Date:19/02/2016

OCTG DIVISION
Reference: MD-15-XXX Rev 0

Introducing VAM® 21
VAM® 21 is the latest generation of Threaded & Coupled (T&C) premium connection introducing
an innovative and revolutionary design. Confidence thanks to ISO 13679 CAL-IV compliance
within the full pipe body envelope extends the opportunities for your well designs.
VAM® 21 is the highest performing and most reliable VAM® connection to date with excellent
gas tight sealing under combined loads, extreme compression resistance (100%) and innovative
VAM® Effect with the VAM® Stabilizer™. Seal and shoulder functions are separated so that
torque and compression have no affect on the sealing performance.

Product range
• VAM® 21 is currently available in sizes from 4 ½" to 14". Others sizes are available
upon request
• VAM® 21 HT, the high torque version, is available from 5” to 9 5/8”
• Carbon, Martensitic stainless steel (13%Cr & Super 13%Cr), Duplex, Super Duplex and
Nickel base Alloys. Yield strengths from 80 ksi to 140ksi.

Application
Suitable for any kind of application, from conventional to extreme HP/HT well design:
• Production casing, Liner, Tie-back
• Production tubing
• Drilling with Casing

VAM® 21 technical features - Innovative, simple and robust design

• Threaded and coupled (T&C) premium connection.
• Seal independent from shoulder : sealability is not affected by torque or
compression
• Multigrooving avoids dope pressure build-up to provide clean and repeatable make-
up graphs
• Cylindrical thread crests and roots to reduce the risk of cross threading
• All performances validated through tests

Performances
• Qualified to ISO13679 FDIS-2011 CAL-IV, the most stringent connection
qualification procedure to date and upcoming API 5C5:2013
• Extreme compression resistance (100% of Pipe Body Yield Strength)
• Bending validated up to 65°/100ft
• Sealability validated up to 240°C (464°F).
• 100% Tensile efficiency
• 100% PBYS compression
• 100% API 5C3 / ISO and validated for High collapse grades
under combined load

Options
• Available with high torque option: VAM® 21 HT.
o Provides even more torque for dedicated applications:
rotating liner, drilling with casing, ERD, multilateral
wells, horizontal sections
o VAM® 21 and VAM® 21 HT are interchangeable
• Available with clearance option VAM® 21 SC.
• Available for Steam well applications VAM® 21 SW.
• VAM® 21 SL: slim-line tailor made designs available upon request to fit in the most unique well designs.
• Available with CLEANWELL® option.

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 Date:19/02/2016
OCTG DIVISION
Reference: MD-15-XXX Rev 0
VAM® 21 product line availability
Nominal Nominal Nominal Nominal Nominal
Size (OD) Size (OD) Size (OD) Size (OD) Size (OD)
weight weight weight weight weight
in. lb/ft in. lb/ft in. lb/ft in. lb/ft in. lb/ft

11.6 18.0 23.0 62.8 61.0

12.6 5 21.4 26.0 65.3 68.0
4 1/2 13 3/8
13.5 23.2 29.0 9 7/8 66.4 72.0
15.1 17.0 32.0 66.9 77.0
7
20.0 35.0 68.9 13 5/8 88.2
5 1/2 23.0 38.0 10 73.9 82.5
26.0 41.0 45.5 86.0
26.8 42.7 51.0 93.0
18.6 29.7 55.5 14 96.9
6
30.9 33.7 10 3/4 60.7 100.0
23.2 7 5/8 35.8 65.7 106.0
24.0 39.0 71.1 114.0
28.0 47.1 73.2
6 5/8
32.0 8 5/8 44.0 54.0
34.5 8 3/4 57.5 60.0
11 3/4
36.7 40.0 65.0
43.5 71.0
9 5/8 47.0 67.8
11 7/8
53.5 71.8
58.4

VAM® 21 HT also available in these sizes

Benefits
• Simple, reliable and easy running
• Easy stabbing and self-alignment feature: running speed increased 15% compared to VAM® TOP
 reduce rig operational costs
• Seal protected from rough handling
• Suitable for automated rig handling systems
• Clear and repeatable make-up charts
• Performances preserved when increasing torque (Maximum Torque with Sealability value)
• Performance preserved after fatigue
• Reduced drilling wear susceptibility.
• 75 Licensees and plants qualified to thread VAM® 21 as of Nov.2015

Field record
VAM® 21 has been used in the most critical / high profile fields worldwide. More than 100 operators are currently using
VAM® 21.

VAM® 21 worldwide pareto by size (# joints)

90 000

80 000

70 000

60 000

50 000

40 000

30 000

20 000

10 000

0
9 5/8 HT

10 3/4

13 3/8

13 5/8
5 1/2

6 5/8

7 5/8

7 3/4

9 5/8

9 7/8

10

14
5

More than 1 million feet of VAM® 21 joints have been run downhole

More details available on www.vallourec.com

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