RISER, DRILLING & PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

Standard Connectors
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Standard Connectors
FAST MAKE-UP, HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONNECTORS
The connectors described in this catalogue are designed for use offshore and onshore, where rig
costs and environmental conditions dictate a need for fast connector make-up combined with
superior performance. Oil States Industries connectors have been proven in drilling, production
and structural applications throughout the world, for the last 40 years.

This catalogue presents brief descriptions for the full line of Oil States connectors, with typical
mechanical specifications. For the most up-to-date technical information and running procedures
please contact Oil States.

Field Services
Oil States Industries provide a full turnkey installation of all connectors described in this catalogue,
including connector assembly, hammering, casing cutting and installation of protection sleeves.

Quality Manufacturing
Oil States Industries connectors are manufactured to the highest industry standards to assure
you of trouble-free installation and service. Following are highlights of our manufacturing quality
programme.
• Our manufacturing facility is registered to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001 & API Q1.
• We have the capability to machine components up to 67 inches in diameter and 69 inches tall,
weighing 12 tonnes, while maintaining tolerances of 0.0002 inches.
• All forgings purchased with either BSEN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 certification, subject to client
requirements.
• Critical dimensions of all connectors are verified with Coordinate Measuring Machines.
• Every component receives a unique serial number that is cross-referenced with certification,
supplier, cast number and ring within the cast.
• An alignment check during welding onto pipe aligns the axis of the pin to the axis of the box to
within 0.050 degrees.
• All connectors are phosphated to prevent corrosion and galling.
• The latest two-and three-dimensional finite element analysis (FEA) techniques are used to
evaluate connector designs.
• Oil States utilises our in house UKAS accredited testing laboratory to carry out full scale testing.
 Key Features

Remote Release

Elastomer Seals

High Torque
Connector Range Assembly

Metal Seals

Pre-Loaded
Reversible

Reusable

Pileable
SWIFT

     1½ Turn Rotation

LEOPARD

     <1 Turn Rotation

LYNX™

       Weight Set

PUMA

     4 Turn Rotation

MMR

     1
/6 Turn Rotation

MERLIN™

      Hydraulic Clamp
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Standard Connectors
Swift DW2
The Swift DW2 is a heavy-duty threaded connector
for use on exploration and development casing
strings where high strength and pressure integrity are
important. The Swift DW2 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 1½ rotations. Maximum torque
required is between 47,000 and 52,000 ft-lb for a 20”
design. Full make-up is visually confirmed by inspecting
external indicator faces. Sealing is provided by an
integral metal-to-metal seal, with an elastomer O-ring
secondary seal.

Swift DW2 connectors can be reused multiple times.

Swift DW2

Metal-seal connector for conductor and

casing
• Pre-loaded for fatigue
• Primary metal seal, back-up elastomer
• Strength equivalent to casing
• Reversible and reusable
• Fast twin start make-up using rig tongs
• Surface casing where a gas tight seal is required
• Gas tested to ISO 13679 Cal 4

22” Swift DW2 pin & box

Swift DW2
Mat Pipe Nominal Pipe Wall Connector Made-up Tensile Yield Internal Yield Compression
Connector ID Bending Yield
Yield OD Thickness OD Length Bending yield Pressure Yield
Type
kips
ksi in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm kips MN MN.m psi MPa kips MN
ft

