VAMCatalog2011

From simple

to complex drill strings,

VAM Drilling

manufactures it all.

Drill Pipe

Heavy Weight Drill Pipe

Drill Collars

Performance Drilling Systems

Services and Accessories

Our slogan “Designed to Perform” is the result of a long adventure which began over three years ago when

V&M TUBES Drilling Products, OMSCO Inc. and SMF-International came together to become VAM Drilling,

now one of the most recognized producers of innovative drill stem products in the world. Since then, VAM

Drilling has grown tremendously with the acquisition of DPAL and Protools in the Middle East and with the

investment in a new welding line in the Vallourec & Mannesmann do Brasil Mill. VAM Drilling today is a truly

international drilling solutions provider supplying products and services close to where our clients are active.

Through its vertical integration with the Vallourec Group, VAM Drilling is able to guarantee the superior

quality of its raw materials and to develop new steel grade technologies to ensure superior performance.

Our company has brought together experts with a variety of backgrounds in a number of locations, all

working towards the same common goal: bringing our clients the best possible products and services for

their most challenging drilling needs.

Reaching our goal is made possible by the core values which are shared by every VAM Drilling employee:

commitment towards our customers and their needs combined with the know-how to provide customized

solutions based on recognized processes and proven products.

Designed to Perform is VAM Drilling’s way of highlighting not only our innovative products,

but also the values that our employees implement in their everyday tasks. Our products are

designed for and our people are dedicated to bringing you optimum performance. At VAM

Drilling, our success is measured by our clients’ satisfaction.

I hope you will enjoy our VAM Drilling Catalog, which summarizes our innovative service and

product offer. We have done our best to provide you with the most detailed information possible,

but since our offer is vast, if you have any additional questions please contact one of our nearest

sales representatives. You will find a list of contacts on the inside back cover of this catalog.

Happy reading!

Why VAM Drilling is

Designed to Perform

™

Dirk Bissel

VAM Drilling

VAM Drilling – Designed to Perform . . . 1

Vertical Integration . . . 2

Products – From the Rig Floor to the BHA . . . 3

Engineering and R&D . . . 4

Services Before Drilling – Pre-Project Planning . . . 5

Services During Drilling – Field Service . . . 6

Services After Drilling – Machine Shops. . . 7

Quality. . . 8

Corporate Responsibility. . . 9

Environment . . . 10

Connections

API Connections . . . 11

VAM Express

™

_{. . . 12}

VAM EIS

®

_{. . . 14}

VAM CDS

™

_{. . . 16}

Grades

High-Strength Material . . . 17

Sour Service . . . 18

Low-Temperature Grades . . . 22

Drill Pipe

Drill Pipe – Designed to Go Deep. . . 23

Drill Pipe Manufacturing Flow Chart . . . 24

Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data . . . 26

Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data – Sour Service . . . 42

Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data – High Performance. . . 48

Drill Pipe Performance Datasheet. . . 50

Drill Pipe Inquiry Form . . . 52

Heavy Weight Drill Pipe (HWDP)

Heavy Weight Drill Pipe (HWDP) – Gradual Transition

and Weight in Complex Wells. . . 53

Heavy Weight Spiral Drill Pipe (HWSP) . . . 55

Materials . . . 56

Heavy Weight Drill Pipe (HWDP)

Manufacturing Flow Chart. . . 58

Heavy Weight Drill Pipe Data . . . 60

Heavy Weight Drill Pipe Data – Sour Service . . . 66

HWDP Performance Datasheet . . . 70

Heavy Weight Drill Pipe (HWDP) Inquiry Form. . . 72

The data provided in this catalog is for general information only. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all data and information contained herein, VAM Drilling assumes no responsibility or liability for loss, damage or injury resulting from the use of this material. All uses of the information presented in this catalog are at the user’s own risk and responsibility. © 2011 VAM Drilling. Unless otherwise specified, the Vallourec Group and its subsidiaries are sole owners of all content including, and without limitation, all patents, trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property rights thereto.

Table of Contents

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VAM Drilling

11

Connections

17

Grades

23

Drill Pipe

Table of Contents

Drill Collars

Drill Collars . . . 73

Spiral Drill Collars . . . 74

Slip and Elevator Recesses . . . 75

Drill Collar Manufacturing Flow Chart . . . 76

Materials . . . 78

Hardbanding . . . 79

Drill Collar Data . . . 80

Drill Collar Performance Datasheet. . . 84

Drill Collar Inquiry Form . . . 86

Performance Drilling Systems

Hydroclean

™

_{– Reducing Non-Productive Time . . . 87}

Hydroclean Data . . . 89

VAM DPR SR – For Deepwater Completion

and Workover Operations . . . 90

VAM DPR HP – For High-Pressure Ultra-Deep Water

Completion and Workover Operations . . . 91

Landing Strings – For Casing Running and Subsea

Equipment Installations . . . 92

Non-Magnetic Materials – For Directional Drilling. . . 93

Accessories

Kellys – A VAM Drilling Standard. . . 95

Square and Hexagonal Kellys Data . . . 96

Safety Valves. . . 97

Upper and Lower Kelly Valves . . . 98

Upper and Lower Kelly Valves Data . . . 99

Check Valves . . . 100

Check Valves Data . . . 101

Pup Joints . . . 102

Drill Stem Subs, Rotary Subs, Lift Subs and Lift Plugs. . . 103

Drilling Stabilizers . . . 104

Options

Client Specifications and Inspections . . . 105

Hardbanding . . . 106

Make and Break – Saves You Money . . . 107

Coating . . . 108

Thread Compounds . . . 109

Thread Protectors . . . 110

Contacts

. . . inside back cover

73

Drill Collars

87 Performance Drilling Systems

95

Accessories

105

Options

The data provided in this catalog is for general information only. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all data and information contained herein, VAM Drilling assumes no responsibility or liability for loss, damage or injury resulting from the use of this material. All uses of the information presented in this catalog are at the user’s own risk and responsibility. © 2011 VAM Drilling. Unless otherwise specified, the Vallourec Group and its subsidiaries are sole owners of all content including, and without limitation, all patents, trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property rights thereto.

VAM Drilling

Designed to Perform

VAM Drilling is a fully integrated manufacturer of both API and high-performance drilling products.

VAM Drilling is one of the world’s largest fully integrated

manufacturers of drill pipe and associated drillstem products.

All of our products are designed to meet the most demanding

specifications for today’s drilling market. VAM Drilling is a subsidiary

of the Vallourec Group, a world leader in the design and production

of seamless steel tubes for diversified industrial applications (oil and

gas, power generation, petrochemicals, automotive and mechanical

engineering industries).

The VAM Drilling product lines combine a full range of drilling tubulars

and accessories. From the rig floor to the bottomhole assembly (BHA),

VAM Drilling products are available in a variety of steel grades with

standard API or proprietary high-performance connections.

With performance manufacturing facilities in Brazil, France, the

Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates and the United States,

VAM Drilling supplies drilling products and services worldwide

and has earned an international reputation for quality. Our

representatives combine professionalism and responsiveness

to ensure that our clients are completely satisfied.

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At VAM Drilling

we are committed to

our clients’ success.

HEADQUARTERS

MANUFACTURING FACILITIES REGIONAL SALES OFFICES

VAM Drilling is truly vertically integrated, providing

drillstem products from the mill to the well.

VAM Drilling, through parent company Vallourec,

has its own mills, ensuring continuous supply of

raw materials.

VAM Drilling receives green tubes from V&M

Tubes’ mills in Saint-Saulve (France); Mülheim

(Germany); Youngstown, Ohio (USA); and

Belo Horizonte (Brazil). Tubes are upset and

heat-treated to the required specifications at

VAM Drilling’s manufacturing plants in Europe

and the United States. Other welding lines are

situated in South America and the United Arab

Emirates. Tool joint forgings are supplied by

VAM Drilling France and American producers,

and are machined and phosphated prior to friction

welding in VAM Drilling plants.

