APPROVED CONNECTION LIST

EPT
SIZE PRIMARY APPROVAL RECOMMENDED
CONNECTION CLASS COMMENTS (*7)
RANGE MANUFACTURER STATUS APPLICATION

LARGE OD CONNECTIONS for CASING (NON-ROTATING, WEIGHT SET)

Threadless, weight set, driveable, heavy duty
(*5)
ALT-2 20.000"-42.000" Vetco-Gray I Approved COND/SURFACE connector. Requires mechanical release.
Typically reusable.
Smaller version of ALT-2 for thinner wall pipe.
ST-2 30.000" Vetco-Gray I Approved (*5) COND/SURFACE
Same characteristics.
Threaded, but uses hydraulic clamp to snap
(*5) COND/SURFACE together. Requires hydraulics and one turn to
SR-20 20.000"-32.000" Vetco-Gray I Approved
RISER release. Driveable and typically reusable. Good
fatigue properties.
Threadless, weight set, driveable, heavy duty
connector. Requires mechanical release.
QUIK-STAB 20.000"-36.000" DRIL-QUIP I Approved (*5) COND/SURFACE
Typically reusable. Several versions, see
manufacturer's catalog.
Threadless, weight set, driveable connector.
QUICK-JAY 30.000"-36.000" DRIL-QUIP I Approved (*5) COND/SURFACE Release w/key and 1/16 turn. Typically reusable.

Threadless, weight set, driveable,3-piece

(*5)
LYNX 20.000"-36.000" Oil States I Approved COND/SURFACE connector. Requires jacking bolts for release.
Typically reusable. SA, HT & HD versions.
Grooved, uses hydraulic clamp and pressure
(*5) COND/SURFACE injector to assemble. requires same equipment
MERLIN 20.000"-48.000" Oil States I Approved
RISER for release. Good fatigue properties. S, D, HT &
TLE versions. Other sizes available.

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LARGE OD CONNECTIONS for CASING (THREADED )

Threaded 1/4 turn make-up and release.
(*5) Driveable and typically reusable. Lock tabs
RL-4 20.000"-36.000" Vetco Gray I Approved COND/SURFACE
strongly recommended. RL4S and several other
versions available, see manufacturer's catalog.
RL-1 20.000"-36.000" Vetco Gray I Approved (*5) COND/SURFACE 1-2 turn make-up version of RL-4
Threaded 2.5 turn make-up and release.
(*5)
QUIK-THREAD 20.000"-36.000" DRIL-QUIP I Approved COND/SURFACE Driveable and typically reusable. Several
versions, see manufacturer's catalog.
Threaded 5/8 turn make-up and release version
(*5)
MULTI-THREAD 20.000"-36.000" DRIL-QUIP I Approved COND/SURFACE of Quik-Thread. Lock tabs strongly
recommended.
Threaded one turn makeup & release. Driveable
LEOPARD SD 20.000"-36.000" Oil States I Approved (*5) COND/SURFACE
and typically reusable.
Similar to Leopard with a radial metal-to-metal
SWIFT DW2 20.000"-36.000" Oil States I Approved (*5) COND/SURFACE
seal.
(*2) Threaded 2-3 turn make-up and release.
VIPER 20.000"-36.000" Grant Prideco I Provisional COND/SURFACE
Driveable and typically reusable.
Flush ID and OD, tapered dovetail threads, high
yield torque, radial metal-to-metal seal.
XLF 20.000"-48.000" Grant Prideco II Approved COND/SURFACE Economical connection for drive, conductor &
surface applications.
55-65%TE/CE.
XLF with a flush OD and a reduced ID bore for
increased axial strength. Pin and box are
XLF-RB 20.000"-48.000" Grant Prideco II Approved COND/SURFACE
machined from thick pipe and welded-on.
100%TE/CE.
XLF with increased thread root radii for better
COND/SURFACE fatigue life and an external environmental seal.
XLCS 20.000"-48.000" Grant Prideco II Approved
RISER Excellent fatigue properties.
55-65%TE/CE

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LARGE OD CONNECTIONS for CASING (THREADED ) (continued)

XLC-S with a flush OD and a reduced ID bore for
COND/SURFACE increased axial strength. Pin and box are
XLCS-RB 20.000"-48.000" Grant Prideco II Approved
RISER machined from thick pipe and welded-on.
100%TE/CE.
Tapered dovetail threads, high yield torque, radial
metal-to-metal seal. The box has an elevator
shoulder, is machined on a forging and welded to
XLW 20.000"-48.000" Grant Prideco II Approved (*5) COND/SURFACE
the pipe, the pin is machined directly on the pipe.
100% TE/CE.

