Multi-Lobe Torque™
(MLT) Rings
APPLICATIONS & ADVANTAGES
CASING RUNNING
• Positive torque shoulder increases torque
capacity of API threads in drilling. Highest
torque performance is acheived with API
Buttress threads.
• Improves cementing operations, allows
rotation of casing and liners without thread
damage. This is particularly effective when
used on problem wellbores with top drive and
casing running systems.
TUBING WORK STRINGS
• Positive torque shoulder provides enhanced
torque capacity for API EUE tubing used in
work strings.
• Reduce rethreading costs. Torque shoulder
prevents over make-up (surface and
downhole) while extending thread and seal
life by controlling coupling and pin stresses.
TUBING PRODUCTION STRINGS
• Reduce wear and thread damage during
breakout. Smooth bore reduces turbulence
and erosion while improving flow performance.
Sand and debris are blocked from entering
threads. DESIGN & FEATURES
• Higher connection torques eliminates the • MLT Rings provide a positive make-up shoulder when installed in standard API Round and Buttress
need for progressive cavity pumps anchors threaded and coupled connections. The Multi-lobe ring shape and OD surface-finish hold rings firmly in
in production tubing strings and reduce place during transporting, handling, and running casing.
connection back-off.
EASY TO USE AND FIELD PROVEN • The positive shoulder provides a dual benefit of (a) increasing torque capacity (termed Delta Torque),
allowing use of API casing and tubing connections in drilling and work-over applications, and (b)
• MLT Rings are compatible with full API make- preventing couplings and pins from being overstressed, particularly relevant for extending thread life and
up tolerances through selection from four reducing rethreading cost of API tubing.
lengths for each size and weight of casing or
tubing. • MLT Ring sizes are specific for pipe size (OD), weight (wall thickness), and API connection type (EUE,
STC, LTC , BTC), balancing flexibility with high torque capacity.
• MLT Ring installation is fast and easy and can
be done at well-site, pipe yard, and/or pipe mill. • The MLT Ring inner diameter creates a flush geometry with the casing which enhances flow efficiency
while protecting threads from debris.
COST SAVINGS
• MLT Rings fit standard API “off the shelf” • MLT Rings are easily field installed and are made from API specified steel grades. The standard grade is
casing and tubing connections and extend L-80 with the option to increase torque capacity utilizing higher strength grades.
the utility and value of Oil Country Tubular
Goods (OCTG) inventories.
• MLT Rings offer a new strategy for cost
savings.
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Multi-Lobe Torque™
(MLT) Rings
TORQUE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (Availability with API connections*) Example: 2 7/8” 6.50 #/fc API EUE Tubing (L-80 MLT™ rings)
SIZE EUE STC LTC BTC 4,500
4,000
2-3/8” ÷ TORQUE WITH MLT™ RINGS
3,500
2-7/8” ÷ 3,000
DELTA
TORQUE
3-1/2” ÷ 2,500
2,000
4-1/2” ÷ ÷ ÷
1,500
5-1/2” ÷ ÷ ÷ 1,000
API RECOMMENDED MIN/OPT TORQUE
7” ÷ ÷ ÷ 500
0
8-5/8” ÷ ÷ ÷ J-55 L-80 C-90 T-95 P-110
9-5/5” ÷ ÷ ÷ *DELTA TORQUE is the torque boost added to the normal make-up
13-3/8” ÷ ÷ torque, referred to as “shoulder torque”. Higher torques may be
* Other items available upon inquiry available with higher strength MLT Rings.
MLT Rings are color coded to 4 specific lengths to The shoulder prevents over penetration of the pin in coupling and flush to the inner diameter which improves
accommodate full API make-up tolerances. flow performance and keeps debris from the coupling threads, improving connection life through repeated
make-break cycles.
INSTALLATION OF MLT RING IS FAST AND EASY
MLT Ring selection is made simply with a tool Installation is fast and easy with a simple handheld hydraulically actuated tool. Rings can be installed in the
inserted into the end of the coupling. field, pipe yard, and/or pipe mill.
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