Vertical Integration

Being part of the Vallourec Group ensures VAM Drilling a continuous supply of raw materials, to improve delivery and to mitigate costs.

After the tubes have been upset, heat-treated

and welded to the tool joint, they are inspected

and can be coated internally and externally

before shipment. Manufacturing includes both

API and high-performance products, such as

VAM Drilling’s proprietary connections VAM EIS

®

and VAM Express

™

_{; H}

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S resistant materials; or

high-strength steel grades.

VAM Drilling’s plant in Cosne-sur-Loire (France)

manufactures its patented Hydroclean

™

_product

line. Bottom-hole assembly and accessory

products such as kellys, heavy weight drill pipe,

rotary subs, non-magnetic drill collars,

spiral-grooved drill collars, slick drill collars, safety

valves, etc. are also produced in France, the

United States and the United Arab Emirates.

Products

From the Rig Floor to the BHA

Drill Pipe:

2-3/8” to 6-5/8”, Range 2 and 3

Heavy Weight:

2-7/8” to 6-5/8”, welded or integral

Drill Collars:

2-7/8” to 14”, slick or spiral

API and High-Performance Connections:

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API connections;

I

VAM EIS

®

_{: API compatible high-torque connections;}

I

VAM CDS

™

_{: compatible with API and certain other}

double-shoulder connections;

I

VAM Express

™

_{: proprietary high-torque connections;}

I

VAM DPR SR

™

_{and VAM DPR HP}

™

_{: proprietary gas-tight}

drill pipe riser connections.

Steel Grades:

API, Sour Service, high strength, cold

temperature, non-mag material grades.

Drillstem Accessories:

Square or hexagonal kellys,

kelly valves, drop-in check valves, IBOPs, pup joints,

crossovers, subs.

Performance Drilling Systems:

Hydroclean

™

_drill

pipe, Hydroclean

™

_{heavy weight, risers, landing strings.}

VAM Drilling is more than a manufacturer

of drilling tubulars, supplying a complete

range of proprietary drillstem products.

VAM Drilling also designs and provides

tailor-made systems to help clients

succeed in increasingly

challenging well profiles

and drilling programs.

VAM EIS®_proprietary

high-torque connections

VAM Drilling offers the

following standard product lines:

VAM Drilling is an industry leader in downhole product design and

production. With its renowned engineering base, VAM Drilling is

able to improve both the performance and the mechanical properties

of products.

Because we are continually analyzing and improving our design

parameters, we can guarantee that our materials and final products

will perform better than API and ISO standards and bring our

clients added value.

Research and Development

With research and development

capabilities that cover the entire

drill string production process (from

steel development to final product

manufacturing), VAM Drilling is in

complete control of its own production

process and can answer most

customer needs internally.

VAM Drilling’s research and

development resources include

industry experts and experienced

engineering personnel, along with a

complete array of testing facilities. In

order to better ensure the performance

of your products, VAM Drilling can

apply combined drilling loads and

simulated field conditions in-house

on full-scale samples.

When a new product leaves our

research and testing facilities, you

can rest assured it has been fully

analyzed, field tested and evaluated

and that it is ready for service.

Engineering

API has long been a reference for the oil and gas industry. Today’s

drilling conditions, however, are becoming increasingly complex,

with deviated and extended reach wells and corrosive environments.

This means that the demand for highly engineered products has

never been greater.

VAM Drilling connects the dots between customer needs for drilling products and the processes required to produce them.

Engineering and R&D

Services Before Drilling

Pre-Project Planning

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Drill string design: With efficient product selection support

from VAM Drilling during the planning phase, you can

minimize your drilling risks, maximize operational

performance and be more cost efficient.

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Customer specification design: By working with us

to define your own specific product manufacturing

specifications based on your expected drilling

conditions, you can minimize drilling risks and

maximize drill string service life.

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Rig crew and drilling contractor training (VAM Schools):

Through VAM Schools you can build on your human

capital and solidify your team’s understanding of their

drilling environment. By maximizing their performance,

you minimize your risks and costs.

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Capacity reservations: As a privileged

VAM Drilling partner, you can be sure that

our products will be available for you, when

and where you need them, in the shortest

time available.

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Enhanced and third party inspections:

Through its years of experience, VAM Drilling

has developed excellent working relationships

with third party inspection companies and

knows how to facilitate any inspection or

inspection process.

Our goal is to ensure that your products are

delivered according to your specifications in

the shortest lead-times possible.

Connecting Customer Needs

At VAM Drilling, we know that a successful drilling project depends on the decisions made before the first

joint of drill pipe is run through the rotary table. That is why VAM Drilling offers a wide range of services to

help contractors and operators guarantee project success well in advance of the drilling phase. Our ultimate

goal is to reduce lost time and maximize your operational performance. To meet this goal, we have engineers

and specially trained staff prepared to assist you with:

Services During Drilling

Field Service

SERVICE OBJECTIVES AUDIENCE TOOLS

On-site Rig Support

IAssist with the running of VAM Drilling pipe on a dedicated rig. IProvide instructions to the drillers in real time to achieve:

– Optimal torque, taking into account dope friction factor and PDS recommendations/wear status

– Proper handling/cleaning of the pipes on deck, to and from the rig floor

– Quick inspection and gauging of the pipes to determine wear status or if they are to be sent for inspection – Optimal (longer) service life for VAM Drilling

supplied products

– Proper setup of equipment (top drive, tongs, iron roughnecks, gauges) to ensure proper handling of the pipe and connections.

Global Field Services

VAM Drilling understands that you may need assistance throughout your drilling program. To support

this we provide a global service with field engineers who are trained professionals and have hands-on

drill pipe running experience. They can provide rig advisory and inspection services to ensure that your

VAM Drilling premium drill pipe is run in a manner that guarantees optimal performance. VAM Drilling

field service engineers are there where and when you need them.

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Carrying out inspections on connections in

order to make all necessary recommendations

for the repair of damaged pipe and rejecting

pipe that has been damaged beyond safe

running guidelines.

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Checking the suitability of make-up and

handling equipment in order to ensure that

correct parameters are being used.

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Assisting in supervising drill pipe running and

making recommendations as necessary to

ensure that VAM Drilling approved torque

and make-up procedures are applied. Upon

completion of the job, a written report with

inspection results and joint make-up

performance will be issued.

Field engineers are available for local support with:

All VAM Field Service engineers regularly

attend VAM Drilling product training and have

been trained in offshore survival techniques in

compliance with european standards.

Major oil and gas companies and drilling

contractors have recognized the added value

that can be gained through the use of our

VAM Drilling field engineers.

Drilling Crew VAM Field Procedure DP Inspection Procedure Product Data Sheet Running Procedures I-Box

Services After Drilling

Machine Shops

VAM Drilling Licensee Network

With more than 70 licensees strategically located

to meet your needs, VAM Drilling has a local

machine shop network to provide any repair services

that may be necessary following the completion of

the drilling program.

Authorized repair and accessory threading facilities

are located in more than 40 countries. Every year, new

support facilities are added to this list in order to ensure

we can provide back-up for exploration and development

projects, even in the most remote locations.

Quality Control

Each licensee is issued a complete

set of TSLI (Technical Specifications

for Licensees), which highlight the

necessary manufacturing and

controlling procedures for

threading VAM connections.

Annual audits are performed by

VAM representatives to ensure that

our licensed machine shops respect

our strict quality standards. Access

to specially calibrated VAM gauges

is critical, so they are always ready

for immediate dispatch to licensees

in order to ensure continual product

quality and prompt product delivery.

