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Pre-Loaded
High Torque
Elastomer Seals
Remote Release
11/2
Turn Rotation
<1
Turn Rotation
Weight Set
4/5
4
Turn Rotation
Plieable
Reusable
Assembly
Reversible
Connector Range
Metal Seals
Key Features
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SWIFT
LEOPARD
LYNX
PUMA
MERLIN
PAGE 1
Swift
External
make-up indication
0-ring seal
The Swift DW2 is a heavy-duty threaded connector for use on exploration and platform casing strings where high
strength and pressure integrity are important. Compared to other connectors of similar performance, the Swift DW2
requires very low make-up torque and can be assembled using standard rig tongs.
The Swift DW2 combines a rugged, double-start thread form with a deep stabbing design to eliminate cross
threading. The double-start thread reaches full pre-loaded make-up in 11/2 rotations. Maximum torque required is
between 20,000 and 26,000 ft-lb for a 20 design. Full make-up is visually confirmed by inspecting external indicator
faces (see drawing). Sealing is provided by an integral metal-to-metal seal, with an elastomer O-ring secondary seal.
Metal-tometal seal
Stabbing
guide
Materials
Angular
abutment
Swift connectors are typically made from X60 material. Alternate material options are available on request.
Type
DW2
DW2
DW2
DW2
DW2
DW2
DW2
DW2
DW2
DW2
DW2
DW2
DW2
DW2
DW2
DW2
DW2
Mat Yield
Pipe Nominal OD
Connector OD
Connector ID
Made-up Length
Tension Yield
Bending Yield
Compression Yield
Internal Yield
Pressure
Make-up Torque
(ksi)
(in)
(mm)
(in)
(mm)
(in)
(mm)
(in)
(mm)
(in)
(mm)
(kips)
(MN)
(kips ft)
(MNm)
(kips)
(MN)
(psi)
(MPa)
(kips ft)
(kNm)
60
60
60
60
60
100
100
60
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
18.625
18.625
20
20
20
20
20
22
22
24
24
26
26
30
30
36
36
473
473
508
508
508
508
508
559
559
610
610
660
660
762
762
914
914
0.435
0.5
0.438
0.5
0.625
0.625
1.0
0.625
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.0
1.5
1.0
1.5
1.0
1.5
11.0
12.7
11.1
12.7
15.9
15.9
25.4
15.9
25.4
25.4
38.1
25.4
38.1
25.4
38.1
25.4
38.1
20.50
20.14
21.50
21.50
21.50
21.50
21.25
23.52
23.25
25.25
25.58
27.25
27.58
31.25
31.58
37.25
37.58
521
512
546
546
546
546
540
598
591
641
650
692
701
794
802
946
955
17.76
17.37
18.75
18.75
18.75
18.75
18.00
20.75
20.00
22.00
21.00
24.00
23.00
28.00
27.00
34.00
33.00
451
441
476
476
476
476
457
527
508
559
533
610
584
711
686
864
838
10.01
10.01
10.01
10.01
10.01
10.01
10.88
10.01
10.88
10.88
13.60
10.88
13.60
10.88
13.60
10.88
13.60
254
254
254
254
254
254
276
254
276
276
345
276
345
276
345
276
345
1,491
1,708
1,615
1,838
2,130
3,551
4,334
2,350
4,631
4,906
6,447
5,160
6,927
5,567
7,843
5,971
9,137
6.6
7.6
7.2
8.2
9.5
15.8
19.3
10.5
20.6
21.8
28.7
23.0
30.8
24.8
34.9
26.6
40.6
552
628
644
728
834
1,390
1,634
1,018
1,938
2,257
2,846
2,588
3,344
3,255
4,436
4,236
6,305
0.7
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.9
2.2
1.4
2.6
3.1
3.9
3.5
4.5
4.4
6.0
5.7
8.5
940
937
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,667
2,746
1,103
3,035
3,324
4,877
3,613
5,311
4,191
6,178
5,058
7,479
4.2
4.2
4.4
4.4
4.4
7.4
12.2
4.9
13.5
14.8
21.7
16.1
23.6
18.6
27.5
22.5
33.3
2,500
2,800
2,300
2,700
3,300
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
17.2
19.3
15.9
18.6
22.8
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
18 to 21
18 to 21
20 to 26
20 to 26
20 to 26
20 to 26
20 to 26
22 to 28
22 to 28
24 to 30
24 to 30
26 to 34
26 to 34
30 to 38
30 to 38
36 to 44
36 to 44
24.4 to 28.5
24.4 to 28.5
27.1 to 35.3
27.1 to 35.3
27.1 to 35.3
27.1 to 35.3
27.1 to 35.3
29.8 to 38.0
29.8 to 38.0
32.5 to 40.7
32.5 to 40.7
35.3 to 46.1
35.3 to 46.1
40.7 to 51.5
40.7 to 51.5
48.8 to 59.7
48.8 to 59.7
All specifications given are based on typical configurations and may be varied to meet customer requirements or as a result of ongoing product development.
PAGE 2
Elevator
shoulder
Leopard
The Leopard combines the advantages of a preloaded, thread-type connector with the rapid make-up desired for
offshore operations. It has strength characteristics equivalent to those of the conductor.