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THREADED & COUPLED CONNECTIONS for TUBING & CASING

Hooked threads, trapped ID torque shoulder,
INT/PRODUCTION
SEAL LOCK HC 4.500"-14.000" Hunting IV Approved (*6) radial metal-to-metal seal.
M
100%TE/35-72%CE
Tapered dovetail threads, high yield torque, radial
INT/PRODUCTION metal-to-metal seal. Excellent connection for
563 2.375"-16.000" Hydril IV Approved (*6)
H bending, rotating & high torque.
100%TE/CE.
Tapered dovetail threads, high yield torque,
PRODUCTION thread seal. Excellent connection for bending,
561 2.375"-4.500" Hydril II Approved
H (*6) rotating & high torque.
100%TE/CE.
Hooked threads, trapped ID torque shoulder,
radial metal-to-metal seal. KP version for BP
VAM TOP INT/PRODUCTION
2.375"-14.000" V&M/SMI IV Approved (*6) sizes 5"-7.625", completely interchangeable with
VAM TOP KP M VAM TOP.
100%TE/60%CE (CE 100% sizes 2.375"-4.500")
INT/PRODUCTION VAM TOP for high torque applications.
VAM TOP HT 5.000"-7.000" V&M/SMI IV Approved
M (*6) 100%TE/ 80%CE
INT/PRODUCTION VAM TOP for high compression applications.
VAM TOP HC 5.000"-7.750" V&M/SMI IV Approved
M (*6) 100%TE/ 100%CE
Positve angle load flank thread, trapped ID torque
(*2)
INT/PRODUCTION
BEAR 2.375"-9.625" JFE III Provisional (*6) shoulder, radial metal-to-metal seal.
L
100%TE/ 100%CE
INT/PRODUCTION Positve angle load flank thread, trapped ID torque
(*2)
TC-II 5.000"-13.375" Grant Prideco III Provisional (*6) shoulder, radial metal-to-metal seal.
L
100%TE/ 100%CE
Positve angle load flank thread, trapped ID torque
(*2)
INT/PRODUCTION
BLUE 2.375-13.625" Tenaris III Provisional (*6) shoulder, radial metal-to-metal seal.
M
100%TE/ 100%CE
Hooked threads, trapped ID torque shoulder,
INT/PRODUCTION radial metal-to-metal seal. For thick wall pipe
VAM HW ST 5.000"-14.000" V&M/SMI III Approved (*6)
M where VAM TOP doesn't work.
100%TE40%CE

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THREADED & COUPLED CONNECTIONS for TUBING & CASING (continued)

Hooked threads, pin-to-pin torque shoulder,
SURFACE/INT/PROD
BOSS 7.625"-20.000" Hunting II Approved (*6) thread seal.
L
100%TE/45-73%CE
INT/PRODUCTION BOSS on smaller OD sizes.
SEAL LOCK HT 2.063"-7.000" Hunting II Approved (*6)
L 100%TE/50-84%CE.
Hooked threads, pin-to-pin torque shoulder,
SURFACE/INT/PROD
DINO VAM 9.625"-16.000" V&M/SMI II Approved (*6) thread seal.
L
100%TE/50%CE
Hooked threads, pin-to-pin torque shoulder,
SURFACE/INT/PROD
ATS-E 7.000"-20.000" Grant Prideco II Provisional (*2) thread seal.
L (*6)
100%TE/50%CE
SURFACE/INT/PROD Positve angle load flank thread, zero degree
GB 3P 16.000"-20.000" Hydril II Approved torque shoulder, thread seal.
L (*6)
100%TE/83-100%CE
API buttress thread, no torque shoulder, no seal.
Available up to 20", but not recommended above
SURFACE/INT/PROD 13-3/8". Will not contain pressure long term, is
BUTTRESS 4.500"-13.375" API I Approved (*5) (*6)
L typically difficult to make up and is usually not
reusable.
85-95%TE.
API 8 Round thread, no torque shoulder, no seal.
Will not contain pressure long term. Easier to
INT/PRODUCTION
LT&C 4.500"-9.625" API I Approved (*5) (*6) make-up than buttress, but still usually not
L
reusable.
75-95%TE.
API 8 Round thread machined on external upset
PRODUCTION pipe, no torque shoulder, no seal. Will not
EUE 8R 2.063"-4.500" API I Approved (*5) (*6)
L contain pressure.
100%TE.

