Merlin™ Connector
Oil States' Merlin™ connection, in service since the mid 1980s, has been field proven in a variety of applications including: casing, conductor, TLP tethers, drilling and completion riser, caissons and FPSO turrets. The high, controllable level of pre-load, together with the slim-line profile of the connector, ensures exceptional fatigue performance in the harshest of environments.
Key Features
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Over 40,000 Merlin™ connectors supplied, installed and in service today.
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Extensively tested including pressure, bending, tension and fatigue.
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Exceptional fatigue characteristics.
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100% dimensionally checked as standard.
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Available in 8.625″ to 72″ for a variety of applications.
Leopard™ Connector
Oil States' Leopard™ connector has been supplied and installed since the 1990s. It is currently in service worldwide on platforms, jack-ups, semi-submersibles and drillships. The Leopard is available in a number of variants dependent on the application including jetted, drilled and cemented. It is available in drivable, internally or externally flush options.
Key Features
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Makeup in less than 1 turn.
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Integral anti-rotation.
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Visual proof of makeup.
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Reusable.
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Extensive testing has been completed including fatigue, bending, tension and pressure on various sizes.
Lynx™ Connector
Oil States' Lynx connection, in operation since the 1990's, is a weight-set, non-rotational connection that has been field proven worldwide on platform, semi-submersible, jack-up and drillship applications. The unique design ensures easy stabbing with visual and easy dimensional verification of makeup, allowing complete confidence in correct assembly. No tooling is required, and the connection is fully reversible with options ranging from 20″ through to 42″.
Key Features
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Easy visual and dimensional proof of makeup.
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Fast makeup/break out.
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Drivable.
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Remote release option available for mud-line applications.
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No tooling or personnel required for makeup.
Puma™ Connector
Oil States' Puma™ connector, designed to meet the flush O.D./I.D. needs of operators, offers a threaded, weld-on connector solution for applications where diameter restrictions preclude the use of conventional upset connections. The Puma connector is drivable and reuseable. It exceeds the pipe body yield capacities while using standard pipe grades. Installation and makeup utilize standard casing running equipment without the need for specialist threaded running tools.
Key Features
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O.D/I.D. flush.
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Double abutment faces reduce pile-driving loads through connector threads.
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Handling is offered via elevator groove in connection box with removable load ring for standard side door elevators.
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Visual indication of makeup.
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Tested to ISO 13679.2 Cal1 with bending and pile testing.
Swift™ Connector
The Oil States Swift™ connector is a heavy-duty, threaded connection that has been in operation worldwide for over 30 years. Offering a gas-tight, metal-to-metal seal specifically for intermediate casing, the 20" and 22" versions have been tested to ISO 13679:2002 cal 1. The Swift connector has been designed to offer a cost-effective solution that can be run by casing crews with an optional anti-rotation design.
Key Features
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Gas-tight, metal-to-metal seal.
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Optional integral anti-rotation.
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Field proven in HPHT applications.
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Clear visual indication of makeup.
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Pre-loaded for fatigue
Wellhead Connectors
The Oil States range of connectors is designed for the remote connection of the BOP stack onto the wellhead and to connect the LMRP onto the BOP stack. Robust and simple-to-operate connectors are engineered and constructed to endure the demanding loads experienced throughout their long lifespan.
The wellhead connectors offer a rigid, pressure-tight, preloaded connection to the wellhead while being relatively easy to maintain, with main parts easily replaceable if necessary.
