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What is VAM TOP connection?
VAM TOP® is the most widely used Threaded and Coupled (T&C) premium connection, in tubing and casing sizes. It has become the standard for OCTG premium threads over the years, with the largest field record in the industry.
What are upset threads?
Pipe upsetting is a process that is applied to the ends of the tubing to allow the pipe to be threaded. The pipe upsetting process is accomplished by heating the ends of the tubing in the upset furnace after which, the heated tube end is put into the upsetter.
What is EUE thread?
EUE = External Upset Ends, forging of ends on (API) tubing and drill pipe to provide additional thickness for strengthening connections. The EUE refers to a casing or tubing connection in which the inside diameter remains constant, but the outside diameter is enlarged to accommodate the threaded connection.
What does factor VAM mean?
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What is a VAM top thread?
VAM TOP® is the most widely used Threaded and Coupled (T&C) premium connection, in tubing and casing sizes. It has become the standard for OCTG premium threads over the years, with the largest field record in the industry. VAM TOP® has long been the preferred solution for premium applications, for standard usage but even in the most severe
Why choose a VAM® connection?
VAM ® has been the leading brand of premium connections in the oil and gas industry for over 50 years. Each year VAM ® designs new connections, extends product lines and qualifies new sizes to the most stringent specifications to meet our customer needs.
What is the best thread for Premium applications?
It has become the standard for OCTG premium threads over the years, with the largest field record in the industry. VAM TOP ® has long been the preferred solution for premium applications, for standard usage but even in the most severe conditions e.g. HP/HT wells.
What is the difference between standard and derivative VAM top ® casing sizes?
Derivative designs in casing sizes such as VAM TOP ® -KSTM, VAM TOP ® -KXTM, VAM TOP ® -NATM will provide higher compression and/or higher sealability performance vs. standard VAM TOP ® casing. Please contact your Vallourec representative for more information.