DW2 (IF) 65 18.625 473 0.435 11.0 20.50 521 17.76 451 10.00 254 1,490 6.6 550 0.7 3,000 20.7 1,000 4.4

DW2 (IF) 80 18.625 473 0.435 11.0 20.50 521 17.76 451 10.00 254 1,970 8.8 730 1.0 3,500 24.1 1,250 5.6

DW2 (IF) 100 18.625 473 0.435 11.0 20.50 521 17.76 451 10.00 254 2,460 10.9 910 1.2 4,500 31.0 1,560 6.9

DW2 (HC) 100 20 508 0.625 15.9 22.00 559 18.75 476 11.00 279 3,630 16.1 1,460 2.0 5,000 34.5 3,040 13.5

DW2 (IF) 65 20 508 0.625 15.9 21.50 546 18.75 476 10.00 254 2,310 10.3 900 1.2 3,550 24.5 1,080 4.8

DW2 (IF) 100 20 508 0.625 15.9 21.50 546 18.75 476 10.00 254 3,550 15.8 1,390 1.9 5,000 34.5 1,670 7.4

DW2 (X80) 100 22 559 1.0 25.4 23.90 607 18.99 482 16.32 415 5,310 23.6 2,220 3.0 6,500 44.8 4,500 20.0

DW2 (IF) 65 24 610 0.75 19.1 25.50 648 22.50 572 10.00 254 3,250 14.5 1,620 2.2 4,000 27.6 1,650 7.3

DW2 (IF) 80 24 610 0.75 19.1 25.50 648 22.50 572 10.00 254 4,000 17.8 2,000 2.7 5,000 34.5 2,030 9.0

DW2 (IF) 100 24 610 0.75 19.1 25.50 648 22.50 572 10.00 254 5,000 22.2 2,500 3.4 5,000 34.5 2,540 11.3

DW2 (IF) 80 26 660 1.0 25.4 27.25 692 24.00 610 10.88 276 4,000 17.8 2,000 2.7 4,500 31.0 2,200 9.8

DW2 (IF) 100 26 660 1.0 25.4 27.25 692 24.00 610 10.88 276 5,000 22.2 2,500 3.4 5,500 37.9 2,700 12.0

DW2 (IF) 70 30 762 1.0 25.4 31.25 794 28.00 711 10.88 276 3,900 17.3 2,290 3.1 4,100 28.3 2,940 13.1

DW2 (IF) 100 36 914 1.0 25.4 37.25 946 34.00 864 10.88 276 6,200 27.6 4,400 6.0 4,000 27.6 4,000 17.8
Swift DW2-AR
Based on previous customer necessity, Oil States have
developed two anti-rotation systems for the gas tight Swift
DW2 connection as per below. Both variants have been
run extensively.

One version incorporates the Leopard connector anti-rota-

tion system in which a section of the box is sheared into a
pocket on the pin, using a shear tool.

The second version utilises anti-rotation keys to achieve

torque resistance.

These connections were developed as a result of customer

requirements running casing strings in high current
deepwater environments.

Make-up indicator

Pin
O-ring seal

4 TPI double start thread

Metal-to-metal seal

Box Swift DW2-AR

Elevator shoulder
Swift DW2 profile Swift DW2-AR profiles

Swift DW2-AR
Mat Pipe Nominal Pipe Wall Connector Made-up Tensile Yield Internal Yield Compression
Connector ID Bending Yield
Yield OD Thickness OD Length Bending yield Pressure Yield
Type
kips
ksi in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm kips MN MN.m psi MPa kips MN
ft