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INTEGRAL CONNECTIONS for CASING (EXPANDED/SWAGED or SEMI-FLUSH TYPE)

LINER/TIEBACK Two-step hooked threads, 90o step torque
SLIJ-II 5.000"-13.625" V&M/SMI IV Approved (*6) shoulder, radial metal-to-metal ID seal.
L
70-80%TE/70%CE.
Hooked threads, trapped OD torque shoulder,
LINER/TIEBACK
SLSF 4.500"- 14.000" Hunting IV Approved (*6) radial metal-to-metal ID & OD seals.
L
73-76%TE/47-52%CE.
LINER/TIEBACK Two-step hooked threads, trapped step torque
Advanced NJO 4.500"-13.625" Grant Prideco IV Approved (*6) shoulder, radial metal-to-metal ID seal.
M
68-80%TE/35-65%CE
LINER/TIEBACK Two-step hooked threads, trapped step torque
SLX 4.500"-13.625" Hydril IV Approved (*6) shoulder, radial metal-to-metal ID seal.
M
68-80%TE/36-41%CE.
Two-step hooked threads, trapped step torque
LINER/TIEBACK shoulder, radial metal-to-metal ID seal. Basically
MAC II 5.500"-16.000" Hydril IV Approved (*6)
M SLX for thick wall pipe.
66-82%TE/33-40%CE
Tapered dovetail threads, high yield torque, metal-
to-metal ID seal. Excellent connection for
LINER/TIEBACK
523 7.000"-16.000" Hydril III Approved bending, rotating & high torque. Machined on a 3-
H (*6)
5% box expansion.
71-76%TE/80-84%CE
Tapered dovetail threads, high yield torque,
thread seal. Excellent connection for bending,
LINER/TIEBACK
521 4.000"-18.625" Hydril II Approved rotating & high torque. Machined on a 3-5% box
H (*6) expansion.
61-77%TE/74-89%CE.

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INTEGRAL CONNECTIONS for TUBING & CASING (FLUSH TYPE)

Hooked threads, trapped OD torque shoulder,
(*8)
LINER
FJL 2.375"-7.625" V&M/SMI III Approved (*6) radial metal-to-metal ID seal.
L
50-65%TE/40%CE.
LINER Hooked threads, trapped OD torque shoulder,
SLF 2.875"-7.625" Hunting III Approved (*8) (*6) radial metal-to-metal ID seal.
L
48-65%TE/27-48%CE.
Hooked threads, trapped OD torque shoulder,
(*8) LINER radial metal-to-metal ID seal. Two start thread
STL 2.375"-7.625" Grant Prideco III Approved (*6)
L form.
44-65%TE/CE = 0.6TE
Tapered dovetail threads, high yield torque, metal-
LINER to-metal ID seal. Excellent connection for
513 4.500"-16.000" Hydril III Approved bending, rotating & high torque. Machined on non-
H (*6)
upset pipe. 59-
66%TE/70-79%CE.
Tapered dovetail threads, high yield torque,
thread seal. Excellent connection for bending,
2.063"-11.875" LINER
511 Hydril II Approved rotating & high torque. Machined on non-upset
16.000"-18-625" H (*6)
pipe.
55-65%TE/68-81%CE.

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INTEGRAL CONNECTIONS for TUBING & CASING (UPSET)

Tapered dovetail threads, high yield torque, metal-
to-metal ID seal. Excellent connection for
PRODUCTION bending, rotating & high torque. Machined on a
533 2.375"-7.625" Hydril III Approved (*6)
H two-step upset. Available with CB ring for internal
coating applications.
100%TE/CE
Tapered dovetail threads, high yield torque,
thread seal. Excellent connection for bending,
PRODUCTION rotating & high torque. Machined on a two-step
531 2.375"-4.500" Hydril II Approved
H (*6) upset. Available with CB ring for internal coating
applications.
100%TE/CE
Tapered dovetail threads, high yield torque, metal-
PRODUCTION to-metal ID seal. Excellent connection for
553 2.375"-7.625" Hydril III Approved bending, rotating & high torque. Machined on API
H (*6)
OUE pipe
88-92%TE/100%CE
Tapered dovetail threads, high yield torque,
PRODUCTION thread seal. Excellent connection for bending,
551 2.375"-4.500" Hydril II Approved rotating & high torque. Machined on API OUE
H (*6)
pipe
88-92%TE/100%CE
Tapered dovetail threads, high yield torque, metal-
PRODUCTION to-metal ID seal. Excellent connection for
503 2.375"-4.500" Hydril III Approved bending, rotating & high torque. Machined on an
H (*6)
API EUE upset.
100%TE/CE
Tapered dovetail threads, high yield torque,
thread seal. Excellent connection for bending,
PRODUCTION
501 2.375"-4.500" Hydril II Approved (*6) rotating & high torque. Machined on an API EUE
H upset.
100%TE/CE

