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    RETLOCK CLAMP CONNECTORS

    Field-Proven Connections from the Seafloor to the Surface


    Reliable, Robust Connections for the Widest Range
    of Subsea Applications
    For more than 20 years, AFGlobal has provided advanced deepwater diverless connection solutions for a broad
    range of field requirements. The source of our success is the field-proven Retlock® connector, a first-of-its-kind
    twin-bolt clamp and the central core of each diverless connection solution we offer. Compared to traditional
    offerings, the twin-bolt design provides the best combination of features and benefits available.

    The Retlock clamp’s unique design affords a versatility of — Functional clamp components can be retrieved by an ROV
    bore configurations, which allows delivery of monobore, without recovering the jumper, spool, or host structure.
    multi-bore, and controls (H/E) deployment systems. It can — A continual leak monitoring system and annulus port allow
    reliably make secure and safe connections for vertical and for pressure testing and external seal tests.
    horizontal applications, or for any angle off the vertical/
    — The compact, lightweight clamp and accompanying porch
    horizontal as required.
    design enables smaller associated structures.
    As part of our commitment to quality control and seamless
    — Secondary release feature ensures the connection can
    subsea system delivery, AFGlobal designs, engineers, and
    always be separated if needed.
    builds each Retlock connector in-house. Our current size
    portfolio extends from 2 inches to 48 inches NPS. — Clamp contingency operations enable clamp mounting
    on the host structure/inboard side, which allows for the
    Retlock clamp connectors are manufactured with a strict use of simple cost effective full pressure blinds to serve
    adherence to international best practices and materials. as long term/short term pressure caps.
    Each clamp incorporates several mechanical features that
    — Clamps qualified in accordance with API 6A and 17D.
    help ensure trouble-free installation and operation:

    — An even distribution of hub preload assures high pressure These features, coupled with our commitment to expert
    and load capability. project execution and in-field installation, have helped the
    Retlock technology amass a successful track record of more
    — A gasket with broad-faced, robust metal-to-metal sealing
    than 1,600 subsea connections around the world.
    surface prevents sand gouges from forming leak paths.

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    The Heart of Each Connection System
    Thanks to the Retlock technology’s peerless performance — Virtus™ Flowline Type Connectors (FTCs) are engineered
    and inherent design flexibility, AFGlobal can provide for horizontal connection of rigid or flexible pipe.
    customized connection solutions for any subsea production — Virtus™ Vertical Type Connectors (VTCs) the industry’s
    application. The wide range of diverless connection systems first vertical connection system with wet parking that
    that incorporate the Retlock includes: does not require a crane vessel during final connection.
    — Virtus™ Riser Type Connectors (RTCs), field proven delivery — Virtus™ Multi-purpose Connectors (MPC), perfect
    systems capable of making riser connections at any angle. connection systems for flying leads instruments.
    — Virtus™ Diverless Maintained Clusters (DMaC), designed
    for horizontal connections, DMaC technology enables long- The same Retlock clamp connector can be used in any of
    term wet-parking, as needed. the Virtus connection systems across the entire field and
    with common ROV tooling.

    Diversified Clamping Capabilities


    RETLOCK® COLLET SINGLE
    CLAMP CONNECTOR BOLT CLAMP
    COMPACT FOOTPRINT a x a
    LIGHTER WEIGHT a x a
    EFFICIENT/DIRECT-ACTING DESIGN a x a
    INTERCHANGEABLE COMPONENTS a x x
    EVEN HUB PRELOAD a a x
    HIGHER BENDING/TORSION LOAD CAPABILITY a x a
    HIGHER FATIGUE/VIBRATION RESISTANCE a x x
    ROV MOUNTED INSTALLATION TOOLING a x a
    LOW MAKE-UP TORQUE a n/a x
    SHORTER INSTALLATION TIMES a x x
    CONTINGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM a x x
    SUBSEA REPLACEABLE CONNECTOR COMPONENTS a x x
    PROTECTED THREADS/MOVING PARTS a a x
    FULL PRESSURE BLIND HUB a x x

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    Expanding Our Offering to Keep Pace with Field Demands
    As offshore production continues to move into deeper solution for standard piping systems in offshore West Africa,
    waters and higher temperature/pressure reservoirs, subsea the US Gulf of Mexico, and South America.
    connections will be held to higher performance standards.
    Retlock LB connector – With different clamp size options for
    AFGlobal is committed to exceeding expectations in safety
    nominal pipe sizes ranging from 24 inches to 48 inches and
    and reliability with several clamp innovations built on the
    pressures up to 5000 psi, the Retlock LB is used exclusively
    original Retlock design.
    for connecting export flowlines.

    Retlock 20K connector – The Retlock 20K is designed to


    provide a secure and safe connection for high-pressure
    systems up to 20,000 psi. The connector comes in two
    different hub size options for use on pipe sizes ranging from
    6 inches to 12 inches.

    Retlock SB connector – The single-bolt Retlock SB stands


    apart from the other twin-bolt designs in the Retlock
    family. Ranges below NPS 6 inches are best served with
    a single bolt due to lower separation loads requiring a low
    torque input. Optimally designed to provide a compact and
    Retlock 2.0 connector – An optimized version of the lightweight solution to service NPS 4 inches and below
    original, the Retlock 2.0 is available in two different clamp and up to 20,000 psi, the SB is ideally suited for making
    size options, for nominal pipe size of 6 inches to 12 inches connections in gas lift and other small bore applications.
    It was developed to provide an optimized connection

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