DW2 (AR) 100 20 508 0.625 15.9 21.52 546 18.75 476 15.00 381 3,550 15.8 1,390 1.9 5,000 34.5 1,670 7.4

DW2 (AR) 65 20 508 0.625 15.9 21.52 546 18.75 476 15.00 381 2,310 10.3 900 1.2 3,500 24.1 1,080 4.8

DW2 (AR) 80 20 508 0.625 15.9 23.02 585 18.75 476 15.40 391 2,840 12.6 1,110 1.5 4,000 27.6 2,690 12.0

DW2 (AR) 100 20 508 0.625 15.9 23.02 585 18.75 476 15.40 391 3,550 15.8 1,390 1.9 5,000 34.5 3,360 14.9

DW2 (AR) 80 20 508 0.812 20.6 22.27 566 18.25 464 15.40 391 3,920 17.4 1,510 2.0 5,000 34.5 2,770 12.3

DW2 (AR) 100 20 508 0.812 20.6 22.27 566 18.25 464 15.40 391 4,900 21.8 1,880 2.5 5,000 34.5 3,470 15.4

DW2 (AR) 80 22 559 1.0 25.4 24.27 616 20.00 508 15.40 391 4,920 21.9 2,070 2.8 5,000 34.5 3,576 15.9

DW2 (AR) 100 22 559 1.0 25.4 24.27 616 20.00 508 15.40 391 6,150 27.4 2,580 3.5 6,500 44.8 4,470 19.9
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Standard Connectors
Leopard Threaded connector for conductor and
The Leopard combines the advantages of a pre-loaded, casing
thread-type connector with the rapid make-up desired • Low torque make-up with rig tongs Less than one turn
for offshore operations. It has strength characteristics make-up
equivalent to those of the conductor.
• Integral 4 point anti-rotation provision
The Leopard has a high cone angle and has a twin start • Suitable for piling
thread. When stabbed, the box swallows approximately • Reversible and reusable
90% of the pin length. The stabbing guide prevents
• Visual indication of make-up
cross-threading. Full make-up is achieved in less than one
• Optimised and extensively fatigue tested to minimised
full turn due to a two start thread. The required make-up
stress concentration factor
torque is 45,000 ft-lb for a 30” connection.

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 tool 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.

Visual indicator

Leopard
Mat Pipe Nominal Pipe Wall Connector Made-up Internal Yield Compression
Connector ID Tensile Yield Bending Yield
Type Yield OD Thickness OD Length Pressure Yield

ksi in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm kips MN [Link] MN.m psi MPa kips MN

SD2 65 18.625 473 0.435 11.0 19.91 506 17.75 451 7.97 202 1,370 6.1 510 0.7 2,682 18.5 1,150 5.1

SD2 65 20 508 0.625 15.9 21.19 538 18.50 470 8.75 222 2,310 10.3 900 1.2 3,500 24.1 1,810 8.1

SD2 IF 65 20 508 0.625 15.9 21.44 545 18.75 476 8.75 222 2,310 10.3 890 1.2 3,500 24.1 1,810 8.1

SD2 80 20 508 0.812 20.6 21.19 538 18.00 457 8.75 222 3,000 13.3 1,200 1.6 5,200 35.9 1,700 7.6

SD2 IF 80 20 508 1.0 25.4 21.19 538 18.00 457 8.75 222 3,700 16.5 1,500 2.0 3,500 24.1 2,100 9.3

SD2 IF 80 24 610 0.75 19.1 25.19 640 22.50 572 8.77 223 3,500 15.6 1,650 2.2 3,500 24.1 1,830 8.1

SD2 80 26 660 0.75 19.1 28.29 718 24.25 616 13.64 346 4,500 20.0 2,300 3.1 3,500 24.1 3,500 15.6

SD2 IF 80 26 660 1.0 25.4 28.29 718 24.00 610 13.62 346 5,420 24.1 2,320 3.1 3,500 24.1 4,460 19.8

SD2 80 26 660 0.75 19.1 28.29 718 24.25 616 13.64 346 4,500 20.0 2,300 3.1 3,500 24.1 3,500 15.6

SD2 80 30 762 1.0 25.4 31.79 807 27.50 699 13.12 333 6,320 28.1 3,690 5.0 3,500 24.1 5,170 23.0

SD2 IF 100 30 762 1.50 38.1 31.79 807 27.00 686 13.12 333 8,910 39.6 5,240 7.1 3,500 24.1 9,270 41.2

SD2 EF 100 36 914 2.0 50.8 36.00 914 31.20 792 16.19 411 14,300 63.6 9,920 13.4 3,500 24.1 11,960 53.2

SD2 100 36 914 2.0 50.8 37.25 946 31.50 800 19.42 493 16,100 71.6 11,500 15.6 3,500 24.1 9,500 42.3

SD2 EF 80 36 914 1.5 38.1 36.00 914 31.20 792 16.19 411 11,380 50.6 7,850 10.6 3,500 24.1 9,690 43.1

SD2 IF 80 36 914 1.5 38.1 37.79 960 33.00 838 13.12 333 11,200 49.8 7,700 10.4 3,500 24.1 9,100 40.5

SD2 RB 80 36 914 1.50 38.1 36.90 937 32.06 814 13.19 335 9,100 40.5 6,280 8.5 4,000 27.6 5,500 24.5

SD2 RB 100 36 914 1.50 38.1 36.90 937 32.06 814 13.19 335 11,375 50.6 7,850 10.6 3,500 24.1 6,875 30.6

SD2 HD 100 36 914 2.0 50.8 37.25 946 31.39 797 21.08 536 17,100 76.1 11,400 15.5 3,000 20.7 13,900 61.8
 Pin

Anti-Rotation device
O-ring seal

Box
Leopard SD2HD

Elevator shoulder

Leopard SD2HD profile

Box

Leopard SD

Pin

O-ring seal

Anti-Rotation device

Elevator shoulder

Leopard SD profile

Leopard anti-rotation engaging

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Standard Connectors
Lynx™
The Lynx™ is a robust connector for conductors, casing
and surface riser. It is the simplest type of connector to
run, requiring no special tools or personnel. The connector
is designed to meet the bending capabilities of the mating
pipe body and be piled.