Quality

The performance of VAM Drilling

products is critical to the drilling

process, no matter what the condition

or where. Whether the application is for

a shallow well in the Middle East or a

deepwater HP/HT well in the Gulf of

Mexico, VAM Drilling’s product quality

is never in question.

By monitoring quality at all stages of

product manufacturing – from the

seamless green tube to finished drill

pipe and drillstem components – VAM

Drilling ensures a superior product.

Adherence to the most rigorous

industry standards or unique customer

specifications (as well as VAM Drilling’s

stringent design specifications) ensures

that the products delivered to the field

are immediately suitable for use.

Where applicable, VAM Drilling products

are manufactured in compliance with the

following API standards:

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API Specification 5DP

I

API Specifications 7.1 & 7.2

I

API Recommended Practice 7G

In addition, VAM Drilling products can be

supplied with the following specifications:

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NS1

I

DS1

I

IRP

I

Customer-supplied specification

VAM Drilling facilities meet the following

quality standards:

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API Specification Q1

I

ISO 9001

I

ISO 11961

By monitoring quality at all stages of manufacturing, VAM Drilling ensures a superior product.

By monitoring quality at all stages of manufacturing, VAM Drilling ensures a superior product.

Corporate Responsibility

Health and Safety of Employees are Paramount

To that end, VAM Drilling has developed a policy to:

I

Consistently comply with international agreements

and national laws, while respecting and fulfilling

country specific needs.

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Deploy Continuous Improvement Teams (CIT) in

the context of a Total Quality Management (TQM)

program.

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Constantly optimize the performance of the

workforce, with vocational training programs and

efficient Competency Management (CM) systems.

In recognition of these efforts, VAM Drilling

was awarded OHSAS 18001.

As part of the Vallourec Group, VAM Drilling bases its development on the operational excellence of

its staff and the high motivation of respected individuals. Because we manufacture some of the finest

downhole products in the industry, using high-tech, safety-oriented facilities, the health and safety of

all employees are paramount to the manufacturing process.

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The health and safety of all employees are paramount to the manufacturing process.

Environment

As part of the Vallourec Group, VAM

Drilling’s policy is to respect laws and

regulations, prevent pollution in order to

maintain the earth’s biodiversity, and

ensure our continuous improvement in

this field and in others.

Our growth is based on an optimal use

of resources, and more specifically

non-renewable resources such as raw

material and energy, and on an R&D

policy for clean technologies and

environmentally friendly products.

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Priorities of our environmental policy include:

– Reduction of our carbon footprint;

– Avoidance of soil and water pollution;

– Reduction of water consumption, and adequate

wastewater treatment;

– Reduction of air pollution;

– Reduction and clean disposal of industrial waste; and

– Reduction of noise annoyance.

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Each manufacturing facility methodically identifies its

environmental risks and puts the necessary measures

in place to prevent and control these on a daily basis.

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All new investments or product developments include

a study of their environmental impact.

In recognition of these efforts,

VAM Drilling was awarded ISO 14001.

API Connections

In addition to industry accepted API tool joint connections,

VAM Drilling provides its advanced VAM EIS

®

_{, VAM CDS}

™

and VAM Express

™

_{high-torque threads upon request.}

VAM Drilling provides

American Petroleum

Institute (API) certified

connections in a variety

of pipe lengths, diameters

and steel grades and is

licensed for:

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API Specification 5DP

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API Specifications 7.1 & 7.2

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API Recommended

Practice 7G.

For detailed dimensional

information, see API

Specification 7.

VAM Express

™

Developed using the latest

VAM connection technology,

the patented VAM Express

™

connection incorporates a

proprietary thread profile

and high-performance

double-shoulder design producing

the most rugged high-torque

connection available today.

The primary torque shoulder

provides initial seal and

pre-load during make-up to full

recommended torque and the

secondary torque shoulder

provides high-torque capacity.

Trip time is money.

With the easy stabbing

and quick make-up

of the VAM Express

high-performance

connections, drilling

contractors can save

valuable rig time,

resulting in significant

cost saving on

each well.

PRIMARY SEALING EXTERNAL SHOULDER API THREAD FORM

1˚ reverse angle crest Laid down 40˚ stabbing flank

Elliptical root 30˚ loading flank

VAM EXPRESS™_{THREAD FORM}

SECONDARY INTERNAL SHOULDER VAM EXPRESS™_{THREAD FORM}

VAM Express high-performance connections run like API.

Typical Tool Joint Data and Comparison

PIPE CONNECTION TOOL JOINT MAKE-UP TORSIONAL TENSILE

SIZE TORQUE STRENGTH STRENGTH

(IN) TYPE SIZE OD (IN) ID (IN) (FT-LBS) (FT-LBS) (LBS)

3-1/2 API NC38 4-3/4 2-9/16 11,500 19,200 649,000 VX38 4-3/4 2-9/16 19,500 32,500 679,000 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-13/16 20,200 33,700 693,000 4 API NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16 16,600 27,700 838,000 VX39 5 2-3/4 22,300 37,200 729,000 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 2-13/16 25,600 42,600 914,000 5-1/2 API 5-1/2 FH 7-1/4 3-1/2 43,300 72,200 1,620,000 VAM Express VX54 6-3/4 4 55,800 89,400 1,320,000 5-7/8 API NA NA NA NA NA NA VAM Express VX57 7 4-1/4 59,000 94,600 1,378,000

Quick rig make-up.

6–7 turns from stab-in to

full make-up, similar to API connections with

trip-time savings up to 16% better than other

high-performance connections.

Higher torque.

Torque capacity averages

150 to 200% of that of API connections.

User friendly.

Reduces stabbing damage

and the need for stabbing or de-stabbing

guides because of thread form design.

Durability.

Reduces wedging risk, resulting in

less thread damage and a low re-cut rate.

Strength.

Allows change of OD/ID for

improved hydraulic performance.

The VAM Express

™

_{(VX) thread form features a large, rounded stab crest and a laid down stab flank}

which allows easy stabbing of the connection. A back beveled crest reduces the chance of wedging the

thread and increases the freedom of movement, allowing easy connection make-up. The elliptical root

increases resistance to rotational-induced bending fatigue.

The patented VAM Express connection design provides:

VAM Express combines quick make-up with exceptional strength and durability.

Easy stabbing, higher torsional strength and

extended service life save you time and money.

VAM EIS

®

VAM EIS high-torque connections are fully intermateable with API drill pipe connections.

VAM EIS

®

_{is a high-torque}

connection that is fully

intermateable with API connections

but incorporates a double-shoulder

tool joint design. As additional

torque is applied, the pin nose

makes contact with the internal

shoulder. The internal shoulder

absorbs the higher frictional load,

providing the connection with

improved torque capability.

VAM EIS

high-strength

double-shoulder

connections from

VAM Drilling set a

new connection

performance

standard at cost

efficiencies similar

to those of API

connections.

EXTERNAL SHOULDER INTERNAL SHOULDER API THREAD FORM

Higher Torque.

Using the

VAM EIS connections with current API ODs and IDs

results in torque capacity 30% higher (or more) than API.

Larger ID.

Using VAM EIS improves hydraulic

performance while maintaining the required torque.

Smaller OD.

Slimmer profile than current

API connections, while maintaining required strength,

controlling torque and drag, and improving fishability.

Extended Service Life.

Using the VAM EIS with

standard ODs and IDs results in an OD wear capability

30% higher than API, which combined with a

2” longer-than-standard tool joint, provides unbeatable

service life.

Flexibility.

Intermateable with new or used API connections.

The additional torsional strength provides exceptional performance in the most difficult well conditions, such as

highly deviated or extended reach wells. This design also benefits service life, with a significantly greater wear

capability. VAM EIS

®

_{is available in drill pipe sizes from 2-7/8” to 6-5/8” OD, including 5-7/8”, and in a wide}

range of steel grades, including Sour Service and high strength. The VAM EIS tool joint design provides:

Additional torsional strength provides exceptional

performance in the most difficult well conditions.