The Leopard has a high cone angle and is available in a twin or four start thread. When stabbed, the box swallows
approximately 90% of the pin length. The stabbing guide prevents cross-threading. Full make-up is achieved in less
than half a turn with a four start thread and less than one turn for a two start thread. The required make-up torque
is 45,000 ft-lb for a 30 connection.
O-ring seal
To prevent back-off during driving and to permit the connection to transmit torque, integral anti-rotation tabs can
be engaged using a hand-held Hilti gun or manual shear tool. Use of the anti-rotation tabs increases breakout
torque to as high as 90,000 ft-lb, depending on the number of tabs engaged.
Materials
Stabbing
guide
Leopard connectors are typically made from 60ksi material for normal operations and 80ksi for driving
applications. Alternate material options are available on request.
Elevator
shoulder
Type
S
SD
S
SD
S
SD
S
SD
S
SD
S
SD
S
SD
S
SD
S
SD
S
SD
S
SD
S
SD
S
SD
SEF
SDEF
SEF
SDEF
SEF
SDEF
SEF
SDEF
SEF
SDEF
Mat Yield
Pipe Nominal OD
Connector OD
Connector ID
Made-up Length
Tension Yiel d
Bending Yield
Compression Yield
Internal Yield
Pressure
Make-up Torque
(ksi)
(in)
(mm)
(in)
(mm)
(in)
(mm)
(in)
(mm)
(in)
(mm)
(kips)
(MN)
(kips ft)
(MNm)
(kips)
(MN)
(psi)
(MPa)
(kips ft)
(kNm)
60
80
60
80
60
80
60
80
60
80
60
80
60
80
60
80
60
80
60
80
60
80
60
80
60
80
60
80
60
80
60
80
60
80
60
80
18.625
18.625
18.625
18.625
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
24
24
26
26
26
26
30
30
30
30
36
36
36
36
20
20
30
30
30
30
36
36
36
36
473
473
473
473
508
508
508
508
508
508
508
508
610
610
660
660
660
660
762
762
762
762
914
914
914
914
508
508
762
762
762
762
914
914
914
914
0.435
0.435
0.5
0.5
0.438
0.438
0.5
0.5
0.625
0.625
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.75
0.75
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.5
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.5
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.5
11.0
11.0
12.7
12.7
11.1
11.1
12.7
12.7
15.9
15.9
25.4
25.4
25.4
25.4
19.1
19.1
25.4
25.4
25.4
25.4
38.1
38.1
25.4
25.4
38.1
38.1
25.4
25.4
25.4
25.4
38.1
38.1
25.4
25.4
38.1
38.1
19.91
19.91
19.91
19.91
21.19
21.19
21.19
21.19
21.19
21.19
21.19
21.19
25.77
25.77
28.29
28.29
28.29
28.29
31.79
31.79
31.79
31.79
37.79
37.79
37.79
37.79
20.00
20.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
36.00
36.00
36.00
36.00
506
506
506
506
538
538
538
538
538
538
538
538
655
655
718
718
718
718
807
807
807
807
960
960
960
960
508
508
762
762
762
762
914
914
914
914
17.76
17.76
17.63
17.63
18.50
18.50
18.50
18.50
18.50
18.50
18.00
18.00
21.50
21.50
24.25
24.25
24.00
24.00
27.50
27.50
27.00
27.00
33.50
33.50
33.00
33.00
16.80
16.80
25.20
25.20
25.20
25.20
31.75
31.75
31.20
31.20
451
451
448
448
470
470
470
470
470
470
457
457
546
546
616
616
610
610
699
699
686
686
851
851
838
838
427
427
640
640
640
640
806
806
792
792
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.75
8.75
8.75
8.75
8.75
8.75
8.75
8.75
13.12
13.12
10.25
10.25
13.01
13.62
13.12
13.12
13.12
13.12
13.12
13.12
13.12
13.12
10.00
10.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
14.69
14.69
16.19
16.19
203
203
203
203
222
222
222
222
222
222
222
222
333
333
260