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
Lynx™ HD
bolts through the lock-ring to release the pin.

Weight-set connector for conductor

• Assembly requires no special tools or personnel
• Suitable for piling
• Visual indication of make-up
• Anti-rotation resistant
• Quick release
• Remote release option available

Lynx™ HDHT installation

Box

Jacking bolt

Seal

Lock-ring

Elevator shoulder

Pin
Lock-ring Joint weight Lock-ring Jacking bolts release
contacts Pin spreads lock-ring snaps closed lock-ring on break-out
Lynx™ Versions
• SA2 standard duty single load shoulder with standard
anti-rotation keys
• HD Heavy Duty twin load shoulder with standard
anti-rotation keys
• HT High Torque twin load shoulder with integrated
castellations offering extremely high torque resistance
• EF External Flush for use in jetting applications
• Hydraulic Remote Release for subsea mudline release
applications utilising umbilical to surface or ROV
hot-stab Lynx™ HDHT

Lynx™ Remote Release

Lynx™ is also available with a hydraulic remove release
option for mudline release applications.

Lynx™ EF

Lynx™ Remote Release profile

Lynx™
Pipe Internal Torque
Mat Pipe Wall Connector Connector Made-up Compression
Nominal Tensile Yield Bending Yield Yield Capacity (Anti
Yield Thickness OD ID Length Yield
Type OD Pressure Rotation)

kips kips
ksi in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm kips MN MN.m psi MPa kips MN kN.m
ft ft
SA2 100 20 508 0.625 15.9 22.33 567 18.67 474 6.05 154 1,530 6.8 820 1.1 3,000 20.7 2,090 9.3 15 20.3

HD 100 20 508 1.0 25.4 22.71 577 18.00 457 10.34 263 3,100 13.8 1,350 1.8 3,000 20.7 3,100 13.8 15 20.3

SA2 100 30 762 1.0 25.4 33.50 851 28.00 711 9.10 231 3,200 14.2 2,800 3.8 3,000 20.7 4,740 21.1 50 67.8

HD HT 100 20 508 0.625 15.9 22.73 577 18.00 457 10.18 258 2,480 11.0 940 1.3 2,400 16.5 2,480 11.0 400 542.0

HD 100 30 762 1.0 25.4 34.10 866 27.00 686 15.48 393 6,970 31.0 4,550 6.2 3,000 20.7 6,980 31.0 50 67.8

HD 100 30 762 1.5 38.1 34.10 866 27.00 686 15.50 394 6,970 31.0 4,550 6.2 3,000 20.7 6,980 31.0 50 67.8

HD 100 36 914 1.5 38.1 40.00 1016 33.00 838 15.49 393 8,450 37.6 5,800 7.9 3,000 20.7 8,450 37.6 60 81.3

HD HT 100 30 762 1.0 25.4 34.10 866 27.00 686 15.30 389 6,980 31.0 3,950 5.4 3,000 20.7 6,980 31.0 1,650 2237.0

HD HT 100 30 762 1.5 38.1 34.10 866 27.00 686 15.30 389 6,980 31.0 3,950 5.4 3,000 20.7 6,980 31.0 1,650 2237.0

HD HT 100 36 914 2.0 50.8 40.00 1016 32.00 813 15.26 388 7,200 32.0 5,800 7.9 3,000 10.3 11,100 49.4 3,300 4474.0

HD3
100 36 914 2.0 50.8 36.74 933 26.13 664 31.20 792 9,090 40.4 7,300 9.9 3,000 20.7 7,980 35.5 3,000 4068.0
HT
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Standard Connectors
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.
Puma
Flush connector for conductor and pile
• Flush OD flush ID
• Suitable for piling
• Visual indication of make-up
Pin
• Elastomer o-ring seals
O-ring seal
• Low torque, four turn make-up
• Pre-loaded

