000 1.33 19.90 627 0.57 0.87 0.30 5-5/8 30,000 4-1/2
9 12 130 24,900 41,500 908,000 0.70 22.31 703 0.51 0.85 0.34 5-3/32 22,300 4-1/2
9 12 130 35,900 59,800 1,140,000 1.01 22.61 712 0.52 0.87 0.35 5-13/32 23,400 4-1/2
11 14 130 30,000 49,900 930,000 0.85 22.92 722 0.52 0.87 0.35 5-3/97 22,300 4-1/2
11 14 130 41,000 65,700 1,280,000 1.11 22.67 714 0.53 0.87 0.35 5-5/8 30,000 4-1/2
9 12 130 40,600 67,700 1,200,000 1.03 22.85 720 0.72 1.07 0.35 5-13/16 26,900 5
9 12 130 40,900 68,200 1,200,000 1.03 22.85 720 0.72 1.07 0.35 5-13/16 26,800 5
11 14 130 52,300 83,800 1,330,000 1.27 22.98 724 0.73 1.08 0.35 6-3/97 33,300 5
9 12 130 40,600 67,700 1,200,000 0.81 28.28 891 0.64 1.07 0.43 5-94/97 31,600 5
9 12 130 40,900 68,200 1,200,000 0.82 28.28 891 0.64 1.07 0.43 5-94/97 31,500 5
11 14 130 57,700 92,400 1,510,000 1.11 28.92 911 0.63 1.08 0.44 6-3/97 37,200 5
10 12 130 49,400 82,300 1,370,000 1.01 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-13/32 31,800 5-1/2
10 12 130 48,900 81,500 1,370,000 1.00 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-13/32 31,100 5-1/2
12 15 130 55,500 89,000 1,340,000 1.10 25.32 798 0.90 1.28 0.39 6-7/32 36,200 5-1/2
12 15 130 47,200 75,600 1,180,000 0.93 24.67 777 0.92 1.30 0.38 6-15/32 32,700 5-1/2
10 12 130 49,400 82,300 1,370,000 0.91 27.59 869 0.86 1.29 0.42 6-1/2 35,100 5-1/2
10 12 130 48,900 81,500 1,370,000 0.90 27.59 869 0.86 1.29 0.42 6-1/2 34,400 5-1/2
12 15 130 55,500 89,000 1,340,000 0.98 27.71 873 0.86 1.28 0.42 6-7/32 36,200 5-1/2
12 15 130 58,800 94,200 1,400,000 1.04 27.78 875 0.87 1.30 0.42 6-15/32 38,000 5-1/2
10 12 130 49,400 82,300 1,370,000 0.88 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-17/32 36,200 5-7/8
10 12 130 48,900 81,500 1,370,000 0.87 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-17/32 35,600 5-7/8
12 15 130 47,200 75,600 1,180,000 0.81 26.35 830 1.05 1.45 0.40 6-19/32 37,400 5-7/8
10 12 130 49,400 82,300 1,370,000 0.79 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-5/8 39,700 5-7/8
10 12 130 48,900 81,500 1,370,000 0.78 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-61/93 40,100 5-7/8
12 15 130 58,800 94,200 1,400,000 0.90 29.65 934 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-9/16 41,500 5-7/8
10 13 130 64,700 108,000 1,570,000 0.96 29.25 921 1.40 1.85 0.45 7-3/8 42,900 6-5/8
12 17 130 66,800 107,000 1,450,000 0.95 28.76 906 1.42 1.86 0.44 7-1/2 45,100 6-5/8
10 13 130 78,900 131,000 1,820,000 1.08 31.78 1,001 1.36 1.85 0.49 7-32/93 47,900 6-5/8
12 17 130 66,800 107,000 1,450,000 0.88 30.52 962 1.40 1.86 0.47 7-9/16 48,200 6-5/8

Drill Pipe / Vallourec / 59


Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data: Sour Service (VM-95 DP S)

Pipe Body Tool Joint


Nominal Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Weight Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in ft-lbs in in ft-lbs lbs PSI PSI in in

2-7/8 10.40 VM-95 DP S EU 0.362 2.151 14,600 272,000 20,900 20,900 NC31 4-1/8 2
2-7/8 10.40 VM-95 DP S EU 0.362 2.151 14,600 272,000 20,900 20,900 VAM Express VX31 4 2
3-1/2 13.30 VM-95 DP S EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 NC38 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-95 DP S EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-95 DP S EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-95 DP S EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 VAM Express VX38 4-5/8 2-11/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-95 DP S EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 VAM Express VX39 4-3/4 2-11/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-95 DP S EU 0.449 2.602 26,700 409,000 21,200 21,300 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/4
3-1/2 15.50 VM-95 DP S EU 0.449 2.602 26,700 409,000 21,200 21,300 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-95 DP S EU 0.449 2.602 26,700 409,000 21,200 21,300 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-9/16
4 14.00 VM-95 DP S IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 NC38 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-95 DP S IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 NC40 5-1/4 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-95 DP S IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 NC40 VAM EIS 5 2-9/16
4 14.00 VM-95 DP S IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-95 DP S IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-11/16
4 14.00 VM-95 DP S IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 2-13/16
4 15.70 VM-95 DP S IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 NC38 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 15.70 VM-95 DP S IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 NC40 5-1/4 2-7/16
4 15.70 VM-95 DP S IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 NC40 VAM EIS 5 2-9/16
4 15.70 VM-95 DP S IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 15.70 VM-95 DP S IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-11/16
4-1/2 16.60 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 NC46 6-1/4 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-95 DP S EU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 16.60 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 VAM Express VX40 5-3/8 3
4-1/2 16.60 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-95 DP S EU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 VAM Express VX50 6-1/4 3-3/4
4-1/2 20.00 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.430 3.640 46,700 522,000 16,400 15,900 NC46 6-1/4 3-1/4
4-1/2 20.00 VM-95 DP S EU 0.430 3.640 46,700 522,000 16,400 15,900 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 20.00 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.430 3.640 46,700 522,000 16,400 15,900 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
5 19.50 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5 19.50 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5 25.60 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.500 4.000 66,200 672,000 17,100 16,600 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 25.60 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.500 4.000 66,200 672,000 17,100 16,600 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5-1/2 21.90 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.361 4.778 64,200 554,000 10,000 10,900 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.361 4.778 64,200 554,000 10,000 10,900 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5-1/2 21.90 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.361 4.778 64,200 554,000 10,000 10,900 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.361 4.778 64,200 554,000 10,000 10,900 VAM Express VX57 7 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.415 4.670 71,700 630,000 12,900 12,500 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5-1/2 24.70 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.415 4.670 71,700 630,000 12,900 12,500 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.415 4.670 71,700 630,000 12,900 12,500 VAM Express VX57 6-3/4 4-1/4
5-7/8 23.40 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.361 5.153 74,200 594,000 8,780 10,200 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-7/8 23.40 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.361 5.153 74,200 594,000 8,780 10,200 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-7/8 26.30 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.415 5.045 83,000 676,000 11,500 11,700 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-7/8 26.30 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.415 5.045 83,000 676,000 11,500 11,700 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 26.30 VM-95 DP S IEU 0.415 5.045 83,000 676,000 11,500 11,700 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4

Notes: Other sizes, grades and connections available upon request


All drill pipe listed is range 2 (31.5 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 Vallourec proprietary threads.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by Vallourec.

60 / Vallourec / Drill Pipe


2-7/8” – 5-7/8”

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 11 105 6,910 11,500 434,000 0.79 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-94/97 5,690 2-7/8
11 13 105 9,950 16,600 438,000 1.13 11.47 361 0.19 0.36 0.18 3-3/4 7,240 2-7/8
10 12-1/2 105 10,100 16,800 568,000 0.71 14.63 461 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-11/16 9,110 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 105 13,700 22,900 568,000 0.97 14.63 461 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-15/32 9,580 3-1/2
9 12 105 14,500 24,200 733,000 1.03 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-7/8 8,910 3-1/2
12 15 105 13,200 22,000 505,000 0.94 14.54 458 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-3/8 9,560 3-1/2
12 15 105 15,100 25,200 633,000 1.07 14.78 466 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-9/16 12,200 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 105 10,100 16,800 692,000 0.63 17.14 540 0.27 0.53 0.26 4-3/4 10,100 3-1/2
9 12 105 14,500 24,200 733,000 0.91 17.43 549 0.28 0.54 0.27 4-15/16 9,940 3-1/2
12 15 105 15,800 26,300 560,000 0.98 17.03 537 0.28 0.54 0.26 4-3/8 10,400 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 105 11,600 19,300 620,000 0.65 15.89 500 0.43 0.67 0.24 4-27/32 11,500 4
9 12 105 15,400 25,700 785,000 0.87 16.40 517 0.43 0.68 0.25 5-3/97 11,500 4
9 12 105 16,400 27,300 733,000 0.92 15.78 497 0.44 0.68 0.24 4-27/32 13,800 4
12 15 105 17,600 29,400 611,000 1.00 16.30 513 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-3/8 11,200 4
12 15 105 17,200 28,600 633,000 0.97 15.88 500 0.44 0.68 0.24 4-9/16 12,200 4
11 14 105 22,100 36,800 751,000 1.25 16.26 512 0.44 0.69 0.25 4-94/97 16,900 4
10 12-1/2 105 11,600 19,300 620,000 0.59 17.45 550 0.41 0.67 0.27 4-7/8 11,600 4
9 12 105 15,400 25,700 785,000 0.79 17.97 566 0.41 0.68 0.27 5-3/32 12,600 4
9 12 105 16,400 27,300 733,000 0.83 17.35 547 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-27/32 13,800 4
12 15 105 17,600 29,400 611,000 0.90 17.84 562 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-15/32 12,500 4
12 15 105 17,200 28,600 633,000 0.87 17.43 549 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-19/32 12,700 4
9 12 105 17,400 29,100 789,000 0.75 19.39 611 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-5/8 15,100 4-1/2
9 12 105 23,300 38,900 971,000 1.00 19.45 613 0.59 0.88 0.30 5-15/16 15,300 4-1/2
11 14 105 20,600 34,400 661,000 0.88 18.47 582 0.57 0.85 0.28 4-94/97 15,300 4-1/2
11 14 105 33,100 53,100 1,030,000 1.36 19.41 611 0.58 0.87 0.30 5-5/8 24,200 4-1/2
11 14 105 32,700 52,500 1,070,000 1.34 19.20 605 0.59 0.89 0.29 6-3/97 26,900 4-1/2
9 12 105 17,400 29,100 789,000 0.62 22.69 715 0.53 0.88 0.35 5-3/4 17,400 4-1/2
9 12 105 23,300 38,900 971,000 0.83 22.76 717 0.54 0.88 0.35 6-3/97 17,600 4-1/2
11 14 105 33,100 53,100 1,030,000 1.14 22.67 714 0.53 0.87 0.35 5-5/8 24,200 4-1/2
10 12 105 29,200 48,700 1,110,000 0.93 22.84 720 0.74 1.08 0.35 6-19/32 20,400 5
9 12 105 23,300 38,900 971,000 0.75 22.28 702 0.72 1.06 0.34 6-1/8 20,000 5
9 12 105 32,800 54,700 971,000 1.05 22.28 702 0.72 1.06 0.34 5-13/16 21,700 5
11 14 105 30,400 48,700 895,000 0.93 21.96 692 0.72 1.05 0.34 5-5/8 21,500 5
11 14 105 42,900 68,800 1,220,000 1.32 23.22 731 0.72 1.07 0.35 6-3/97 30,100 5
9 12 105 23,300 38,900 971,000 0.59 27.72 873 0.64 1.06 0.42 6-3/8 23,300 5
11 14 105 42,900 68,800 1,220,000 1.04 28.59 901 0.63 1.07 0.44 6-3/97 30,100 5
10 12 105 40,000 66,600 1,110,000 1.04 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-13/32 25,600 5-1/2
11 14 105 42,900 68,800 1,220,000 1.07 25.51 804 0.88 1.27 0.39 6-3/97 30,100 5-1/2
12 15 105 41,000 65,700 1,080,000 1.02 24.96 786 0.90 1.28 0.38 6-7/32 29,200 5-1/2
12 15 105 51,400 82,400 1,300,000 1.28 26.07 821 0.90 1.30 0.40 6-15/32 34,600 5-1/2
11 14 105 42,900 68,800 1,220,000 0.96 27.92 879 0.84 1.27 0.43 6-3/97 30,100 5-1/2
12 15 105 41,000 65,700 1,080,000 0.92 27.35 862 0.86 1.28 0.42 6-7/32 29,200 5-1/2
12 15 105 39,300 63,000 1,130,000 0.88 27.04 852 0.87 1.28 0.41 6-15/32 30,700 5-1/2
10 12 105 29,200 48,700 1,110,000 0.66 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-27/32 28,100 5-7/8
12 15 105 47,500 76,100 1,130,000 1.02 27.06 853 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-15/32 30,700 5-7/8
10 12 105 29,200 48,700 1,110,000 0.59 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 7 29,200 5-7/8
10 12 105 40,000 66,600 1,110,000 0.80 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-5/8 31,900 5-7/8
12 15 105 47,500 76,100 1,130,000 0.92 29.65 934 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-17/32 32,600 5-7/8

Drill Pipe / Vallourec / 61


Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data: Sour Service (VM-105 DP S)

Pipe Body Tool Joint


Nominal Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Weight Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in ft-lbs in in ft-lbs lbs PSI PSI in in

2-7/8 10.40 VM-105 DP S EU 0.362 2.151 16,200 300,000 23,100 23,100 NC31 4-1/8 2
2-7/8 10.40 VM-105 DP S EU 0.362 2.151 16,200 300,000 23,100 23,100 VAM Express VX31 4 2
3-1/2 13.30 VM-105 DP S EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 NC38 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-105 DP S EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-105 DP S EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 VAM Express VX38 4-5/8 2-11/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-105 DP S EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 VAM Express VX39 4-3/4 2-11/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-105 DP S EU 0.449 2.602 29,500 452,000 23,500 23,600 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/8
3-1/2 15.50 VM-105 DP S EU 0.449 2.602 29,500 452,000 23,500 23,600 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-105 DP S EU 0.449 2.602 29,500 452,000 23,500 23,600 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-105 DP S EU 0.449 2.602 29,500 452,000 23,500 23,600 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP S IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 NC38 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP S IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 NC40 5-1/4 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP S IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 NC40 VAM EIS 5 2-9/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP S IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP S IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-11/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP S IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 2-13/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP S IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 NC38 5 2-7/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP S IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 NC40 5-1/4 2-7/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP S IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 NC40 VAM EIS 5 2-9/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP S IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 VAM Express VX38 5 2-7/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP S IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 VAM Express VX39 5 2-11/16
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 NC46 6-1/4 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP S EU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP S EU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 VAM Express VX40 5-3/8 3
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP S EU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 VAM Express VX50 6-1/4 3-3/4
4-1/2 20.00 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.430 3.640 51,700 577,000 18,100 17,600 NC46 6-1/4 3-1/4
4-1/2 20.00 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.430 3.640 51,700 577,000 18,100 17,600 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
5 19.50 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5 19.50 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5 25.60 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.500 4.000 73,200 742,000 18,900 18,400 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 25.60 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.500 4.000 73,200 742,000 18,900 18,400 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5-1/2 21.90 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5-1/2 21.90 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 3-3/4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 VAM Express VX57 6-3/4 4-1/4
5-7/8 23.40 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.361 5.153 82,000 657,000 9,360 11,300 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-7/8 23.40 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.361 5.153 82,000 657,000 9,360 11,300 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 23.40 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.361 5.153 82,000 657,000 9,360 11,300 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-7/8 26.30 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.415 5.045 91,700 747,000 12,400 13,000 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-7/8 26.30 VM-105 DP S IEU 0.415 5.045 91,700 747,000 12,400 13,000 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4

Notes: Other sizes, grades and connections available upon request


All drill pipe listed is range 2 (31.5 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 Vallourec proprietary threads.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by Vallourec.

