SURFACE SYSTEMS

Conventional Surface Wellheads

Flexibility, compatibility and interchangeability for a wide range of surface applications.

Conventional Wellhead Systems

S and IC Wellhead Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Selecting a Wellhead System . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Major Considerations for
Casing Hanger Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Cameron Conventional
Wellhead Systems

S Wellhead System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
IC Wellhead System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Casing Head Housings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Casing Head Housing
Bottom Connection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

FLEXIBLE. COMPATIBLE. INTERCHANGEABLE.

For a wide range of surface applications. Using

Casing Head Housing Comparison . . . . . . . 7

Casing Head Spools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cameron systems lets you reduce inventory require-

Secondary Seals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Casing Head Spools Comparison . . . . . . . . 9

ments, lower costs and use standard components.

Secondary Seals Comparison. . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Casing Hangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Casing Hangers for S Casing Head
Housings and Spools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Camerons conventional wellheads and Christmas

trees suit any casing and tubing programs for working

SB Casing Hanger Comparison . . . . . . . . . 10

Casing Hangers for IC-2 Casing Head
Housings and Spools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

pressures up to 30,000 psi. For surface applications,

IC Casing Hanger Comparison . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cameron equipment ranges from low pressure,

Tubing Spools and Hangers

Selecting a Completion System . . . . . . . . . . . 12

conventional equipment to systems for severe

Tubing Spool, Tubing Hanger Compatibility . 13

Major Considerations for
Tubing Hanger Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Tubing Spool Comparison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

service and geothermal applications.

And Camerons reputation for quality ensures

Single Completions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tubing Spools for Single Completions . . . 14

that all wellhead products meet or exceed API 6A

Tubing Hangers for Single Completions. . 14

Comparison of Tubing Hangers
for Single Completions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Dual and Critical Service Completions. . . . . . 16

specifications.
For equipment requirements not covered in this

Tubing Spools for Dual Completions . . . . 16

Tubing Hangers for Dual Completions . . . 16
Comparison of Tubing Hangers
for Dual Completions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Tubing SpoolsCritical Service Completions 17
Tubing HangersCritical Service Completions 17

Auxiliary Equipment
Lock Screws, Test Ports and Injection Ports . 18

brochure, contact your Cameron representative.

SURFACE SYSTEMS

S AND IC WELLHEAD SYSTEMS

CASING HANGER SELECTION CHART

Camerons two conventional wellhead systemsthe

250F
121C

S system and the IC systemare both compatible with

A
P
I

most Cameron tubing spool and hanger configurations.

The S Conventional Wellhead System is the indus-

T
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M
P
E
R
A
T
U
R
E

trys highest capacity conventional spool-type wellhead.

Designed for use with all well depths and all types of
completions, the S system may be used in place of the
IC Wellhead for all applications.
For a wide range of applications, the IC Wellhead

180F
82C

SB-3
100F
38C

designed for less intense conditions.

SB-6

IC -1
IC-1-P
IC-2

U T S P
50F
10C

R
A
N
G
E

System offers a cost-effective, reliable alternative

SB-5

150F
65C

0F
-17C
-20F
-29C
0

SELECTING A WELLHEAD SYSTEM

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

Hang-Off Capacity (% of Pipe Body Yield)

(Operating conditions verified by
API 6A, 17th Edition, Appendix F testing)

The first step in determining which Cameron wellhead

system is best for your application is to determine the
casing hanger style to be used. Each hanger profile is
unique and is generally compatible with only a limited

capacity, working pressure and the method used to set

the annulus seal. Please refer to the charts on this page
as you select the casing hanger to suit your needs.

number of casing heads and spool bowls.

The four components to consider when selecting a
casing hanger are the temperature range, hang-off

MAJOR CONSIDERATIONS FOR CASING HANGER SELECTION

-20F to 150F (-29C to 65C)

Temperature Range*

IC-1

IC-1-P

IC-2

Up to 50% of pipe body yield

5000 psi WP

10,000 psi WP
10,000 and 15,000 psi WP

Method to Set
Annulus Seal

Manual

Seal Replaceable
with Load on Hanger

Yes

Spool/Housing
Compatibility

Single 45 shoulder (IC-2 Series)

Automatic
No
Double 45 shoulder (S Series)

SB-6

Up to 70% of pipe body yield

Up to 80% of pipe body yield

Working Pressure

SB-5

-20F to 180F (-29C to 82C)

-20F to 250F (-29C to 121C)

Hang-Off Capacity

SB-3

* Note: Although final production may be at one temperature, operating temperature at the casing hanger may be lower.

