Vector Techlok clamp connector

Product Range

Most effective, economical system available

Vector Techlok Clamp Connectors are the most effective and economical pipe connection
system available today. Typically several Vector Techlok joints can be installed in the time
it takes to assemble a single standard ANSI or API flange. Conventional ANSI or API
flanges with their 4 to 24 bolts require accurate alignment to ensure a seal, whereas
Techlok Clamp Connectors have only four bolts, no alignment problems
and require less bolt loads. High pressure systems are not a problem,
with Vector Techlok Clamp Connectors working in applications where
pressures of 60,000psi and above are found; Vector Techloks low
weight is a real advantage - a factor applicable in any industry
where weight and overall installation cost is a consideration.

Clamp Sealring Butt Weld Hub *

Benefits

Up to 75% lighter and significantly smaller than a

comparable ANSI or API flange.

Less bolting, no alignment : only 4 bolts to tighten * also available : Blind hubs
and threaded hubs

Radial bolting : allows 360 orientation around the pipe.

Design codes & regulations
Lower bolt torque : typically 50% less than that for a ring joint flange.
ASME B31.3 / ASME VIII Div2 Part 5
Minimize maintenance downtime : quicker assembly/disassembly. API 6A / ISO 10423
PD 5500
UK Offshore Regulations
Reusable sealrings : giving greater flexibility for hydro-testing and
Customers special requirements
commissioning prior to service. Country codes
Norsok
Support/Interface with 3rd party equipment such as valves, pumps PED (Pressure Equipment Directive)
and metering equipment.

Pressure energized sealing

The Vector Techlok sealring offers
several advantages over conven-
PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY FULLY ASSEMBLED
tional gasket types; for example,
the gasket forces and seal diam-
eter are minimal, meaning that
the load capacity of the compo-
nents is maximized and the lack of
a conventional flange gasket gives
pressure energised seal streamlined bore guarantees
a gas-tight metal-to-metal seal.
a smooth transition

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Product Range

Weld-o-hubs, Sweep-o-hubs and Tees Tapped blind

Weld-O-Hubs, Sweep-O-Hubs Tapped blind hubs can either
and Tees are a standard range be used for end of line blanking
of Freudenberg Oil & Gas Tech- applications, or if tapped with the
nologies (FO&GT) products in appropriate tapping as a pressure
their own right and are incor- monitoring fitting. Sizes range
porated within our standard up to 30, larger on application,
product brochure. and in any material grade.

Pulling head Adapter spool

Pulling heads are adapted Available to connect different
from blind hubs to function connector types and sizes.
as part of a standard Vector For example : Techlok-
Techlok clamp connection. Techlok, Techlok-ANSI and
Our pulling heads are designed Techlok-API.
using Finite Element Analysis Transition spools can be
(FEA) to meet customers supplied in various lengths to
application requirements and every pulling head is load tested suit client in-situ applications. Hydrostatic pressure testing of
prior to release. spools can be undertaken upon request.

Orifice connectors Thermowells and Quills

Vector Techlok Metering (FE) Thermowells and sample/
orifice connectors can either be injection quills can be supplied
supplied with D - D/2 or flange with either a parallel or
tappings. In either case the tapered shaft of any length
branch tapping can be integral in any material grade and
in the form of a female tap- are used as an integral part
ping (threaded, socket weld or of Weld-o-hub and Sweep-o-
butt weld) or as a hub/flange. FO&GT also offers a range of hub assemblies. Calculations can be supplied in accordance
Restriction Orifice (RO) connectors. Sizes offered range up to with PTC19.3(2010). Thermocouple tappings can be supplied
30 and pressures in excess of 20,000psi. in any format.

1) Metering orifice connector 7) 4-bolt Techlok clamp closure

2) Sweep-O-Hub with injection quill 8) Weld-O-Hub with tapped blind
3) BW tee with thermowell 9) Spacer
1 4) Hubbed elbow 10) Spade
5) Hubbed tee 11) Slimlok slimline clamp
6) Clamp to flange adapter spool

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Components are available for Vector Techlok Nozzles are
all hub / clamp sizes. For smaller available for use with pressure
sizes spade/spacers can be vessel construction to provide a
fabricated into spectacle convenient system for connecting
blinds, however, for most pipework. The nozzle is used
applications the spade and for set through construction
spacer remain as separate providing reinforcement for the
components. The length of the Spade/Spacer will be slightly pressure vessel wall. Nozzles are manufactured from forged steel
greater than the width to allow two clamps positioned side and are available in all sizes and materials to suit client needs.
by side.