62 / Vallourec / Drill Pipe


2-7/8” – 5-7/8”

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 11 105 6,910 11,500 434,000 0.71 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 4 6,030 2-7/8
11 13 105 9,950 16,600 438,000 1.03 11.47 361 0.19 0.36 0.18 3-3/4 7,240 2-7/8
10 12-1/2 105 10,100 16,800 568,000 0.65 14.63 461 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-3/4 10,100 3-1/2
9 12 105 14,500 24,200 733,000 0.93 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-15/16 9,940 3-1/2
12 15 105 13,200 22,000 505,000 0.85 14.54 458 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-13/32 10,000 3-1/2
12 15 105 15,100 25,200 633,000 0.97 14.78 466 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-9/16 12,200 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 105 10,100 16,800 737,000 0.57 17.30 545 0.27 0.53 0.26 4-3/4 10,100 3-1/2
9 12 105 14,500 24,200 733,000 0.82 17.43 549 0.28 0.54 0.27 5 11,000 3-1/2
9 12 105 19,900 33,200 733,000 1.13 17.43 549 0.28 0.54 0.27 4-27/32 13,800 3-1/2
12 15 105 16,800 27,900 611,000 0.95 17.24 543 0.27 0.54 0.26 4-3/8 11,200 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 105 11,600 19,300 620,000 0.59 15.89 500 0.43 0.67 0.24 4-7/8 11,600 4
9 12 105 15,400 25,700 785,000 0.79 16.40 517 0.43 0.68 0.25 5-3/32 12,600 4
9 12 105 16,400 27,300 733,000 0.84 15.78 497 0.44 0.68 0.24 4-27/32 13,800 4
12 15 105 17,600 29,400 611,000 0.90 16.30 513 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-15/32 12,500 4
12 15 105 17,200 28,600 633,000 0.88 15.88 500 0.44 0.68 0.24 4-19/32 12,700 4
11 14 105 22,100 36,800 751,000 1.13 16.26 512 0.44 0.69 0.25 4-94/97 16,900 4
10 12-1/2 105 11,600 19,300 620,000 0.53 17.67 557 0.41 0.68 0.27 5 11,600 4
9 12 105 15,400 25,700 785,000 0.71 17.97 566 0.41 0.68 0.27 5-5/32 13,700 4
9 12 105 16,400 27,300 733,000 0.75 17.35 547 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-27/32 13,800 4
12 15 105 17,600 29,400 611,000 0.81 18.10 570 0.41 0.68 0.28 4-9/16 13,900 4
12 15 105 19,300 32,100 633,000 0.89 17.69 557 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-61/93 13,600 4
9 12 105 17,400 29,100 789,000 0.67 19.39 611 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-11/16 16,500 4-1/2
9 12 105 23,300 38,900 971,000 0.90 19.45 613 0.59 0.88 0.30 6 16,800 4-1/2
9 12 105 32,800 54,700 971,000 1.27 19.45 613 0.59 0.88 0.30 5-13/16 21,700 4-1/2
11 14 105 20,600 34,400 661,000 0.80 18.47 582 0.57 0.85 0.28 5-3/97 16,500 4-1/2
11 14 105 33,100 53,100 1,030,000 1.23 19.41 611 0.58 0.87 0.30 5-5/8 24,200 4-1/2
11 14 105 32,700 52,500 1,070,000 1.22 19.20 605 0.59 0.89 0.29 6-3/97 26,900 4-1/2
9 12 105 17,400 29,100 789,000 0.56 22.69 715 0.53 0.88 0.35 6-1/4 17,400 4-1/2
11 14 105 33,100 53,100 1,030,000 1.03 22.67 714 0.53 0.87 0.35 5-5/8 24,200 4-1/2
10 12 105 29,200 48,700 1,110,000 0.85 22.84 720 0.74 1.08 0.35 6-61/93 22,300 5
9 12 105 23,300 38,900 971,000 0.67 22.28 702 0.72 1.06 0.34 6-7/32 22,400 5
9 12 105 32,800 54,700 971,000 0.95 22.28 702 0.72 1.06 0.34 5-27/32 22,400 5
11 14 105 30,400 48,700 895,000 0.84 21.96 692 0.72 1.05 0.34 5-11/16 22,900 5
11 14 105 42,900 68,800 1,220,000 1.19 23.22 731 0.72 1.07 0.35 6-3/97 30,100 5
9 12 105 23,300 38,900 971,000 0.53 27.72 873 0.64 1.06 0.42 6-3/8 23,300 5
11 14 105 42,900 68,800 1,220,000 0.94 28.59 901 0.63 1.07 0.44 6-3/97 30,100 5
10 12 105 40,000 66,600 1,110,000 0.94 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-15/32 27,400 5-1/2
11 14 105 42,900 68,800 1,220,000 0.97 25.51 804 0.88 1.27 0.39 6-3/97 30,100 5-1/2
12 15 105 41,000 65,700 1,080,000 0.93 24.96 786 0.90 1.28 0.38 6-7/32 29,200 5-1/2
10 12 105 29,200 48,700 1,110,000 0.62 27.59 869 0.86 1.29 0.42 7 29,200 5-1/2
11 14 105 42,200 67,700 1,070,000 0.85 27.68 872 0.85 1.28 0.42 6-3/16 31,000 5-1/2
12 15 105 41,000 65,700 1,080,000 0.83 27.35 862 0.86 1.28 0.42 6-5/16 31,900 5-1/2
12 15 105 39,300 63,000 1,130,000 0.80 27.04 852 0.87 1.28 0.41 6-1/2 31,600 5-1/2
10 12 105 29,200 48,700 1,110,000 0.59 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 7 29,200 5-7/8
10 12 105 40,000 66,600 1,110,000 0.81 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-19/32 31,000 5-7/8
12 15 105 47,500 76,100 1,130,000 0.93 27.06 853 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-17/32 32,600 5-7/8
10 12 105 29,200 48,700 1,110,000 0.53 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 7 29,200 5-7/8
12 15 105 47,500 76,100 1,130,000 0.83 29.65 934 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-61/93 36,400 5-7/8

Drill Pipe / Vallourec / 63


Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data: Sour Service (VM-120 DP S)

Pipe Body Tool Joint


Nominal Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Weight Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in ft-lbs in in ft-lbs lbs PSI PSI in in

3-1/2 13.30 VM-120 DP S EU 0.368 2.764 29,700 435,000 22,600 22,100 NC38 VAM CDS 4-7/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-120 DP S EU 0.368 2.764 29,700 435,000 22,600 22,100 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-120 DP S EU 0.368 2.764 29,700 435,000 22,600 22,100 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-11/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-120 DP S EU 0.368 2.764 29,700 435,000 22,600 22,100 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-120 DP S EU 0.449 2.602 33,700 516,000 26,800 26,900 NC38 VAM CDS 4-7/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-120 DP S EU 0.449 2.602 33,700 516,000 26,800 26,900 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-120 DP S EU 0.449 2.602 33,700 516,000 26,800 26,900 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-7/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-120 DP S EU 0.449 2.602 33,700 516,000 26,800 26,900 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-7/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-120 DP S EU 0.449 2.602 33,700 516,000 26,800 26,900 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-9/16
4 14.00 VM-120 DP S IU 0.330 3.340 37,300 457,000 18,200 17,300 NC38 VAM CDS 5 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-120 DP S IU 0.330 3.340 37,300 457,000 18,200 17,300 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-120 DP S IU 0.330 3.340 37,300 457,000 18,200 17,300 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 15.70 VM-120 DP S IU 0.380 3.240 41,300 519,000 20,600 20,000 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-7/16
4-1/2 16.60 VM-120 DP S IEU 0.337 3.826 49,300 529,000 15,300 15,700 NC46 VAM EIS 6 3
4-1/2 20.00 VM-120 DP S IEU 0.430 3.640 59,000 660,000 20,700 20,100 NC46 VAM EIS 6 3
5 19.50 VM-120 DP S IEU 0.362 4.276 65,900 633,000 14,400 15,200 NC50 VAM CDS 6-5/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-120 DP S IEU 0.362 4.276 65,900 633,000 14,400 15,200 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/2
5-1/2 21.90 VM-120 DP S IEU 0.361 4.778 81,100 699,000 11,800 13,800 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-120 DP S IEU 0.361 4.778 81,100 699,000 11,800 13,800 VAM Express VX54 6-3/4 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-120 DP S IEU 0.361 4.778 81,100 699,000 11,800 13,800 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/2
5-1/2 24.70 VM-120 DP S IEU 0.415 4.670 90,500 796,000 15,600 15,800 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-120 DP S IEU 0.415 4.670 90,500 796,000 15,600 15,800 VAM Express VX54 6-3/4 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-120 DP S IEU 0.415 4.670 90,500 796,000 15,600 15,800 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-7/8 23.40 VM-120 DP S IEU 0.361 5.153 93,800 750,000 10,200 12,900 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 26.30 VM-120 DP S IEU 0.415 5.045 105,000 854,000 13,700 14,800 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
6-5/8 25.20 VM-120 DP S IEU 0.330 5.965 113,000 783,000 5,720 10,500 6 5/8 FH VAM EIS 8 5
6-5/8 27.70 VM-120 DP S IEU 0.362 5.901 122,000 855,000 7,520 11,500 6 5/8 FH VAM EIS 8 4-3/4

Notes: Other sizes, grades and connections available upon request


All drill pipe listed is range 2 (31.5 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 Vallourec proprietary threads.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by Vallourec.

64 / Vallourec / Drill Pipe


2-7/8” – 5-7/8”

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 12-1/2 110 15,000 24,900 595,000 0.84 14.85 468 0.31 0.53 0.23 4-17/32 11,000 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 110 14,900 24,900 595,000 0.84 14.85 468 0.31 0.53 0.23 4-9/16 11,400 3-1/2
9 12 110 18,800 31,400 712,000 1.06 15.17 478 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-27/32 13,600 3-1/2
12 15 110 18,900 31,500 719,000 1.06 15.25 480 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-9/16 13,700 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 110 15,000 24,900 595,000 0.74 16.91 533 0.28 0.53 0.26 4-5/8 12,500 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 110 14,900 24,900 595,000 0.74 16.91 533 0.28 0.53 0.26 4-61/93 12,900 3-1/2
9 12 110 22,300 37,100 822,000 1.10 17.61 555 0.27 0.54 0.27 4-27/32 14,900 3-1/2
9 12 110 22,600 37,700 822,000 1.12 17.61 555 0.27 0.54 0.27 4-27/32 15,200 3-1/2
12 15 110 18,900 31,500 719,000 0.93 17.29 545 0.28 0.54 0.26 4-9/16 13,700 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 110 16,800 28,100 649,000 0.75 16.11 507 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-11/16 14,300 4
10 12-1/2 110 16,900 28,100 649,000 0.75 16.11 507 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-11/16 14,200 4
12 15 110 18,900 31,500 773,000 0.84 16.30 513 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-19/32 14,200 4
12 15 110 18,900 31,500 773,000 0.76 17.84 562 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-11/16 15,700 4
9 12 110 30,300 50,600 961,000 1.03 19.30 608 0.57 0.87 0.29 5-13/32 19,800 4-1/2
9 12 110 30,300 50,600 961,000 0.86 22.61 712 0.52 0.87 0.35 5-17/32 22,500 4-1/2
9 12 110 34,300 57,200 1,020,000 0.87 22.85 720 0.72 1.07 0.35 5-29/32 25,100 5
9 12 110 34,600 57,700 1,020,000 0.88 22.85 720 0.72 1.07 0.35 5-29/32 25,000 5
10 12 110 41,400 69,000 1,160,000 0.85 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-9/16 31,000 5-1/2
12 15 110 47,000 75,300 1,140,000 0.93 25.32 798 0.90 1.28 0.39 6-9/32 32,500 5-1/2
12 15 110 39,900 64,000 998,000 0.79 24.67 777 0.92 1.30 0.38 6-5/8 32,600 5-1/2
10 12 110 41,400 69,000 1,160,000 0.76 27.59 869 0.86 1.29 0.42 6-11/16 35,000 5-1/2
12 15 110 47,000 75,300 1,140,000 0.83 27.71 873 0.86 1.28 0.42 6-13/32 36,200 5-1/2
12 15 110 49,700 79,700 1,190,000 0.88 27.78 875 0.87 1.30 0.42 6-19/32 36,100 5-1/2
10 12 110 41,400 69,000 1,160,000 0.74 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-23/32 36,000 5-7/8
12 15 110 49,700 79,700 1,190,000 0.76 29.65 934 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-3/4 41,200 5-7/8
10 13 110 54,800 91,300 1,330,000 0.81 29.25 921 1.40 1.85 0.45 7-9/16 43,900 6-5/8
10 13 110 66,800 111,000 1,540,000 0.91 31.78 1,001 1.36 1.85 0.49 7-1/2 46,800 6-5/8

Drill Pipe / Vallourec / 65


Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data: Sour Service (VM-95 DP SS)

Pipe Body Tool Joint


Nominal Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Weight Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in ft-lbs in in ft-lbs lbs PSI PSI in in

2-7/8 10.40 VM-95 DP SS EU 0.362 2.151 14,600 272,000 20,900 20,900 NC31 4-1/8 2
2-7/8 10.40 VM-95 DP SS EU 0.362 2.151 14,600 272,000 20,900 20,900 VAM Express VX31 4 2
3-1/2 13.30 VM-95 DP SS EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 NC38 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-95 DP SS EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-95 DP SS EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 VAM Express VX38 4-5/8 2-11/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-95 DP SS EU 0.368 2.764 23,500 344,000 17,900 17,500 VAM Express VX39 4-3/4 2-11/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-95 DP SS EU 0.449 2.602 26,700 409,000 21,200 21,300 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/4
3-1/2 15.50 VM-95 DP SS EU 0.449 2.602 26,700 409,000 21,200 21,300 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-7/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-95 DP SS EU 0.449 2.602 26,700 409,000 21,200 21,300 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-95 DP SS EU 0.449 2.602 26,700 409,000 21,200 21,300 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-9/16
4 14.00 VM-95 DP SS IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 NC38 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-95 DP SS IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 NC40 5-1/4 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-95 DP SS IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 NC40 VAM EIS 5 2-9/16
4 14.00 VM-95 DP SS IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-95 DP SS IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-11/16
4 14.00 VM-95 DP SS IU 0.330 3.340 29,500 361,000 14,400 13,700 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 2-13/16
4 15.70 VM-95 DP SS IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 NC38 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 15.70 VM-95 DP SS IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 NC40 5-1/4 2-7/16
4 15.70 VM-95 DP SS IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 NC40 VAM EIS 5 2-9/16
4 15.70 VM-95 DP SS IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 15.70 VM-95 DP SS IU 0.380 3.240 32,700 411,000 16,300 15,800 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-11/16
4-1/2 16.60 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 NC46 6-1/4 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-95 DP SS EU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 16.60 VM-95 DP SS EU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 16.60 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 VAM Express VX40 5-3/8 3
4-1/2 16.60 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-95 DP SS EU 0.337 3.826 39,000 419,000 12,800 12,500 VAM Express VX50 6-1/4 3-3/4
4-1/2 20.00 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.430 3.640 46,700 522,000 16,400 15,900 NC46 6-1/4 3-1/4
4-1/2 20.00 VM-95 DP SS EU 0.430 3.640 46,700 522,000 16,400 15,900 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 20.00 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.430 3.640 46,700 522,000 16,400 15,900 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
5 19.50 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5 19.50 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 NC50 VAM EIS 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.362 4.276 52,100 501,000 12,000 12,000 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5 25.60 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.500 4.000 66,200 672,000 17,100 16,600 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 25.60 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.500 4.000 66,200 672,000 17,100 16,600 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5-1/2 21.90 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.361 4.778 64,200 554,000 10,000 10,900 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.361 4.778 64,200 554,000 10,000 10,900 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5-1/2 21.90 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.361 4.778 64,200 554,000 10,000 10,900 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.361 4.778 64,200 554,000 10,000 10,900 VAM Express VX57 7 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.415 4.670 71,700 630,000 12,900 12,500 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5-1/2 24.70 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.415 4.670 71,700 630,000 12,900 12,500 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.415 4.670 71,700 630,000 12,900 12,500 VAM Express VX57 6-3/4 4-1/4
5-7/8 23.40 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.361 5.153 74,200 594,000 8,780 10,200 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-7/8 23.40 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.361 5.153 74,200 594,000 8,780 10,200 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 23.40 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.361 5.153 74,200 594,000 8,780 10,200 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-7/8 26.30 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.415 5.045 83,000 676,000 11,500 11,700 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-7/8 26.30 VM-95 DP SS IEU 0.415 5.045 83,000 676,000 11,500 11,700 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4

Notes: This Sour Service level is also available with SS+ features - H2S / SSC resistance in weld and upset areas, which exceed the current IRP 1.8 grades we currently offer.
Other sizes, grades and connections available upon request
All drill pipe listed is range 2 (31.5 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 Vallourec proprietary threads.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by Vallourec.

66 / Vallourec / Drill Pipe


2-7/8” – 5-7/8”