Cameron Conventional Wellhead Systems

S CONVENTIONAL WELLHEAD SYSTEM
Designed for use with all well depths and all types of
completions, the Cameron S Conventional Wellhead
System offers the industrys highest capacity conven-

N Lock Screw

tional spool-type wellhead. The Cameron S Wellhead

T Tubing Hanger

incorporates the lower casing head housing, the casing

hanger and the subsequent casing head spools and
hangers. The S system is compatible with any of the

Tubing Spool

Cameron tubing spool and hanger configurations

shown on pages 12-17.
FEATURES Two 45 shoulders: the upper shoulder

NX Bushing

supports the pack-off hydraulic pressure and test loads,

and the lower shoulder provides independent support
for the casing load. A large selection of secondary seals
SB-3
Casing Hanger

and pack-off bushings provides versatility.

S CASING HANGER APPLICATION CHART

S Casing Head
Spool

250F
121C
A
P
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T
E
M
P
E
R
A
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U
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R
A
N
G
E

180F
82C

SB-5

150F
65C

SB-3

Single P Seal

100F
38C

SB-6

U T S P

S Casing Head
Housing

50F
10C

0F
-17C

SB-3
Casing Hanger

-20F
-29C
0

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

Hang-Off Capacity (% of Pipe Body Yield)

(Operating conditions verified by
API 6A, 17th Edition, Appendix F testing)

Cameron S Wellhead System

SURFACE SYSTEMS

IC CONVENTIONAL WELLHEAD SYSTEM

For use in less extreme conditions, the Cameron IC
Conventional Wellhead System incorporates the lower
casing head housing and hanger and the subsequent

N Lock Screw

casing head spools and hangers. Although components

T Tubing Hanger

are not interchangeable, the S Wellhead may be used in

place of the IC Wellhead for these applications as well.

Tubing Spool

The IC Wellhead, like the S Wellhead, is compatible

with any of the Cameron tubing spool and hanger configurations shown on pages 12-17.
FEATURES Straight-bore design with 45 load shoulder.

NX Bushing

A large selection of secondary seals and pack-off bushings provides versatility.

IC-2 Casing
Hanger

IC CASING HANGER APPLICATION CHART

IC-2 Casing Head

Spool

A
P
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T
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M
P
E
R
A
T
U
R
E

Single P Seal

R
A
N
G
E

IC-2 Casing Head

Housing

150F
65C

100F
38C

IC-1
IC-1-P
IC-2

U T S P
50F
10C

0F
-17C
-20F
-29C
0

IC-2 Casing
Hanger

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

Hang-Off Capacity (% of Pipe Body Yield)

(Operating conditions verified by API 6A,
17th Edition, Appendix F testing)

Cameron IC Wellhead System

SURFACE SYSTEMS

TUBING HANGERS
Tubing hangers are available for single, dual and metal-sealing completions.

S P O O L S

A N D

H A N G E R S

Cameron Conventional Wellhead Systems

T
(Single)

T-CL
(Single)

HT
(Single)

HT-2
(Single)

C-SRL-CL
(Single)

CXS
(Single)

CD-2N
(Dual)

CD-T
(Dual)

CD-T-CL
(Dual)

MTBS
(Metal)

T U B I N G

TUBING SPOOLS
Two tubing spool designs are available for standard
service applications. The CD-2 Tubing Spool has the
same bowl configuration as the C Tubing Spool and
is compatible with dual tubing hangers. The MTBS
Spool is all-metal-sealing for critical applications.

CD-2
(Single or Dual Completions)

C
(Single Completions Only)

MTBS
(Metal)

Three slip-type casing

hanger designs are
available for the S and
IC-2 Casing Spools.
Each hanger has specific
applications. In addition,
there are mandrel-type
casing hangers available
for both bowl types.

SB-3

SB-5*

C A S I N G
H A N G E R S
C A S I N G
A N D
H O U S I N G S
H E A D
C A S I N G

SB-6

IC-1*

IC-1-P*

IC-2

CASING SPOOLS
The S and IC-2 Casing Spools have
several options for top connections.
One option features no lock screws;
another features two lock screws
180 apart; and the final option
features multiple lock screws
depending on the flange size.

S/IC-2

S-11/IC-2-BP

S-3/IC-2-L

Top flange lock screw configurations available for S and IC-2 Casing Spools.
*Note: Lock screws may not be used with SB-5, IC-1 or IC-1-P slips.

S P O O L S

A N D

C A S I N G

H A N G E R S

CASING
HANGERS

IC-2

S E C O N D A RY S E A L S
A variety of secondary seals
are available to fit S and
IC-2 Casing Spools as well
as the C, CD-2 and MTBS
Tubing Spools.

CANH

Single P

Double P

Single T

Double T

NX Bushing

(For use with S spool only)

CASING
HANGERS
Three slip-type casing
hangers are available for
the S and IC Casing Head
Housings. Each hanger
has a specific application.
In addition, there are
mandrel-type casing hangers available for both bowl
types.

SB-3

SB-5*

SB-6

IC-1*

IC-1-P*

IC-2

CASING HEAD HOUSING

The S and IC-2 Casing Head
Housings have several options
for top connections. One option
features no lock screws; another
features two lock screws 180
apart; and the final option
features multiple lock screws
depending on the flange size.