VAM EIS double-shoulder connection is fully compatible with API connections.

VAM CDS

™

VAM CDS allows smaller ODs

and larger IDs to achieve a slimmer

profile than current API connections

while maintaining the required torque.

Alternatively, using the VAM CDS

connection with current API ODs

and IDs results in connections with

a torque capacity about 33% higher

than API torque capacities.

The VAM CDS connection offers:

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Higher torsional strength

I

Improved hydraulics

I

Optimum for Sour Service

I

Longer service life

I

Full intermateability with

certain other double-shoulder

connections on the market and

with API connections.

VAM CDS offers significantly higher torsional performance than

API connections. The additional strength provides the higher

torque required for deviated wells and drilling to extended depths.

Please contact your local VAM Drilling representative to confirm

product compatibility.

VAM CDS

™

_high-torque

double-shoulder connections

are fully compatible with

API and certain other

double-shoulder connections

available on the market.

In deep well conditions,

VAM CDS has additional

torsional strength which

provides exceptional

performance.

Drill better and faster with fully

compatible premium connections.

120 100 80 60 40 20 0 100 ft-lbs +50% +48% +53% +48% +47%

Torsional Performance — VAM CDS vs API

NC31 NC38 NC50 5-1/2 FH 6-5/8 FH VAM CDS API Tool Joint OD (in) ID (in) Torsional Yield (ft-lbs) Make-up Torque (ft-lbs) API

(120 ksi) VAM CDS(95 ksi) 6-5/8 3-1/2 6-5/8 3-1/2 44,130 49,820 27,077 29,891

Tool Joint Comparison

Note: Data based on API NC50 and NC50 VAM CDS connections. OD and ID were selected to be the same for comparative purpose only.

High-Strength Material

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High-Grade Material for

Lighter and Stronger Solutions

Complex drilling environments,

including ultra-deep and extended

reach wells, deep offshore or

high-temperature and high-pressure

conditions, are a real challenge for

drilling contractors and operators.

For the most challenging drilling

projects, VAM Drilling has

developed high-strength grades

including VM-140, VM-150

and VM-165.

VAM Drilling guarantees the

superior mechanical properties of

its steel alloys through proprietary

chemistry, strict quality procedures

and true vertical integration – from

steel making to drill pipe heat

treatment – and dedicated

manufacturing process controls.

High-strength grades are ideal

for the lighter drill pipes required

to minimize torque and drag in

ultra-extended reach wells. By

using high-strength material to

reduce tube body wall thickness,

lighter drill pipe joints can be

manufactured without

compromis-ing mechanical performance.

Reducing wall thickness also

improves hydraulic programs,

making it easier to reach drilling

targets efficiently.

When stronger tubulars are needed

for ultra-deep or landing string

applications, high-grade materials

offer additional tensile capacity as

compared to API grades.

25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0 100 ft-lbs

Tensile and Torsional Strength Improvement over S-135 (based on 5”, 19.50 lbs/ft tube body)

VM-140 VM-150 VM-165

Grade Yield Ultimate Charpy Strength Strength Impact (ft-lbs) (PSI) Min (PSI) Min Average,

10x7.5 at –4°F

Proprietary materials can be manufactured in standard API sizes as well

as unique thin and thick wall configurations with different mechanical

properties for each option.

VAM Drilling encourages

you to contact your closest

VAM Drilling sales office to

discuss engineering specific

“fit-for-purpose” solutions.

VM-140 140,000 150,000

59

VM-150 150,000 160,000

44

VM-165 165,000 175,000

35

THICK WALL

For drill pipe applications For landing string

applications

Thin wall is light weight, has less T&D and better

hydraulic performance

STANDARD WALL THIN WALL

VAM Drilling high-grade materials

are characterized by:

I

Superior proprietary chemistry;

I

Precise manufacturing

processes from steel making to

heat treatment;

I

Improved tensile and torsional

strengths;

I

Improved fracture toughness

and hardness; and

Sour Service

VAM Drilling offers

three levels of resistance

to Sour Service

environments defined in

the NACE MR-0175-2004

industry standard:

I

MS level: Mild Sour

I

S level: Intermediate

Sour

I

SS level: Severe Sour –

the SS level is fully

compliant with IRP 1.8

requirements

The evolution of drilling programs

has driven the industry to develop

innovative solutions for extreme

conditions such as Sour Service

environments. Here, specially

designed drill pipes are essential

to provide the necessary H

2

S

resistance within the steel and to

ensure the safety of those working

in such harsh environments.

Vallourec & Mannesmann Sour

Service proprietary grades are

renowned for their performance.

This is reflected in the extensive

research and development facilities,

which are combined with our

internationally recognized expertise

in order to produce outstanding

critical service material. Today,

VAM Drilling is able to guarantee

the superior performance of its

material in the toughest sour

environments around the world.

Due to the

astringency of the

sour environment,

particular

attention needs

to be paid when

selecting and

characterizing adapted Sour

Service steel grades. Controlling

critical manufacturing parameters

is also a requirement to ensure

superior product performance.

Steel microstructure, chemical

composition, cleanliness and heat

treatment process control are

essential for high sulfide stress

cracking resistance.

Specially designed drill pipes are essential to

provide necessary H

2

S resistance within the steel.

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Mechanical parameters essential

for drilling contractor and operator

safety include controlled yield

strength, restricted hardness

and improved fracture toughness.

Our vertical integration with the

Vallourec Group, coupled with our

strict quality control procedures,

enables VAM Drilling to achieve

superior manufacturing parameter

control and assure our clients of

safety, reliability, and performance.

Domain 1:

Mild Sour Service

0

0,0001 0,001 0,01

0,05 psi pH

H2S partial pressure (psi)

0,1 1 10 3,5 4 4,5 5 5,5 6 6,5 7 Domain 0: Non Sour Service

Domain 1: Mild Sour Service

VM-105 DP MS VM-95 DP S VM-105 DP S _{VM-95 DP SS} VM-105 DP SSVM-95 DP SS VM-105 DP SS Domain 2: Intermediate Sour Service

Domain 3: Severe Sour Service

Sour Service

YS UTS SSC

Sour Min–Max Min Material Threshold NACE Specification

Domain Technical Name Pipe Part Ksi Ksi Type % SMYS Test Reference

Mild VM-105 DP MS pipe body 105–120 115 H2S – No

tool joint 120/– 140 API – No

VM-95 DP S pipe body 95–110 105 H2S 70 Yes

Severe tool joint 105–120 115 H2S 50 Yes

VM-105 DP S pipe body 105–120 115 H2S 70 Yes

tool joint 105–120 115 H2S 50 Yes

VM-95 DP SS pipe body 95–110 105 H2S 85 Yes

Severe tool joint 110–125 125 H2S 65 Yes

VM-105 DP SS pipe body 105–120 115 H2S 85 Yes

tool joint 110–125 125 H2S 65 Yes

SMYS: Specified Minimum Yield Strength YS: Yield Strength UTS: Ultimate Tensile Strength NACE test as per NACE TM0177 Method A Solution A

YS UTS Hardness Min Single Impact SSC

Sour Technical Min Min Single Max Charpy Test Material Threshold NACE

Domain Name Construction Ksi Ksi HRC ft-lb@+20°C Type % SMYS Test

Mild VM-65 HW MS Welded 65 95 22 24 H2S – No

110 140 36 48 H2S – No

Mild VM-110 HW MS Integral 110 140 36 48 H2S – No

SMYS: Specified Minimum Yield Strength YS: Yield Strength UTS: Ultimate Tensile Strength NACE test as per NACE TM0177 Method A Solution A

Sour Service Drill Pipe Offer

Our Sour Service drill pipe provides a superior resistance

to H

2

S as compared to standard grade drill pipe.