260
330
346
333
333
333
333
333
333
333
333
254
254
381
381
381
381
373
373
411
411
1,268
1,685
1,478
1,964
1,801
2,396
1,945
2,594
2,130
2,842
3,104
4,119
3,757
4,986
3,403
4,539
4,084
5,419
4,738
6,317
6,950
9,267
5,718
7,624
8,413
11,218
3,092
4,119
4,154
5,466
6,957
9,267
4,948
6,597
8,617
11,380
5.6
7.5
6.6
8.7
8.0
10.7
8.7
11.5
9.5
12.6
13.8
18.3
16.7
22.2
15.1
20.2
18.2
24.1
21.1
28.1
30.9
41.2
25.4
33.9
37.4
49.9
13.8
18.3
18.5
24.3
30.9
41.2
22.0
29.3
38.3
50.6
469
624
543
722
718
955
771
1,028
834
1,112
1,170
1,553
1,729
2,294
1,740
2,321
1,740
2,321
2,770
3,694
3,931
5,242
4,057
5,409
5,806
7,741
1,166
1,553
2,429
3,196
3,935
5,242
3,511
4,681
5,946
7,854
0.6
0.8
0.7
1.0
1.0
1.3
1.0
1.4
1.1
1.5
1.6
2.1
2.3
3.1
2.4
3.1
2.4
3.1
3.8
5.0
5.3
7.1
5.5
7.3
7.9
10.5
1.6
2.1
3.3
4.3
5.3
7.1
4.8
6.3
8.1
10.6
1,064
1,417
1,310
1,737
1,666
2,222
1,666
2,222
1,666
2,222
3,089
4,119
3,078
4,104
2,636
3,510
3,346
4,461
3,881
5,175
6,950
9,267
4,684
6,245
8,413
11,218
2,591
3,456
3,854
5,102
5,829
7,776
4,519
6,037
7,137
9,690
4.7
6.3
5.8
7.7
7.4
9.9
7.4
9.9
7.4
9.9
13.7
18.3
13.7
18.3
11.7
15.6
14.9
19.8
17.3
23.0
30.9
41.2
20.8
27.8
37.4
49.9
11.5
15.4
17.1
22.7
25.9
34.6
20.1
26.9
31.7
43.1
2,500
3,300
2,800
3,500
2,300
2,300
2,700
2,700
3,300
3,500
2,625
3,500
3,000
3,500
3,100
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,000
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,000
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,000
3,500
3,500
3,500
17.2
22.8
19.3
24.1
15.9
15.9
18.6
18.6
22.8
24.1
18.1
24.1
20.7
24.1
21.4
24.1
24.1
24.1
20.7
24.1
24.1
24.1
20.7
24.1
24.1
24.1
24.1
24.1
24.1
24.1
24.1
24.1
20.7
24.1
24.1
24.1
18 to 24
18 to 24
18 to 24
18 to 24
20 to 26
20 to 26
20 to 26
20 to 26
20 to 26
20 to 26
20 to 26
20 to 26
24 to 30
24 to 30
27 to 39
28 to 39
29 to 39
30 to 39
35 to 45
35 to 45
35 to 45
35 to 45
42 to 54
42 to 54
42 to 54
42 to 54
20 to 26
20 to 26
35 to 45
35 to 45
35 to 45
35 to 45
42 to 54
42 to 54
42 to 54
42 to 54
24.4 to 32.5
24.4 to 32.5
24.4 to 32.5
24.4 to 32.5
27.1 to 35.3
27.1 to 35.3
27.1 to 35.3
27.1 to 35.3
27.1 to 35.3
27.1 to 35.3
27.1 to 35.3
27.1 to 35.3
32.5 to 40.7
32.5 to 40.7
36.6 to 52.9
38.0 to 52.9
39.3 to 52.9
40.7 to 52.9
47.5 to 61.0
47.5 to 61.0
47.5 to 61.0
47.5 to 61.0
56.9 to 73.2
56.9 to 73.2
56.9 to 73.2
56.9 to 73.2
27.1 to 35.3
27.1 to 35.3
47.5 to 61.0
47.5 to 61.0
47.5 to 61.0
47.5 to 61.0
56.9 to 73.2
56.9 to 73.2
56.9 to 73.2
56.9 to 73.2
All specifications given are based on typical configurations and may be varied to meet customer requirements or as a result of ongoing product development.
PAGE 3
Lynx
LYNX SA2
Box
All Lynx models stab easily, self align axially and assemble under
the weight of the joint. When the box is stabbed over the pin, joint
weight expands the lock-ring, the abutment faces meet and the
lock-ring snaps closed. Full make-up is visually confirmed by
inspection of the lock-ring. Lynx connectors disengage by running
jacking bolts through the lock-ring to release the pin.
Jacking bolt
Seals
Lock ring
Materials
Lynx connectors are typically made from HIHOS, an Oil States
developed, high strength, micro-alloy steel (100,000 psi yield).
Alternate material options are available on request.