S/IC-2

S-11/IC-2-BP

S-3/IC-2-L

Top flange lock screw configurations available for S and IC-2 Casing Head Housings.
*Note: Lock screws may not be used with SB-5, IC-1 or IC-1-P slips.

IC-2

Bottom Connections available for S and IC-2 Casing Head Housings

BOTTOM CONNECTIONS

CR LANDING BASE

The S and IC-2 Casing Head

Housings are available with a
selection of bottom connections
to match installation requirements.

The CR Landing Base can

be used with any style
housing to transfer loads
to the conductor.

Slip-On Weld
with O-Ring
(Standard)

Slip-On Weld
without O-Ring

Slip Lock

Casing Box
Thread

CAMFORGE

CR Landing Base
(Optional)

Casing Head Housings

The Casing Head Housing seals off the surface casing
and provides a landing bowl for the next casing string.
It also provides an attachment for the BOP stack.

CASING HEAD HOUSING

BOTTOM CONNECTION OPTIONS
SLIPLOCK CASING CONNECTION SYSTEM The SlipLock
Casing Connection System reduces installation time by
eliminating the need for welding. The system achieves
the necessary seal using elastomeric T Seals or plastic

S Casing Head Housing

injection-energized P Seals.
The SlipLock system performs in working pressures
up to 10,000 psi. Because it is reusable, it is an appropriate choice for exploration wells.
CAMFORGE CASING CONNECTION SYSTEM The
CAMFORGE Casing Connection System requires no
welding and no pre-machining of the casing. Because
the casing is mechanically cut, existing production does
not have to be shut in. The connection is made using
hydraulic pressure to expand the surface casing and
IC-2 Casing Head Housing

housing. The system establishes a pressure-tight, metal-

S/IC-2

S-11/IC-2-BP

S-3/IC-2-L

Top flange lock screw configurations available for S and IC-2 Casing Head Housings.
*Note: Lock screws may not be used with SB-5, IC-1 or IC-1-P slips.

IC-2

Slip-On Weld
with O-Ring
(Standard)

Slip-On Weld
without O-Ring

Slip Lock

Casing Box
Thread

CAMFORGE

SURFACE SYSTEMS

CASING HEAD HOUSING COMPARISON

Wellhead

Bowl
Design

Casing
Hangers

Lock
Screws

Side
Outlets

S Wellhead

S-11 Housing two lock screws

180 apart for wear bushing retention

SB-3, SB-5
and SB-6

S-3 Housing full complement

of lock screws for casing hanger retention
(exact number dependent on flange size)

Line pipe
Slip-on weld
threaded or
Metal sealing,
(with and
studded with
designed to
threads for without O-ring) allow venting
valve removal
plugs
SlipLock

Straight bore
with single 45
shoulder

Landing
Base

Include
buried check
valves

CR Landing
Base
available

Include
buried check
valves

CR Landing
Base
available

Casing box
threads

IC-2-BP Housing two lock screws

180 apart for wear bushing retention

IC-1, IC-1-P
and IC-2

Injection
Ports

CAMFORGE

IC-2 Housing no lock screws

IC Wellhead

Test
Ports

Casing box
threads

S Housing no lock screws

Straight bore
with dual 45
shoulders

Bottom
Connections

IC-2-L Housing full complement

of lock screws for casing hanger retention
(exact number dependent on flange size)

Line pipe
Slip-on weld
threaded or
Metal sealing,
(with and
studded with
designed to
threads for without O-ring) allow venting
valve removal
plugs
SlipLock
CAMFORGE

sealing connection suitable for working pressures up

casing sizes, the O-ring seal option is not available. The

to 10,000 psi. The CAMFORGE system minimizes rig time

O-ring seal requires only one external weld. Slip-on weld

and the duration of open hole time without BOP

connections include a 1/2 line pipe test port to validate

protection. Annulus hydro-testing simulates working

the integrity of both the weld and the O-ring seals.

conditions prior to BOP nipple-up.

CASING BOX THREAD When threaded connections are
SLIP-ON WELD Slip-on weld bottom connections are

specified for casing heads, casing threads are used. In

standard with O-rings for both S and IC-2 casing heads

this case, the standardized lower connection outside

with 10-3/4 or smaller casing preparations. For larger

diameter allows use of raw material for either S or IC-2

style heads.
CR LANDING BASE The optional CR landing base can
be used with any style housing to transfer loads to the
conductor.

SlipLock Casing
Connection System
Casing Box Thread

Slip-On Weld
with O-Ring

CAMFORGE Casing
Connection System
CR Landing Base
(Optional)

Casing Head Spools

The casing spool seals off the surface casing string,
and its landing bowl provides support for the next
casing string.