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INTEGRAL CONNECTIONS for TUBING & CASING (UPSET) (continued)

Two-step thread, trapped OD torque
shoulder,radial metal-to-metal seal. Backup 90o
PRODUCTION
torque shoulder on step. Available with CB ring
2-Step Benoit/Hunting/Grant (*4) WORK STRINGS
2.063"-4.500" IV Approved for internal coating applications. Not
4 or 6-pitch Prideco TEST STRINGS
recommended for high rate 13CR material
L (*6)
applications.
100%TE/100%CE
2-Step Benoit/Hunting/Grant PRODUCTION Thin wall version of 2-Step/4 or 6 pitch
2.063"-7.000" IV Approved (*3) (*6) 100%TE/80%CE
8-pitch Prideco L

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(*1) Class ratings are based on differential internal pressure as follows:

Class IV: >15,000 psi
Class III: 10000 - 15000 psi
Class II: 5000 - 10000 psi
Class I: <5000 psi
Class IV and III connections shall have one metal-to-metal ID seal minimum, as the primary seal.

(*2) Provisional means the connection has been tested and appears to be technically satisfactory, but needs field evaluation prior to final approval. Please contact EPTG Drilling prior to using any
Provisional connection.

(*3) Hydril CS/CS-CB, Benoit BTS-8/BTS-8PR, HI TS-HP/TS-HP-SR, and GP RTS-8/RTS-8PR are equivalent connections. The Benoit, Hunting, and Grant Prideco connections are
interchangeable with the Hydril connection, but NOT with each other. Hydril no longer markets 2-Step connections, they will continue to support existing material.

(*4) Hydril PH6/PH6-CB, Benoit BTS-6/BTS-6PR, HI TS-HD/TS-HD-SR, and GP RTS-6/RTS-6PR are equivalent connections. The Benoit, Hunting, and Grant Prideco connections are
interchangeable with the Hydril connection, but NOT with each other. Hydril no longer markets 2-Step connections, they will continue to support existing material.

(*5) Application on material with higher than 80 ksi minimum yield strength needs a full evaluation.

(*6) Directional hole application recommendation based on dogleg severity:

(these are general guidelines for all connections, contact EPTG for specific connection performance outside these parameters)
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L (Low): 0-10 /100ft. for sizes </=9-7/8"; 0 -5 /100ft. for sizes >9-7/8" Most connections.
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M (Medium): 10 -20 /100ft. for sizes </=9-7/8"; 5 -15 /100ft. for sizes >9-7/8" Connections with hooked threads and a trapped torque shoulder.
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H (High): >20/100ft. for sizes </=9-7/8"; >15 /100ft. for sizes >9-7/8" Connections with a tapered dovetail thread form.

(*7) Tensile (Joint) Efficiency (TE) ratings are based on axial parting load and seal maintenance.
Compression Efficiency (CE) ratings are based on seal failure, not necessarily axial mechanical failure.

(*8) VAM FJL, Hunting FSL, and Grant Prideco STL are only recommended for sizes 2.375"-7.625" and applications of 4000 ft. (1200 m) or less in length.

Connection Manufacturer WEB Sites

Vetco-Gray: www.vetcogray.com JFE**: www.jfe-steel.co.jp/en/products/pipes/index.html
Dril-Quip: www.dril-quip.com Oil States: www.oilstates-uk.com/connector.htm
Grant Prideco: www.grantprideco.com VAM: www.vampts.com
Hunting: www.huntingoilfield.com Tenaris: www.tenarisconnections.com/tcn/default.asp
Hydril: www.hydril.com **for JFE FOX or BEAR connection data sheets go to the Hunting web site

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