Sour Service HWDP Offer: Friction Welded or Integral Machined Bar Solutions

Our Sour Service HWDP is compliant with API specifications and is more resistant to

H

2

S than standard grade HWDP.

Fully compliant with API

VAM Drilling specification

VAM Drilling can maximize safety margins in H

2

S environments.

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Toughness Equivalent

YS UTS Hardness Min Single SSC

Sour Technical Min Min Single Max Impact Charpy Test Material Threshold NACE

Domain Name Construction Ksi Ksi HRC ft-lb@+20°C Type % SMYS Test

Severe VM-110 PUP S Integral 110 140 36 48 H2S 50 No

Mild Sour Service DC and subs Integral 110 140 36 48 H2S – No

SMYS: Specified Minimum Yield Strength YS: Yield Strength UTS: Ultimate Tensile Strength NACE test as per NACE TM0177 Method A Solution A Toughness Equivalent

YS UTS Hardness Min Single SSC

Sour Technical Product Min Min Single Max Impact Charpy Test Material Threshold NACE

Domain Name Type Construction Ksi Ksi HRC ft-lb@+20°C Type % SMYS Test

Mild VM-110 HDP MS Hydroclean DP Welded 110 140 36 48 H2S – No

Mild VM-110 HHW MS Hydroclean HWDP Integral 100 135 36 48 H2S – No

SMYS: Specified Minimum Yield Strength YS: Yield Strength UTS: Ultimate Tensile Strength NACE test as per NACE TM0177 Method A Solution A

Connection API API VAM EIS

(Tool Joint Grade) (120 ksi) (105 ksi) (105 ksi)

Tool Joint OD 6-5/8” 6-3/8” 6-3/8”

ID 3-1/2” 3-1/2” 3-1/2”

Torsional stength (ft-Ibs) 44,500 38,900 54,700

Make-up torque (ft-lbs) 26,700 23,300 32,800

Sour Service Hydroclean™ DP and Hydroclean™ HWDP

Sour Service Hydroclean DP and Hydroclean HWDP are also available.

Both are well adapted to mild sour environments, where materials are

exposed to low levels of H

2

S corrosion.

Sour Service DC and Accessories Offer

VAM Drilling can maximize safety margins in H

2

S environments with Sour

Service drill collars, pup joints and accessories using ERS 425

™

_material.

Sour Service Connections Offer

In extended reach wells, VAM Drilling can propose Sour Service

compatible high-torque connections. High-torque connections make

up for lower yield strengths which occur in Sour Service grades.

Low-Temperature Grades

content of phosphorus and sulfur and

also a reduced content of inclusion

and oxides increases the tolerance

to damage and prevents fatigue

crack initiation.

This process control (micro alloying

addition in the steel and heat

treatment control) can successfully

lower the transition temperature.

Proprietary arctic grades already exist

for temperatures as low as –40°C.

However, for high-strength drill pipe it

is necessary to meet the drilling loads

in arctic conditions with temperatures

as low as –60°C. VAM Drilling is at

the forefront of developing solutions

for these types of environments.

Controlling critical manufacturing

parameters is the key to reach

top-of-the-range products. The

parameters include:

I

Steel microstructure;

I

Chemical composition;

I

Cleanliness;

I

Heat treatment; and

I

Process control.

For further information or to

request special low-grade material,

contact your nearest VAM Drilling

sales office.

Technical Name VM-135 DP LT Working Domain Low Temperature

Pipe Body

Minimum Yield Strength

135,000 psi

Ultimate Tensile Strength

150,000 psi

Minimum Elongation

API formula §7.3.2

Minimum average Charpy Impact Value

at –60°C (–76°F), standard size (7.5 X 10 mm²)

60J – 44 ft-lbs (100J/cm²)

Tool Joint

Minimum Yield Strength

120,000 psi

Ultimate Tensile Strength

140,000 psi

Minimum Elongation

13%

Minimum Hardness

30 HRC

Minimum average Charpy Impact Value

at –60°C (–76°F), standard size (10 X 10 mm²)

42J – 31 ft-lbs (52.5 J/cm²)

Weld Zone

Minimum Yield Strength

Stronger than the pipe body

Maximum Hardness

37HRC

Minimum average Charpy Impact Value

at –60°C (–76°F), standard size (10 X 10 mm²)

42J – 31 ft-lbs (52.5 J/cm²)

Low-Temperature Grades

Maximizing Safety and

Performance in

Low-Temperature Environments

Arctic drilling is one of the most vivid

examples of how the oil and gas

industry is called upon to adapt to

ever-increasing demand for energy

resources. This evolution has driven

the industry to develop more suitable

drill string solutions adapted to

extreme conditions, including “arctic”

environments.

The need for such drill pipe was

triggered by the wells topology

(mainly Eastern Europe, CIS, Alaska

and Canadian markets) where the

fracture toughness behavior of drill

pipe at temperatures as low as –60°C

(–76°F) has to be controlled and

guaranteed. The underlying issue

behind this constraint is not related

to the service temperature of these

tubulars, but instead to potential

damage during ground transportation

and handling in the arctic permafrost.

Steel grade ductility decreases

dramatically below a certain

temp-erature called transition temptemp-erature.

The transition temperature is specific

to the metallurgy and grade of steel.

When the transition temperature of

the steel grade is too high, the steel

can become brittle even at –20°C.

Therefore, it is desirable to use steel

with very low transition temperature,

which is typically difficult to achieve

for high-strength steel. Nevertheless,

the transition temperature can be

improved by controlling the way the

steel is manufactured. In particular,

the use of carbon steel with a low

Drill Pipe

Designed to Go Deep

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VAM Drilling drill pipe is designed to provide superior

technical performance and a service lifetime exceeding

most current industry standards. VAM Drilling drill pipe

is available with:



Proprietary oversized minimum internal upset (m

_iu

),

for better fatigue resistance (where applicable);



Longer tool joints, providing a maximum re-cut

capability for longer service life; and



Higher toughness specification on pipe body, weld

and tool joint, providing greater safety margins in

extreme drilling conditions.

VAM Drilling tool joint forgings meet or exceed API

specifications and tolerance requirements. Each joint

is inspected to guarantee visual and dimensional

properties, and tested to ensure proper mechanical

characteristics. All VAM Drilling tool joint forgings are:



100% thread-gauged;



100% magnetic-particle inspected;



Phos-coated (anti-galling treatment); and



Hardness-tested.

Do not hesitate to contact our sales representatives

with special needs to evaluate feasibility.

One of the most critical sections in welded drill pipe is the transition zone between the tool joint and the

pipe body. A smooth, gradual transition linked to the superior nature of the purity of our steel ensures

minimum stress concentration and greatly improves the fatigue life of the pipe.

VAM Drilling Drill Pipe Internal and External Upset Profile

VAM Drilling provides a complete line of drill string products, including a full range of jointed drill pipe in nominal

sizes from 2-3/8” to 6-5/8” and in a wide range of wall thicknesses.

TOOL JOINT ID WELD LINE _{Min TRANSITION}LONG SMOOTH

m_iuRadius

VAM Drilling drill pipe meets or

exceeds API 5DP and ISO 11961

specifications for the most

stringent drilling conditions.