O-ring seal

Elevator groove

Box

Puma profile

Puma
Mat Pipe Nominal Pipe Wall Made-up Internal Yield Compression
Connector OD Connector ID Tensile Yield Bending Yield
Yield OD Thickness Length Pressure Yield
Type
kips
ksi in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm kips MN MN.m psi MPa kips MN
ft

DF 100 20 508 0.625 15.9 20.10 511 18.73 476 7.15 182 2,100 9.3 820 1.1 3,000 20.7 2,280 10.1

DF 100 22 559 0.625 15.9 22.10 561 20.73 527 7.02 178 2,180 9.7 950 1.3 2,500 17.2 2,330 4.0

DF 100 24 610 0.625 15.9 24.12 613 22.74 578 7.14 181 2,380 10.6 1,130 1.5 2,370 16.3 2,380 10.6

DF 100 26 660 1.0 25.4 26.13 664 23.93 608 12.05 306 4,400 19.6 2,200 3.0 3,000 20.7 4,710 21.0

DF 100 30 762 1.0 25.4 30.15 766 27.95 710 12.05 306 5,100 21.1 2,980 3.8 3,000 20.7 5,100 21.1

F 80 30 762 1.5 38.1 30.18 767 26.89 683 17.64 448 6,000 26.7 3,400 4.6 3,000 20.7 6,000 26.7

DF 100 30 762 1.5 38.1 30.18 767 26.89 683 17.64 448 7,500 33.4 4,250 5.8 3,000 20.7 7,500 33.4

DF 100 36 914 1.0 25.4 36.18 919 33.98 863 16.53 420 5,780 25.7 4,100 5.6 3,000 20.7 6,530 29.0

DF 100 36 914 1.5 38.1 36.18 919 32.89 835 22.14 562 9,700 43.1 6,700 9.1 3,000 20.7 9,800 43.6

DF 100 42 1067 1.25 31.8 42.21 1072 39.47 1002 14.04 357 8,700 38.7 7,180 9.7 3,000 20.7 9,600 42.7
MMR
The mudline makeup and release (MMR) is a fast-makeup
connector that has been used in operations around
the world. The MMR is designed to incorporate large
load-bearing faces so that it is suitable for piling
operations. The breech lock connection features 1/3
turn make-up. Once drilling operations have ceased and
disconnection is required, torque is applied to the string
which actuates the shear pins in the connector to allow
retrieval. There is no requirement for umbilical lines back
to surface or ROV intervention the connection is purely
mechanical.

The interfaces on the MMR box allow you to tie back onto
the connector at a later date with a stab-in pin which
requires no tools for assembly and is secured with an
external lock-ring. The MMR tie-back tool requires no
MMR
torque to engage, is purely weight set and features the
field proven technology from our Lynx™ connector suite.

Pin

Shear pins x 3

O-ring seal Lock-ring

MMR tie-back

Box

Elevator shoulder
MMR running MMR tie-back
configuration configuration

MMR
Tensile Yield Internal
Mat Pipe Nom Pipe Wall Connector Connector Made-up Compression Anti-Rota-
Bending Bending Yield Yield
Yield OD Thickness OD ID Length Yield tion Torque
Type yield Pressure

kips kips
ksi in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm kips MN MN.m psi MPa kips MN kN.m
ft ft

20”
22.904 582 15.277 388 2,530 11.3 1,190 1.6 3,000 20.7 3,240 14.4 25.0 33.9
Install
100 20 508 0.625 16 18.75 476
20”
24.75 629 18.48 469 2,530 11.3 1,190 1.6 3,000 20.7 3,240 14.4 - -
tie-back