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 11 110 7,240 12,100 454,000 0.82 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-15/16 5,600 2-7/8
11 13 110 10,400 17,400 459,000 1.19 11.47 361 0.19 0.36 0.18 3-3/4 7,590 2-7/8
10 12-1/2 110 10,500 17,600 595,000 0.75 14.63 461 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-61/93 9,060 3-1/2
9 12 110 15,200 25,400 768,000 1.08 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-27/32 8,800 3-1/2
12 15 110 13,800 23,000 530,000 0.98 14.54 458 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-3/8 10,000 3-1/2
12 15 110 15,800 26,400 663,000 1.12 14.78 466 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-9/16 12,800 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 110 10,500 17,600 725,000 0.66 17.14 540 0.27 0.53 0.26 4-23/32 10,000 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 110 15,200 25,300 649,000 0.95 16.88 532 0.27 0.53 0.26 4-15/32 10,800 3-1/2
9 12 110 15,200 25,400 768,000 0.95 17.43 549 0.28 0.54 0.27 4-29/32 9,870 3-1/2
12 15 110 16,500 27,600 586,000 1.03 17.03 537 0.28 0.54 0.26 4-3/8 10,900 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 110 12,100 20,200 649,000 0.68 15.89 500 0.43 0.67 0.24 4-13/16 11,600 4
9 12 110 16,100 26,900 822,000 0.91 16.40 517 0.43 0.68 0.25 5 11,500 4
9 12 110 17,100 28,600 768,000 0.97 15.78 497 0.44 0.68 0.24 4-27/32 14,400 4
12 15 110 18,500 30,800 640,000 1.04 16.30 513 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-3/8 11,700 4
12 15 110 18,000 30,000 663,000 1.02 15.88 500 0.44 0.68 0.24 4-9/16 12,800 4
11 14 110 23,100 38,500 787,000 1.31 16.26 512 0.44 0.69 0.25 4-94/97 17,700 4
10 12-1/2 110 12,100 20,200 649,000 0.62 17.45 550 0.41 0.67 0.27 4-7/8 12,100 4
9 12 110 16,100 26,900 822,000 0.82 17.97 566 0.41 0.68 0.27 5-1/16 12,600 4
9 12 110 17,100 28,600 768,000 0.87 17.35 547 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-27/32 14,400 4
12 15 110 18,500 30,800 640,000 0.94 17.84 562 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-13/32 12,200 4
12 15 110 18,000 30,000 663,000 0.92 17.43 549 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-9/16 12,800 4
9 12 110 18,300 30,500 826,000 0.78 19.39 611 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-19/32 15,200 4-1/2
9 12 110 24,500 40,800 1,020,000 1.04 19.45 613 0.59 0.88 0.30 5-29/32 15,200 4-1/2
9 12 110 34,400 57,300 1,020,000 1.47 19.45 613 0.59 0.88 0.30 5-13/16 22,700 4-1/2
11 14 110 21,600 36,000 693,000 0.92 18.47 582 0.57 0.85 0.28 4-94/97 16,100 4-1/2
11 14 110 34,700 55,600 1,080,000 1.42 19.41 611 0.58 0.87 0.30 5-5/8 25,400 4-1/2
11 14 110 34,300 55,000 1,120,000 1.41 19.20 605 0.59 0.89 0.29 6-3/97 28,200 4-1/2
9 12 110 18,300 30,500 826,000 0.65 22.69 715 0.53 0.88 0.35 5-23/32 18,000 4-1/2
9 12 110 24,500 40,800 1,020,000 0.87 22.76 717 0.54 0.88 0.35 6 17,600 4-1/2
11 14 110 34,700 55,600 1,080,000 1.19 22.67 714 0.53 0.87 0.35 5-5/8 25,400 4-1/2
10 12 110 30,600 51,000 1,160,000 0.98 22.84 720 0.74 1.08 0.35 6-9/16 20,400 5
9 12 110 24,500 40,800 1,020,000 0.78 22.28 702 0.72 1.06 0.34 6-3/32 20,100 5
9 12 110 34,400 57,300 1,020,000 1.10 22.28 702 0.72 1.06 0.34 5-13/16 22,700 5
11 14 110 31,800 51,000 937,000 0.98 21.96 692 0.72 1.05 0.34 5-5/8 22,500 5
11 14 110 45,000 72,100 1,280,000 1.38 23.22 731 0.72 1.07 0.35 6-3/97 31,500 5
9 12 110 24,500 40,800 1,020,000 0.62 27.72 873 0.64 1.06 0.42 6-3/8 24,500 5
11 14 110 45,000 72,100 1,280,000 1.09 28.59 901 0.63 1.07 0.44 6-3/97 31,500 5
10 12 110 41,900 69,800 1,160,000 1.09 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-13/32 26,800 5-1/2
11 14 110 45,000 72,100 1,280,000 1.12 25.51 804 0.88 1.27 0.39 6-3/97 31,500 5-1/2
12 15 110 43,000 68,800 1,140,000 1.07 24.96 786 0.90 1.28 0.38 6-7/32 30,600 5-1/2
12 15 110 53,900 86,300 1,360,000 1.34 26.07 821 0.90 1.30 0.40 6-15/32 36,300 5-1/2
11 14 110 45,000 72,100 1,280,000 1.01 27.92 879 0.84 1.27 0.43 6-3/97 31,500 5-1/2
12 15 110 43,000 68,800 1,140,000 0.96 27.35 862 0.86 1.28 0.42 6-7/32 30,600 5-1/2
12 15 110 41,200 66,000 1,190,000 0.92 27.04 852 0.87 1.28 0.41 6-15/32 32,100 5-1/2
10 12 110 30,600 51,000 1,160,000 0.69 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-13/16 28,400 5-7/8
10 12 110 41,900 69,800 1,160,000 0.94 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-15/32 28,700 5-7/8
12 15 110 49,700 79,700 1,190,000 1.07 27.06 853 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-15/32 32,100 5-7/8
10 12 110 30,600 51,000 1,160,000 0.62 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 7 30,600 5-7/8
12 15 110 49,700 79,700 1,190,000 0.96 29.65 934 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-1/2 33,100 5-7/8

Drill Pipe / Vallourec / 67


Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data: Sour Service (VM-105 DP SS)

Pipe Body Tool Joint


Nominal Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Weight Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in ft-lbs in in ft-lbs lbs PSI PSI in in

2-7/8 10.40 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.362 2.151 16,200 300,000 23,100 23,100 NC31 4-1/8 2
3-1/2 13.30 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 NC38 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 VAM Express VX38 4-5/8 2-11/16
3-1/2 13.30 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.368 2.764 26,000 380,000 19,800 19,300 VAM Express VX39 4-3/4 2-11/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.449 2.602 29,500 452,000 23,500 23,600 NC38 4-3/4 2-1/8
3-1/2 15.50 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.449 2.602 29,500 452,000 23,500 23,600 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-7/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.449 2.602 29,500 452,000 23,500 23,600 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
3-1/2 15.50 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.449 2.602 29,500 452,000 23,500 23,600 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP SS IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 NC38 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP SS IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 NC40 5-1/4 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP SS IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 NC40 VAM EIS 5 2-9/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP SS IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-7/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP SS IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-11/16
4 14.00 VM-105 DP SS IU 0.330 3.340 32,600 400,000 15,900 15,200 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 2-13/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP SS IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 NC38 5 2-9/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP SS IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 NC38 5 2-7/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP SS IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP SS IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 NC40 5-1/4 2-7/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP SS IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 NC40 VAM EIS 5 2-9/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP SS IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 VAM Express VX38 5 2-7/16
4 15.70 VM-105 DP SS IU 0.380 3.240 36,100 454,000 18,100 17,500 VAM Express VX39 5 2-11/16
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 NC46 6-1/4 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 VAM Express VX40 5-3/8 3
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
4-1/2 16.60 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.337 3.826 43,100 463,000 13,800 13,800 VAM Express VX50 6-1/4 3-3/4
4-1/2 20.00 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.430 3.640 51,700 577,000 18,100 17,600 NC46 6-1/4 3-1/4
4-1/2 20.00 VM-105 DP SS EU 0.430 3.640 51,700 577,000 18,100 17,600 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
4-1/2 20.00 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.430 3.640 51,700 577,000 18,100 17,600 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/4
5 19.50 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5 19.50 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 NC50 6-5/8 3-1/4
5 19.50 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 NC50 VAM EIS 6-1/2 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 VAM Express VX46 6 3-1/2
5 19.50 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.362 4.276 57,600 554,000 13,000 13,300 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5 25.60 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.500 4.000 73,200 742,000 18,900 18,400 NC50 6-3/8 3-1/2
5 25.60 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.500 4.000 73,200 742,000 18,900 18,400 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5-1/2 21.90 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 VAM Express VX50 6-1/2 3-1/2
5-1/2 21.90 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.361 4.778 71,000 612,000 10,800 12,100 VAM Express VX57 7 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 3-3/4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 VAM Express VX54 6-5/8 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.415 4.670 79,200 696,000 14,000 13,900 VAM Express VX57 6-3/4 4-1/4
5-7/8 23.40 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.361 5.153 82,000 657,000 9,360 11,300 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-7/8 23.40 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.361 5.153 82,000 657,000 9,360 11,300 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4
5-7/8 26.30 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.415 5.045 91,700 747,000 12,400 13,000 5 1/2 FH 7 4
5-7/8 26.30 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.415 5.045 91,700 747,000 12,400 13,000 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 4
5-7/8 26.30 VM-105 DP SS IEU 0.415 5.045 91,700 747,000 12,400 13,000 VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4

Notes: This Sour Service level is also available with SS+ features - H2S / SSC resistance in weld and upset areas, which exceed the current IRP 1.8 grades we currently offer.
Other sizes, grades and connections available upon request
All drill pipe listed is range 2 (31.5 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 Vallourec proprietary threads.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by Vallourec.

68 / Vallourec / Drill Pipe


2-7/8” – 5-7/8”

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 11 110 7,240 12,100 454,000 0.75 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-94/97 5,960 2-7/8
10 12-1/2 110 10,500 17,600 595,000 0.68 14.63 461 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-23/32 10,000 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 110 14,400 24,000 595,000 0.92 14.63 461 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-15/32 10,000 3-1/2
9 12 110 15,200 25,400 768,000 0.98 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-29/32 9,870 3-1/2
12 15 110 13,800 23,000 530,000 0.89 14.54 458 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-3/8 10,000 3-1/2
12 15 110 15,800 26,400 663,000 1.02 14.78 466 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-9/16 12,800 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 110 10,500 17,600 772,000 0.60 17.30 545 0.27 0.53 0.26 4-3/4 10,500 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 110 15,200 25,300 649,000 0.86 16.88 532 0.27 0.53 0.26 4-1/2 11,300 3-1/2
9 12 110 15,200 25,400 768,000 0.86 17.43 549 0.28 0.54 0.27 4-94/97 11,000 3-1/2
12 15 110 17,600 29,300 640,000 0.99 17.24 543 0.27 0.54 0.26 4-3/8 11,700 3-1/2
10 12-1/2 110 12,100 20,200 649,000 0.62 15.89 500 0.43 0.67 0.24 4-7/8 12,100 4
9 12 110 16,100 26,900 822,000 0.83 16.40 517 0.43 0.68 0.25 5-1/16 12,600 4
9 12 110 17,100 28,600 768,000 0.88 15.78 497 0.44 0.68 0.24 4-27/32 14,400 4
12 15 110 18,500 30,800 640,000 0.94 16.30 513 0.43 0.68 0.25 4-7/16 12,700 4
12 15 110 18,000 30,000 663,000 0.92 15.88 500 0.44 0.68 0.24 4-9/16 12,800 4
11 14 110 23,100 38,500 787,000 1.18 16.26 512 0.44 0.69 0.25 4-94/97 17,700 4
10 12-1/2 120 12,100 20,100 649,000 0.56 17.49 551 0.41 0.68 0.27 5 12,100 4
10 12-1/2 110 12,100 20,200 649,000 0.56 17.67 557 0.41 0.68 0.27 5 12,100 4
9 12 120 16,600 27,700 838,000 0.77 17.79 560 0.41 0.68 0.27 5-1/16 13,800 4
9 12 110 16,100 26,900 822,000 0.74 17.97 566 0.41 0.68 0.27 5-1/8 13,800 4
9 12 110 17,100 28,600 768,000 0.79 17.35 547 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-27/32 14,400 4
12 15 110 18,500 30,800 640,000 0.85 18.10 570 0.41 0.68 0.28 4-1/2 13,600 4
12 15 110 20,200 33,700 663,000 0.93 17.69 557 0.41 0.68 0.27 4-5/8 13,800 4
9 12 110 18,300 30,500 826,000 0.71 19.39 611 0.58 0.88 0.30 5-61/93 16,600 4-1/2
9 12 110 24,500 40,800 1,020,000 0.94 19.45 613 0.59 0.88 0.30 5-94/97 16,800 4-1/2
11 14 110 21,600 36,000 693,000 0.84 18.47 582 0.57 0.85 0.28 5 16,700 4-1/2
11 14 110 34,700 55,600 1,080,000 1.29 19.41 611 0.58 0.87 0.30 5-5/8 25,400 4-1/2
11 14 110 34,300 55,000 1,120,000 1.27 19.20 605 0.59 0.89 0.29 6-3/97 28,200 4-1/2
9 12 110 18,300 30,500 826,000 0.59 22.69 715 0.53 0.88 0.35 6-1/4 18,300 4-1/2
9 12 110 24,500 40,800 1,020,000 0.79 22.76 717 0.54 0.88 0.35 6-3/32 20,100 4-1/2
11 14 110 34,700 55,600 1,080,000 1.08 22.67 714 0.53 0.87 0.35 5-5/8 25,400 4-1/2
10 12 110 30,600 51,000 1,160,000 0.89 22.84 720 0.74 1.08 0.35 6-5/8 22,400 5
9 12 110 24,500 40,800 1,020,000 0.71 22.28 702 0.72 1.06 0.34 6-5/32 21,800 5
9 12 120 30,700 51,200 1,270,000 0.89 21.77 969 0.72 1.05 0.33 6-3/32 21,900 5
9 12 110 34,500 57,500 1,020,000 1.00 22.56 711 0.72 1.06 0.34 5-13/16 22,700 5
11 14 110 31,800 51,000 937,000 0.88 21.96 692 0.72 1.05 0.34 5-61/93 23,200 5
11 14 110 45,000 72,100 1,280,000 1.25 23.22 731 0.72 1.07 0.35 6-3/97 31,500 5
9 12 110 24,500 40,800 1,020,000 0.56 27.72 873 0.64 1.06 0.42 6-3/8 24,500 5
11 14 110 45,000 72,100 1,280,000 0.99 28.59 901 0.63 1.07 0.44 6-3/97 31,500 5
10 12 110 41,900 69,800 1,160,000 0.98 25.17 793 0.90 1.29 0.38 6-7/16 27,700 5-1/2
11 14 110 45,000 72,100 1,280,000 1.02 25.51 804 0.88 1.27 0.39 6-3/97 31,500 5-1/2
12 15 110 43,000 68,800 1,140,000 0.97 24.96 786 0.90 1.28 0.38 6-7/32 30,600 5-1/2
12 15 110 53,900 86,300 1,360,000 1.22 26.07 821 0.90 1.30 0.40 6-15/32 36,300 5-1/2
10 12 110 30,600 51,000 1,160,000 0.64 27.59 869 0.86 1.29 0.42 6-7/8 30,400 5-1/2
11 14 110 44,300 70,900 1,120,000 0.90 27.68 872 0.85 1.28 0.42 6-5/32 31,600 5-1/2
12 15 110 43,000 68,800 1,140,000 0.87 27.35 862 0.86 1.28 0.42 6-1/4 31,500 5-1/2
12 15 110 41,200 66,000 1,190,000 0.83 27.04 852 0.87 1.28 0.41 6-15/32 32,100 5-1/2
10 12 110 30,600 51,000 1,160,000 0.62 26.86 846 1.04 1.45 0.41 7 30,600 5-7/8
12 15 110 49,700 79,700 1,190,000 0.97 27.06 853 1.04 1.45 0.41 6-1/2 33,100 5-7/8
10 12 110 30,600 51,000 1,160,000 0.56 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 7 30,600 5-7/8
10 12 110 41,900 69,800 1,160,000 0.76 29.47 928 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-11/16 35,400 5-7/8
12 15 110 49,700 79,700 1,190,000 0.87 29.65 934 1.00 1.45 0.45 6-19/32 36,100 5-7/8

Drill Pipe / Vallourec / 69


Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data: High Strength

Pipe Body Tool Joint


Nominal Nominal Wall Torsional Tensile
Size Weight Grade Upset Thickness ID Strength Strength Collapse Burst Connection OD ID

in ft-lbs in in ft-lbs lbs PSI PSI in in

4 14.00 VM-150 DP IU 0.330 3.340 46,600 571,000 21,900 21,700 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 2-3/4
5 25.60 VM-140 DP IEU 0.500 4.000 97,500 990,000 25,200 24,500 NC50 VAM EIS 6-5/8 3-1/4
5 .300W VM-150 DP IEU 0.300 4.400 70,900 664,000 10,700 15,800 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 3-3/4
5 .300W VM-165 DP IEU 0.300 4.400 77,900 731,000 11,000 17,300 VAM Express VX50 6-5/8 3-3/4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-150 DP IEU 0.361 4.778 101,000 874,000 13,500 17,200 VAM Express VX57 7-1/4 4
5-1/2 21.90 VM-165 DP IEU 0.361 4.778 112,000 962,000 14,100 19,000 VAM Express VX57 7-1/4 4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-140 DP IEU 0.415 4.670 106,000 928,000 17,500 18,500 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7 3-3/4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-150 DP IEU 0.415 4.670 113,000 994,000 18,400 19,800 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7-1/4 3-3/4
5-1/2 24.70 VM-150 DP IEU 0.415 4.670 113,000 994,000 18,400 19,800 VAM Express VX57 7-1/4 4
5-7/8 26.30 VM-140 DP IEU 0.415 5.045 122,000 997,000 15,300 17,300 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7-1/4 3-3/4
5-7/8 26.30 VM-140 DP IEU 0.415 5.045 122,000 997,000 15,300 17,300 VAM Express VX57 7-1/4 4
5-7/8 26.30 VM-150 DP IEU 0.415 5.045 131,000 1,070,000 16,000 18,500 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS 7-1/4 3-3/4
5-7/8 26.30 VM-150 DP IEU 0.415 5.045 131,000 1,070,000 16,000 18,500 VAM Express VX57 7-1/4 4
5-7/8 26.30 VM-165 DP IEU 0.415 5.045 144,000 1,170,000 16,900 20,400 VAM Express VX57 7-1/4 4
6-5/8 25.20 VM-150 DP IEU 0.330 5.965 141,000 979,000 6,260 13,100 VAM Express VX69 8-1/2 5-1/4
6-5/8 25.20 VM-165 DP IEU 0.330 5.965 155,000 1,080,000 6,390 14,400 VAM Express VX69 8-1/2 5-1/4
6-5/8 27.70 VM-140 DP IEU 0.362 5.901 142,000 997,000 7,880 13,400 6 5/8 FH VAM EIS 8 4-3/4
6-5/8 27.70 VM-140 DP IEU 0.362 5.901 142,000 997,000 7,880 13,400 VAM Express VX65 8-1/4 5
6-5/8 27.70 VM-150 DP IEU 0.362 5.901 153,000 1,070,000 7,970 14,300 6 5/8 FH VAM EIS 8 4-3/4
6-5/8 27.70 VM-150 DP IEU 0.362 5.901 153,000 1,070,000 7,970 14,300 VAM Express VX65 8-1/4 5
6-5/8 27.70 VM-150 DP IEU 0.362 5.901 153,000 1,070,000 7,970 14,300 VAM Express VX69 8-1/2 5-1/2

Notes: Other sizes, grades and connections available upon request


All drill pipe listed is range 2 (31.5 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 Vallourec proprietary threads.
Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.
Make-up torque values are recommended by Vallourec.