SECONDARY SEALS
Cameron offers a wide range of secondary seals for use
in casing and tubing spools. These secondary seals are
installed in the bottom of spools with corresponding
S Casing Head Spool

preps. Secondary seals include single P Seals, Double P

Seals, Single T Seals, Double T Seals, NX Bushings,
X Bushings and proprietary CANH Seals.

IC-2 Casing Head Spool

SB-3

SB-5*

SB-6

IC-1*

S/IC-2

S-11/IC-2-BP

IC-1-P*

IC-2

S-3/IC-2-L

Top flange lock screw configurations available for S and IC-2 Casing Spools.
*Note: Lock screws may not be used with SB-5, IC-1 or IC-1-P slips.

CANH
(For use with S spool only)

IC-2

Single P

Double P

Single T

Double T

NX Bushing

SURFACE SYSTEMS

CASING HEAD SPOOL COMPARISON

Bowl
Design

Wellhead

Casing
Hangers

Lock
Screws

Side
Outlets

Secondary
Seals

Test
Ports

Injection
Ports

Line pipe
threaded or
studded with
threads for
valve removal
plugs

Single P,
Double P,
Single T,
Double T,
NX Bushing,
X Bushing,
CANH Seal

Metal sealing,
designed to
allow venting

Include
buried check
valves

Line pipe
threaded or
studded with
threads for
valve removal
plugs

Single P,
Double P,
Single T,
Double T,
NX Bushing,
X Bushing

Metal sealing,
designed to
allow venting

Include
buried check
valves

S Casing Head Spool no lock screws

S Wellhead

Straight bore
with dual 45
shoulders

SB-3, SB-5
and SB-6

S-11 Casing Head Spool two lock screws

180 apart for wear bushing retention
S-3 Casing Head Spool full complement
of lock screws for casing hanger retention
(exact number dependent on flange size)

IC-2 Casing Head Spool no lock screws

IC Wellhead

Straight bore
with single 45
shoulder

IC-1, IC-1-P
and IC-2

IC-2-BP Casing Head Spool two lock screws

180 apart for wear bushing retention
IC-2-L Casing Head Spool full complement
of lock screws for casing hanger retention
(exact number dependent on flange size)

SECONDARY SEALS

Single P Seal

Double P Seal

Single T Seal

Double T Seal

NX Bushing

CANH Seal

SECONDARY SEALS COMPARISON

Model

Casing Spool
Compatibility

Tubing Spool
Compatibility

Maximum
Service Rating

Maximum Working
Pressure (psi)

Seal
Type

Means of
Energizing Seal

Single P Seal

S, S-11, S-3, IC-2, IC-2-BP, IC-2-L

C, CD-2, MTBS

Moderately Severe

5000

Elastomeric

Plastic Packing

Double P Seal

S, S-11, S-3, IC-2, IC-2-BP, IC-2-L

C, CD-2, MTBS

Moderately Severe

15,000

Elastomeric

Plastic Packing

SIngle T Seal

S, S-11, S-3, IC-2, IC-2-BP, IC-2-L

C, CD-2, MTBS

Standard

5000

Elastomeric

Radial Interference

Double T Seal

S, S-11, S-3, IC-2, IC-2-BP, IC-2-L

C, CD-2, MTBS

Moderately Severe

10,000

Elastomeric

Radial Interference

X, NX Bushing

S, S-11, S-3, IC-2, IC-2-BP, IC-2-L

C, CD-2, MTBS

Moderately Severe

5000

Elastomeric

Plastic Packing

CANH Seal

S, S-11, S-3

C, CD-2, MTBS

Severe/Corrosive

20,000

Metal

Flange Make-up

Casing Hangers
CASING HANGERS FOR S CASING HEAD
HOUSINGS AND SPOOLS

tightening the cap screws. The seal can be replaced

with the full-rated load on the hanger.

Cameron S Casing Head Housings and Spools accept all

three hangers in the SB hanger family. SB hangers can

SB-5 CASING HANGER The SB-5 Casing Hanger is a

be lowered through the BOP as soon as the cement

wrap-around slip and seal assembly designed for 10,000

plug hits bottom. Once in place, they support the entire

and 15,000 psi WP

casing weight and seal the annulus. Mandrel style

service. It is rated

casing hangers also can be supplied.

for a hang-off

The unique slip design of the SB family of hangers

capacity of 80 percent

achieves controlled friction when precision-machined

of pipe body yield.

slips with sharp inner teeth securely bite the casing.

Like the other slips in

Dull outer teeth on the back side contact the slip bowl.

the SB family, it requires a load of only 15,000 pounds

Because these hangers are installed in the double 45

to set the seal. In addition, the seal can be re-energized

shoulder housing design, the mechanical load is

by tightening the cap screws. The seal can be replaced

completely separated from the hydraulic load. This

with the full-rated load on the hanger. The SB-5 Casing

separation permits the assembly to hold full test

Hanger can be used only in the Type S spool; it cannot

pressure without changing deflection of casing in the

be used with spools supplied with lock screws.

pressured zone, though the slip load can vary from

zero to full joint strength.