30”
33.73 857 22.92 582 5,710 25.4 4,250 5.8 3,000 20.7 7,750 34.5 37.5 50.8
Install
100 30 762 1.0 25 27.50 699
30”
36.50 927 27.67 703 7,110 31.6 4,160 5.6 3,000 20.7 7,750 34.5 - -
tie-back
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Standard Connectors
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 72 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
Merlin™ D
the fully made-up position. The connection is assembled
in approximately 3 minutes using an Oil States supplied
hydraulic clamp and air-operated power pack. After
stabbing, the clamp is fitted around the connector, and threaded connector. Make-up is visually confirmed by
hydraulic pressure is injected between the pin and box. inspecting the external abutment faces and mechan-
As the pressure expands the box contracts the pin, the ically confirmed by reversing the hydraulic clamp
clamp pulls the two components together. When pressure assembly, performing a localised tension test whilst the
is released, the box “shrinks” onto the pin. The wedging connector is in situ. Break-out is achieved by reversing
action of the teeth converts radial pre-load into an the process. Merlin™ connectors are extremely
extremely high axial pre-load that maintains connector re-usable, with only visual inspection required.
stiffness and enhances tension fatigue characteristics.
The level of pre-load generated in Merlin™ is not possible
to achieve with an equivalent sized conventional helical

Merlin™
Mat Pipe Nominal Pipe Wall Connector Made-up Tensile Yield Internal Yield Compression
Connector ID Bending Yield
Type Yield OD Thickness OD Length Bending yield Pressure Yield

ksi in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm kips MN kip ft MN.m psi MPa kips MN

S 100 16 406 0.5 12.7 16.40 417 14.75 375 10.14 257 1,490 6.6 530 0.7 3,000 20.7 1,400 6.2

DIF 100 20 508 0.625 15.9 22.07 561 18.75 476 15.10 384 3,340 14.9 1,260 1.7 5,000 34.5 4,740 21.1

DIF 100 22 559 1.0 25.4 23.50 597 20.00 508 15.35 390 3,700 16.5 1,550 2.1 5,000 34.5 5,280 23.5

HDIF 100 22 559 1.0 25.4 23.17 588 20.00 508 18.51 470 4,300 19.1 1,800 2.4 6,000 41.4 5,300 23.6

DIF 100 24 610 1.0 25.4 25.50 648 22.00 559 15.35 390 4,050 18.0 1,860 2.5 5,000 34.5 5,780 25.7

HDIF 100 26 660 1.25 31.8 28.25 718 23.50 597 27.76 705 7,500 33.4 3,110 4.2 6,000 41.4 9,240 41.1

DIF 100 30 762 1.0 25.4 31.50 800 28.00 711 15.35 390 5,100 22.7 2,980 4.0 5,000 34.5 7,300 32.5

DIF 100 30 762 1.5 38.1 30.50 775 27.00 686 15.10 384 5,000 22.2 3,200 4.3 5,000 34.5 7,000 31.1

HDIF 100 30 762 1.5 38.1 31.75 806 30.00 762 27.76 705 8,730 38.8 4,930 6.7 6,000 41.4 8,730 38.8

HDEFSL 100 30 762 1.5 38.1 30.00 762 26.13 664 23.14 588 7,000 31.1 4,000 5.4 4,000 27.6 7,000 31.1

DEF 100 36 914 1.0 25.4 36.00 914 32.00 813 19.10 485 6,200 27.6 4,400 6.0 5,000 34.5 8,800 39.1

HDEF 100 36 914 1.5 38.1 36.00 914 31.25 794 27.76 705 10,600 47.2 7,300 9.9 5,000 34.5 13,000 57.8

HDEF 100 36 914 2.0 50.8 36.00 914 27.56 700 46.24 1174 17,090 76.0 11,470 15.6 7,750 53.4 16,100 71.6
The connector incorporates four metal-to-metal seals and
also 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.

Assembly clamp groove

Pressure relief port

Metal-to-metal seal

Pressure injection port

Merlin™ R

Metal-to-metal seal

Merlin™ R connectors consist of male and female

couplings at either end of the pipe. These unique
Abutment face connectors permit pre-welded pipe segments, 30 - 90
Pressure relief port
meters long, to be safely assembled offshore without
Assembly clamp groove welding. Merlin™ R connectors include a pre-load against
operating tension, thereby minimising stress concen-
trations to extend the service. The connectors’ unique
Elevator shoulder
grooved thread profile provides clear evidence of proper
mating and prevents connector back-off under fatigue
Stabbed Assembly Made up loadings.
Box swallows Hydraulic pressure Connection is
approximately 90% expands box; clamp pre-loaded both
of pin length draws components radially and axially
together