70 / Vallourec / Drill Pipe


4” – 6-5/8”

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

12 15 135 29,000 48,400 1,000,000 1.04 16.58 522 0.44 0.69 0.25 4-94/97 22,400 4
9 12 130 48,500 80,900 1,370,000 0.83 28.78 907 0.63 1.07 0.44 6-3/97 36,700 5
11 14 130 52,300 83,800 1,330,000 1.18 20.45 644 0.76 1.08 0.31 6-3/97 33,300 5
11 14 135 54,300 87,000 1,380,000 1.12 20.45 644 0.76 1.08 0.31 6-3/97 34,600 5
12 15 130 70,000 112,000 1,610,000 1.10 26.86 846 0.90 1.31 0.41 6-15/32 42,900 5-1/2
12 15 135 72,600 116,000 1,680,000 1.04 26.86 846 0.90 1.31 0.41 6-15/32 44,500 5-1/2
10 12 130 58,300 97,200 1,570,000 0.92 28.17 887 0.85 1.29 0.43 6-17/32 40,400 5-1/2
10 12 130 59,500 99,100 1,570,000 0.88 28.83 908 0.85 1.29 0.44 6-19/32 42,700 5-1/2
12 15 130 70,000 112,000 1,610,000 0.99 29.24 921 0.86 1.31 0.45 6-17/32 45,200 5-1/2
10 12 130 59,500 99,100 1,570,000 0.81 30.71 967 0.99 1.46 0.47 6-11/16 46,200 5-7/8
12 15 130 70,000 112,000 1,610,000 0.92 31.10 980 0.99 1.47 0.48 6-5/8 48,700 5-7/8
10 13 130 59,500 99,100 1,570,000 0.76 30.91 974 0.99 1.46 0.47 6-25/32 49,700 5-7/8
12 15 130 70,000 112,000 1,610,000 0.86 31.10 980 0.99 1.47 0.48 6-23/32 52,400 5-7/8
12 15 135 72,600 116,000 1,680,000 0.81 31.10 980 0.99 1.47 0.48 6-25/32 56,900 5-7/8
12 15 130 96,100 154,000 2,210,000 1.09 31.10 980 1.41 1.89 0.48 7-27/32 58,300 6-5/8
12 15 135 99,800 160,000 2,290,000 1.03 31.10 980 1.41 1.89 0.48 7-7/8 62,400 6-5/8
10 13 130 78,900 131,000 1,820,000 0.92 31.78 1,001 1.36 1.85 0.49 7-1/2 55,300 6-5/8
12 15 130 92,400 148,000 1,980,000 1.04 32.79 1,033 1.37 1.87 0.50 7-19/32 57,400 6-5/8
10 13 130 78,900 131,000 1,820,000 0.86 31.78 1,001 1.36 1.85 0.49 7-9/16 58,300 6-5/8
12 15 130 92,400 148,000 1,980,000 0.97 32.79 1,033 1.37 1.87 0.50 7-61/93 60,600 6-5/8
12 15 130 96,100 154,000 1,930,000 1.01 31.98 1,007 1.40 1.89 0.49 7-29/32 61,800 6-5/8

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Drill Pipe Performance Datasheet

Overview

The Drill Pipe Performance Datasheet is an easy-to-use document


summarizing the performances and other technical characteristics of
drill pipes manufactured by Vallourec. This document provides key
characteristics such as tensile strength, torsional strength, and make-
up torque range, as well as other product-specific performance data. Dimensions and Material

An overview of some additional information available in the Drill Pipe


Performance Datasheet is shown here.
Useful datasheet definitions: Wear Data

Premium Tool Joint OD: The actual tool joint OD to meet 0.80
torsional ratio of a premium pipe, or the specific tool joint OD
Performance Data
determined by the initial connection OD.
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.
Combined Load Chart: Chart used to determine the operation zone for tool joint in tension and torque.
Elevator Capacity: Chart used to determine the elevator capacity, assuming a 1.1 safety factor.
Wear Chart: Chart used to determine the recommended make-up torque for worn products.

Combined Load Chart


Elevator Capacity Chart

Burst and Collapse

Wear Chart
Slip Crushing Data

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Heavy Weight Drill Pipe

The Solution: Transitional and Compressive Load Member

Vallourec’s heavy weight drill pipe (HWDP) features a tool joint pin and box and a thick-walled tube with a raised
central section for wellbore protection of the tube. The central section comes in various designs; slick, spiral, full
spiral, or tri-spiral. HWDP can be manufactured as a welded assembly or machined integral from bars.
HWDP in the bottom-hole assembly (BHA) provide a gradual transition between drill pipe and drill collars. Its main
function is to transfer surface weight-on-bit (WOB) and pipe rotation to the drilling assembly. It also mitigates drill
string fatigue and provides directional control of the BHA. Heavy Weight Drill Pipe can also be used to push or
force liners/screens down hole during drilling operations.

Applications

Vertical Drilling

weight-on-bit and compressive load member


transitional and fatigue resistant member
replacement of drill collars

Directional, Horizontal, and Extended Reach Drilling

weight-on-bit and compressive load member


differential sticking and drill string lock-up prevention
directional control of BHA

Remedial Operations

provide the weight required for milling, under-reaming,


and hole-opening operations

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Product Performance

Vallourec HWDP conforms to API Spec 7-1 (ISO 10424-1) and API Spec 7-2 (ISO 10424-2).

Product Range and Features

Standard

21” Min pipe body OD from 2-7/8” to 6-5/8”


API 7.1 & 7.2 specifications
welded and integral constructions*
slick central section
central upset with two bands each of 3” of hardbanding material to
protect casing and prevent wear
range 2
API & H90 connections
fatigue resistance features (threads cold rolled, API pin stress relief groove,
and API box bore-back)
phosphate or zinc coating on threads and shoulders

Options

central section design: Spiral,


25”
31’ Full-Spiral or Tri-Spiral
extra-length tool joints for
additional re-cuts
Sour Service steel grades
(VM-65 HW MS, VM-110 HW MS)
internal plastic coating
range 3
NS-1 & DS-1
high-performance VAM®
connections (VAM® Express™,
VAM EIS®, VAM® CDS™)
4” of casing-friendly
hardbanding on box and pin
ID customization

27” Min landing string design


(*) plant specific

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Heavy Weight Spiral Drill Pipe (HWSP)

Vallourec’s heavy weight spiral drill pipe (HWSP) is designed to address differential sticking in vertical and
directional drilling environments. Different central upset designs and spiraling configurations are available
(spiral, full spiral and tri-spiral) to reduce buckling, risks of differential sticking, improve hole cleaning, and
BHA stiffness.

Materials

Vallourec provides HWDP in standard, Sour Service, Arctic or non-magnetic grades.


Standard heavy weight drill pipe (HWDP) is supplied with AISI 1340 steel or equivalent in the pipe body and
AISI 4145HM tool joints. The welded assembly is the standard offer whereas the integral version is
considered optional due to plant availability.
ERS 425™ proprietary steel bar grade has been developed to provide resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking
(SSC) for BHA products improving impact strength and fracture toughness. The resistance to sulfide stress
cracking significantly surpasses the resistance of AISI 4145H-modified steel as shown in NACE test
TM0177. The ERS 425™ HWDP provides superior performance in Sour Service applications and continues
to be used around the world.
Integral non-magnetic HWDP made of Amagnit™ 501 is also offered for directional drilling applications.

Heavy Weight Drill Pipe Material

Heavy Weight Yield Ultimate Reduction Hardness Hardness Min Avg


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

Tool Joint: 100/– 135/–


AISI 4145H 110/– 140/– 13 45 285/340 – 41
Welded
Pipe Body:
Standard AISI 1340 Mod Tube 55/– 95/– 18 – – –/22 31

AISI
Integral 4145H Bar 110/– 140/– 13 45 285/340 – 41

Tool Joint: 100/– 135/–


ERS 425™ 110/– 140/– 13 45 285/340 –/36 48
Welded
(VM-65 HW MS)
Pipe Body:
Sour Service AISI 1340 Mod Tube 65/– 95/– 18 – – –/22 31

Integral Integral 100/– 135/–


(VM-110 HW MS) ERS 425™ 110/– 140/– 13 45 285/340 –/36 48

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

Operational Benefits

Vallourec has been producing high quality heavy weight drill pipe for over 50 years and is one of the few
global suppliers that can offer both HWDP products manufactured from solid bars or assembled from
tubes. Our quality standards, manufacturing processes, internal sourcing of green tubes and tool joints,
premium connections and product traceability guarantee product performance and reliability.

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Heavy Weight Drill Pipe Manufacturing Flow Chart

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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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 is manufactured to customer requirements and, where applicable,
to specifications such as API, ISO, NS1, DS1, etc. It is inspected 100% after completion.

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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 2 7/8 PAC VAM EIS 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

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2-7/8” – 3-1/2”

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


4,580 8,060 250,000 21 27 24 531 17.26 25 633 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

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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
4-1/4 Welded 2-11/16 4-3/4 55 33,500 468,000 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-11/16 120
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

80 / Vallourec / Heavy Weight Drill Pipe


4” – 5”

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
19,600 32,700 723,000 21 27 24 969 31.75 25 - -
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 / Vallourec / 81


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

82 / Vallourec / Heavy Weight Drill Pipe


5-1/2” – 6-5/8”

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 / Vallourec / 83


Heavy Weight Drill Pipe Data Sour Service

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 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
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
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
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-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-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

84 / Vallourec / Heavy Weight Drill Pipe


2-7/8” – 5”

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
22,400 39,500 1,050,000 21 27 25 1,233 40.28 25 1,407 45.94
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
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
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
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

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Heavy Weight Drill Pipe Data Sour Service

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 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
5-7/8 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

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5-1/2” – 6-5/8”

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
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

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Heavy Weight Drill Pipe 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 Vallourec. 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 connection. A rotary shouldered connection that has a BSR of 2.5 (or 2.5:1) is generally accepted as
an average balanced connection.
Combined Load Chart: Chart used to determine the operation zone for tool joint in tension and torque.
Wear Chart: Chart used to determine the recommended make-up torque for worn products.

Dimensions and Material


Combined Load Chart

Assembly Data

Wear Chart
Performance Data

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Drill Collars

The Solution: Transitional and Compressive Load Member

Vallourec drill collars are thick-walled tubulars machined from


solid steel bars and manufactured to specifications to meet
and/or exceed API or NS-1 requirements. The quality of the
heat treatment is critical in the production of raw materials and
must be uniform and deep enough through the thickness of
the bar to ensure the mechanical properties.
Drill collars are used as a component of the bottom-hole
assembly (BHA) and provide the following benefits:

drilling weight-on-bit (WOB)


BHA directional control
hole size integrity
stiffness to maintain hole straightness
clearance for the drill string
compressive and torsional loads
mitigate differential sticking and stuck pipe thanks
to spiraled grooves

Product Performance

Drill collars come in slick and spiral-grooved designs with additional features for safe surface-handling and
trouble-free operations. We provide the full range of collars manufactured in AISI 4145H-modified steel with
mechanical properties guaranteed 1 inch below steel surface at ambient temperature.

Product range and features

Standard Options

ODs from 2-7/8” to 14” spiral


API Specification 7.1 & 7.1 hardbanding
slick plastic coating with ODs <6 1/2”
API connections high-performance VAM® connections
enhanced fatigue resistance with thread cold rolling (VAM® Express™, VAM EIS®, VAM® CDS™)

phosphate or zinc coated threads customized elevator and slip recess

slip and elevator recess NS-1 or DS-1

API stress-relief on pin and box bore back premium grades and materials: Sour Service,
Arctic grades, and non-magnetic alloys
pressed steel thread protectors
Range 3

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Spiral Design

In order to reduce differential pressure sticking and wellbore contact, the surface of drill collars can be
spiral-grooved. Spiral drill collars are the perfect solution for deep, directional or deviated drilling. Cross
sections of the drill collars reduce the contact area with the wall of the hole.

Spiral Design (3 spirals)


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

Box
End
20” +2
–0

42”

R
Radius Elevator
Recess 16” +1
–0

3”
3”
Slip & Elevator Recess

Slip and elevator recesses improve handling


1”
efficiency and safety. These features are Radius
Slip 18” +2
machined in accordance with API standard Recess
–0

RP7G. The upper radius of the elevator


recess is cold rolled to increase the product
3”
service life. Slip and elevator recesses can
be used together or separately.

Slip & Elevator Recess

Drill Collar Material Table

Yield Ultimate Hardness Elongation Reduction Min


Application Material Size Strength Strength (Brinell) of Area Charpy
Min (ksi) Min (ksi) (HB) (%) (%) (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

Up to 7” 110 135
Sour Service ERS 425™ 285 to 341 13 45 48
Above 7” 100 135
(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 (flush or raised)

Type A Type B Type C Type B hardbanding is


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

1" 1"
with a slip recess only, type C
hardbanding is applied to a
1"
30" 1" 10” long wear pad under the
min. slip recess and a 4” long wear

10"
pad above the slip recess. For
10" drill collars without any recess,
type A 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"

Operational Benefits

Vallourec has been producing high quality drill collars for over 50 years and we were the first company
to manufacture small diameter drill collars from solid bars. Bars are trepanned in-house using specialty
equipment to guarantee product performance and reliability. Our experience in material specification,
mechanical properties, heat treatment, machining connections, and inspection are reflected in our
product performance.

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Drill Collar Manufacturing Flow Chart

Heat Ultrasonic Straightening


Treatment Inspection
Boring

Finishing and Phos


Shipping
Final Inspection Coating

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Spiraling Hardbanding Threading
(optional) (optional)

Cold Inspection Recess Machining


Rolling (optional)

Drill collars are manufactured to customer requirements and, where applicable, to specifications such as
API, ISO, NS1, DS1, etc. and are inspected 100% after completion.

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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 3-1/64 31 3,030
3-1/8 1-1/8 2 3/8 REG 3-1/64 31 3,030
3-1/8 1-1/4 NC23 3 31 3,330
3-1/8 1-1/4 2 3/8 REG 3-1/64 31 3,030
3-1/8 1-1/4 NC26 3 31 1,690
3-3/8 1-1/2 NC26 3-21/64 31 3,580
3-1/2 1-1/2 NC26 3-21/64 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 4-41/64 31 9,990
4-3/4 2 NC35 4-33/64 31 10,800
4-3/4 2 NC38 4-41/64 31 9,990
4-3/4 2-1/4 NC38 4-41/64 31 9,990
4-3/4 2-1/4 NC35 4-33/64 31 9,200
4-3/4 2-1/2 NC38 4-41/64 31 9,990
4-7/8 2-1/4 NC38 4-41/64 31 11,900
5 2-1/4 NC38 4-49/64 31 12,900
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 6-1/16 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 6-11/32 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 6-11/32 31 29,700
6-1/2 2-7/8 NC50 6-11/32 31 29,700
6-1/2 3 4 1/2 H-90 6 31 21,100
6-3/4 2-1/4 NC50 6-11/32 31 36,700
6-3/4 2-1/2 NC50 6-11/32 31 35,800
6-3/4 2-1/2 NC46 6-11/32 31 25,700
6-3/4 2-13/16 NC50 6-11/32 31 32,300
6-3/4 2-7/8 NC50 6-11/32 31 31,500
6-3/4 3 NC50 6-11/32 31 30,000

*Performances calculated for products manufactured as per API.

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2-7/8” – 6-3/4”

Pipe Body Slick Spiraled


Torsional Bending Total Weight Weight/Foot Total Weight Weight/Foot OD
Strength* Strength Ratio Slick Slick Spiral Spiral

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

3,640 2.58 495 16 N/A N/A


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

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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 8-1/2 31 84,400
9 2-13/16 6 5/8 FH 8-29/64 31 84,000
9 3 7 5/8 REG 8-1/2 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 9-23/32 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.

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7” – 11”

Pipe Body Slick Spiraled


Torsional Bending Total Weight Weight/Foot Total Weight Weight/Foot OD
Strength* Strength Ratio Slick Slick Spiral Spiral

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

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


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

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Drill Collar Performance Datasheet

Overview

The Drill Collar Performance Datasheet is an easy-to-use document summarizing the performances and other
technical characteristics of drill collars manufactured by Vallourec.
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 Drill Collar Performance Datasheet is shown below.
Useful datasheet definition:

Bending Strength Ratio (BSR): This bending criteria is defined in the API spec RP7G as an inertia ratio between
pin and box connection. A rotary shouldered connection that has a BSR of 2.5 (or 2.5:1) is generally accepted as
an average balanced connection.

Dimensions and Material

Assembly Data

Performance Data

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Hole Cleaning

Extended Reach Deviated and Horizontal Wells

Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) wells are commonly defined by the envelope of well profiles
where the ratios of lateral displacements over true vertical depths are greater than two. These
wells commonly intersect multiple subsurface reservoir targets and have complex trajectory
configurations, high build rates (above 6°/100ft or 30 meters) and high inclinations (>45°) including
an extended horizontal section.

Operational Challenges

While hole-cleaning is commonly understood Unfortunately, hole-cleaning after drilling


and a well-known phenomenon associated can be time consuming. Main hole-cleaning
with drilling deviated and horizontal wells, challenges include:
many drillers still have difficulty managing managing fracture gradients
the entire process. Experience reveals that
minimizing equivalent circulating density (ECD)
less than optimal hole-cleaning can lead
to performance inefficiencies impacting reducing torque and drag
non-productive time, borehole quality or mitigating tight-hole & stuck pipe
even to the loss of the drill string and well. increasing wellbore stability
The paradox with maintaining cuttings in the
avoiding hydraulic fracturing
hole to acceptable levels is that buildups will
go unnoticed until symptoms from the well maximizing drill time & average ROP
signal a growing problem. trouble-free casing runs

The Solutions: Hydroclean® - Hydroclean® Max™ - Hydroclean® Sub

Each Hydroclean® product is designed for specific applications featuring a bladed scallop design
to mechanically erode stagnating cutting beds and to increase cuttings transport to the surface
while drilling. Performance depends on several factors including optimal placement
in the drill string. The results are faster and safer drilling with less time spent on cleanups.