Type
PAGE 4
Mat Yield
Pipe Nominal OD
Connector OD
Pin
Joint weight
spreads lock ring
Lock ring
contacts pin
Connector ID
Made-up Length
Tension Yield
Lock ring
snaps closed
Bending Yield
Elevator shoulder
Compression Yield
Internal Yield
Pressure
Torsion
(ksi)
(in)
(mm)
(in)
(mm)
(in)
(mm)
(in)
(mm)
(in)
(mm)
(kips)
(MN)
(kips ft)
(MNm)
(kips)
(MN)
(psi)
(MPa)
(kips ft)
(kNm)
SA2
SA2
SA2
SA2
SA2
SA2
SA2
SA2
SA2
SA2
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
18.625
20
22
24
24
26
26
30
30
36
473
508
559
610
610
660
660
762
762
914
0.435
0.625
0.625
0.75
1.0
0.75
1.0
0.75
1.0
1.0
11.0
15.9
15.9
19.1
25.4
19.1
25.4
19.1
25.4
25.4
21.24
22.33
24.33
27.50
27.50
29.50
29.50
33.50
33.50
39.50
540
567
618
699
699
749
749
851
851
1003
17.76
18.75
20.75
22.00
22.00
24.00
24.00
28.00
28.00
34.00
451
476
527
559
559
610
610
711
711
864
5.75
6.04
6.04
9.07
9.07
9.07
9.07
9.07
9.07
9.07
146
154
154
230
230
230
230
230
230
230
1,350
1,527
1,685
2,555
2,555
2,777
2,777
3,222
3,222
3,888
6.0
6.8
7. 5
11.4
11.4
12.4
12.4
14.3
14.3
17.3
516
819
1,000
1,729
1,729
2,049
2,049
2,770
2,770
4,057
0. 7
1.1
1.4
2.3
2.3
2. 8
2.8
3.8
3.8
5.5
1,688
2,092
2,308
3,757
3,757
4,084
4,084
4,738
4,738
5,718
7.5
9.3
10.3
16.7
16.7
18.2
18.2
21.1
21.1
25.4
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
10.3
20.7
13.0
15.0
15.5
39.0
39.0
42.0
42.0
50.0
50.0
60.0
17.6
20.3
21.0
52.9
52.9
56.9
56.9
67.8
67.8
81.3
HD (IF)
HD (IF)
HD
HD (IF)
HD (IF)
HD (IF)
100
100
100
100
100
100
20
22
30
30
36
36
508
559
762
762
914
914
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.0
1.5
25.4
25.4
25.4
38.1
25.4
38.1
22.71
24.71
34.10
34.10
41.00
40.00
577
628
866
866
1041
1016
18.00
20.00
27.00
27.00
34.00
33.00
457
508
686
686
864
838
10.34
10.34
15.38
15.38
15.38
15.38
263
263
391
391
391
391
3,104
3,431
6,984
6,984
8,454
8,454
13.8
15.3
31.1
31.1
37.6
37.6
1,170
1,436
3,950
3,950
5,834
5,834
1.6
1.9
5.4
5.4
7. 9
7.9
3,104
3,431
6,984
6,984
8,454
8,454
13.8
15.3
31.1
31.1
37.6
37.6
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
20.7
20.7
10.3
20.7
20.7
20.7
15.0
15.5
50.0
50.0
60.0
60.0
20.3
21.0
67.8
67.8
81.3
81.3
HDHT (IF)
HDHT (EF)
HDHT
HDHT (IF)
HDHT (EF)
HDHT
HDHT (IF)
HDHT (IF)
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
20
30
30
30
36
36
36
36
508
762
762
762
914
914
914
914
1.0
1.5
1.0
1.5
1.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
25.4
38.1
25.4
38.1
38.1
25.4
38.1
50.8
22.71
30.00
34.10
34.10
36.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
577
762
866
866
914
1016
1016
1016
18.00
23.00
27.00
27.00
29.00
33.00
33.00
32.00
457
584
686
686
737
838
838
813
10.17
18.16
15.26
15.26
18.16
15.26
15.26
15.26
258
461
388
388
461
388
388
388
3,104
5,098
6,984
6,984
6,002
8,454
8,454
8,454
13.8
22.7
31.1
31.1
26.7
37.6
37.6
37.6
1,170
3,753
3,950
3,950
5,251
5,834
5,834
5,834
1.6
5. 1
5.4
5.4
7.1
7. 9
7.9
7.9
3,104
6,111
6,984
6,984
7,101
8,454
8,454
11,109
13.8
27.2
31.1
31.1
31.6
37.6
37.6
49.4
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
20.7
20.7
10.3
20.7
20.7
10.3
20.7
20.7
500
1,419
1,650
1,650
1,760
2,000
2,000
3,000
677.9
1923.9
2,237
2,237
2386.2
2,712
2,712
4,067
All specifications given are based on typical configurations and may be varied to meet customer requirements or as a result of ongoing product development.
Lynx
Lynx versions
SA2 Standard Duty
HD Heavy Duty
HT High Torque
EF External Flush
Hydraulic Remote Release
LYNX HD
Lynx HD is a heavy duty model suited to 1.5 Wall pipe, this utilises a twin load shoulder
to increase capacity.
LYNX HDHT
Lynx HDHT is an extremely High Torque Resistant version of the connector for trawler
resistant applications
LYNX REMOTE
RELEASE
Lynx is also available with a hydraulic remote release option
for mud line release applications.
LYNX EF
Lynx HDEF is an external flush version of the connector for use in Jetting applications
PAGE 5
Puma
The Puma is a flush-threaded connector for use on exploration and platform drilling operations where size restrictions
preclude the use of conventional upset connectors.
The connector is fully driveable and utilises high yield connector material to enable the connection to exceed pipe body
capacities, whilst using standard pipe grades.
The connection can be installed using conventional casing tongs without any additional requirement for compensated weight
release.
0-ring seal
Elevator
shoulder
Materials
Puma connectors are typically made from HIHOS, an Oil States developed, high-strength, micro-alloy steel (100,000 psi yield).
Alternate material options are available on request.
