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CORTEC is a design, manufacturing, sales and service organization specializing in flow control applications.
We offer a line of equipment for use in a wide range of operational services, and we excel in providing solutions
to our customers’ needs when higher pressures, corrosive substances, or abrasive fluids are present. CORTEC
designs equipment to meet or exceed the requirements of the American Petroleum Institute Specification 6A.
Additionally, CORTEC's quality program is registered to the ISO 9001 and API Q1 quality standards.

The CORTEC brand comprises two globally established divisions:

Production & Extreme Service Chokes Compact Manifold Valves

Flowline Accessories Turnkey Valve Manifold Packages
Turnkey Valve Manifold Packages

Production Chokes

What should I consider before selecting a choke?

■ Working pressure and temperature
■ Inlet and outlet connections: size, type, etc.
■ Nominal body size
■ Trim type: tapered needle, cage and sleeve, rotating disc, positive bean, etc.
■ Means of operation: manual hand wheel or remotely actuated
■ Service conditions: corrosive, abrasive, sour
■ Flow media and specifications: oil, gas, water, gravity, etc.
■ Flow rates: minimum and maximum
■ Design and quality requirements: API, ANSI, etc.

We understand the importance of proper orifice sizing and its impact on your production.

Let us help you make the right choice.

Orifice Sizing and Selection

Probably the most misunderstood aspect of buying a choke is proper orifice sizing and trim style selection. It is
critical to the proper performance, function, service life and operator satisfaction. It is imperative that the choke and
it's associated components are properly selected based on the intended application. A choke that is equipped with
the optimal trim size and style will assure maximum service life, flowing performance and minimize down time.

CORTEC employs flow control sizing software based on the Instrument Society of America rules, as well
as years of experience and field confirmation. During the inquiry and sales process, we encourage the customer
to provide flow data and allow us to perform flow calculations. These calculations will aid in selection of the
correct orifice size and style and will allow us to make informed product recommendations. CORTEC can assist
this process by providing a data input form for the customer to complete.

Choke Bolting Dimensions

CORTEC chokes are manufactured to standard inlet and outlet dimensions. Our manufacturing process allows us
the versatility to supply chokes to custom inlet and outlet dimensions with a wide variety of common and custom
connections. This allows you to replace your existing choke without costly piping changes in the field.

Type Dimension Description

I Inlet dimensions are from the centerline of the outlet to the face of the inlet flange.
O Outlet dimensions are from the centerline of the inlet to the face of the outlet flange.
P Overall length of the positive model of the choke.
A Overall length of the adjustable model of the choke in the fully closed position.
Trim Options
Proper orifice sizing and trim style selection is critical to proper performance, function, service life and operator
satisfaction.

Cage and Sleeve Trim Needle and Seat Trim

CORTEC MODELS — CC, CE CORTEC MODELS — NH, NC, NCH,
NG8746, and NJWA
• Low Pressure Recovery Characteristics
• Erosion resistant prolonging trim life • Fully adjustable as flow rates and
• Pressure balanced to reduce torque pressures fluctuate
• For severe service applications including • Easy to replace in the field
abrasive service • Parts are interchangeable with popular
• ANSI Seat Class IV & V models
• Suitable for low to medium pressure
drops, less severe service

Rotary Disc Trim

CORTEC MODEL — RM Positive Choke Bean
CORTEC MODELS — PH, PC, PHC,
• High range ability requirements in severe PG8746 and PPC
erosive applications
• The simplest, most inexpensive
configuration
• Engineered for heavy duty, maintenance
free performance
• Parts are interchangeable with popular
models
• Installation, parts replacement, and other
field work are simple
Choke Configurations
CORTEC uses only the highest quality materials to manufacture some of the most innovative yet easy to use
choke designs known today. Each design is adaptable to meet changing well flow conditions over the life in
the field.

Cap Bonnet
Options
Configurations:

• Positive Bean Configuration

• Needle and Seat Configuration
• Cage and Sleeve Trim Configuration
POSITIVE ADJUSTABLE ACTUATED
CAP BONNET YOKE

Specifications:
WING NUT BOLTED BONNET
• Orifice sizes ranging from 1/4" to 5"
FLANGE
• API 2,000—20,000 PSI CWP
• ANSI Class 600—2,500
Bonnet
• Severe Service Applications STANDARD
Seal O-RING METAL SEAL
• PSL 1, 2, 3, & 3G
Options SEAL

Quality Assurance:

• API Specification Q1
NEEDLE STEM
• ISO 9001
Trim
• Built to meet or exceed API 6A POSITIVE
Options BEAN
Specifications CONTROL SLEEVE
• Customer Specified Preferences
SEAT FLOW CAGE

BEAN
Model “C” ADAPTER
or “H” Body

INLET OPTIONS OUTLET OPTIONS

FLANGED FLANGED
HUB HUB
THREADED THREADED
BUTT WELD BUTT WELD
UNION UNION
Choke Actuation
CORTEC supplies various proprietary actuators and associated instrumentation to complement its comprehensive
range of chokes. Advanced actuators and instruments are available for a complete flow control solution.
Some actuator options available include:

