VersaFlex® System

VersaFlex® Expandable Liner System

VersaFlex® expandable liner hanger systems combine

Halliburton’s industry-leading expandable solid liner hanger
technology with our complete range of cementing products
and services to offer a total system approach to liner
installations.

The system features a VersaFlex integral liner hanger/packer

which is made up of an integral tieback receptacle above an
expandable solid hanger body and a lower sleeve designed to
carry the tensile and torque loads during deployment.
Elastomeric elements are bonded onto the hanger body. As
the hanger body is expanded, the elastomeric elements are
compressed in the annular space. This virtually eliminates
the liner hanger/casing annulus and provides liner top
pressure integrity while delivering impressive tensile and
compressive load capacity on setting. With no moving parts,
slips, or cages, the simple VersaFlex liner system design helps
eliminate the risk of pre-setting the liner hanger/packer.

Using the knowledge gained from multiple successful

installations, Halliburton has diversified the VersaFlex system
to provide a robust set of liners suitable for a variety of
applications including:
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• Drilling liners
• Production liners
• Tight tolerance liners
• Extended reach liners
• Openhole completions
• Horizontal completions
• Drill-in liners

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VersaFlex® Liner Features
• Liner hanger and liner top isolation packers are packaged
as a single unit.
• Packer element design allows for high circulation rates.
• Large radial clearance between hanger/packer body and
support casing improves run-in-hole speeds and
circulation rates.
• Improved fluid flow with the absence of external
components such as slips, hydraulic cylinders, cages, etc.
• Less induced stress and more even stress distribution in
supporting casing for a given liner length.
• No physical damage to the supporting casing; no slip
“wickers” to cut into the supporting casing.
• Hanger/packer actuating systems are contained in the
setting tool assembly, eliminating any potential leak path
created by actuating mechanisms.

VersaFlex® Liner Benefits

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• Potential leak paths eliminated
• Evenly distributed stress on previous casing
• Reduced operating steps Conventional Expandable
Hanger Hanger

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 VersaFlex® Expandable Liner System Portfolio
Parent Casing Tieback
System Size Elastomer OD Tieback Length
Weight Receptacle ID
in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (cm)
lb/ft (kg/m) in. (mm)

15.5 4.810 4.192 29.75

(23.06) (122.174) (106.477) (75.565)
17.0 4.750 4.141 29.75
(24.18) (120.65) (105.181) (75.565)
3 1/2 × 5 1/2 20 4.629 4.041 29.75
(88.9 × 139.7) (26.48) (117.577) (102.641) (75.565)
23 4.513 3.946 29.75
(34.22) (114.63) (100.228) (75.565)
26 4.384 3.839 29.75
(38.68) (111.354) (97.511) (75.565)
23 6.12 5.250 95.0
(34.22) (155.45) (133.35) (241.3)
26 6 5.250 107.49
(38.68) (152.4) (133.35) (273.025)
5×7 29 5.87 5.250 94.996
(127 × 177.8) (43.15) (149.1) (133.35) (241.29)
32 5.87 5.250 94.996
(47.62) (149.1) (133.35) (241.29)
35 5.740 5.125 96.10
(52.08) (138.94) (130.17) (244.094)
20 6.245 5.250 94.3
(26.48) (158.62) (133.35) (239.522)
5 1/2 × 7 23 6.155 5.250 95.0
(139.7 × 177.8) (34.22) (156.34) (133.35) (241.3)
26 6.055 5.250 107.49
(38.68) (153.80) (133.35) (273.025)
29.7 6.49 5.750 94.3
(44.19) (164.85) (146.05) (239.522)
5 1/2 × 7 5/8 33.7 6.490 5.750 94.3
(139.7 × 193.8) (50.15) (164.85) (146.05) (239.522)
39 6.37 5.750 91.75
(58.03) (161.8) (146.05) (233.045)
7, 7 5/8 × 9 3/8 39 8.36 7.750 116.50
(177.8, 193.7 × 238.1) (58.03) (212.34) (196.85) (295.91)
36 8.531 7.750 118.0
(53.58) (216.69) (196.85) (299.72)
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40 8.36 7.750 116.50

(59.3) (212.34) (196.85) (295.91)
7, 7 5/8 × 9 5/8 43.5 8.36 7.750 116.50
(177.8, 193.7 × 244.5) (64.80) (212.34) (196.85) (295.91)
47 8.31 7.750 116.50
(69.94) (211.07) (196.85) (295.91)
53.5 8.31 7.750 116.50
(79.61) (211.07) (196.85) (295.91)

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 VersaFlex® Expandable Liner System Portfolio
Parent Casing Tieback
System Size Elastomer OD Tieback Length
Weight Receptacle ID
in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (cm)
lb/ft (kg/m) in. (mm)