Box
P
Type
F
DF
F
DF
F
DF
F
DF
F
DF
F
DF
F
DF
F
DF
F
DF
F
DF
F
DF
F
DF
F
DF
F
DF
F
DF
F
DF
F
DF
F
DF
F
DF
PAGE 6
Mat Yield
Pipe Nominal OD
Connector OD
Connector ID
Made-up Length
Tension Yield
Bending Yield
Compression Yield
Internal Yield
Pressure
Make-up Torque
(ksi)
(in)
(mm)
(in)
(mm)
(in)
(mm)
(in)
(mm)
(in)
(mm)
(kips)
(MN)
(kips ft)
(MNm)
(kips)
(MN)
(psi)
(MPa)
(kips ft)
(kNm)
60
100
60
100
60
100
60
100
60
100
60
100
60
100
60
100
60
100
60
100
60
100
60
100
60
100
60
100
60
100
60
100
60
100
60
100
60
100
18.625
18.625
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
22
22
22
22
22
22
24
24
26
26
26
26
30
30
30
30
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
42
42
42
42
473
473
508
508
508
508
508
508
508
508
559
559
559
559
559
559
610
610
660
660
660
660
762
762
762
762
914
914
914
914
914
914
914
914
1067
1067
1067
1067
0.435
0.435
0.5
0.5
0.625
0.625
0.75
0.75
1.0
1.0
0.625
0.625
0.75
0.75
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.75
0.75
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.5
1.0
1.0
1.25
1.25
1.5
1.5
2.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.25
1.25
11.0
11.0
12.7
12.7
15.9
15.9
19.1
19.1
25.4
25.4
15.9
15.9
19.1
19.1
25.4
25.4
25.4
25.4
19.1
19.1
25.4
25.4
25.4
25.4
38.1
38.1
25.4
25.4
31.8
31.8
38.1
38.1
50.8
50.8
25.4
25.4
31.8
31.8
18.63
18.63
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
22.00
22.00
22.00
22.00
22.00
22.00
24.00
24.00
26.00
26.00
26.00
26.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
36.00
36.00
36.00
36.00
36.00
36.00
36.00
36.00
42.00
42.00
42.00
42.00
473
473
508
508
508
508
508
508
508
508
559
559
559
559
559
559
610
610
660
660
660
660
762
762
762
762
914
914
914
914
914
914
914
914
1067
1067
1067
1067
17.76
17.76
19.00
19.00
18.75
18.75
18.50
18.50
18.00
18.00
20.75
20.75
20.50
20.50
20.00
20.00
22.00
22.00
24.50
24.50
24.00
24.00
28.00
28.00
27.00
27.00
34.00
34.00
33.50
33.50
33.00
33.00
32.00
32.00
40.00
40.00
39.50
39.50
451
451
483
483
476
476
470
470
457
457
527
527
521
521
508
508
559
559
622
622
610
610
711
711
686
686
864
864
851
851
838
838
813
813
1016
1016
1003
1003
7.88
7.88
7.15
7.15
7.15
7.15
8.57
8.57
11.05
11.05
7.02
7.02
8.42
8.42
11.05
11.05
11.05
11.05
12.05
12.05
12.05
12.05
11.05
11.05
16.54
16.54
11.05
11.05
14.04
14.04
16.85
16.85
16.85
16.85
14.04
14.04
14.04
14.04
200
200
182
182
182
182
218
218
281
281
178
178
214
214
281
281
281
281
306
306
306
306
281
281
420
420
281
281
357
357
428
428
428
428
357
357
357
357
736
1,227
935
1,559
1,262
2,104
1,585
2,641
2,217
3,695
1,348
2,247
1,705
2,842
2,407
4,011
2,588
4,314
1,922
3,203
2,761
4,602
3,083
5,138
4,988
8,313
3,503
5,839
4,672
7,787
5,824
9,706
8,075
13,459
3,849
6,415
5,225
8,709
3.3
5.5
4.2
6.9
5.6
9.4
7.0
11.7
9.9
16.4
6.0
10.0
7.6
12.6
10.7
17.8
11.5
19.2
8.5
14.2
12.3
20.5
13.7
22.9
22.2
37.0
15.6
26.0
20.8
34.6
25.9
43.2
35.9
59.9
17.1
28.5
23.2
38.7
273
454
371
618
494
823
613
1,021
836
1,393
584
973
730
1,217
1,007
1,679
1,191
1,985
983
1,638
1,385
2,309
1,803
3,005
2,821
4,702
2,485
4,142
3,269
5,448
4,019
6,698
5,421
9,035
3,211
5,352
4,308
7,180
0.4
0.6
0.5
0.8
0.7
1.1
0.8
1.4
1.1
1.9
0.8
1.3
1.0
1.6
1.4
2.3
1.6
2.7
1.3
2.2
1.9
3.1
2.4
4.1
3.8
6.4
3.4
5.6
4.4
7.4
5.4
9.1
7.3
12.2
4.4
7.3
5.8
9.7
895
1,491
1,103
1,838
1,370
2,283
1,633
2,721
2,149
3,581
1,511
2,518
1,802
3,004
2,375
3,958
2,601
4,335
2,142
3,570
2,827
4,712
3,280
5,466
4,835
8,058
3,958
6,597
4,913
8,188
5,853
9,755
7,691
12,818
4,637
7,728
5,761
9,601
4.0
6.6
4.9
8.2
6.1
10.2
7.3
12.1
9.6
15.9
6.7
11.2
8.0
13.4
10.6
17.6
11.6
19.3
9.5
15.9
12.6
21.0