Hydroclean® Benefits
Vertical
0 - 30° reduced total circulating time
faster and safer tripping
fewer wiper trips
Hydroclean®
less reaming and back-reaming
Deviated reduced or eliminated sweeps
30 - 65°
lower torque and drag
lower ECD
increased average ROP
Horizontal smooth casing runs
65° +
extended service life of the drill string
Hydroclean Max™ ®

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Hydroclean®

Hydroclean® is a hydro-mechanical hole-cleaning tool designed to remove stagnating cutting beds while
drilling large holes in highly deviated wells, thereby increasing hole-cleaning efficiency and drilling performance.
Operations data indicate that holes with inclinations between 40-75 degrees are the most difficult to clean.
This product is field proven and is predominantly used to drill complex wells offshore.

Hydroclean® has two design configurations including drill pipe (HDP) and heavy weight drill pipe (HHW). Both are
manufactured in lengths of R2 and R3, feature a dual OD tool joint and bladed upsets machined onto the pipe body.
Hole-cleaning is achieved via three hydro-mechanical effects combining scooping of cutting beds, maintaining
continuous flow of cuttings above the drill string in the high velocity annular space, and sustaining the conveyor
belt effect for transport to the surface. Sufficient joints need to be used and spaced throughout the drill string.

Hydroclean® HDP - Construction Data


Hydroclean® Drill Pipe - Dimensional Data
A Nominal OD (in) 2 7/8 3 1/2 4 4 1/2 5 5 1/2 5 7/8 6 5/8
B Tube ID (in) 2 2 5/8 3 3 1/2 4 4 1/2 4 7/8 5 1/2
C Tool Joint OD* (in) 4 1/8 4 3/4 5 1/2 6 1/4 6 5/8 7 7 8
D Tool Joint ID* (in) 2 2 9/16 2 9/16 3 3 1/4 3 3/4 4 1/4 5
E Tool Joint Length Box (in) 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23
F Tool Joint Length Pin (in) 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29
G Connection Type* NC 31 VAM EIS NC 38 VAM EIS NC 40 VAM EIS NC 46 VAM EIS NC 50 VAM EIS 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS VX 57 6 5/8 FH VAM EIS
H 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
I Hydroclean® Diameter (in) 4 5/16 4 15/16 5 7/16 6 3/16 6 5/8 7 3/16 7 11/16 8 3/16
J Upset Length (in) 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
K Central Upset Spacing (in) 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 57
L Overall Length* (in) 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31
Hardbanding Length
M 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”
Hardbanding Length
N 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”
*Can be modified on request
Range 3 is available on request

Hydroclean® HHW - Construction Data


Hydroclean® Heavy Weight Drill Pipe - Dimensional Data
A Nominal OD (in) 2 7/8 3 1/2 4 4 1/2 5 5 1/2 5 7/8 6 5/8
B Tube ID (in) 1 1/2 2 1/16 2 1/2 2 3/4 3 3 3/4 4 4 1/2
C Tool Joint OD* (in) 4 1/8 4 3/4 5 1/2 6 1/4 6 5/8 7 7 8
D Tool Joint ID* (in) 2 2 9/16 2 9/16 3 3 1/4 3 3/4 4 1/4 5
E Tool Joint Length Box (in) 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26
F Tool Joint Length Pin (in) 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
G Connection Type* NC 31 VAM EIS NC 38 VAM EIS NC 40 VAM EIS NC 46 VAM EIS NC 50 VAM EIS 5 1/2 FH VAM EIS VX 57 6 5/8 FH VAM EIS
H 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
I Hydroclean® Diameter (in) 4 5/16 4 15/16 5 7/16 6 3/16 6 5/8 7 3/16 7 11/16 8 3/16
J Upset Length (in) 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48
K Central Upset Spacing (in) 66 2/3 66 2/3 66 2/3 66 2/3 66 2/3 66 2/3 66 2/3 66 2/3
L Overall Length* (in) 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31
Hardbanding Length
M 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”
Hardbanding Length
N 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”
*Can be modified on request
Range 3 is available on request

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Hydroclean® Max™

Hydroclean® Max™ is a new generation drill pipe designed to increase hole-cleaning efficiencies in horizontal
and ERD wells. This pipe uniquely addresses annular pressure and ECD issues resulting from stationary cutting
beds deposited along the wellbore. No other drill pipe can provide these benefits, without compromise or
performance loss. The Hydroclean® Max™ comes standard in R2 and R3 lengths with VAM® proprietary
connections. It is economically justifiable for land drilling, including shale plays, and applicable offshore.

The Hydroclean® Max™ drill pipe (HMax DP) and Hydroclean® Max™ heavy weight (HMax HW) feature specially
designed scallops in each tool joint producing a number of hydro-mechanical effects that remove residual cutting
beds and maintain continuous transport of cuttings to the surface.

Pipe Torsional Pin Box OD TJ Elevator Elevator Elevator


Pipe Wall Pipe Tensile Strength Tensile Torque Tong Tong TJ TJ Hydroclean Capacity
®
Capacity
Connection TJ OD TJ ID
OD Thickness Grade Pipe Pipe TJ TJ Space Space Grade Dual OD Zone Standard TJ Hydroclean TJ Capacity
®

(in) (in) Loss


(in) (in) (ft-lb) (in) (in) (in) (in) (lb) (lb)

Hydroclean® Max™ Drill Pipe


0.368 135 VX 38 489 33393 591!000 19542 4 3/4 2 3/4 13 16 130 5 3/8 5 535 545 -2%
3 1/2
0.368 135 NC 38 VAM EIS/CDS 489 33393 703!000 17656 4 7/8 2 9/16 11 13 1/2 130 5 1/2 5 1/8 629 619 2%
0.33 135 VX39 514 41918 783!000 23874 5 2 11/16 13 16 130 5 5/8 5 1/4 524 544 -4%
4
0.33 135 NC40 VAM EIS/CDS 514 41918 908!000 24687 5 1/4 2 9/16 10 13 130 5 7/8 5 1/2 725 702 3%
0.337 135 VX46 595 55453 110!000 37581 6 3 1/2 12 15 130 6 5/8 6 1/4 1032 954 8%
4 1/2
0.337 135 NC46 VAM EIS/CDS 595 55453 1!140!000 35862 6 3 10 13 130 6 5/8 6 1/4 1032 954 8%
0.362 135 VX50 712 74100 1!330!000 49239 6 1/2 3 3/4 12 15 130 7 1/8 6 3/4 1154 1060 8%
5
0.362 135 NC50 VAM EIS/CDS 712 74100 1!200!000 40903 6 5/8 3 1/2 10 13 130 7 1/4 6 7/8 1282 1161 9%
0.361 135 VX54 787 91278 1!340!000 55536 6 3/4 4 13 16 130 7 3/8 7 925 896 3%
5 1/2
0.361 135 5 1/2FH VAM EIS/CDS 787 91278 1!370!000 49465 7 4 11 13 130 7 5/8 7 1/4 1195 1106 7%
0.361 135 VX57 844 105489 1!400!000 58784 7 4 1/4 13 16 130 7 5/8 7 1/4 902 886 2%
5 7/8
0.361 135 5 1/2FH VAM EIS/CDS 844 105489 1!570!000 58290 7 3 3/4 11 13 130 7 5/8 7 1/4 902 886 2%
Others sizes or connection types are available upon request.
Hydroclean® Max™ Heavy Weight Drill Pipe
0.72 55 VX 38 345 19600 546!000 14700 4 3/4 2 3/4 28 22 120 5 3/8 5 535 545 -2%
3 1/2
0.72 55 NC 38 VAM EIS/CDS 345 19600 649!000 15700 4 3/4 2 9/16 28 22 120 5 3/8 5 535 545 -2%
0.75 55 VX39 421 28200 658!000 18500 4 7/8 2 13/16 28 22 120 5 1/2 5 1/8 427 467 -9%
4
0.75 55 NC40 VAM EIS/CDS 421 28200 776!000 20600 5 1/4 2 11/16 28 22 120 5 7/8 5 1/2 725 702 3%
1.00 55 VX46 605 42800 852!000 29200 6 3 3/4 28 22 120 6 5/8 6 1/4 1032 954 8%
4 1/2
1.00 55 NC46 VAM EIS/CDS 605 42800 1!050!000 33400 6 1/4 3 22 28 120 6 7/8 6 1/2 1273 1142 10%
1.00 55 VX50 691 56500 1!400!000 53800 6 5/8 3 1/2 28 22 120 7 1/4 6 7/8 1282 1161 9%
5
1.00 55 NC50 VAM EIS/CDS 691 56500 1!270!000 53300 6 5/8 3 1/4 28 22 120 7 1/4 6 7/8 1282 1161 9%
0.94 55 VX54 739 70100 1!240!000 51300 6 3/4 4 28 22 120 7 3/8 7 925 896 3%
5 1/2
0.94 55 5 1/2FH VAM EIS/CDS 739 65100 1!270!000 45700 7 4 28 22 120 7 5/8 7 1/4 1195 1106 7%
1.00 65 VX57 995 90400 1!190!000 49700 7 4 1/4 28 22 110 7 5/8 7 1/4 902 886 2%
5 7/8
0.94 65 5 1/2FH VAM EIS/CDS 945 90400 1!160!000 39600 7 4 28 22 110 7 5/8 7 1/4 902 886 2%
Others sizes or connection types are available upon request.

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Hydroclean® Sub

Hydroclean® Sub is an accessory designed to increase hole-cleaning performance in high angle and horizontal
wells. It is primarily used in land operations.

Hydroclean® Sub features specially designed scallops machined on the body upset with a dual OD. The sub
produces a combination of hydro-mechanical effects to remove residual cutting beds and to maintain continuous
transport of cuttings to the surface. Sufficient subs are needed and must be spaced appropriately throughout
the drill string.

The dual OD provides:


blade protection from the borehole
increased pipe offset in the wellbore
lower friction

Placement recommendations can be provided by Vallourec following review of the well plan, drill string
design and drilling parameters.

Hydroclean® Sub - Standard Range


Nominal size (in) 3 1/2 4 4 1/2 5 5 1/2 5 7/8 6 5/8
Connection type VX38 VX40 VX46 VX50 VX54 VX57 VX65
Tool Joint OD (in) 4 3/4 5 1/4 6 1/4 6 5/8 6 3/4 7 8
Dual OD (in) 5 3/8 5 7/8 6 7/8 7 1/4 7 3/8 7 5/8 8 5/8
OD (in) 5 5 1/2 6 1/2 6 7/8 7 7 1/4 8 1/4
Tool Joint ID (in) 2 9/16 2 13/16 3 1/4 3 1/2 4 4 1/4 5
Box Tong Space (in) 15 14 14 14 15 15 17
Pin Tong Space (in) 12 11 11 11 12 12 12
Length SH to SH (in) 46 44 44 44 46 46 48
Pin Connection Length (in) 6 6 1/4 6 3/4 7 6 3/8 7 7 3/8
Weight (kgs) 74 86 137 137 135 142 188
Others sizes or connection types are available upon request.

Length SH/SH
Box Tong Space 6" 5" 8" Pin Tong Space Pin Connection Length

OD TJ Dual OD OD TJ

Hydroclean® OD Hydroclean® OD
Hardbanding Connection Type

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EasyLanding™ Strings

Operational Challenges

As demand for energy continues to increase, the search for vital energy resources is expanding
further offshore into harsher and deeper waters. Traditionally, heavy duty drill pipe were used
as landing string in order to set and run larger and heavier casing strings in shallower water
operations. Nowadays, however, some operating companies are pioneering exploration and
development projects in water depths up to 12,000 ft, which involves a large number of
technological challenges. Under extremely heavy loads found during deepwater operations,
for instance, the slips1 can damage pipe, and, in worst case scenarios, possibly even
completely crush the pipe section in a phenomenon called “slip crushing”.

The Solution: Our Versatile EasyLanding™ String

A landing string is a heavy duty thick wall drill pipe which can be used not only for drilling,
but also to land heavy casing strings in the well or heavy equipment on the sea bed.
Vallourec’s EasyLanding™ products offer a variety of drill pipe-based designs to be used
as slip crushing resistant landing strings. These landing strings typically exhibit large ODs
(up to 6-5/8”), proprietary high strength steel grades such as VM-150 DP & VM-165 DP,
and heavy wall sections (up to 0.938” wall).

Operational Benefits

Vallourec has been designing and manufacturing these types of strings for over 10 years in
nominal sizes of 5” or larger and with wall thicknesses that exceed 1”. We can provide high
performance fit-for-purpose solutions for various offshore challenges. Running casing and
subsea equipment installations has never been safer or more reliable.

1
Slips are used to grip pipe on the rotary table

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CrushFree Landing Strings
TM

Operational Challenges

From Drill Pipe to Landing Strings


Traditionally, thick-walled drill pipe were used as landing string in order to perform completion and
intervention operations in shallow waters. In deeper waters however, these conventional landing strings
cannot withstand higher hook loads due to a phenomenon called “slip crushing”. This phenomenon is a
major problem which needs to be addressed when designing landing strings and slips . As a result of
biaxial loads, stress concentrations may damage, and in some cases even crush, the pipe, hence
reducing the axial load rating of the landing string.

Beyond Friction Welded Landing Strings


One of the current operational challenges with existing friction welded landing strings is linked to the
positioning of slips with sufficient distance from both the weld area and the heat affected zone. The
limited length available for setting the slips requires additional time for proper positioning and set up.
This is particularly problematic when using extended slip designs, recently introduced to the industry.

The Solution: 2.5 Million Pound CrushFree Landing String Weld-Free Design
TM

integral construction - absence of weld and its associated heat affected zone
thick walled high strength material section to ensure slip crushing resistance with
a minimum length of 72”
18” elevator recess between the connection and the slip section
high strength light weight material
API box and pin rotary shouldered connections

90”

18” 72”

Elevator Recess Slip Section

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Product Performance Dimensions and Materials

The design performances have been assessed using: Light Weight Pipe
The Spiri Reinhold Equation: the most widely Pipe OD 6-5/8 in
accepted formula to predict slip crushing. Pipe ID 4 in
Finite Element Analysis on the slip areas, the Wall Thickness 1.313 in
elevator shoulders and the connection threads. Min. Yield Strength 165 KSI
A full-scale physical trial performed jointly with
a renowned slip manufacturer in Germany, using a Slip Section
specifically designed pulling unit. The design has
been tested under 2.5 million pounds (1,250 short OD 6-29/32 in
tons) and a load of up to 4.4 million pounds ID 4 in
(exceeding the yield tension of the thick walled Wall Thickness Min. 1.453 in
tube section). Yield Strength 165 KSI
Min. Length 72 in
Our full scale test results have been compared
to those obtained with both the Finite Element Connection
Analysis and have confirmed the expected
Connection type 6-5/8” FH
performances of the CrushFree Landing
TM

OD 8-5/8 in
String prototypes under 2.5 million pounds
ID 4 in
load capacity.
Box tong length (Lb) 14 in
Pin tong length (Lp) 11 in
Operational Benefits Make-up loss (MUL) 5 in
Min. Yield Strength 135 KSI
slip crushing resistance up to 2.5 million pounds
no specific handling tools required like Range 2 Landing String Joint
conventional landing strings
Shoulder-to-shoulder length 31.5 ft
no weld integrity risk due to the combination
Approx. weight 2,600 lbs
of an extended crush resistant section and the
absence of a heat affected zone Adjusted weight 82.69 lbs/ft
Open end displacement 1.26 US gal/ft
versatile design allowing fit-for-purpose crush
Closed end displacement 1.92 US gal/ft
resistant section lengths suitable for new
extended slips Capacity 0.65 US gal/ft
Drift 3-7/8 in
save time and money with our weld free zone
which allows for quick elevator and slip placement
reducing non-productive time Range 3 Landing String Joint

Shoulder-to-shoulder length 42.5 ft


Approx. weight 3,420 lbs
Adjusted weight 80.57 lbs/ft
Open end displacement 1.23 US gal/ft
Closed end displacement 1.88 US gal/ft
Capacity 0.65 US gal/ft
Drift 3-7/8 in

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Mechanical Performance

Pipe NEW SUPER PREMIUM min PREMIUM min

Tensile strength lbs 3,620,000 3,170,000 2,750,000


Torsional strength ft-lbs 393,000 339,000 288,000
Collapse pressure PSI 52,400 49,900 47,000
Internal pressure PSI 65,400 58,900 52,300

New internal pressure based on 100% remaining body wall.

Slip Section NEW SUPER PREMIUM min PREMIUM min

Tensile strength lbs 4,110,000 3,600,000 3,110,000


Torsional strength ft-lbs 455,000 391,000 331,000
Collapse pressure PSI 54,800 52,300 49,500
Internal pressure PSI 60,800 57,100 53,100

New internal pressure based on 100% remaining body wall.

Tool Joint NEW SUPER PREMIUM min PREMIUM min

Tensile strength lbs 2,580,000 2,580,000 2,580,000


Torsional strength ft-lbs 134,000 134,000 134,000
Recommended make-up torque (1) ft-lbs 72,400 72,400 72,400
Maximum make-up torque ft-lbs 74,400 74,400 74,400
Minimum make-up torque ft-lbs 70,400 70,400 70,400

Balance OD in 8.372 8.372 8.372


Torsional ratio TJ/pipe in 0.34 0.40 0.46

Slip Crushing Loads

Effective Transverse Slip Crushing Load*


Slip Length Load Factor NEW SUPER PREMIUM

16-1/2 in 4.20 2,520,000 2,250,000 lbs


20 in 4.20 2,740,000 2,440,000 lbs
22 in 4.20 2,840,000 2,530,000 lbs
28 in 4.20 3,070,000 2,730,000 lbs

Effective Transverse Slip Crushing Load*

Slip Length Load Factor NEW SUPER PREMIUM

16-1/2 in 2.70 2,990,000 2,660,000 lbs


20 in 2.70 3,170,000 2,800,000 lbs
22 in 2.70 3,240,000 2,870,000 lbs
28 in 2.70 3,420,000 3,020,000 lbs

*Spiri an Reinhold, “Why Does Drill Pipe Fail in the Slip Area”, World Oil, October 1959.