SB-6 CASING HANGER The SB-6 Casing Hanger is a

wrap-around slip

SB-3 CASING HANGER The SB-3 Casing Hanger is a

and seal assembly

wrap-around slip and seal assembly designed for 5000

designed for 5000

psi WP service. It

psi WP service. It is

is rated for a

rated for a hang-off

hang-off capacity

capacity of 70 percent

of 80 percent of pipe

of pipe body yield. Like the other slips in the SB family,

body yield. Like the

it requires a load of only 15,000 pounds to set the seal.

other slips in the SB

The seal can be re-energized by tightening the cap

family, it requires a load of only 15,000 pounds to set

screws and can be replaced with the full-rated load on

the seal. In addition, the seal can be re-energized by

the hanger.

SB CASING HANGER COMPARISON

10

Model

Spool
Compatibility

Hanger
Type

Operating
Temperature

Working
Pressure (psi)

Rated Load
Capacity

Method to
Set Seal

Seal Replaceable
with Load on Hanger

SB-3

S, S-11, S-3

Wrap-Around
Slip and Seal
Assembly

-20 to 250F
-29 to 121C

10,000/15,000

80% minimum
pipe body yield

Casing Weight
or Manual

Yes

SB-5

Wrap-Around
Slip and Seal
Assembly

-20 to 250F
-29 to 121C

10,000/15,000

80% minimum
pipe body yield

Casing Weight
or Manual

Yes

SB-6

S, S-11, S-3

Wrap-Around
Slip and Seal
Assembly

-20 to 180F
-29 to 82C

5000

70% minimum
pipe body yield

Casing Weight
or Manual

Yes

SURFACE SYSTEMS

CASING HANGERS FOR IC-2 CASING HEAD

HOUSINGS AND SPOOLS

one-piece, non-automatic, wrap-around hanger that is

Cameron IC-2 Casing Head Housings and Spools accept

ideal for use when casing weight is insufficient to ener-

all three hangers in the IC hanger family. Cameron offers

gize the hanger

a selection of IC hangers using manually energized seals

seal. The seal is

or weight-set seals, depending upon application require-

energized using

ments. IC hangers are available in one-piece and two-

cap screws and can be

piece designs, so use of IC-2 equipment for different

replaced with rated

applications can be varied by slip selection alone.

load on the hanger.

IC hangers land on the single 45 shoulder in IC-2 bowls.

This hanger can be used only in the IC-2 bowl profile; it

Mandrel style casing hangers also can be supplied.

cannot be used with spools provided with lock screws.

IC-1 CASING HANGER The IC-1 Casing Hanger is an

IC-2 CASING HANGER The IC-2 Casing Hanger is a

independent slip and seal assembly. The slip assembly is

wrap-around hanger with an annulus seal. This hanger

latched around the casing and lowered into the casing

is energized by casing weight, which varies with the

IC-1-P CASING HANGER The IC-1-P Casing Hanger is a

head. The seal

casing and slip

assembly is

size. The hanger

installed over the

uses a heavy-duty

casing after it is cut

latch and hinge design

off. Pressure applied

that creates a reliable,

to the top of the seal

strong and stable

assembly is transferred to the casing head, not to the

hanger structure after closing. The hinge mechanism

slips. The IC-1 hanger can be used only in the IC-2 bowl

enables the hanger halves to pivot out of the way

profile; it cannot be used with spools provided with

during wrap-around. Tapered rough backs allow

lock screws.

a quick, secure bite of the casing, restrict continued

downward movement, and prevent collapse of the
casing. A guide ring maintains slip alignment during
installation and operation.

IC CASING HANGER COMPARISON

Model

Spool
Compatibility

Hanger
Type

Operating
Temperature

Working
Pressure (psi)

Rated Load
Capacity

Method to
Set Seal

Seal Replaceable
with Load on Hanger

IC-1

IC-2

Independent
Slip and Seal
Assembly

-20 to 150F
-29 to 65C

5000

50% minimum
pipe body yield

O-Rings

Yes

IC-1-P

IC-2

Wrap-Around
Slip and Seal
Assembly

-20 to 150F
-29 to 65C

10,000

50% minimum
pipe body yield

Cap Screws

Yes

IC-2

IC-2, IC-2-BP, IC-2-L

Wrap-Around
Slip and Seal
Assembly

-20 to 150F
-29 to 65C

10,000

50% minimum
pipe body yield

Casing Weight

No

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Tubing Spools and Hangers

TUBING SPOOLS AND HANGERS

ment and Christmas trees to suit all tubing programs for

Camerons wide variety of tubing spools and hangers

working pressures up to 30,000 psi. From low-pressure

suits all types of completions single, dual, high

conventional equipment to systems for severe service

pressure and severe service.

and geothermal applications, Cameron can supply the

Cameron uses a standard C profile for tubing spools.

completion components.