14.6
24.3
21.5
35.8
17.6
29.3
21.9
36.4
26.0
43.4
34.2
57.0
20.6
34.4
25.6
42.7
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
20.7
18 to 21
18 to 21
20 to 23
20 to 23
20 to 23
20 to 23
20 to 23
20 to 23
20 to 23
20 to 23
22 to 25
22 to 25
22 to 25
22 to 25
22 to 25
22 to 25
24 to 28
24 to 28
26 to 30
26 to 30
26 to 30
26 to 30
30 to 35
30 to 35
30 to 35
30 to 35
36 to 42
36 to 42
36 to 42
36 to 42
36 to 42
36 to 42
36 to 42
36 to 42
42 to 48
42 to 48
42 to 48
42 to 48
24.4 to 28.5
24.4 to 28.5
27.1 to 31.2
27.1 to 31.2
27.1 to 31.2
27.1 to 31.2
27.1 to 31.2
27.1 to 31.2
27.1 to 31.2
27.1 to 31.2
29.8 to 33.9
29.8 to 33.9
29.8 to 33.9
29.8 to 33.9
29.8 to 33.9
29.8 to 33.9
32.5 to 38.0
32.5 to 38.0
35.3 to 40.7
35.3 to 40.7
35.3 to 40.7
35.3 to 40.7
40.7 to 47.5
40.7 to 47.5
40.7 to 47.5
40.7 to 47.5
48.8 to 56.9
48.8 to 56.9
48.8 to 56.9
48.8 to 56.9
48.8 to 56.9
48.8 to 56.9
48.8 to 56.9
48.8 to 56.9
56.9 to 65.1
56.9 to 65.1
56.9 to 65.1
56.9 to 65.1
All specifications given are based on typical configurations and may be varied to meet customer requirements or as a result of ongoing product development.
Merlin
Merlin connectors combine superior static strength and fatigue life with fast, non-rotational make-up and an
extremely slim profile; a Merlin connector typically has a cross-sectional wall thickness of only 1.5 inches. These
connectors have been used in sizes up to 60 inches OD and for applications including open-hole and tieback casing,
conductors, structural tubulars, pipeline risers and TLP Tendons. The Merlin S is the slim line version, the Merlin
D and HD are drivable models and the Merlin R is for use with riser applications. The Merlin Tension Leg Element
(TLE) is also available for extreme axial fatigue conditions.
The Merlin connection has a unique non-helical thread design, which incorporates Oil States patented tooth crest
relief profile. The connector geometry has been designed to ensure that the teeth can only interlock in the fully
made-up position. The connection is assembled in approximately 5 minutes using an OSI supplied hydraulic clamp
and air-operated power pack. After stabbing, the clamp is fitted around the connector, and hydraulic pressure is
injected between the pin and box. As the pressure expands the box contracts the pin, the clamp pulls the two
components together. When pressure is released, the box shrinks onto the pin. The wedging action of the teeth
converts radial preload into an extremely high axial preload that maintains connector stiffness and enhances
tension fatigue characteristics. The level of preload generated in Merlin is not possible to achieve with an
equivalent sized conventional helical threaded connector. Make-up is visually confirmed by inspecting the external
abutment faces. Break-out is achieved by reversing the process. Merlin connectors are re-usable, with only visual
inspection required.
Metal-to-metal seal
Abutment face
Pressure relief port
Assembly clamp groove
Elevator shoulder
Stabbed
Assembly
Made up
Box swallows
approximately
90% of
pin length
Hydraulic pressure
expands box;
clamp draws
components together
Connection
is pre-loaded
both radially
and axially
The connector incorporates internal and external abutment faces, which ensure pile fatigue is minimised through
the teeth, this enables the connector to have high-in place fatigue performance even after piling.
Materials
Merlin connectors are typically made from HIHOS, an Oil States developed, high-strength, micro-alloy steel
(100,000 psi yield). Alternate material options are available on request.