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VAM® DPR HP™ Riser

Operational Challenges

Ultra-deepwater is the new reality of the offshore industry. This impacts all facets of technology including
drilling. Torque and tensile capacity are the main challenges that need to be addressed in order to drill up
to true depth (TD). Large OD drill pipe, high strength steel grades, and ultra-high torque connections are
premium solutions we provide to meet any of our customers’ offshore challenges.

The Solution: VAM® DPR HP™ High Performance Drill Pipe Riser for Completion
& Workover Operations

A riser is a pipe that connects an offshore floating production structure or a drilling rig to a sub-sea
system either for production purposes such as production, injection and export, or for completion
and workover purposes.

Product Performance

VAM® DPR HP™ high performance drill pipe riser


has been developed for completion & workover
operations in the most severe ultra-deep water
and high-pressure conditions. VAM® DPR HP™
incorporates a proprietary double-shoulder
External shoulder
connection design, ensuring easy handling,
multiple make-up, thread durability and cost-
efficient maintenance. Its double-shoulder
connection includes a gas-tight metal-to-metal
seal, rated up to 15,000 PSI internal pressure
guaranteeing safe operations in high-pressure VAM® DPR HP™
thread profile
wells. In addition, VAM DPR HP is qualified to
® ™

ISO drift class 4a and to temperature class U to P


(-9°C/121°C). Using VAM® DPR HP™ field proven
drill pipe risers results in a significant reduction
of offshore operational costs compared to
conventional solutions, while meeting strict safety Internal shoulder/
metal-to-metal
and environmental specifications. In combination seal area

with the VAM LDR connector, VAM DPR HP


® ® ™

offers a full drill pipe riser intervention system. VAM® DPR HP™
standard configuration includes 6-5/8" tube body in X-95 grade, 0.5” wall
thickness and 8” OD x 5.125” ID tool joint in 110 KSI material grade. Other
dimensional and material grade configurations, including Sour Service
and high-strength grades, are available upon request. Other dimensional and
material grade configurations, including Sour Service and high-strength grades,
are available upon request.

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Operational Benefits

Drill pipe risers are an innovative alternative to more complex and costly technologies commonly
used in well completion and intervention in offshore applications.
Primary advantages include:
higher tensile strength
higher fatigue resistance
larger ID clearance
reduced weight
seal-ability and durability
multiple make & breaks
faster tripping times
SSC resistance (optional)

Drill pipe risers have been field proven through extensive operations and applications in Brazil,
West Africa, and the North Sea for more than 10 years.

20000
18000
16000
14000
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
X axis = TENSION (100 lbs) 2000
0
-1500 -1300 -1100 -900 -700 -500 -300 -2000 100 300 500 700 900 1100 1300 1500
-4000
-6000
-8000
-10000
-12000
-14000 VAM Riser DPR HP Working Domain (*)
-16000 Y axis = PRESSURE (PSI) Tool Joint (*)
-18000
100% Pipe Body Yield Strength(*)
-20000
(*) Capped end effect included

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VAM® DPR SR™ Riser

Operational Challenges

Well completion and intervention operations in offshore environments are becoming progressively
complex due to increasing water depths and working pressure requirements. These environmental
factors are having a great impact on tube body minimum tensile load capacity and gas-tight
connection requirements.

The Solution: VAM® DPR SR™ High Performance Drill Pipe Riser for Completion
& Workover Operations

A riser is a pipe that connects an offshore floating production structure or a drilling rig to a sub-sea
system either for production purposes such as production, injection and export, or for completion
and workover purposes.

Product Performance

VAM® DPR SR™ high performance drill pipe


riser has been developed for completion &
workover operations in deepwater conditions.
VAM® DPR SR™ incorporates an API thread
design combined with a double-shoulder
connection, providing easy handling, multiple
make-up, thread durability, and cost efficient
maintenance. The VAM® DPR SR™ connection Circumferential
groove,
includes a gas-tight Teflon® seal, rated up to PTFE housing
external shoulder
10,000 PSI internal pressure
and ensures safe operations
in deepwater environments.
It can also be used in
onshore or shallow-offshore
wells for production testing,
API thread
resulting in substantial time and cost savings 30° loading and
stabbing flank
1°/6” taper
compared to conventional solutions. In
combination with the VAM® LDR connector, 4 TPI

VAM® DPR SR™ offers a full drill pipe riser


intervention system. VAM® DPR SR™ standard
configuration includes 6-5/8” tube body in X-95
grade, 0.5” wall thickness and 8” OD x 5.102” ID
tool joint in 120 KSI material grade. Other
Internal shoulder
dimensional and material grade configurations,
including Sour Service and high-strength
grades, are available upon request.

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Operational Benefits

Drill pipe risers are an innovative alternative to more complex and costly technologies commonly
used in well completion and intervention in offshore applications.
Primary advantages include:
higher tensile strength
higher fatigue resistance
larger ID clearance
reduced weight
seal-ability and durability
multiple make & breaks
faster tripping times
SSC resistance (optional)
Drill pipe risers have been field proven through extensive operations and applications in Brazil,
West Africa, and the North Sea for more than 10 years.

20000
18000
16000
14000
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
X axis = TENSION (100 lbs)
0
-1500 -1300 -1100 -900 -700 -500 -300 -100 100 300 500 700 900 1100 1300 1500
-2000
-4000
-6000
-8000
-10000
-12000 VAM Riser DPR SR Working Domain (*)
-14000 Tool Joint (*)
-16000 67% Pipe Body Yield Strength(*)
-18000
100% Pipe Body Yield Strength(*)
-20000 Y axis = PRESSURE (PSI)
(*) Capped end effect included

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Kelly Cock Valves

Application and General Use


Kelly Cock Valves are devices that allow for shutting the internal bore of the drill string keeping the mud
column in the top drive or the Kelly when disconnecting from the drill string. It controls the flow of the
mud during normal drilling operations and is operated from the rig floor. Standard configurations include
two Kelly Cock Valves; an upper Kelly Valve and lower Kelly Valve.

Product Description
The Kelly Cock Valve is designed and manufactured as a one-piece or The KC2S product
a two-piece Kelly Valve for free-passage and maximum circulation of the range is available in
drilling fluid without pressure loss. 9 different series
Kelly Cock Valves are supplied with either API or proprietary connections. allowing the following
passage IDs:
All Kelly Cock Valves are manufactured according to the latest edition of
the API 7-1 or NS1 specification. SERIES ID (IN)

KC2S Kelly Valves are available in either standard or H2S resistant versions 201 1-1/4
and are supplied according to Class 1 construction.
202 1-3/4
Main Features
203 2-1/8
simple construction for trouble-free operations and easy servicing
204 2-1/4
sealed lubrication packing
205 2-7/16
10,000 or 15,000 PSI working pressure (testing pressure 15,000
206 2-13/16
and 22,500 PSI respectively)
207 3-1/16
KC2S Kelly Valves are delivered with an operating wrench and
disassembly tool 208 3-1/4

209 4-1/4
Other configurations available upon request, subject to engineering
department approval.

Hydraulic Testing
Each Kelly Valve is hydraulically bench tested according to API spec 7-1 (latest edition) and delivered
with its individual pressure test records.

The tests are carried out in two steps:


SHELL TESTING during which the valve is pressurized to the test pressure for 3 minutes, then
depressurized and pressurized again for at least 10 minutes.
SEAT TESTING during which the valve is pressurized from the pin end to its working pressure for at
least 5 minutes.

During the pressure-holding period timing starts when pressure stabilization is achieved. No visually
detectable leakage is permitted during the test time period and the pressure drop shall be no greater
than maximum 1% of the pressure test value with a zero leak rate.

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KELLY COCK REQUIRED RDCV

KC2S SERIES ID (IN.) SERIES


Valve Compatibility
202 1-3/4 ID 901
In case the Retrievable Drop-in Check Valve (RDCV) has to
be dropped into the drill string, the compatibility of RDCV 203 2-1/8 ID 902

OD and KC2S free ID passage is a critical factor. The table 204 2-1/4 ID 903
to the right shows shows the compatibility between KC2S 204/205 2-1/4 / 2-7/16 ID 904
Kelly Cocks and Drop-in Check Valves.
206 2-13/16 ID 905

207 3-1/16 ID 906

207 3-1/16 ID 907

208 3-1/4 ID 908


One Piece Kelly Cock Valve

Standard H2S Trim


17 – Ring Screw Set Assembly Assembly

2 – Snap Ring

4 – Retainer Ring

3 – Split Retainer Ring

13 – Upper Spring

5 – Upper Seat

6 – Upper Seat O-Ring

7 – Spherical Plug

11 – Lower Seat O-Ring

12 – Lower Seat

14 – Lower Spring

1 – Body (*)

10 – Operating Knob

9 – Knob Plate

8 – Knob O Ring

15 – Disassembly Tool*

16 – Operating Wrench*
Figure 1 – Kelly Cock (*) Supplied With Complete Assembly
Cutaway View

Figure 2 – Kelly Cock


Exploded View
One Piece Kelly Cock
One Piece Kelly Cock
TYPE OF KIT DESCRIPTION STANDARD VERSION H2S TRIM VERSION

Seal Kit Includes all parts needed for replacement Items 2, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13 & 14 Items 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14 & 17
each time the Valve is disassembled; i.e.
O-Ring Seals, Springs, Knob Plate and
Snap Ring or Screw Set.
Complete Repair Kit with Tooling Includes all inside Valve components Items 2 to 16 Items 3 to 14 &17
plus its Operating Wrench and
Disassembling Tool.
Complete Repair Kit without Tooling Includes all KC2S Inside Valve Items 2 to 14 Items 3 to 17
components.

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Two Piece Kelly Cock Valve

Standard H2S Trim


Assembly Assembly
17 – Ring Screw Set

2 – Snap Ring

4 – Retainer Ring

3 – Split Retainer Ring

13 – Upper Spring

5 – Upper Seat

6 – Upper Seat O-Ring

7 – Spherical Plug

11 – Lower Seat O-Ring

12 – Lower Seat

14 – Lower Spring

1 – Body (Upper and Lower pieces) (*)

18 – Seal Intermediate Connection

10 – Operating Knob

9 – Knob Plate

8 – Knob O-Ring

15 – Disassembly Tool*

16 – Operating Wrench*

(*) Supplied With Complete Assembly

Figure 1 – Kelly Cock Figure 2 – Kelly Cock


Cutaway View Exploded View

Two Piece Kelly Cock


Two Piece Kelly Cock
TYPE OF KIT DESCRIPTION STANDARD VERSION H2S TRIM VERSION

Seal Kit Includes all parts needed for replacement Items 2, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14 & 18 Items 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14,17 &18
each time the Valve is disassembled; i.e.
O-Ring Seals, Springs, Knob Plate and
Snap Ring or Screw Set.

Complete Repair Kit with Tooling Includes all internal parts plus Operating Items 2 to 16 & 18 Items 3 to 14 &17-18
Wrench and Disassembling Tool.

Complete Repair Kit without Tooling Includes all internal parts. Items 2 to 14 & 18 Items 3 to 18

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Spare Parts and References
Standard Repair Kit
ITEM SERIES
201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209

Seal kit for One Piece Kelly Cock KCK201S021 KCK202S021 KCK203S021 KCK204S021 KCK205S021 KCK206S021 KCK207S021 KCK208S021 KCK209S021
Seal kit for Two Piece Kelly Cock KCK201S106 KCK202S103 KCK203S106 KCK204S102 KCK205S104 KCK206S103 KCK207S136 KCK208S104 KCK209S100
Complete repair kit without KCK201S023 KCK202S025 KCK203S102 KCK204S100 KCK205S023 KCK206S023 KCK207S125 KCK208S023 KCK209S023
tooling for One Piece Kelly Cock Valve OD < 4 1/4 Valve OD < 5 3/8 Valve OD < 6 Valve OD < 7 3/8
KCK202S023 KCK203S023 KCK204S023 KCK207S023
Valve OD >= 4 1/4 Valve OD >= 5 3/8 Valve OD >= 6 Valve OD >= 7 3/8

Complete repair kit without KCK201S108 KCK202S111 KCK203S108 KCK204S103 KCK205S105 KCK206S105 KCK207S138 KCK208S105 KCK209S101
tooling for Two Piece Kelly Cock Valve OD < 4 1/4 Valve OD < 5 3/8 Valve OD < 6 Valve OD < 7 3/8
KCK202S105 KCK203S110 KCK204S104 KCK207S140
Valve OD >= 4 1/4 Valve OD >= 5 3/8 Valve OD >= 6 Valve OD >= 7 3/8

Complete repair kit with tooling KCK201S022 KCK202S024 KCK203S101 KCK204S101 KCK205S022 KCK206S022 KCK207S124 KCK208S022 KCK209S022
for One Piece Kelly Cock Valve OD < 4 3/4 Valve OD < 4 1/4 Valve OD < 5 3/8 Valve OD < 6 Valve OD < 7 3/8
KCK202S022 KCK203S022
4 1/4 =< Valve OD 5 3/8 =< Valve OD
< 6 1/4 < 5 7/8
KCK201S109 KCK202S112 KCK203S100 KCK204S022 KCK207S022
Valve OD >= 4 3/4 Valve OD >= 6 1/4 Valve OD >= 5 7/8 Valve OD >= 6 Valve OD >= 7 3/8

Complete repair kit with tooling KCK201S107 KCK202S113 KCK203S107 KCK204S105 KCK205S106 KCK206S104 KCK207S137 KCK208S106 KCK209S102
for Two Piece Kelly Cock Valve OD < 4 3/4 Valve OD < 4 1/4 Valve OD < 5 3/8 Valve OD < 6 Valve OD < 7 3/8
KCK202S104 KCK203S109
4 1/4 =< Valve OD 5 3/8 =< Valve OD
< 6 1/4 < 5 7/8
KCK201S110 KCK202S114 KCK203S110 KCK204S106 KCK207S139
Valve OD >= 4 3/4 Valve OD >= 6 1/4 Valve OD >= 5 7/8 Valve OD >= 6 Valve OD >= 7 3/8

H2S TRIM Repair Kit


ITEM SERIES
201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209

Seal kit for One Piece Kelly Cock KCK201H021 KCK202H021 KCK203H021 KCK204H021 KCK206H024 KCK207H021 KCK208H024 Not created
Seal kit for Two Piece Kelly Cock KCK201H101 KCK202H104 KCK203H105 KCK204H100 KCK206H103 KCK207H104 KCK208H100 Not created
Complete repair kit without KCK201H023 KCK202H109 KCK203H109 / KCK205H023 KCK206H026 KCK207H112 KCK208H026 Not created
tooling for One Piece Kelly Cock Valve OD < 4 1/4 Valve OD < 5 3/8 Valve OD < 7 3/8
KCK202H023 KCK203H023 KCK204H023 KCK207H023
Valve OD >= 4 1/4 Valve OD >= 5 3/8 Valve OD >= 6 Valve OD >= 7 3/8

Complete repair kit without KCK201H102 KCK202H108 KCK203H110 / KCK205H100 KCK206H104 KCK207H106 KCK208H101 Not created
tooling for Two Piece Kelly Cock Valve OD < 4 1/4 Valve OD < 5 3/8 Valve OD < 7 3/8
KCK202H105 KCK203H106 KCK204H101 KCK207H109
Valve OD >= 4 1/4 Valve OD >= 5 3/8 Valve OD >= 6 Valve OD >= 7 3/8

Complete repair kit with tooling KCK201H100 KCK202H111 KCK203H111 / KCK205H022 KCK206H025 KCK207H113 KCK208H025 Not created
for One Piece Kelly Cock Valve OD >= 4 3/4 Valve OD < 4 1/4 Valve OD < 5 3/8 Valve OD < 7 3/8
KCK202H022 KCK203H022
Valve 4 1/4 =< OD 5 3/8 =< Valve OD
< 6 1/4 < 5 7/8
KCK201H100 KCK202H103 KCK203H104 KCK204H022 KCK207H109
Valve OD < 4 3/4 Valve OD >= 6 1/4 Valve OD >= 5 7/8 Valve OD >= 6 Valve OD >= 7 3/8

Complete repair kit with tooling KCK201H103 KCK202H110 KCK203H112 / KCK205H101 KCK206H105 KCK207H105 KCK208H102 Not created
for Two Piece Kelly Cock Valve OD >= 4 3/4 Valve OD < 4 1/4 Valve OD < 5 3/8 Valve OD < 7 3/8
KCK202H106 KCK203H107
Valve 4 1/4 =< OD Valve 5 3/8 =< OD
> 6 1/4 > 5 7/8
KCK201H104 KCK202H107 KCK203H108 KCK204H102 KCK207H108
Valve OD < 4 3/4 Valve OD >= 6 1/4 Valve OD >= 5 7/8 Valve OD >= 6 Valve OD >= 7 3/8

Operational Benefits
Vallourec offers KC2S Kelly Valves with PTFE rings inserted in both upper and lower seats, which provide high
sealing capability, even at low pressures. KC2S internal parts are made of high grade heat treated stainless
steel. The design of the body limits plug rotation to 90° between open and closed positions. Two KC2S
versions are offered to suit drilling environments:
The standard version for normal drilling conditions with an inside surface treated to enhance mud corrosion
resistance and maintenance operations.
The H2S trim version which has been designed for H2S environments with internal parts made of corrosion
resistant materials matching the NACE MR0175 standard (latest edition), fitted in a standard body.
Full NACE available upon request.
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Inside Blowout Preventer (I-BOP)

Application and General Use


Wells can at times experience unpredictable pressure differentials causing flow into the well bore that can
potentially be catastrophic for the rig and rig personnel, if uncontrolled. Safety Valves are an essential
component to maintaining the safety of the well and drilling operations. Safety Valves are configured in the
drill string and used on the rig floor and down-hole to manage safe operations while controlling kicks and
preventing back flow of the drilling mud during the drilling process.