Use of this profile allows Cameron to offer the widest

possible array of tubing hanger choices while minimiz-

SELECTING A COMPLETION SYSTEM The first step in

ing tubing spool requirements. Of the tubing hangers

determining which Cameron completion system is best

offered, all but one the MTBS (designed for critical

for your application is to determine the tubing hanger

service applications) fit the C profile.

style to be used (see chart on page 13). Each hanger

Like our wellhead components, all Cameron completion components meet or exceed API 6A specifications.

profile is unique and is generally compatible with only

a limited number of casing head and spool bowls.

These products include a full line of completion equip-

T
(Single)

T-CL
(Single)

HT
(Single)

HT-2
(Single)

CXS
(Single)

C-SRL-CL
(Single)

C
(Single Completions Only)

CD-2N
(Dual)

CD-T
(Dual)

CD-2
(Single or Dual Completions)

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CD-T-CL
(Dual)

MTBS
(Metal)

MTBS
(Metal)

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TUBING SPOOL, TUBING HANGER COMPATIBILITY

Tubing Hangers

Tubing Spools
C

CD-2

HT Tubing Hanger Assembly

HT-2 Tubing Hanger Assembly

T Tubing Hanger

T-CL Tubing Hanger

C-SRL-CL Tubing Hanger

CXS Tubing Hanger

MTBS

MTBS Tubing Hanger

MAJOR CONSIDERATIONS FOR TUBING HANGER SELECTION

Single

Completion Type

T-CL

HT

HT-2

CXS

Dual
Coupling Assembly
Tubing Hanger Type

Mandrel

Split Dual Mandrel

5000 psi WP
10,000 psi WP

Working Pressure

15,000 psi WP
20,000 psi WP
Elastomer

Annulus Seal Type

Metal
Elastomer

Neck Seal Type

Metal
No
Control Line Capability

Standard, Continuous

Optional, Non-Continuous

CD-2N

CD-T

CD-T-CL

MTBS

TUBING SPOOL COMPARISON

Tubing
Spool

Completion
Type

Bowl
Design

Tubing
Hangers

Lock
Screws

Side
Outlets

Secondary
Seals

Test
Ports

Injection
Ports

Single

Straight Bore
with Single 45
Shoulder

HT, HT-2, C-SRL,

T, T-CL, CXS

Type N

Line Pipe Threaded

or Studded with
Threads for Valve
Removal Plugs

Single P, Double P,
Single T, Double T,
NX Bushing,
CANH Seal

Metal Sealing,
Designed to Allow
Venting

Include Buried
Check Valves

CD-2

Single and Dual

Straight Bore
with Single 45
Shoulder

CD-2N, CD-T
CD-T-CL

Type N

Line Pipe Threaded

or Studded with
Threads for Valve
Removal Plugs

Single P, Double P,
Single T, Double T,
NX Bushing

Metal Sealing,
Designed to Allow
Venting

Include Buried
Check Valves

MTBS

Single,
Metal Sealing

Straight Bore
with Single 45
Shoulder

MTBS

Type N

Studded with
Threads for Valve
Removal Plugs

Single P, Double P,
Single T, Double T,
NX Bushing,
CANH Seal

Metal Sealing,
Designed to Allow
Venting

Include Buried
Check Valves

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TUBING SPOOLS FOR SINGLE COMPLETIONS

around style casing hanger. The HT-2 is the preferred

Camerons C Tubing Spool is the standard spool for

design for stainless steel applications. It incorporates a

single completions in 7-1/16 and 9 nominal top

suspension nut that allows installation without rotating

flange sizes. The IC-2-L Spool is used for 11 and

the Christmas tree. Both assemblies are rated up to

13-5/8 nominal tubing spools. Features include:

10,000 psi WP and are easy and quick to install without

BOWL DESIGN A straight bore with a single 45

special running tools.

shoulder design provides support for the tubing load

HT AND HT-2 COUPLINGS Both designs include coarse

and reduces the risk of bowl damage from drill stem

ACME threads, which make up easily with minimum

rotation. This design minimizes hoop load on the spool

risk of damage. Self-energizing seals isolate threads

while maintaining high hanging capacity.

from well fluids, allowing testing of the flange ring

TUBING HANGER COMPATIBILITY The tubing spool

gasket.

accommodates a wide variety of tubing hangers for single

HT AND HT-2 ADAPTERS Both adapter top and bottom

completions including HT, HT-2, C-SRL-CL, T, T-CL and CXS

connections are normally configured with a flanged

designs. See the following page for more information.

bottom and studded top, providing a test port for veri-

TYPE N LOCK SCREWS Reliable Type N Lock Screws feature packing installed in front of the threads to prevent

fication of the adapter flange connection and coupling

seal integrity.

any contamination of threads by well-bore fluids and to

HT-2 SUSPENSION NUT The HT-2 Suspension Nut is

help eliminate build-up of

made of a high-strength, low-alloy, gall-resistant mate-

solids behind the screw.

rial. A coupling seal isolates the nut from flow pressure,

See page 18 for more infor-

preventing corrosion.

mation on Type N Lock

C TUBING HANGER The C Tubing Hanger is a wrap-

Screws.

around, slip and seal assembly. The annulus seal is ener-

SIDE OUTLETS Line-pipe

gized by tubing weight or tie-down screws and controls

threaded and studded out-

pressure in the casing annulus during installation of the

lets are available.