Merlin™ Riser
Mat Pipe Nominal Pipe Wall Connector Made-up Tensile Yield Internal Yield Compression
Connector ID Bending Yield
Yield OD Thickness OD Length Bending yield Pressure Yield
Type
kips
ksi in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm kips MN MN.m psi MPa kips MN
ft
CC-15 110 7.125 181 1.0 25.4 8.62 219 5.13 130 43.42 1103 1,570 7.0 177 0.2 22,500 155.1 1,250 5.6

R (IF) 100 10.75 273 0.75 19.1 11.45 291 9.25 235 14.44 367 1,420 6.3 280 0.4 7,500 51.7 1,340 6.0

R (IF) 85 17.25 438 0.92 23.4 20.63 524 15.41 391 26.26 667 3,960 17.6 1,280 1.7 7,840 54.1 3,960 17.6

R (IF) 80 20.5 521 0.75 19.1 22.85 580 19.00 483 24.39 619 3,720 16.5 1,480 2.0 5,120 35.3 3,720 16.5

R 5K 100 24 610 1.5 38.1 26.00 660 21.00 533 32.54 827 7,940 35.3 3,740 5.1 8,750 60.3 6,170 27.4

R 10K 100 25 635 2.5 63.5 28.76 731 20.00 508 60.27 1531 1,270 5.6 6,038 8.2 10,000 68.9 1,290 5.7
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Standard Connectors
Design Merlin™ R Connectors for Workover
The Merlin™ R connection system has been designed Risers
and manufactured to meet a range of static, fatigue and Merlin™ R workover riser connectors are designed to meet
pressure loads (up to 20,000 psi). Sizes range from 6 5/8” a range of static and fatigue stresses compatible with ISO
to 25”. As with all Merlin™ connectors, the high pressure 13628-7. All the design features of the TLE connectors are
riser Merlin™ incorporates non-helical interlocking teeth present, together with a number of additional capabili-
which, because of the design geometry, ensure that the ties; the connector can be machined directly onto upset
connector pin and box can only be mated in one precise riser pipe, with the facility to perform “re-cuts” of the
configuration. The connection is assembled in a maximum connector, should damage occur in service. The interface
time of 3 minutes using an Oil States supplied hydraulic profile between pin and box has been improved to allow
clamp and air operated power pack. the full combined pin/ box thickness to be mobilised when
resisting riser internal pressure.
Features
• Non helical tooth profile Testing
Extensive testing has been carried out on the Merlin™ to
• Non rotational make-up
include internal gas pressure, external water pressure,
• Four metal-to-metal seals tension, axial fatigue, bending fatigue, corrosion
• Pre-loaded abutment face simulation, crevice corrosion and a variety of load
• Full bore smooth profile combinations that simulate operating conditions.
• High yield material
Complete Handling Package
Oil States has designed and tested handling tools for
Benefits installation of the Merlin™ R. Tools include assembly
• No back off possible due to cyclic tension and fatigue clamps, stabbing guides, hydraulically operated spider
loading units to support the full weight of the riser during
• Fast, repeatable and reliable assembly in under 3 assembly and pick-up tools to lift the riser string into
minutes position prior to assembly.
• High internal and external pressure integrity
• Extremely high fatigue capacity
• Slimline low cost designs
• Fully automated options available

Field Proven
Since their inception in 1981, Merlin™ R Connectors have
consistently proven to be at the forefront of connector
technology worldwide with over 100 systems run in the
last 30 years.

As a result of the make-up process which requires fluid at

high pressure to be injected into the tooth cavity between
the two sealing areas, seal integrity is automatically
confirmed. Make-up is visually confirmed by inspecting
the external abutment face. Additional gas tests can be
carried out externally at the bleed ports, which have
direct access to the inner and outer metal to metal sealing
areas. It is also possible to apply the clamp load in the
reverse direction to ensure mechanical integrity has been
achieved.
Merlin™ R connector Connection made-up, Made-up connection
run pin up, box down hydraulic clamp is pre-loaded both
assembly up, box down radially and axially
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