7 5/8 × 9 7/8 62.8 8.31 7.750 116.50

(193.7 × 250.83) (93.46) (211.07) (196.85) (295.91)
55.5 9.625 8.404 125.34
7 3/4 × 10 3/4 (82.60) (235.331) (213.331) (318.364)
(196.85 × 273.05) 60.7 9.625 8.404 125.34
(90.34) (235.331) (213.331) (318.364)
54 10.46 9.755 166.0
9 5/8 × 11 5/8 (80.36) (265.684) (247.777) (421.64)
(244.5 × 298.45) 60.0 10.504 9.659 43.155
(89.28) (266.80) (245.330) (109.614)
65 10.36 9.659 43.155
9 5/8 × 11 3/4, 11 7/8 (96.72) (263.14) (245.330) (109.614)
(244.5 × 298.45, 301.63) 71.8 10.36 9.659 43.155
(106.84) (263.14) (245.330) (109.614)
61 12.14 11.475 43.585
(90.77) (308.36) (291.465) (110.706)
68 12.14 11.475 43.585
11 7/8 × 13 3/8, 13 5/8, 14.0 (101.18) (308.36) (291.465) (110.706)
(301.63 × 339.7, 346.08, 355.60) 72 12.14 11.475 43.585
(107.14) (308.36) (291.465) (110.706)
88.2 12.14 11.475 43.585
(131.24) (308.36) (291.465) (110.706)
129.33 17.545
N/A N/A
(192.47) (445.640)
133.0 17.510
N/A N/A
(197.94) (444.75)
16 × 20 (346.08 × 508.00)
147.0 17.510
N/A N/A
(218.77) (444.75)
169.0 17.415
N/A N/A
(251.51) (442.34)
For sizes or service not listed, contact your local Halliburton representative.
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VersaFlex® Liner Hanger Setting Tools
VersaFlex® liner hanger expansion (setting) is accomplished
with a hydraulically actuated liner running/setting tool
assembly. This unique system provides the necessary
expansion mechanics, cementing pack-off seals, a collet
assembly to carry the liner weight and transfer that weight to
the drill string, and an expansion indicator assembly. The
running/setting tool assembly features a primary and
secondary releasing system for maximum reliability.

Features
Each tool design is unique, however, each cementing liner
hanger running tool contains three major components which
simplify processes and enhance reliability.
• Crossover valve – incorporates multiple porting which
allows fluid flow paths for hydraulic expansion pressure
and fluid returns during the expansion process.
• Expansion cone assembly – provides the lower seal at the
expansion face which is machined into the transition
area between the tieback receptacle and the hanger body.
• Collet assembly – transfers the liner string load being
conveyed into the wellbore to the drillpipe and transmits
torque to the liner through contact with the collet
retainer to torque adaptor.

Benefits
• Allows for washing and reaming during deployment
• Higher circulating rates and pressures
• Allows rotation and reciprocation during cementing
operations
• Debris-tolerant porting
• Field-proven setting components
• Contingency release features
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VersaFlex® Liner Hanger

Setting Tool

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 VersaFlex® Portfolio

Tool Types Sizes Primary Applications Distinguishing Features

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Internal piston design

5 in. x 7 in.
Drilling liners Primary expansion by ball set (rupture disk)
Standard 5 1/2 in. x 7 5/8 in.
Production liners Threaded mandrel connections
7 5/8 in. x 9 5/8 in.
Weight down contingency release

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Drilling liners Internal piston design

9 5/8 in. x 11 3/4 in.
Production liners Primary expansion by flapper valve (secondary ball set)
Flapper-Set Tool 9 5/8 in. x 11 7/8 in.
Tight tolerance liners Threaded mandrel connections
11 7/8 in. x 13 3/8 in.
Drill-in liners Weight down contingency release

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Internal piston design

5 in. x 7 in. Drilling liners Pinned mandrel connections
High Torque Tool 5 1/2 in. x 7 5/8 in. Production liners Primary expansion by flapper valve
7 5/8 in. x 9 5/8 in. Drill-in liners Two redundant setting methods
Left hand J-slot contingency release

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External piston modules

Primary expansion by plug bump
Drilling liners
ECD 7 5/8 in. x 9 5/8 in. Redundant setting (ball drop)
Production liners
Castellated mandrel connections
Weight down contingency release

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Drilling liners External piston modules

Production liners Primary expansion by ball set
Big Bore 16 in. x 20 in.
Tight tolerance liners Castellated mandrel connections
Drill-in liners Weight down contingency release

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Non cemented liners Internal piston design

4 1/2 in. x 7 in. Screen installations Primary expansion by ball drop
Open Hole Horizontal
7 5/8 in. x 9 5/8 in. Drop off liners Threaded mandrel connections
Slotted/perforated liners Weight down contingency release

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Tieback Seal Units

The VersaFlex® tieback seal unit is designed to be installed

into the upper tieback receptacle (TBR) of the liner hanger
assembly. Tieback seal units allow for the upper casing string
to be tied back to surface while leaving the largest possible ID
in the hanger assembly.