Christmas tree.

Studded outlets are

The T, T-CL, C-SRL-CL and CXS Tubing Hangers are single

threaded for valve

removal plugs.

C Tubing Spool

SECONDARY SEALS C Tubing Spools are available with

completion, mandrel-type hangers for use in either the

C Tubing Spool or the CD-2 Tubing Spool.

Single and Double P, Single and Double T, and NX

T TUBING HANGER The T Tubing Hanger withstands

Bushing and CANH secondary seals. See pages 8-9 for

the stress of high pressure and corrosive or erosive ele-

more information.

ments associated with well flow. Its flexible neck main-

TEST AND INJECTION PORTS All test ports are metal

tains the metal seal despite thermal or pressure cycling.

sealing and are designed to allow venting. Injection

T-CL TUBING HANGER The T-CL Tubing Hanger with-

ports include buried check valves. See page 18 for more

stands stress of high pressure and corrosive or erosive

information.

elements associated with well flow. A control line exit

block is available in either a bull plug style or block nee-

TUBING HANGERS FOR SINGLE COMPLETIONS

dle valve style.

The HT and HT-2 Tubing Hanger Assemblies are single

C-SRL-CL TUBING HANGER The C-SRL-CL Tubing Hanger

completion hanger assemblies for use in either the C

incorporates a pressure energized SRL neck seal, which

Tubing Spool or the CD-2 Tubing Spool. Both designs are

accommodates vertical movement in the tubing hanger

made up of a coupling, an adapter and a Type C wrap-

during BOP testing. A control line exit block is available

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COMPARISON OF TUBING HANGERS FOR SINGLE COMPLETIONS

Model

Spool
Compatibility

Hanger
Type

Working
Pressure (psi)

Method to
Set Seal

Annulus
Seal

Neck
Seal

Control
Line

BPV
Preparation

HT

C and CD-2

Coupling Assembly with

Type C Wrap-Around Hanger

10,000

Radial
Interference

Elastomer

Elastomer

Not Available

Standard

HT-2

C and CD-2

Rotatable Coupling Assembly

with Type C Wrap-Around Hanger

10,000

Radial
Interference

Elastomer

Elastomer

Not Available

Standard

C and CD-2

Mandrel

15,000

Lock Screws

Elastomer

Metal

Not Available

Standard

T-CL

C and CD-2

Mandrel

15,000

Lock Screws

Elastomer

Metal

Continuous

Standard

C-SRL-CL

C and CD-2

Mandrel

15,000

Lock Screws

Elastomer

Metal

Continuous

Standard

CXS

C and CD-2

Mandrel

10,000

Lock Screws

Elastomer

Elastomer

Optional

Standard

MTBS

MTBS

Mandrel

20,000

Lock Screws

Metal

Metal

Continuous

Standard

in either a bull plug style or block needle valve style.

CXS TUBING HANGER The CXS Tubing Hanger includes

The C-SRL-CL hanger should be used in 7-1/16 10,000 psi

two elastomeric neck seals that may be used to isolate

Type C Tubing Spools.

one control line.

HT Tubing Hanger Assembly

HT-2 Tubing Hanger Assembly

T Tubing Hanger

T-CL Tubing Hanger

CXS Tubing Hanger

C-SRL-CL Tubing Hanger

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Dual and Critical Service Completions

TUBING SPOOLS FOR DUAL COMPLETIONS

SIDE OUTLETS Spools are available with line pipe

The CD-2 Tubing Spool features the same bowl as the

threaded and studded outlets. Studded outlets are

C Tubing Spool but incorporates alignment pins for

threaded for valve removal plugs.

dual completions. The CD-2 also can be used for single

SECONDARY SEALS CD-2 Tubing Spools are available

completions by retracting

with Single and Double P, Single and Double T and

the alignment pins.

NX Bushing secondary seals. See pages 8-9 for more

Features include:

information.

BOWL DESIGN A straight

TEST AND INJECTION PORTS All test ports are metal

bore with a single 45 shoulder

sealing and are designed to allow venting. Injection

design provides support for the

ports include buried check valves. See page 18 for more

tubing load and reduces

information.

the risk of bowl damage

due to drill stem rotation.

CD-2 Tubing Spool

This design minimizes hoop load on the spool while

maintaining high hanging capacity.