Electric Actuation Pneumatic Diaphragm Actuators

Bettis® TorqPlus™ Model "EM-510" multi turn actuator.
Pneumatic diaphragm actuators are supplied with fail open
The low friction high torque CORTEC open yoke adaptor or fail close operation. Available with position and control
converts rotary motion of the actuator to a high thrust instrumentation to meet your requirements.
linear motion.
Features and Benefits
Features and Benefits
• Available with position and control
• Manual override instrumentation to meet your
• Weatherproof aluminum housing to requirements.
A356-T6 specifications • This model is typically supplied with:
• Class 1, Division 1 Group C&D electronics • Pneumatic or electro-pneumatic
• Local position indicator positioners
• Precise repeatability Bettis • Filter regulator
• Low power consumption Model EM • Stainless steel tubing and fittings
• Analog and digital interface Electric
• Three limit switches Actuator Supplied with fail open or fail close
• Dual conduit entries operation.
• Upon loss of control signal this unit can be Pneumatic Diaphragm
Actuator
configured to fail in place, fail open or fail closed
• Upon loss of power source the unit will fail in the last position
• Powered by optional 12 or 24 VDC or 115 or 230 VAC
• The actuator and open yoke unit weighs 55 lbs (24.95 kg)
• OHC-400 positions can be field-converted to utilize digital Pneumatic Linear Piston Actuators
communication protocols such as MODBUS
Features and Benefits
High thrust and remote operating ability to meet the most
demanding applications. • Available in double acting, fail open or fail close.
• Can be supplied with a variety of instrumentation
and controls to suit customer requirements.
Hydraulic Piston Actuation • Actuator and positioner can be operated using
instrument gas
CORTEC's Hydraulic Piston actuators are • Electrical classifications include
double acting with a linear motion. Hydraulic Explosion proof or Intrinsically safe and
pistons are the preferred actuator of many can be in compliance with the ATEX
oilfield applications, and are favored for their directive.
high thrust and rugged reliability. • Manual override available

Typically used in high pressure manifold For applications where pneumatic is

applications and rugged service related the desired power source, linear
environments. piston actuators provide reliable high
Hydraulic Piston thrust in a simple and reliable design. Linear Piston
Actuator Actuator
 MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS CHOKE MODEL NOMENCLATURE
API Material Class Body / Bonnet Choke Trim (Stem, Seat, Bean) C Cage
M Multi-Stage
AA & BB *Stainless Steel or Stainless Steel Trim Type
General Service Alloy Steel & Tungsten Carbide N Needle & Seat
P Positive Bean
CC Stainless Steel or Stainless
Non-Sour, CO2 Stainless Steel & Tungsten Carbide R Rotary Disc
C CORTEC Model
DD & EE Stainless Steel & Tungsten E CORTEC Model
Sour, Low CO2* Alloy Steel Carbide
H Cameron® Model H
FF Stainless Steel & Tungsten CH Cameron® Model H2 15k
H2S, CO2* Stainless Steel Carbide
Body Style G8746 Gray® Model 8746
HH Corrosion Resistant Corrosion Resistant Alloy & JWA MC® Model JWA
High H2S, High CO2* Alloy Tungsten Carbide PC FMC® Model PC
*NACE Standard MR0175 Compliance M Willis® Model M
*Stainless steel as an upgrade to the API 6A specifications 1-5 1” - 5”
Max Orifice M Metal Ring Seal
Bonnet Seal blank Standard O-Ring Seal
API 6A TEMPERATURE RATINGS Cameron® and Willis® are registered trademarks of Cameron Corporation. Gray® is a registered
trademark of GE Oil & Gas. FMC® is a registered trademark of FMC Corporation.

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(1 - 3 characters)
(1 - 5 character)

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Bonnet Seal
Max Orifice
Body Style
(1 character)
Trim Type

K -75 180
L -50 180
P -20 180
S 0 150 Examples
T 0 180 C C 2 M
U 0 250 Model “C” with Cage Trim, 2” Max Orifice with Metal Bonnet Seal Ring

X 0 350 N CH 1 M
Model “CH” with Needle Trim, 1” Max Orifice with Metal Bonnet Seal Ring

C C 1.5 M
Model “C” with Cage Trim, 1.5” Max Orifice with Metal Bonnet Seal Ring

P H 2
Model “H” with Positive Trim, 2” Max Orifice with Standard O-Ring Bonnet Seal Ring

Email: [email protected]
or visit us at www.uscortec.com
Valve Manifold Packages
CORTEC has considerable experience in the design and manufacture of manifold systems. From land based
drilling to offshore production, from well testing to portable choke and kill, CORTEC can design and build your
manifold needs. We utilize in-house engineering, design, machining and welding, which allows greater control
over the quality, design, and manufacturing of the most complex manifolds.

• Under-balanced Drilling M.P.D.

and Bypass Manifolds
• Diverter Manifolds 1”-13-5/8” up to 20k
• Portable Well Test Squeeze Manifolds
• Portable Choke and Kill Manifolds
• Offshore Production Manifolds
• Ball / Plug Catchers Choke & Kill Extreme Service
Manifolds Manifolds
• Standpipe Manifolds
• Cement Manifolds
• Mud Manifolds
• Sand Traps

Solid Removal Plug Catchers

Systems

Piping Accessories API 6A PSL 1, 2, 3 & 3G

CORTEC can supply a variety of pipe and flow line accessories. We offer a full range of sizes, pressure classes
and materials to suit most service applications. Integral, welded or threaded, CORTEC has the capability to
manufacture from a variety of in-stock materials.

• Adaptors—Double Studded & Flanged Studded

• Integral—Pup Joints, Tees, and 90º Ells
• Flanges—Weld Necks, Blinds, & Swivel
• Adaptor Spools & Crossovers
• API Blocks—Tees & 90º Ells
• Instrument Flanges
• Blast Joints
• Crosses
• Spools

CORTEC CMS CORTEC/CMS

Corporate Office 205 Marcon Drive International Sales Office
208 Equity Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70507 Westchase Corporate Center
Houma, LA 70360 +1.337.267.3100 10111 Richmond Avenue
+1.985.223.1966 fax: +1.337.267.3138 Suite 300
fax: +1.985.223.1936 [email protected] Houston, TX 77042
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