Product Description
The Inside Blowout Preventer (I-BOP) Valve is a heavy duty check valve connected to the drill string for use
on the rig floor level to protect from kicks at surface. It can be left in the drill string as long as necessary to
reestablish well control with over-balanced pressure.
I-BOP valves are supplied with either API or with proprietary connections. The I-BOP product range
All I-BOP valves are manufactured to API 7-1 or NS1 latest edition. comes with 4 sizes
corresponding to internal
I-BOP valves are available in both standard or H2S resistant versions and
part dimensions as follows:
supplied according to Class 1 construction.
INTERNAL TRIM SERIES VALVE SEAT ID (IN)
Main Features
Trim 1 1-1/2
OD sizes ranging from 3-3/8” to 9-1/2”
Trim 2 1-3/4
ID sizes ranging from 1-1/2” to 2-13/16”
Trim 3 2-1/4
10,000 or 15,000 PSI working pressure (testing pressure 15,000 or Trim 4 2-13/16
22,500 PSI respectively)
Other configurations available upon request, subject to engineering department approval.

Hydraulic Testing
Each I-BOP valve is hydraulically bench tested according to API spec 7-1 (latest edition) and delivered
with its individual pressure record sheets.
The pressure test is carried out in two steps:
SHELL TESTING during which the valve is pressurized to the test pressure for 3 minutes, then
depressurized and pressurized again for at least 10 minutes (see figures 1 & 2).
SEAT TESTING during which the valve is pressurized from the pin end to its working pressure for
at least 5 minutes (see figures 1 & 2).
During the pressure-holding period, timing starts when pressure stabilization is achieved. No visually
detectable leakage is permitted during the test time period and pressure drop shall be no greater than
maximum 1% of the pressure test value with a zero leak rate.

Operational Benefits
I-BOP body and internal parts are made of high grade heat treated steel. The I-BOP valve sealing is
achieved through a PTFE ring inserted in the valve. Two I-BOP construction versions are available:
The standard version which is suitable for normal drilling conditions. The standard body inner surface is
surface treated to improve resistance against mud corrosion and maintenance operations.
The H2S trim version which has been designed for H2S environments. Internal parts are made of corrosion
resistant materials matching NACE MR0175 standard (latest edition) and fitted in a standard body.

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Inside BOP

1 – Release Screw

2 – Plug

3 – Release Rod

4 – Upper Valve body

5 – Small O-Ring

6 – Large O-Ring

7 – Valve Seat

8 – Valve Head with Insert

9 – Valve Spring

10 – Lower Valve Body

Figure 1 – Inside BOP Figure 2 – Inside BOP


Cutaway View Exploded View

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Spare Parts and References

ITEM STANDARD VERSION

Trim 1 Trim 2 Trim 3 Trim 4

1 Valve Release Screw BVP100S001 BVP200S001 BVP200S001 BVP400S001

5 Valve Head with Insert BVP100S005 BVP200S005 BVP300S005 BVP400S005

6 Valve Seat BVP100S006 BVP200S006 BVP300S006 BVP400S006

7 Valve Spring BVP100S007 BVP200S007 BVP300S007 BVP400S007

9 Large O-Ring JOIN044N01 JOIN053N01 JOINR41N01 JOINR50N01

10 Small O-Ring JOINR33N01 JOINR36N01 JOINR36N01 JOINR41N01

Seal Kit BVK100S001 BVK200S001 BVK300S001 BVK400S001

Complete Repair Kit BVK100S002 BVK200S002 BVK300S002 BVK400S002

ITEM STANDARD VERSION

Trim 1 Trim 2 Trim 3 Trim 4

2 Plug

3 Release Rod
Part numbers depend on valve configuration
4 Upper Valve Body will be supply upon request

8 Lower Valve Body

ITEM H2S SERVICE VERSION

Trim 1 Trim 2 Trim 3 Trim 4

1 Valve Release Screw BVP100S001 BVP200S001 BVP200S001 BVP400S001

5 Valve Head with Insert BVP100H005 BVP200H005 BVP300H005 BVP400H005

6 Valve Seat BVP100H006 BVP200H006 BVP300H006 BVP400H006

7 Valve Spring BVP100S007 BVP200S007 BVP300S007 BVP400S007

9 Large O-Ring JOIN044N01 JOIN053N01 JOINR41N01 JOINR50N01

10 Small O-Ring JOINR33N01 JOINR36N01 JOINR36N01 JOINR41N01

Seal Kit BVK100S001 BVK200S001 BVK300S001 BVK400S001

Complete Repair Kit BVK100H002 BVK200H002 BVK300H002 BVK400H002

ITEM H2S SERVICE VERSION

Trim 1 Trim 2 Trim 3 Trim 4

2 Plug

3 Release Rod
Part numbers depend on valve configuration
4 Upper Valve Body will be supply upon request

8 Lower Valve Body

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Retrievable Drop in Check Valve (RDCV)

Product Description
The Retrievable Drop-in Check Valve (RDCV) is used to control back flow from high pressure formations into
the well and through the drill string back to the surface. It also allows for downward fluid circulation within the
drill string. When the back flow is under control, the Drop-in Check Valve can be retrieved using a wire line.
If a kick or back flow starts while tripping out the pipes, it can be controlled with a drill pipe Safety Valve or
Kelly Cock to close the flow thru the drill pipe before reconnecting the Kelly and for pumping the RDCV down
to its landing sub.
By design, the Check Valve is equipped with a self-locking (under down hole pressure) feature.

Main Features
Landing Sub OD ranging from 3-3/8” to 8-1/2"
Check Valve OD sizes ranging from 1-9/32” to 3-7/64”
Check Valve ID sizes ranging from 3/8” to 1-11/16”
10,000 or 15,000 PSI working pressure (testing pressure 15,000 or 22,500 PSI respectively)
supplied with API or proprietary connections
Other configurations available upon request, subject to engineering department approval.

The RDCV product range has 8 Valve L5 – Snap Ring


(for standard version)
series corresponding to different
Check Valve outside diameters (OD): L6 – Sub Pin
(for H2S Trim Version)

L4 – Nut
SERIES CHECK VALVE OD (IN)

L2 – Sub Sleeve
901 1-9/32
L3 – Sub Seals
902 1-25/32
L1 – Sub Body
903 2-5/32

904 2-15/64

905 2-15/32

906 2-27/32

907 3-3/64

908 3-7/64

Figure 1 – Landing Sub Figure 2 – Landing Sub


Cutaway View Exploded View

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O2 – Overshot
Connection

V2 – Latch Nut
O3 – Shear Pin
V4 – Latch
O4 – Elastic Pin
V3 – Latch Spring (for Standard &
H2S Trim Versions)

V1 – Sleeve
O1 – H2S Pin
(for Full NACE Version)
V7 – Valve Seals

O5 – Rod
V6 – Screws

V5 – Seat

V8 – Ball

V9 – Ball Spring

V10 – Nose

Figure 3 – Check Valve Figure 4 – Check Valve Figure 5 – Overshot Figure 6 – Overshot
Cutaway View Exploded View Cutaway View Exploded View

Hydraulic Testing
Each RDCV is hydraulically bench tested according to API spec 7-1 (latest edition) and delivered with its
individual pressure test records.

The tests are carried out in two steps:


SHELL TESTING during which the valve is pressurized to the test pressure for 3 minutes, then
depressurized and pressurized again for at least 10 minutes.
SEAT TESTING during which the valve is pressurized from the pin end to its working pressure for
at least 5 minutes.

During the pressure-holding period, timing shall start when pressure stabilization is achieved. No visually
detectable leakage is permitted during the test time period and the pressure drop shall be no greater than
maximum 1% of the pressure test value with a zero leak rate.

Valve Compatibility RDCV KELLY COCK REQUIRED

SERIES KC2S SERIES KC2S ID PASSAGE (in.)

In case the Check Valve has to be dropped into the drill


string, the compatibility of Check Valve OD and Kelly Cock 901 202 1-3/4 ID

Valve free ID passage is a critical factor. The table to the 902 203 2-1/8 ID
right shows the compatibility between KC2S Kelly Cock 903 204 2-1/4 ID
Valves and Retrievable Drop-in Check Valves:
904 204/205 2-1/4 ID

905 206 2-13/16 ID

906 207 3-1/16 ID

907 207 3-1/16 ID

908 208 3-1/4 ID

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Operational Data
Standard Version
ITEM SERIES

901 902 903 904 905 906 907 908

Check Valve OD 1 9/32 1 25/32 2 5/32 2 15/64 2 15/32 2 27/32 3 3/64 3 7/64

Requested Drill String ID 1 11/32 1 27/32 2 7/32 2 19/64 2 17/32 2 29/32 3 7/64 3 11/64

Check Valve ID 3/8 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 9/16 1 11/16

Check Valve weight (lbs/kg) 5.3 / 2.4 6.6 / 3.0 15.4 / 7.0 19.0 / 8.6 24.4 / 11.0 28.2 / 12.8 32.7 / 14.8 38.0 / 15.8

Landing Sub Drift diameter 1 5/32 1 29/64 1 27/32 2 11/64 2 1/8 2 33/64 2 11/16 2 25/32

Overshot weight (lbs/kg) 1.3 / 0.6 3.8 / 1.7 4.8 / 2.2 5.8 / 2.6 8.8 / 4.0 9.3 / 4.2 10.1 / 4.6 11.0 / 5.0

Spare Parts and References


Standard Version
ITEM SERIES

901 902 903 904 905 906 907 908

Overshot RDO901S001 RDO902S001 RDO903S001 RDO904S001 RDO905S001 RDO906S001 RDO907S001 RDO908S001

Check Valve RDV901S001 RDV902S001 RDV903S001 RDV904S001 RDV905S001 RDV906S001 RDV907S001 RDV908S001

Landing Sub Sleeve Kit RDS901S001 RDS902S001 RDS903S001 RDS904S001 RDS905S001 RDS906S001 RDS907S001 RDS908S001
includes items L2 to L5
Seal Kit includes items V6x2, V7x2, V9 RDK901S001 RDK902S001 RDK903S001 RDK904S001 RDK905S001 RDK906S001 RDK907S001 RDK908S001

H2S Service Version


ITEM SERIES

901 902 903 904 905 906 907 908

Overshot RDO901S001 RDO902S001 RDO903S001 RDO904S001 RDO905S001 RDO906S001 RDO907S001 RDO908S001

Check Valve RDV901H001 RDV902H001 RDV903H001 RDV904H001 RDV905H001 RDV906H001 RDV907H001 RDV908H001

Landing Sub Sleeve Kit RDS901H001 RDS902H001 RDS903H001 RDS904H001 RDS905H001 RDS906H001 RDS907H001 RDS908H001
includes items L2,L3,L4,L6
Seal Kit Includes items V6x2, V7x2, V9 RDK901H001 RDK902H001 RDK903H001 RDK904H001 RDK905H001 RDK906H001 RDK907H001 RDK908H001

Operational Benefits
RDCVs body and internal parts are made of high grade heat treated steel. Sealing is achieved through a
metal to metal contact between a ball and a seat.

Two RDCV versions exist to suit all drilling environments:


The standard version which is suitable for normal drilling conditions.
The H2S trim version which has been designed for H2S environments in which the internal parts are made of
corrosion resistant materials matching the NACE MR0175 standard (latest edition), fitted in a standard steel
landing sub.

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Non-Mag MWD LWD

Operational Challenges

Measurement While Drilling (MWD) and Logging While Drilling (LWD) tools are essential to gathering vital
information related to directional drilling and formation evaluation logging.
Typically these measurements include:
rotational speed of the drill string
type and severity of any vibration down-hole
down-hole temperature
torque and weight-on-bit
mud flow volume and formation properties
trajectory of the wellbore during drilling
inclination and magnetic direction

Getting the information quickly without interference to the rig floor is essential to project success. The level of
tool design complexity varies greatly from the more simple collar-based tools to the more sophisticated and
highly resistant nuclear and acoustic subs. Directional drilling service companies have unique tool designs
and usually provide their own material specifications to manufacture these products.

The Solution: MWD and LWD Tools to


Obtain “Real Time Data”

MWD and LWD are tools and techniques used


to obtain measurements of the wellbore and
convey them to the surface using well logging
tools. MWD and LWD tools are situated in the
bottom-hole assembly (BHA). These tools
transmit partial or complete measurement
results to the surface via drilling mud pulses or
other improved techniques, while the tools are
still in the borehole, which is called "Real Time
Data". Complete measurement results can be
downloaded from LWD tools after they are
back on the rig floor, which is called "Memory
Data". Because these tools rely on the
magnetic field to obtain valuable information
about the wellbore, they can be sensitive to all
types of interference. For this reason Vallourec
manufactures non-mag collars, subs, special
tools, and MWD & LWD housings.

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Product Performance

Vallourec collar-based non-magnetic drilling products are made from Amagnit™ 501, a chrome manganese
carbon austenitic alloy. Amagnit™ 501 is specifically designed for extreme service. This chrome manganese,
low carbon austenitic alloy ensures non-magnetic steel, which is resistant to stress corrosion cracking,
providing superior mechanical properties with low magnetic permeability,
excellent machineability and no tendency for galling. Consistent non-magnetic
behavior as well as material that is free of hot spots is essential in this special
alloy steel. Laboratory tests and actual field use confirm that Amagnit™ 501
provides very good resistance to stress corrosion cracking in an aggressive
chloride environment. For specific down-hole applications where higher
mechanical properties are required as can often be the case with MWD/LWD
housings, a high strength corrosion steel Amagnit™ 601 as well as other
specific client alloys are available upon request.

Operational Benefits

Vallourec has over 20 years of experience manufacturing non-magnetic tools for the drilling industry.
A dedicated plant based in France with state of the art equipment and specialized engineers is able
to offer our clients the tools needed for all directional drilling applications.

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Rotary Kelly

The Solution: Rotary Kelly Machined with Precision

Most drilling rigs have replaced the Kelly by a top drive.


Rigs that still use Kellys, however, need them to connect
at surface to the swivel and the top of the drill string
allowing for operating the latter in and out of the well.
The kelly's ability to perform this function is a result of
the superior mechanical properties of the steel and the
specifications according to which it is manufactured.

Machined with precision the Rotary Kelly is a durable


heavy square or hexagonal steel tube built to various
configurations and customer specifications. They are
used on rotary drilling rigs to rotate and push the drill bit
by transmitting torsional energy from the rotary table to
the drill string and applying weight-on-bit (WOB).

Product Performance

Two Kelly designs are available, square and hexagonal, up to 40ft standard and 46ft and 54ft on request.

Features include:
manufactured from AISI 4145H-modified, fully heat-treated alloy
steel with a Brinell hardness range of 285-341, and a minimum
average Charpy impact value of 40 ft/lbs at 70° F
hardness and impact values guaranteed to one inch below the
surface
ends and drive sections, IDs and connections machined and
inspected to API specifications
ultrasonically inspected over the full length and section
shipped in a protective steel-cased scabbard; rathole scabbards
can be provided upon request

Operational Benefits

Vallourec offers a wide range of drill string products and accessories with standard API or proprietary
high-performance connections to meet the most demanding drilling requirements.

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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) (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 3-7/8 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 3-7/8 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 4-7/16 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 4-7/16 3-1/2 1,475 1,380
SQUARE

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 5-1/2 4-1/4 1,810 1,710
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 5-1/2 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 6-3/4 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 6-3/4 5-1/4 3,140 –
6 37 40 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 – – 6-5/8 FH 8 3-1/2 7-5/8 6 3,680 –
6 43 46 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 – – 6-5/8 FH 8 3-1/2 7-5/8 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 3-3/8 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 3-3/8 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 3-15/16 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 3-15/16 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 4-25/32 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 4-25/32 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 5-29/32 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 5-29/32 5-1/4 2,570 –
6 37 40 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 – – 5-1/2 FH 7 3-1/2 6-13/16 6 2,900 –
6 43 46 6-5/8 Reg 7-3/4 – – 5-1/2 FH 7 3-1/2 6-13/16 6 3,320 –

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Rotary Substitutes (Subs)

The Solution: Rotary Substitutes (Subs)

Subs are generally part of most drill strings and have two main functions:

to crossover connections
to extend the life of a more expensive drill stem item and/or as a disposable component

This means that subs have to be manufactured from selected bars of alloy steel, heat-treated to provide
the strength and toughness required to carry the entire weight of the drill string or to withstand high torque
differentials. Generally, subs exceed API specifications for drill pipe tool joint mechanical properties.

Reduced Straight Bit Sub Kelly


Section/Bottleneck Subs OD Subs Saver Sub

Subs are classified into four main categories:

Bit subs or crossover subs are used to connect the drill bit to the first piece of BHA equipment or to
crossover connections in the drill string. Drill bits are manufactured with a pin making make-up impossible
without a bit sub.
Lift subs or handling subs are used to lift BHA components from the catwalk to the rig floor.
Top drive subs or saver subs serve as the sacrificial element between the drill string and the top drive,
reducing repair and maintenance costs.
Workover subs or circulating subs are used to limit the allowable fluid-circulation rates.

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Product Performance

Bit subs or crossover subs are manufactured from AISI 4145H-modified alloy, heat-treated to a Brinell
Hardness range of 285-341 with a Charpy “V” notch minimum impact strength of 40 ft/lb at 70° F and one
inch below the surface. Connections can be cold rolled after machining, if requested. All connections are
phos-coated to impede galling during initial make-up. They are available in standard lengths of 36" and 48"
with other configurations upon request.
Crossover subs come with a
minimum yield strength of 110 KSI
and are manufactured integral with
the following connections:

box x pin
box x box
pin x pin

Lift subs and lift plugs are made


of AISI 4145H-modified steel
and manufactured to the same
specifications used for drill collars.
They are available in sizes from
3-1/8" to 11".
Lift Plug Lift Subs

Operational Benefits

Vallourec offers a wide


range drill string products
and accessories with
standard API or proprietary
high-performance
connections to meet the
most demanding drilling
requirements.
Vallourec drill stem subs
are available in any size
or configuration required.
Pump-in Side-entry Circulating
Sub Sub Sub

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Pup Joints

The Solution: Pup Joints for Easy Surface Handling & Drilling Practices
Pup Joints are commonly used to adjust the length of the drill string to the
elevation of rotary table for easy surface handling and drilling practices. They
undergo the same stresses as drill pipe and their performance depends primarily
on their superior mechanical properties.
Pup Joints are short drill pipe used to adjust the length of the drill string and are
ordered to match all drill pipe dimensions.