Drill Pipe Manufacturing Flow Chart

Upsetting

Heat

Treatment

Straightening

Forging

Heat

Treatment

Threading

Finishing and

Final Inspection

Internal

Plastic Coating

(optional)

Shipping

Phos

Coating

Make-and-Break

(optional)

Pipe Body

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Magnetic

Particle

Inspection

Inspection for

Longitudinal Defect

Transverse Defect

Wall Thickness

Hardbanding

(optional)

Flash

Removal

Hardness

Check

Wet Magnetic

Particle and

Ultrasonic Inspection

Friction

Welding

Heat

Treatment

of Weld

Magnetic

Particle

Inspection

A

SSEMBLY

Alignment

Inspection

Drill pipe is manufactured to customer requirements and, where applicable, to specifications

such as API, ISO, NS1, DS1, IRP, etc. It is inspected 100% after completion.

2-7/8 E-75 EU 0.362 2.151 11,554 214,344 16,509 16,526 NC31 4-1/8 2 2-7/8 E-75 EU 0.362 2.151 11,554 214,344 16,509 16,526 NC31 4-1/8 2-1/8 2-7/8 X-95 IU 0.362 2.151 14,635 271,503 20,911 20,933 NC26 3-3/8 1-3/4 2-7/8 X-95 EU 0.362 2.151 14,635 271,503 20,911 20,933 NC31 4-1/8 2 2-7/8 G-105 EU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 NC31 4-1/8 2 2-7/8 G-105 IU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 NC26 VAM EIS 3-5/8 1-1/2 2-7/8 G-105 IU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 NC26 VAM CDS 3-5/8 1-1/2 2-7/8 G-105 EU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 NC31 VAM EIS 4-1/8 2 2-7/8 G-105 EU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 NC31 VAM CDS 4-1/8 2 2-7/8 G-105 IU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 VAM Express VX26 3-1/2 1-1/2 2-7/8 G-105 EU 0.362 2.151 16,176 300,082 23,112 23,137 VAM Express VX31 4 2-1/8 2-7/8 S-135 IU 0.362 2.151 20,798 385,820 29,716 29,747 2-7/8 PAC 3-1/8 1-1/2 2-7/8 S-135 EU 0.362 2.151 20,798 385,820 29,716 29,747 NC31 4-3/8 1-5/8

2-7/8 S-135 IU 0.362 2.151 20,798 385,820 29,716 29,747 2-7/8 PAC VAM EIS 3-1/8 1-1/2

2-7/8 S-135 IU 0.362 2.151 20,798 385,820 29,716 29,747 NC26 VAM EIS 3-5/8 1-1/2

2-7/8 S-135 IU 0.362 2.151 20,798 385,820 29,716 29,747 NC26 VAM CDS 3-5/8 1-1/2

2-7/8 S-135 IU 0.362 2.151 20,798 385,820 29,716 29,747 VAM Express VX24 3-1/8 1-1/2

2-7/8 S-135 IU 0.362 2.151 20,798 385,820 29,716 29,747 VAM Express VX26 3-5/8 1-1/2

Pipe Body Tool Joint

Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data

Nominal Size

in

Grade Upset ThicknessWall in ID in Torsional Strength ft-lbs Tensile Strength lbs Collapse psi Burst psi Connection OD in ID in

Notes: All drill pipes are Range 2 (31-1/2 ft shoulder to shoulder) unless otherwise specified.

API recommends a torsional ratio of 0.80 or greater.

VAM EIS®_{, VAM CDS}™_{and VAM Express}™_{are proprietary threads of VAM Drilling.}

Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard. Make-up torque values are recommended by VAM Drilling.

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9 11 120 7,895 13,158 495,726 1.14 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-27/32 4,969 2-7/8 9 11 120 7,074 11,790 447,130 1.02 11.25 354 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-27/32 4,969 2-7/8 9 10 120 4,125 6,875 313,681 0.47 10.63 335 0.18 0.34 0.16 3-3/8 4,125 2-7/8 9 11 120 7,895 13,158 495,726 0.90 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-29/32 5,726 2-7/8 9 11 120 7,895 13,158 495,726 0.81 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-15/16 6,110 2-7/8 9 10 130 8,183 13,639 422,779 0.84 11.10 350 0.18 0.35 0.17 3-5/16 6,160 2-7/8 9 10 130 8,321 13,868 422,774 0.86 11.10 350 0.18 0.35 0.17 3-5/16 6,349 2-7/8 9 11 130 11,779 19,632 537,037 1.21 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-27/32 8,581 2-7/8 9 11 130 11,834 19,723 537,030 1.22 11.39 359 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-27/32 8,664 2-7/8 11 12 130 9,042 15,070 426,918 0.93 11.15 351 0.18 0.35 0.17 3-1/4 6,494 2-7/8 11 13 130 11,622 19,370 489,371 1.20 11.31 356 0.19 0.36 0.17 3-3/4 8,267 2-7/8 9 11 120 3,416 5,693 273,024 0.27 10.63 335 0.18 0.34 0.16 3-1/8 3,416 2-7/8 9 11 120 10,086 16,809 623,844 0.81 12.12 382 0.18 0.37 0.19 4-1/16 7,694 2-7/8 9 11 130 5,716 9,527 295,776 0.46 10.63 335 0.18 0.34 0.16 3-1/8 5,716 2-7/8 9 10 130 8,183 13,639 422,779 0.66 11.10 350 0.18 0.35 0.17 3-15/32 7,731 2-7/8 9 10 130 8,321 13,868 422,774 0.67 11.10 350 0.18 0.35 0.17 3-15/32 7,917 2-7/8 11 12 130 5,777 9,628 309,450 0.46 10.71 337 0.18 0.34 0.16 3-1/8 5,777 2-7/8 11 12 130 9,042 15,071 426,918 0.72 11.31 356 0.18 0.35 0.17 3-3/8 7,735 2-7/8

Tool Joint Assembly

2-7/8”

Nominal Size in Torsional Strength ft-lbs Make-up Torque ft-lbs Tensile Strength lbs Box in Material Yield Strength ksi Pin in Tong Length Closed End gal/ft Open End gal/ft Torsional

Ratio ApproxWt/foot lbs/ft Approx Weight lbs Displacement OD in Make-up ft-lbs Capacity gal/ft Premium

3-1/2 E-75 EU 0.368 2.764 18,551 271,569 14,113 13,800 NC38 4-3/4 2-11/16

3-1/2 E-75 IU 0.368 2.764 18,551 271,569 14,113 13,800 NC31 VAM EIS 4-1/8 2

3-1/2 E-75 IU 0.368 2.764 18,551 271,569 14,113 13,800 NC31 VAM CDS 4-1/8 2 3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.368 2.764 23,498 343,988 17,877 17,480 NC38 5 2-9/16 3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.368 2.764 23,498 343,988 17,877 17,480 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16 3-1/2 X-95 IU 0.368 2.764 23,498 343,988 17,877 17,480 NC31 VAM EIS 4-1/8 2 3-1/2 X-95 IU 0.368 2.764 23,498 343,988 17,877 17,480 NC31 VAM CDS 4-1/8 2 3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.368 2.764 23,498 343,988 17,877 17,480 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-9/16 3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.368 2.764 23,498 343,988 17,877 17,480 NC38 VAM CDS 4-3/4 2-9/16 3-1/2 X-95 IU 0.368 2.764 23,498 343,988 17,877 17,480 VAM Express VX31 4-1/8 2 3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.368 2.764 23,498 343,988 17,877 17,480 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-11/16 3-1/2 G-105 EU 0.368 2.764 25,972 380,197 19,758 19,320 NC38 5 2-1/8 3-1/2 G-105 EU 0.368 2.764 25,972 380,197 19,758 19,320 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16 3-1/2 G-105 EU 0.368 2.764 25,972 380,197 19,758 19,320 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16 3-1/2 G-105 EU 0.368 2.764 25,972 380,197 19,758 19,320 NC38 VAM CDS 4-7/8 2-9/16 3-1/2 G-105 IU 0.368 2.764 25,972 380,197 19,758 19,320 VAM Express VX31 4-1/8 2 3-1/2 G-105 EU 0.368 2.764 25,972 380,197 19,758 19,320 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-11/16 3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,393 488,825 25,404 24,840 NC38 5 2-1/8 3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,393 488,825 25,404 24,840 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16 3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,393 488,825 25,404 24,840 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16 3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,393 488,825 25,404 24,840 NC38 VAM CDS 4-7/8 2-9/16 3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,393 488,825 25,404 24,840 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16 3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,393 488,825 25,404 24,840 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-9/16 3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.368 2.764 33,393 488,825 25,404 24,840 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-9/16 3-1/2 E-75 EU 0.449 2.602 21,086 322,775 16,774 16,838 NC38 5 2-9/16