TUBING HANGERS FOR DUAL COMPLETIONS

Camerons dual completion tubing hangers include
three designs: the CD-2N Tubing Hanger, CD-T Tubing

TUBING HANGER COMPATIBILITY The tubing spools

Hanger and CD-T-CL Tubing Hanger. These hangers

accommodate a wide variety of tubing hangers for sin-

used with the CD-2 Tubing Spoolare split dual man-

gle completions including HT, HT-2, C-SRL-CL, T, T-CL

drel style hangers that can be run and pulled independ-

and CXS designs for single completions and the CD-2N,

ently. The alignment slots are located below the load

CD-T and CD-T-CL hangers for dual completions.

shoulder to protect the alignment pins from tubing

TYPE N LOCK SCREWS Reliable Type N Lock Screws fea-

weight, allowing maximum load capacity.

ture packing installed in front of the threads to prevent

contamination of the threads by wellbore fluids and to
help eliminate build-up of solids behind the screw. See
page 18 for more information.
ALIGNMENT PINS Alignment pins for dual completions
are located below the load shoulder to avoid test plug
interference and to provide alignment without reducing load shoulder capacity.

CD-2N
Tubing Hanger

CD-T
Tubing Hanger

CD-T-CL
Tubing Hanger

COMPARISON OF TUBING HANGERS FOR DUAL COMPLETIONS

Model

Spool
Compatibility

Hanger
Type

Working
Pressure (psi)

Method to
Set Seal

Annulus
Seal

Neck
Seal

Control
Line

BPV
Preparation

CD-2

CD-2

Split Dual Mandrel

(Two Piece)

10,000

Lock Screws

Elastomer

Elastomer

Optional,
Continuous

Standard

CD-T

CD-2

Split Dual Mandrel

(One Piece)

15,000

Lock Screws

Elastomer

Metal

Not Available

Standard

CD-T-CL

CD-2

Split Dual Mandrel

(One Piece)

15,000

Lock Screws

Elastomer

Metal

Standard,
Continuous

Standard

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TUBING SPOOLS FOR

CRITICAL SERVICE COMPLETIONS
The MTBS Tubing Spool is a single completion, metal-tometal sealing spool for critical service applications to
20,000 psi WP. Features

outlets threaded for valve removal plugs.

SECONDARY SEALS MTBS Tubing Spools are available
with Single and Double P, Single and Double T and NX
Bushing and CANH secondary seals. See pages 8-9 for

include:

more information.

METAL-TO-METAL SEALING

TEST AND INJECTION PORTS All test ports are metal

The MTBS Tubing Spool

sealing and are designed to allow venting. Injection

and MTBS Tubing Hanger

ports include buried check valves. See page 18 for more

provide complete metal-to-

information.

metal sealing. The annulus

seal is squeezed to contact
parallel cylindrical sealing
surfaces in the spool bore.

SIDE OUTLETS MTBS Spools are available with studded

MTBS Tubing Spool

TUBING HANGERS FOR

CRITICAL SERVICE COMPLETIONS
The MTBS Tubing Hanger is made of

The annulus seal is set using tubing weight with addi-

high alloy materials to withstand

tional pressure load when required. The neck seal is

corrosive and high temperature

energized by flange make up.

environments. The extended

MTBS TUBING HANGER The MTBS Tubing Hanger is

neck ensures positive

made of high alloy materials to withstand corrosive

alignment for the seal

and high temperature environments. The extended

during installation. The

neck ensures positive alignment for the seal during

hanger is reusable, and the

installation. The hanger is reusable, and the metal

metal seals are replaceable.

seals are replaceable.

BOWL DESIGN A straight bore bowl design provides a
large through bore and allows a 7-1/16 flange to be
used over all 7casing strings.

MTBS Tubing Hanger

TYPE N LOCK SCREWS Reliable N Lock Screws feature

packing installed in front of the threads. This prevents
contamination of threads by wellbore fluids and helps
eliminate build-up of solids behind the screw. See page
18 for more information on N Lock Screws.

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Auxiliary Equipment
LOCK SCREWS, TEST PORTS AND INJECTION PORTS
N LOCK SCREWS All Cameron spools and housings use
N Lock Screws. These field-replaceable screws contain
packing in front of the threads to prevent contamination by well bore fluids and build up of solids behind
the screws, which could prevent proper retraction.
An external oil seal protects threads from atmospheric
corrosion.

N Lock Screw

TEST PORTS All test ports used in Cameron conventional wellhead equipment meet the standard for API 6A
Type II metal seal design for safety and reliability.
These ports can be vented safely and are usable with
all pressure ratings.
INJECTION PORTS For casing and tubing spools that
require injection of sealant to energize or re-energize
the secondary seal, two styles of fittings are available.
Each style has a buried ball check (without spring). For
applications 10,000 psi WP and below, the port features
a simple plug with a 1 NPT thread. For working pressures above 10,000 psi WP, the port incorporates a twopiece plug with a pressure vent.

Injection Port
(10,000 psi WP and Below)

Injection Port
(15,000 psi WP and Above)
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Test Port

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