• Tieback seal units are designed to be fully landed,

allowing a no-go locator to locate at the top of the TBR.
• When required to cement surface casing in place, the
tieback seal unit can be used alone or in conjunction
with Halliburton SuperFill™ TB equipment.
(See additional data located within the Casing
Equipment PSL.)
• Metallurgy and seal units can be selected to suit well
conditions.
• Seal units come in three types of elastomer
configurations—premium, molded, and bonded.

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Tieback
Seal Unit

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VersaFlex® Expandable Liner Hanger Plug Systems

The VersaFlex® plug system consists of three main

components—the VersaFlex plug assembly, wiper dart, and
landing collar. Each component must be ordered separately
to meet material requirements. The VersaFlex plug set is
supported by the Casing Equipment group located in
Duncan, Oklahoma.

VersaFlex Plug Assembly

The plug design utilizes the proven HWE® High Wiping

Efficiency cementing plug design to provide superior wiping
performance and fluid separation with a single wiper plug.
The plug design has several unique features that provide
improved functionality and reliability, including:
• Integral swivel mechanism along with an equalizing
feature
• Incorporates dual release features to ensure plug launch
during displacement operations
• Incorporates a spacer tube to fully encapsulate the
drillpipe wiper plug and precludes debris interfering
with the transmission of hydraulic forces to the
contingency release mechanism
• Designed for the most common casing sizes
• Designed to be used in conjunction with a landing collar
• Two distinct types:
– Standard HWE plug assembly for use in mud
weights < 16ppg
– Heavy mud HWE plug assembly for use in mud
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weights > 16ppg

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Standard Heavy Mud

HWE® Plug HWE® Plug
Assembly Assembly

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VersaFlex® DP Wiper Dart

The VersaFlex® DP wiper dart is a unique releasing plug

designed specifically for use with the VersaFlex plug
assembly. (SSR® subsurface release wiper plugs are not
compatible with this system.)
• The wiper dart is available to cover a variety of standard
drillpipe sizes.
• Wiper darts for tandem string scenarios also available.

VersaFlex Landing Collar

The VersaFlex plug assembly is designed to be used in

conjunction with a landing collar. The VersaFlex plug
assemblies and landing collars have been designed for the
most common casing sizes.
• Uniquely designed to mate with the VersaFlex plug
assembly.
• The specially designed landing collar helps ensure a
positive seal is created when plug bump is achieved and
is primarily available in P-110 or P-110/Q-125 grades.

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To request information on VersaFlex plug sets, compatible
wiper darts, and special threads, materials, or blanking VersaFlex®
dimensions for use on the landing collar, email the Casing DP Wiper Dart
Equipment PSL at
resource.casingequipment@Halliburton.com.
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VersaFlex®
Landing Collar

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Float Equipment

Super Seal II® Float Equipment

Super Seal II® floating equipment is installed in and becomes

an integral part of the casing string. This equipment helps
float and cement the casing in the well. The equipment's
basic backpressure and temperature ratings (5,000 psi and
400°F) allow it to be used in most wells. The plastic valve
materials and surrounding shear and shockload-resistant
concrete exceed the strength requirements for landing
cementing plugs. The valve assembly and the cement holding
the valve assembly in place can be drilled out easily with

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roller-cone rock bits or polycrystalline diamond compact
(PDC) bits after cementing operations. All casing-size
Super Seal II float shoes and collars are supplied with an Super Seal II®
autofill feature. Customers can request Super Seal II float Float Collar
equipment for any casing grade or premium thread.

Super Seal II Float Collar

The Super Seal II float collar includes the Super Seal II

backpressure valve, which prevents cement pumped into the
casing/wellbore annulus from re-entering the casing ID after
cementing operations. The float collar is normally installed
one or two joints above the float or guide shoe.
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Float Shoe

The high-port up-jet (HPUJ) float shoe jets the formation Super Seal II® High-Port
face to remove detrimental mud cake and cuttings, Up-Jet (HPUJ)
increasing the chances of a successful cement-to-formation Float Shoe
bond. The high circulation rates and cement flow rates that
are possible with the Super Seal II float valve allow turbulent
flow at the shoe without damaging the float valve.
• Approximately 40% of the fluid pumped through the
equipment is discharged at a high velocity through the
bottom of the float shoe.
• All Super Seal II HPUJ float shoe casing sizes use the
same autofill strap used for the Super Seal II float valve.

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