3-1/2 E-75 IU 0.449 2.602 21,086 322,775 16,774 16,838 NC31 VAM EIS 4-1/4 2

3-1/2 E-75 IU 0.449 2.602 21,086 322,775 16,774 16,838 NC31 VAM CDS 4-1/4 2

3-1/2 E-75 IU 0.449 2.602 21,086 322,775 16,774 16,838 VAM Express VX31 4-1/8 2

3-1/2 E-75 EU 0.449 2.602 21,086 322,775 16,774 16,838 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-9/16

3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.449 2.602 26,709 408,848 21,247 21,328 NC38 5 2-7/16 3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.449 2.602 26,709 408,848 21,247 21,328 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16 3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.449 2.602 26,709 408,848 21,247 21,328 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16 3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.449 2.602 26,709 408,848 21,247 21,328 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-9/16 3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.449 2.602 26,709 408,848 21,247 21,328 NC38 VAM CDS 4-3/4 2-9/16 3-1/2 X-95 EU 0.449 2.602 26,709 408,848 21,247 21,328 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-9/16 3-1/2 G-105 EU 0.449 2.602 29,520 451,885 23,484 23,573 NC38 5 2-1/8 3-1/2 G-105 EU 0.449 2.602 29,520 451,885 23,484 23,573 NC40 5-1/4 2-9/16 3-1/2 G-105 EU 0.449 2.602 29,520 451,885 23,484 23,573 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-9/16 3-1/2 G-105 EU 0.449 2.602 29,520 451,885 23,484 23,573 NC38 VAM CDS 4-3/4 2-9/16 3-1/2 G-105 EU 0.449 2.602 29,520 451,885 23,484 23,573 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-9/16 3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.449 2.602 37,954 580,995 30,194 30,308 NC40 5-1/2 2-1/4 3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.449 2.602 37,954 580,995 30,194 30,308 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-7/16 3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.449 2.602 37,954 580,995 30,194 30,308 NC38 VAM CDS 5 2-7/16 3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.449 2.602 37,954 580,995 30,194 30,308 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-7/16 3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.449 2.602 37,954 580,995 30,194 30,308 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-7/16 3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.449 2.602 37,954 580,995 30,194 30,308 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-7/16 3-1/2 S-135 EU 0.449 2.602 37,954 580,995 30,194 30,308 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-7/16

Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data

Notes: All drill pipes are Range 2 (31-1/2 ft shoulder to shoulder) unless otherwise specified.

API recommends a torsional ratio of 0.80 or greater.

VAM EIS®_{, VAM CDS}™_{and VAM Express}™_{are proprietary threads of VAM Drilling.}

Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard. Make-up torque values are recommended by VAM Drilling.

Pipe Body Tool Joint

Nominal Size

in

Grade Upset ThicknessWall in ID in Torsional Strength ft-lbs Tensile Strength lbs Collapse psi Burst psi Connection OD in ID in

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10 12-1/2 120 10,843 18,071 587,308 0.97 14.44 455 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-1/2 7,274 3-1/2 9 11 130 11,779 19,632 537,037 1.06 14.12 445 0.30 0.51 0.22 3-27/32 8,581 3-1/2 9 11 130 11,834 19,723 537,030 1.06 14.12 445 0.30 0.51 0.22 3-27/32 8,664 3-1/2 10 12-1/2 120 12,057 20,095 649,158 0.86 15.07 475 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-19/32 8,822 3-1/2 9 12 120 16,616 27,694 838,256 1.18 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-27/32 9,595 3-1/2 9 11 130 11,779 19,632 537,037 0.84 14.12 445 0.30 0.51 0.22 3-7/8 8,989 3-1/2 9 11 130 11,834 19,723 537,030 0.84 14.12 445 0.30 0.51 0.22 3-7/8 9,072 3-1/2 10 12-1/2 130 16,992 28,321 703,254 1.21 14.63 461 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-15/32 11,856 3-1/2 10 12-1/2 130 17,082 28,470 703,247 1.21 14.63 461 0.31 0.53 0.22 4-15/32 11,952 3-1/2 11 13 130 13,320 22,200 542,018 0.94 14.36 452 0.30 0.51 0.22 3-3/4 8,966 3-1/2 12 15 130 17,151 28,584 625,788 1.22 14.78 466 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-3/8 11,839 3-1/2 10 12-1/2 120 15,902 26,503 842,440 1.02 15.68 494 0.30 0.54 0.24 4-21/32 9,879 3-1/2 9 12 120 16,616 27,694 838,256 1.07 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-7/8 10,179 3-1/2 10 12-1/2 130 17,656 29,427 703,254 1.13 14.85 468 0.31 0.53 0.23 4-15/32 11,856 3-1/2 10 12-1/2 130 17,680 29,467 703,247 1.13 14.85 468 0.31 0.53 0.23 4-15/32 11,952 3-1/2 11 13 130 13,320 22,200 542,018 0.85 14.36 452 0.30 0.51 0.22 3-13/16 9,776 3-1/2 12 15 130 17,151 28,584 625,788 1.10 14.78 466 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-3/8 11,839 3-1/2 10 12-1/2 120 15,902 26,503 842,440 0.79 15.68 494 0.30 0.54 0.24 4-13/16 12,614 3-1/2 9 12 120 16,616 27,694 838,256 0.83 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 5 12,569 3-1/2 10 12-1/2 130 17,656 29,427 703,254 0.88 14.85 468 0.31 0.53 0.23 4-17/32 12,959 3-1/2 10 12-1/2 130 17,680 29,467 703,247 0.88 14.85 468 0.31 0.53 0.23 4-1/2 12,499 3-1/2 9 12 130 24,687 41,145 908,111 1.23 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-27/32 17,030 3-1/2 9 12 130 24,720 41,199 908,119 1.23 15.36 484 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-27/32 17,114 3-1/2 12 15 130 19,542 32,570 692,792 0.98 14.99 472 0.31 0.54 0.23 4-3/8 12,895 3-1/2 10 12-1/2 120 12,057 20,095 649,158 0.95 17.13 540 0.28 0.54 0.26 4-17/32 7,785 3-1/2 9 11 130 11,845 19,742 537,037 0.94 16.37 516 0.26 0.51 0.25 3-27/32 8,581 3-1/2 9 11 130 11,834 19,723 537,030 0.94 16.37 516 0.26 0.51 0.25 3-27/32 8,664 3-1/2 11 13 130 13,320 22,200 542,018 1.05 16.42 517 0.26 0.51 0.25 3-3/4 8,966 3-1/2 12 15 130 19,542 32,570 692,792 1.54 17.03 537 0.28 0.54 0.26 4-3/8 12,895 3-1/2 10 12-1/2 120 13,221 22,035 708,063 0.83 17.32 546 0.27 0.54 0.26 4-21/32 9,879 3-1/2 9 12 120 16,616 27,694 838,256 1.04 17.43 549 0.28 0.54 0.27 4-7/8 10,179 3-1/2 10 12-1/2 130 17,656 29,427 703,254 1.10 16.91 533 0.28 0.53 0.26 4-15/32 11,856 3-1/2 10 12-1/2 130 16,992 28,321 703,254 1.06 16.70 526 0.28 0.53 0.26 4-15/32 11,856 3-1/2 10 12-1/2 130 17,082 28,470 703,247 1.07 16.70 526 0.28 0.53 0.26 4-15/32 11,952 3-1/2 12 15 130 19,542 32,570 692,792 1.22 17.03 537 0.28 0.54 0.26 4-3/8 12,895 3-1/2 10 12-1/2 120 15,902 26,503 842,440 0.90 17.74 559 0.27 0.54 0.27 4-23/32 10,957 3-1/2 9 12 120 16,616 27,694 838,256 0.94 17.43 549 0.28 0.54 0.27 4-15/16 11,363 3-1/2 10 12-1/2 130 16,992 28,321 703,254 0.96 16.70 526 0.28 0.53 0.26 4-15/32 11,856 3-1/2 10 12-1/2 130 17,082 28,470 703,247 0.96 16.70 526 0.28 0.53 0.26 4-15/32 11,952 3-1/2 12 15 130 19,542 32,570 692,792 1.10 17.03 537 0.28 0.54 0.26 4-3/8 12,895 3-1/2 9 12 120 19,616 32,693 979,996 0.86 18.34 578 0.27 0.55 0.28 5-3/32 14,419 3-1/2 10 12-1/2 130 19,929 33,215 767,068 0.88 17.32 546 0.27 0.54 0.26 4-9/16 14,477 3-1/2 10 12-1/2 130 19,899 33,165 767,061 0.87 17.32 546 0.27 0.54 0.26 4-17/32 14,010 3-1/2 9 12 130 26,716 44,526 971,925 1.17 17.61 555 0.27 0.54 0.27 4-27/32 18,019 3-1/2 9 12 130 26,303 43,839 971,933 1.16 17.61 555 0.27 0.54 0.27 4-27/32 17,616 3-1/2 12 15 130 20,753 34,589 756,606 0.91 17.24 543 0.27 0.54 0.26 4-13/32 14,424 3-1/2 12 15 130 21,809 36,348 756,606 0.96 17.49 551 0.27 0.54 0.27 4-13/32 14,424 3-1/2

