VetcoGray RL-3M
RL-3M is a self-locking threaded connector with metal-to-metal seal at pin nose with o-ring as back-up for gas tight applications, with field proven records since 2003. This connector provides the high strength capacity as well as long fatigue life. A dual o-ring version is available to prevent sea water ingress to the thread for increasing the fatigue life of the connector. The connector is gas tested with combined load events as high as 7,297 psi of internal pressure.
Features & Benefits
- Deepwater and gas tight applications for 20"/22"
- Increased tensile and bending capacities for harsh evironments
- Primary metal-to-metal seal at pin nose with optional secondary o-ring dual seal for full thread isolation to keep out the seawater and increase the fatigue life
- Self-aligning thread profile to prevent cross threading; negative back rake thread angle to reduce belling for easy rig operations
- Pre-loaded (20,000~25,000 ft-lbs for 20") for strength, rigidity, and high fatigue
- Positive stop load shoulder to serve as the visual indication for proper connector make-up. Stabbing guide used to protect Metal-to-Metal seal whilst running.
- Drivable, releaseable, re-usable