Slimline clamps Industrial Closures

Available as an option to A full range of Vector Techlok
fit all hub sizes. The design and Vector Powerlok closures
allows for a reduced dia- are available, for pressure rat-
meter envelope and also ings of up to 15,000psi.
specialised materials, due to Vector Powerlok closures
fully machined construction. are available in sizes 2-36
Used in conjunction with and incorporate an integrated
Pulling blinds and also electrically insulated connectors. pressure check bleed screw and double interlock providing
100% leadscrew redundancy. Techlok bolted closures are
available as 4-bolt closure for sizes 2-26, and as 6-bolt clo-
sure for sizes 28-42. Both closure types can be provided with
Hubbed Tees & Elbows
hinges, davits or lift eyes for horizontal or vertical opening and
A range of hubbed elbows, tees incorporate seal retention in the blind door to minimise the risk
and cross pieces are available of seal damage when the door is opened during use.
to help facilitate compact
piping layouts. Components are
manufactured in forged steel
with reinforced bend sections.

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Sealring types

Vector Techlok Sealring Blind sealrings

The standard Techlok sealring Blind sealrings are an effective
offers assured joint integrity means of blocking off pipe
first time, every time. The runs and can normally take full
gasket forces and seal dia- line pressure.
meter are minimal to maxi- Vector Techlok blind sealrings
mise the load capacity of the are typically used as an
components and the time- auxiliary pressure isolation
proven pressure energized bore seal gives a high integrity device, rather than a permanent installation. Blind sealrings
gas-tight metal-to-metal seal. All Techlok sealrings meet NACE are not suitable for cyclic pressure.
hardness requirements.

Transition sealring Strainer/Acoustic Sealring

Transition sealrings are Strainer and acoustic sealrings
available to seal two different are custom Techlok sealrings,
seat sizes. Normally this designed and manufactured
may accommodate pipe to the clients specifications.
specification breaks of the During start up phases these
same nominal size, i.e. 6in46 can be used to protect high
hub matching a 6in52 hub value equipment such as
would require a 46/52 transition ring. Only certain sizes are valves, pumps and compressors. Strainer and Acoustic sealring
stocked. can be manufactured from any traditional material associated
with the Techlok sealring.

D-Seal compatibility Reverse Integrity Testing (RIT) Rings

All Vector Techlok clamps Freudenberg Oil & Gas Tech-
are compatible with D-seal nologies has developed a
hub connectors. D-seals are means of testing any connec-
available in all sizes and are tor using a Vector Techlok
incorporated into Vector metal sealring in-situ, either
Analysis software for full load prior to, or in place of, a line
evaluation. leak test which saves time and
D-seals provide an optional low profile sealing system within ensures seal integrity. There are two variations of this product,
the standard Vector Techlok hub geometry providing full firstly a modified standard Vector Techlok ring and secondly,
face to face contact between hubs. D-seal connectors provide an alternative design for those sealring sizes that cannot be
slightly higher load capacities and are compatible with other modified. Both designs are available with or without an inte-
existing designs. Full Pressure-Temperature tables are available gral test pipe. The Techlok RIT-ring with integral test pipe can
for the Vector Techlok D-seal connector range. be retro-fitted to existing equipment, whilst RIT-rings without
a test pipe are used in hubs/flanges with pre-drilled test ports
and joints using recessed seat pockets.
Tooling

Vector Techlok Lifting Frame Twin Torque Gun

EasiLift has been designed The Vector Twin Torque
as the optimum solution to Gun allows fast, controlled,
the continuous challenge of tightening of two Vector
manoeuvring Vector Techlok Techlok bolts simultaneously.
blind hubs and clamps, safely It ensures optimum and equal
and easily. EasiLift enables safe tension on all bolts, and one
assembly and disassembly of gun will fit a number of clamp
blind hub connections. It is also capable of safely retaining the sizes. The Vector Twin Torque gun will allow tightening of both
sealring during assembly. There are a minimized number of bolt pairs on a 6 connector in just one minute.
moving and removable parts to aid reliability and the frame
itself is a rigid, welded structure, tested and certified to comply
with LOLER and PUWER regulations.