Merlin Selection
Merlin
S Standard
1 Standard Duty X52
16 Tooth Design
Metal-to-metal seal
Abutment face
Pressure relief port
MERLIN D
D Driveable
1 Driveable X52/X56
16 Tooth Design
Metal-to-metal seal
Abutment face
MERLIN HD
Metal-to-metal seal
HD Heavy Duty
1.5 Driveable X52/X56
24 Tooth Design
Metal-to-metal seal
Abutment face
Pressure relief port
Assembly clamp groove
MERLIN R
PAGE 8
Type
Mat Yield
SEF
SIF
SEF
SIF
SEF
SIF
SEF
SIF
SEF
SIF
SEF
SIF
SEF
SIF
SEF
SIF
SEF
SIF
SEF
SIF
SEF
SIF
SEF
SIF
DEF
DIF
DEF
DIF
DEF
DIF
DEF
DIF
DEF
DIF
DEF
DIF
DEF
DIF
DEF
DIF
DEF
DIF
DEF
DIF
DEF
DIF
DEF
DIF
DEF
DIF
DEF
DIF
DEF
DIF
DEF
DIF
DEF
DIF
DEF
DIF
HDEF
HDIF
HDEF
HDIF
HDEF
HDIF
HDEF
HDIF
HDEF
HDIF
HDEF
HDIF
HDEF
HDIF
HDEF
HDIF
HDEF
HDIF
HDEF
HDIF
R
R
R
R
R
R
(ksi)
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
95
100
100
100
100
100
(mm)
508
508
508
508
559
559
559
559
610
610
610
610
660
660
660
660
660
660
660
660
762
762
914
914
508
508
508
508
508
508
559
559
559
559
559
559
610
610
610
610
610
610
660
660
660
660
660
660
660
660
762
762
762
762
914
914
914
914
914
914
508
508
508
508
559
559
559
559
610
610
610
610
660
660
660
660
762
762
914
914
219
273
324
457
610
660
(in)
0.625
0.625
1.0
1.0
0.625
0.625
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.5
0.75
0.75
1.0
1.0
1.25
1.25
1.5
1.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.625
0.625
0.75
0.75
1.0
1.0
0.625
0.625
1.0
1.0
1.25
1.25
1.0
1.0
1.25
1.25
1.5
1.5
0.75
0.75
1.0
1.0
1.25
1.25
1.5
1.5
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.5
1.0
1.0
1.25
1.25
1.5
1.5
0.625
0.625
1.0
1.0
0.625
0.625
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.5
1.25
1.25
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
0.75
0.812
0.5
0.8
1.5
1.25
(mm)
15.9
15.9
25.4
25.4
15.9
15.9
25.4
25.4
25.4
25.4
38.1
38.1
19.1
19.1
25.4
25.4
31.8
31.8
38.1
38.1
25.4
25.4
25.4
25.4
15.9
15.9
19.1
19.1
25.4
25.4
15.9
15.9
25.4
25.4
31.8
31.8
25.4
25.4
31.8
31.8
38.1
38.1
19.1
19.1
25.4
25.4
31.8
31.8
38.1
38.1
25.4
25.4
38.1
38.1
25.4
25.4
31.8
31.8
38.1
38.1
15.9
15.9
25.4
25.4
15.9
15.9
25.4
25.4
25.4
25.4
38.1
38.1
31.8
31.8
38.1
38.1
38.1
38.1
38.1
38.1
19
20.6
12.7
19.1
38.1
31.8
Connector OD
(in)
20.00
21.75
20.00
21.00
22.00
23.75
22.00
23.00
24.00
25.00
24.00
24.00
26.00
27.50
26.00
27.00
26.00
26.50
26.00
26.00
30.00
31.00
36.00
37.00
20.00
22.25
20.00
22.00
20.00
21.50
22.00
24.25
22.00
23.50
22.00
23.00
24.00
25.50
24.00
25.00
24.00
24.50
26.00
28.00
26.00
27.50
26.00
27.00
26.00
26.50
30.00
31.50
30.00
30.50
36.00
37.50
36.00
37.00
36.00
36.50
20.00
21.92
20.00
21.17
22.00
23.92
22.00
23.17
24.00
25.17
24.00
25.75
26.00
28.25
26.00
27.75
30.00
31.75
36.00
37.75
10.08
11.33
14.54
20.50
26.00
26.00
(mm)
508
552
508
533
559
603
559
584
610
635
610
610
660
699
660
686
660
673
660
660
762
787
914
940
508
565
508
559
508
546
559
616
559
597
559
584
610
648
610
635
610
622
660
711
660
699
660
686
660
673
762
800
762
775
914
953
914
940
914
927
508
557
508
538
559
607
559
588
610
639
610
654
660
718
660
705
762
806
914
959
256
288
369
521
660
660
Connector ID
(in)
17.00
18.75
17.00
18.00
19.00
20.75
19.00
20.00
21.00
22.00
21.00
21.00
23.00
24.50
23.00
24.00
23.00
23.50
23.00
23.00
27.00
28.00
33.00
34.00
16.50
18.75
16.50
18.50
16.50
18.00
18.50
20.75
18.50
20.00
18.50
19.50
20.50
22.00
20.50
21.50
20.50
21.00
22.50
24.50
22.50
24.00
22.50
23.50
22.50
23.00
26.50
28.00
26.50
27.00
32.50
34.00
32.50
33.50
32.50
33.00
16.83
18.75
16.83
18.00
18.83
20.75
18.83
20.00
20.83
22.00
19.25
21.00
21.25
23.50
21.25
23.00
25.25
27.00
31.25
33.00
7.13
9.13
11.75
16.50
21.00
21.00
(mm)
432
476
432
457
483
527
483
508
533
559
533
533
584
622
584
610
584
597
584
584
686
711
838
864
419
476
419
470
419
457
470
527
470
508
470
495
521
559
521
546
521
533
572
622
572
610
572
597
572
584
673
711
673
686
826
864
826
851
826
838
427.48
476
427
457
478