Product Performance
Pup Joints are manufactured from AISI 4145H or 4140H-modified alloy,
heat-treated to a Brinell Hardness range of 285-341 with a Charpy “V” notch
minimum impact strength of 40 ft/lb at 70° F and one inch below the surface. Pup Joints are heat-treated to
110,000 PSI minimum yield. All connections are phos-coated to impede galling during initial make-up. They are
available in standard lengths of 5’, 10’, 15’ and 20’ with other configurations upon request.
Integral Pup Joints dedicated to Sour Service applications are available. VM-110 PUP S are Sour Service Pup Joint
using ERS 425™ material providing improved resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking with high yield strength.

Operational Benefits
Vallourec offers a wide range drill string products and accessories with standard API or proprietary high-performance
connections to meet the most demanding drilling requirements.

B A B

C D
L

Nominal Size Tool Joint OD Tool Joint ID TJ Pin Tong TJ Box Tong Connection
A (in) B (in) (in) C (in) D (in)

2-3/8 3-3/8 1-1/2 9 12 NC26


2-7/8 4-1/8 2-1/8 9 11 NC31
3-1/2 4-3/4 2-9/16 10 12-1/2 NC38
3-1/2 5 2-1/8 10 12-1/2 NC38
4 5-1/4 2-11/16 9 12 NC40
4-1/2 6-1/4 3 9 12 NC46
5 6-1/2 3-1/4 9 12 NC50
5 6-5/8 2-3/4 9 12 NC50
5 6-5/8 3-1/4 9 12 NC50
5-1/2 7-1/4 3-1/2 8 10 5-1/2 FH
5-1/2 7-1/2 3-1/2 10 12 5-1/2 FH
6-5/8 8-1/2 4-1/4 8 10 6-5/8 FH
6-5/8 8 5 8 10 6-5/8 FH

Sour Service grades and equivalent to G-105 and S-135 are available upon request
Length L(ft): 5; 10; 15; 20
Other configurations are available upon request
All hardbanding and coating options available upon request.

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Stabilizers

The Solution: Buckling Prevention with Stabilizers


Stabilizers are used to prevent 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 tortuosity. Whether
you are drilling vertical, horizontal or deviated wells, by using Vallourec
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

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Client Specs

The Solution: Products Built According to Spec to Guarantee Performance

Specifications are needed to guarantee product performance in the most demanding environments. They are vital
in understanding and agreeing upon all product requirements. In addition to Vallourec design specifications, our
products adhere to the most demanding industry standards or individual client specifications and are immediately
suitable for use on the rig site upon delivery.

Performance

Where applicable, Vallourec manufactures products in


compliance with the following API standards:

API Specification 5DP (ISO 11961:2008)


API Specifications 7-1 & 7-2 (ISO 10424-1:2004
& ISO 10424-2:2007)
API Recommended Practice 7G (ISO 10407:1993)

Vallourec products can also be supplied with the


following specifications:

NS1
DS1
IRP 1.8
customer supplied specification

When a client requires unique specifications, a team of


dedicated engineers reviews the specification to ensure
it is feasible and that the manufacturing process is
modified accordingly to guarantee client satisfaction.
Vallourec facilities meet the following quality standards:

API Specification Q1
ISO 9001
ISO 11961

Benefits

Vallourec works together with its clients to develop unique


specs to answer specific challenges. We ensure that
products meet specification requirements every time.

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Hardbanding

The Solution: Increase Drill String Service Life & Reduce Casing Wear with Hardband Application

The large diameters of drill string products are susceptible to wear due to the rotation and sliding of the drill string.
Various hardband alloys are used to address a variety of issues related to the durability of the products and the
protection of the casing.
All Vallourec plants are qualified by wire suppliers and follow application procedures accordingly. Hardbanding is
applied by automatic arc-welding methods. The application process is closely monitored and controlled resulting
in a uniform, low porosity, wear-resistant surface.

Performance

Hardbanding is available in raised, semi-raised or flush configurations and in


open hole and casing friendly compounds.
Vallourec is a qualified applicator of the following casing friendly products:

Duraband NC Armacor M Star


Arnco 100XT, 150XT & 350XT Castolin OTW-12Ti, OTW-13CF
Tuboscope TCS Ti and 8000 Vallourec Procasing*
* Vallourec Procasing is a hard chromium alloy free of tungsten carbide used primarily on the center wear pads of
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe made in France or Middle East.
Additionally, Vallourec has the following proprietary tungsten carbide products (typically for open hole):
Houston France and Middle East
1000 (40-60 mesh) fine CF 500 (20-45 mesh) general
3000 (30-40 mesh) medium CF 1000 (20-30 mesh) large
5000 (14-24 mesh) large CF 2000 (CF 1000 with metal overlay)

Standard Application:
Drill Pipe – Vallourec offers hardbanding on tool joint box sections. Special requests for tool joint pin sections
and box elevator tapers are also available. Several bands of hardbanding (totaling 3” to 4” in length) are applied to
the box tool joint. An optional band (approximately 3/4” in length) can be applied to the box elevator taper.
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe – Vallourec offers hardbanding on tool joint pin and box sections and the center wear
pad. Special requests for tool joint box elevator taper are also available. Several bands of hardbanding (totaling 3” to
4” in length) is applied to the pin and box tool joints. An optional band (approximately 3/4” in length) may be applied
to the box elevator taper. Two areas of hardbanding (generally 3” long each) are applied to the center wear pad.
Drill Collar – Recommendations for the amount and placement of hardband depends upon the geometry of
the drill collar. These recommendations may be found in the earlier section on drill collars in this catalog and are
designated as Type A, B or C.

Benefits

Whether for the drilling contractor or the oil company, handbanding plays a significant role in extending the service
life and improving the performance of the drill string and casing.

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Coating

The Solution: Pipe ID Protection with Internal Plastic Coating

thin layer (0.1 to 0.4 μm or 5 to 15 mils). Coating takes place at the end of the manufacturing process. The internal
Internal Plastic Coating (IPC) is an epoxy resin that is applied on the ID of drill pipe and heavy weight drill pipe as a

coating plays a key role in protecting against corrosion and improving the hydraulic efficiency of the drill string,
lowering operational costs of drilling and extending the life of the drill string.
Corrosion related fatigue failures are known to be the biggest cause of fatigue failures for drill pipe, followed by
pure and notch fatigue. While external pits on the drill pipe surface are harmless, since they are immediately
polished off during downhole operation, internal notches can grow and become stress-concentration points.
Internal plastic coating provides a protective barrier against corrosion and extends the useful life of drill pipe. It also
acts as an effective stress coat giving a reliable visible indicator of an over-torqued connection when IPC is missing
from under the pin.
We have identified industry accepted coating suppliers and applicators near all of our manufacturing plants.

Performance

IPC solutions include:

Vallourec’s IPC 207 proprietary in-house product


NOV Tuboscope – TK-34, TK-34 P, TK-34 XT
PCI Coating – PC1 and PC3
TIPC Coating 85 and 90
Nova Coating ME-35
other coating materials are available upon request

These products withstand high temperatures encountered in most drilling environments provided circulation
is maintained.

Benefits

Operational benefits include:

corrosion barrier
mechanical and abrasion wear resistance
chemical and organic acids resistance
improved hydraulics
prevention against scale deposits

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The Solution: Vallourec’s IPC 207 Our Own In-house Coating

Vallourec’s IPC-207 is a modified epoxy internal coating for drilling tubulars designed to withstand a wide range
of chemical environments under high temperature and pressure. It has high abrasion and impact resistance
characteristics and its temperature rating is not a limiting factor in more than 95% of applications. Its powder
chemistry ensures consistent thickness of coverage even for variable bore tubulars and contains less volatile
organic compounds (VOC’s) as compared to liquid based products. Powder coating also ensures an attainable
100% holiday free application – available as an option - providing a complete barrier against corrosion. IPC-207
ensures mastery of the anchor pattern that allows perfect adhesion properties of the primer and the top coat.

Internal Coating Comparison

COATING Competitor - Liquid Competitor - Powder IPC-207

Type Liquid Epoxy-Phenolic Powder Epoxy-Novolac Fusion Bond Creso-Novolac


Dry Film Thickness in mils and (rn) 5 to 9 (125 to 230) 6 to 12 (150 to 305) 6 to 14 (150 to 355)
Temperature Resistance 400ºF 400ºF 400ºF
Acid Resistance 15% HCI @ 150ºF 40 hrs/cumulative 200 hrs/cumulative 200 hrs/cumulative
Base Resistance @ 150ºF Up to pH 12 Up to pH 12 Up to pH 13
Taber Abraser (ASTM D-4060) 67 mg lost/1000 cycles 36 mg lost/1000 cycles 4.45 mg lost/1000 cycles
% Elongation 1% 1% 1.5%
Direct Impact 1-1/4” TUP 153 in-lbs 30 in-lbs 168 in-lbs
Reverse Impact (ASTM G14 Apparatus) 79 in-lbs 106 in-lbs 40 in-lbs

Benefits

Vallourec’s IPC-207 provides:

corrosion barrier
mechanical wear resistance
chemical resistance
improved hydraulics due to reduction in friction loss of drilling fluids
longer service life
local presence in the Middle East ensuring shorter lead times
end-to-end quality control and traceability of finished product

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Make and Break

The Solution: Save Time & Money with Make and Break

Time is money on the drilling rig. It takes about 10 minutes per joint to break-in pipe at the rig site. A 15,000-foot
drill string (about 500 joints), takes 5,000 minutes (or 83 hours) of rig and crew time. Non-productive time (NPT) can
be avoided by making and breaking connections before they reach the rig floor.
Proper initial make-up is probably the most important factor affecting the life of the tool joint connections. By using
controlled initial factory make-up/break-out drill pipe, galling of the threads can be avoided.

Make-up/Break-out Costs At Rig

2500

2000
Cost of Rig Site Make-up/Break-out

Day Rates
Figures in $ Thousands

1500 $25,000
$50,000
$100,000
$200,000
1000 $300,000
$400,000

500

0
10 15 20 25
Length of Drill String in Thousands of Feet

Performance

Vallourec’s make-up/break-out is consistently performed using the same procedure for each tool joint, thus
avoiding material handling mishaps and the potential variability of procedure used on different rig sites. Should
galling occur during the process, it can be immediately addressed and repaired at the plant prior to shipping.
Procedure for make-up/break-out:

Joints are finish-machined, inspected and phos-coated prior to operation.


Threads of each box and pin member are cleaned thoroughly to remove any oil, grease or other matter.
Box and pin threads are coated with drill pipe thread compound.
Joints are made-up hand tight and then power-tightened to 100% of recommended make-up torque and
broken-out to hand-tight condition for three successive make and break cycles.
Joints are finally broken apart, cleaned thoroughly, and inspected to ensure that no galling of the threads
and sealing shoulders has occurred.

Benefits

Factory make-up/break-out at Vallourec provides insurance against damage to drill pipe connections.

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Thread Protectors

The Solution: Avoid Thread Damage with Thread Protectors

Threads can be subject to damage during transport, storage, and surface handling. These damages can reduce the
life expectancy of the drill string. It is a safe and standard practice to place hard plastic thread protectors on every
connection of drill pipe, BHA and accessories whenever these products are to be transported, stored or submitted
to other surface handling.

Performance

Thread protectors, when properly used, offer a guaranteed thread protection and are available for all standard
oilfield connections. Vallourec products are generally shipped with plastic protectors and are available with
pressed steel protectors.
We also offer cast-steel (with lift bail and certification on request) thread protectors.
Cast-steel thread protectors are ideal for handling and protecting swivels, drill collars, tool joints, and wear subs.
These protectors feature API precision machined shoulders and threads. The unique handle speeds the safe
movement of all equipment.
We offer all standard oilfield size thread protectors including for proprietary connections.

Drill Collar Pressed Steel Thread Protectors


Thread Protectors Pin Box Weight
Drill Collar Connection Protector Protector per Set
OD Range (in) Weight (lbs) Weight (lbs) (lbs)

NC23 4 6 10
3-1/2 – 3-7/8 2-2/4 REG 4 6 10
NC26 4 6 10
2-3/8 IF 4 7 11
2-7/8 XH 7 6 13
4 – 4-3/4 2-7/8 IF 7 6 13
NC31 7 6 13
3-1/2 REG 7 8 15
NC35 10 9 19
4-1/2 – 5-1/4 3-1/2 XH 10 9 19
NC38 10 9 19
3-1/2 IF 10 9 19
3-1/2 H-90 14 11 25
5 – 5-3/4 NC40 14 11 25
4 FH 14 11 25
4 H-90 17 13 31
5-3/4 – 6-1/4 4-1/2 REG 17 13 31
NC44 17 13 31
4-1/2 FH 17 13 31
4 IF 18 14 31
6-1/4 – 6-3/4 NC46 18 14 31
4-1/2 H-90 18 14 31
5 H-90 21 18 39
5-1/2 REG 21 18 39
6-3/4 – 7-1/2 5-1/2 H-90 21 18 39
NC50 21 18 39
4-1/2 IF 21 18 39
5-1/2 FH 28 23 51
7-3/4 – 8-1/4 6-5/8 REG 28 23 51
6-5/8 H-90 28 23 51
NC56 28 23 51
8-1/4 – 9 7 H-90 29 25 54
NC61 29 25 54
7-5/8 REG 35 31 66
9 – 10 7-5/8 H-90 35 31 66
NC70 35 31 66
10 – 11 8-5/8 REG 55 46 101
8-5/8 H-90 55 46 101

Benefits

Far less expensive than the cost of re-cutting threads, Vallourec thread protectors offer protection against damage
during transportation, storage and handling.

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Contacts

HEADQUARTERS REGIONAL SALES OFFICES

Vallourec Drilling Products France NORTH AMERICA MIDDLE EAST


27 avenue du Général Leclerc
92660 Boulogne-Billancourt Vallourec Drilling Products USA Vallourec Drilling Products Middle East FZE
France Client Support Center P.O. Box 261108, Jebel Ali Free Zone
Phone: +33 1 49 09 35 61 4424 W. Sam Houston Parkway North, Suite 150 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Fax: +33 1 49 09 37 15 Houston, Texas 77041 UAE
USA Phone: +971 4 815 0000
Phone: +1 713 479 3200 Fax: +971 4 883 9967
Fax: +1 713 479 3201 Email: sales.drilling-products.ME@vallourec.com
MANUFACTURING FACILITIES Email: CSC.drilling-products@vallourec.com
AFRICA
Vallourec Drilling Products USA
FRANCE 6300 Navigation Blvd Vallourec Drilling Products France
Vallourec Drilling Products France Houston, Texas 77011 27, avenue du Général Leclerc 92660
Aulnoye Plant USA Boulogne Billancourt Cedex
62 rue de Leval Phone: +1 713 844 3700 France
59620 Aulnoye-Aymeries Fax: +1 713 926 7103 Phone: +33 1 41 03 78 19
France Email: sales.drilling-products.NA@vallourec.com Fax: +33 1 49 09 37 15
Email: sales.drilling-products.Africa@vallourec.com
Vallourec Drilling Products France Vallourec Drilling Products USA
Oklahoma Office
Cosne & Villechaud Plants 1015 Waterwood Pkwy, Suite G, #G-2 EASTERN EUROPE
7, rue des Frères Lumière Edmond, OK 73034
58200 Cosne-sur-Loire Vallourec Deutschland GmbH
USA Theodorstrasse 90
France Phone: +1 405 340 0545 40472 Düsseldorf
Vallourec Drilling Products France Email: sales.drilling-products.NA@vallourec.com Germany
Tarbes Plant Phone: +49 211 960 2352
Vallourec Canada Inc. Fax: +49 211 960 3924
10 boulevard Renaudet 2107 9th Street
65000 Tarbes Email: sales.drilling-products.EU@vallourec.com
Nisku, Alberta T9E 7Z7
France Canada
Phone +1 780 955 8350 RUSSIA
BRAZIL Fax: +1 713 926 7103 Vallourec RUS LLC
Email: sales.drilling-products.NA@vallourec.com Office E02-305, Business – centre “Dobrynia”
Vallourec Tubos do Brasil S.A.
Belo Horizonte Plant 4th Dobryninsky Pereulok 8
Avenida Olinto Meireles, 65, Barreiro LATIN AMERICA Moscow, 119049
30640-010 Belo Horizonte Russia
Vallourec Tubos do Brasil S.A. Phone: +7 495 787 49 30
MG - Brazil Av. República do Chile, 230, 14º andar, Fax: +7 495 787 49 31
Edifício Castelo Branco Email: sales.drilling-products.RU@vallourec.com
USA Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP: 20031-170
Phone: +55 21 3873 83 00
Vallourec Drilling Products USA Fax: +55 21 3351 72 61 CHINA
Houston Plant Email: sales.drilling-products.SA@vallourec.com
6300 Navigation Blvd Vallourec (Beijing) Co. Ltd.
Houston, Texas 77011 Room 301, East Ocean Center
USA NORTHERN EUROPE 24A Jianguomenwai Avenue
Beijing 100022
Vallourec Oil & Gas UK Ltd. China
HOLLAND Prospect Place, Westhill Industrial Estate Phone: +86 10 5923 3065
Westhill, Aberdeen AB32 6SY Fax: +86 10 5923 3063
Vallourec Oil & Gas Nederland B.V. UK
Heerhugowaard Plant Email: sales.drilling-products.CN@vallourec.com
Phone: +44 1224 279 392
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