3-1/2”

Tool Joint Assembly

Nominal Size in Torsional Strength ft-lbs Make-up Torque ft-lbs Tensile Strength lbs Box in Material Yield Strength ksi Pin in Tong Length Closed End gal/ft Open End gal/ft Torsional

Ratio ApproxWt/foot lbs/ft Approx Weight lbs Displacement OD in Make-up ft-lbs Capacity gal/ft Premium

4 E-75 IU 0.330 3.340 23,288 285,359 11,354 10,828 NC38 5 2-7/16

4 E-75 IU 0.330 3.340 23,288 285,359 11,354 10,828 NC40 5-1/4 2-11/16

4 E-75 IU 0.330 3.340 23,288 285,359 11,354 10,828 NC38 VAM EIS 4-3/4 2-9/16

4 E-75 IU 0.330 3.340 23,288 285,359 11,354 10,828 NC38 VAM CDS 4-3/4 2-9/16

4 E-75 IU 0.330 3.340 23,288 285,359 11,354 10,828 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-11/16

4 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,498 361,454 14,382 13,716 NC38 5 2-7/16 4 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,498 361,454 14,382 13,716 NC40 5-1/4 2-11/16 4 X-95 EU 0.330 3.340 29,498 361,454 14,382 13,716 NC46 6 3-1/4 4 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,498 361,454 14,382 13,716 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16 4 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,498 361,454 14,382 13,716 NC38 VAM CDS 4-7/8 2-9/16 4 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,498 361,454 14,382 13,716 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-11/16 4 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,498 361,454 14,382 13,716 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-9/16 4 X-95 IU 0.330 3.340 29,498 361,454 14,382 13,716 VAM Express VX39 4-7/8 2-13/16 4 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 NC40 5-1/2 2-7/16 4 G-105 EU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 NC46 6 3-1/4 4 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-7/16 4 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 NC38 VAM CDS 5 2-7/16 4 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16 4 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-9/16 4 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-9/16 4 G-105 IU 0.330 3.340 32,603 399,502 15,896 15,159 VAM Express VX39 5 2-13/16 4 S-135 EU 0.330 3.340 41,918 513,646 20,141 19,491 NC46 6 3 9 1 4 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,918 513,646 20,141 19,491 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-7/16 4 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,918 513,646 20,141 19,491 NC38 VAM CDS 5 2-7/16 4 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,918 513,646 20,141 19,491 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16 4 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,918 513,646 20,141 19,491 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-9/16 4 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,918 513,646 20,141 19,491 VAM Express VX38 5 2-7/16 4 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,918 513,646 20,141 19,491 VAM Express VX39 5 2-11/16 4 S-135 IU 0.330 3.340 41,918 513,646 20,141 19,491 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 3 4 E-75 IU 0.380 3.240 25,810 324,118 12,896 12,469 NC38 5 2-7/16 4 E-75 IU 0.380 3.240 25,810 324,118 12,896 12,469 NC40 5-1/4 2-11/16

4 E-75 IU 0.380 3.240 25,810 324,118 12,896 12,469 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16

4 E-75 IU 0.380 3.240 25,810 324,118 12,896 12,469 NC38 VAM CDS 4-7/8 2-9/16

4 E-75 IU 0.380 3.240 25,810 324,118 12,896 12,469 VAM Express VX38 4-3/4 2-11/16

4 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,693 410,550 16,335 15,794 NC40 5-1/2 2-7/16 4 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,693 410,550 16,335 15,794 NC38 VAM EIS 4-7/8 2-9/16 4 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,693 410,550 16,335 15,794 NC38 VAM CDS 4-7/8 2-9/16 4 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,693 410,550 16,335 15,794 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16 4 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,693 410,550 16,335 15,794 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-9/16 4 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,693 410,550 16,335 15,794 VAM Express VX38 4-7/8 2-9/16 4 X-95 IU 0.380 3.240 32,693 410,550 16,335 15,794 VAM Express VX39 5 2-11/16 4 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 NC40 5-1/2 2-7/16 4 G-105 EU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 NC46 6 3 9 1 4 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 NC38 VAM EIS 5 2-7/16 4 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 NC38 VAM CDS 5 2-7/16 4 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16 4 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-9/16 4 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 VAM Express VX38 5 2-7/16 4 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 VAM Express VX39 5 2-11/16 4 G-105 IU 0.380 3.240 36,134 453,765 18,055 17,456 VAM Express VX40 5-1/4 3 4 S-135 EU 0.380 3.240 46,458 583,413 23,213 22,444 NC46 6 3 9 1 4 S-135 IU 0.380 3.240 46,458 583,413 23,213 22,444 NC40 VAM EIS 5-1/4 2-9/16 4 S-135 IU 0.380 3.240 46,458 583,413 23,213 22,444 NC40 VAM CDS 5-1/4 2-9/16 4 S-135 IU 0.380 3.240 46,458 583,413 23,213 22,444 VAM Express VX39 5 2-11/16 4 S-135 IU 0.380 3.240 46,458 583,413 23,213 22,444 VAM Express VX40 5-1/2 2-11/16

Drill Pipe and Tool Joint Data

Pipe Body Tool Joint

Nominal Size

in

Grade Upset ThicknessWall in ID in Torsional Strength ft-lbs Tensile Strength lbs Collapse psi Burst psi Connection OD in ID in

Notes: All drill pipes are Range 2 (31-1/2 ft shoulder to shoulder) unless otherwise specified. API recommends a torsional ratio of 0.80 or greater.

VAM EIS®_{, VAM CDS}™_{and VAM Express}™_{are proprietary threads of VAM Drilling. Tong spaces are a minimum of 2” longer than API standard.}