527
478
508
529
559
489
533
540
597
540
584
641
686
794
838
181
232
298
419
533
533
Made-up Length
(in)
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
15.10
18.50
18.50
18.50
18.50
18.50
18.50
18.50
18.50
18.50
18.50
27.76
27.76
27.76
27.76
27.76
27.76
27.76
27.76
27.76
27.76
23.00
14.44
18.33
26.28
32.54
32.54
(mm)
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
384
470
470
470
470
470
470
470
470
470
470
705
705
705
705
705
705
705
705
705
705
584
367
466
667
826
826
Tension Yield
(kips)
3,223
3,343
3,223
3,343
3,695
3,695
3,695
3,695
4,046
4,046
4,046
4,046
4,398
4,398
4,398
4,398
4,398
4,398
4,398
4,398
5,102
5,102
5,718
5,718
3,223
3,343
3,223
3,343
3,223
3,343
3,695
3,695
3,695
3,695
3,695
3,695
4,046
4,046
4,046
4,046
4,046
4,046
4,398
4,398
4,398
4,398
4,398
4,398
4,398
4,398
5,102
5,102
5,102
5,102
6,158
6,158
6,158
6,158
6,158
6,158
3,880
3,880
3,880
3,880
4,288
4,288
4,288
4,288
4,697
4,697
6,892
6,892
7,504
7,504
7,504
7,504
8,730
8,730
10,568
10,568
1,763
1,648
1,539
4,064
8,482
8,482
(MN)
14.3
14.9
14.3
14.9
16.4
16.4
16.4
16.4
18.0
18.0
18.0
18.0
19.6
19.6
19.6
19.6
19.6
19.6
19.6
19.6
22.7
22.7
25.4
25.4
14.3
14.9
14.3
14.9
14.3
14.9
16.4
16.4
16.4
16.4
16.4
16.4
18.0
18.0
18.0
18.0
18.0
18.0
19.6
19.6
19.6
19.6
19.6
19.6
19.6
19.6
22.7
22.7
22.7
22.7
27.4
27.4
27.4
27.4
27.4
27.4
17.3
17.3
17.3
17.3
19.1
19.1
19.1
19.1
20.9
20.9
30.7
30.7
33.4
33.4
33.4
33.4
38.8
38.8
47.0
47.0
7.8
7.3
6.8
18.1
37.7
37.7
Bending Yield
(kips ft)
1,215
1,260
1,215
1,260
1,546
1,546
1,546
1,546
1,862
1,862
1,862
1,862
2,206
2,206
2,206
2,206
2,206
2,206
2,206
2,206
2,983
2,983
4,057
4,057
1,215
1,260
1,215
1,260
1,215
1,260
1,546
1,546
1,546
1,546
1,546
1,546
1,862
1,862
1,862
1,862
1,862
1,862
2,206
2,206
2,206
2,206
2,206
2,206
2,206
2,206
2,983
2,983
2,983
2,983
4,369
4,369
4,369
4,369
4,369
4,369
1,463
1,463
1,463
1,463
1,795
1,795
1,795
1,795
2,161
2,161
3,042
3,042
3,109
3,109
3,623
3,623
4,938
4,938
7,293
7,293
266
318
378
1,402
3,744
3,744
(MNm)
1.6
1.7
1.6
1.7
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
4.0
5.5
5.5
1.6
1.7
1.6
1.7
1.6
1.7
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
5.9
5.9
5.9
5.9
5.9
5.9
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.9
2.9
4.1
4.1
4.2
4.2
4.9
4.9
6.7
6.7
9.9
9.9
0.4
0.4
0.5
1.9
5.1
5.1
Compression Yield
(kips)
3,581
3,581
3,581
3,581
3,958
3,958
3,958
3,958
4,335
4,335
4,335
4,335
4,712
4,712
4,712
4,712
4,712
4,712
4,712
4,712
5,466
5,466
6,597
6,597
4775.2
4775.2
4775.2
4775.2
4775.2
4775.2
5277.9
5277.9
5277.9
5277.9
5277.9
5277.9
5780.5
5780.5
5780.5
5780.5
5780.5
5780.5
6283.2
6283.2
6283.2
6283.2
6283.2
6283.2
6283.2
6283.2
7288.5
7288.5
7288.5
7288.5
8796.5
8796.5
8796.5
8796.5
8796.5
8796.5
4,775
4,775
4,775
4,775
5,278
5,278
5,278
5,278
5,781
5,781
8,482
8,482
9,236
9,236
9,236
9,236
10,744
10,744
13,006
13,006
1,622
1,190
1,539
4,064
7,383
7,383
(MN)
15.9
15.9
15.9
15.9
17.6
17.6
17.6
17.6
19.3
19.3
19.3
19.3
21.0
21.0
21.0
21.0
21.0
21.0
21.0
21.0
24.3
24.3
29.3
29.3
21.2
21.2
21.2
21.2
21.2
21.2
23.5
23.5
23.5
23.5
23.5
23.5
25.7
25.7
25.7
25.7
25.7
25.7
27.9
27.9
27.9
27.9
27.9
27.9
27.9
27.9
32.4
32.4
32.4
32.4
39.1
39.1
39.1
39.1
39.1
39.1
21.2
21.2
21.2
21.2
23.5
23.5
23.5
23.5
25.7
25.7
37.7
37.7
41.1
41.1
41.1
41.1
47.8
47.8
57.9
57.9
7.2
5.3
6.8
18.1
32.8
32.8
Internal Yield
Pressure
(psi)
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
4,850
4,850
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
4850
4850
5000
5000
5000
5000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
6,000
15,000
8,750
6,850
7,290
8,750
8,400
(MPa)
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
33.4
33.4
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
33.4
33.4
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
103.4
60.3
47.2
50.3
60.3
57.9
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