Wedge 553™





Wedge
A one-end upset connection used for production tubing, workstrings and plastic-coated tubing. Special uses include drilling with tubing, high-alloy strings and geothermal applications.

Available in sizes from 2 3/8" to 7 5/8".

 

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Roller-stenciled make-up confirmation band. Exceptional torque strength developed through the simultaneous engagement of opposing flanks of the double hooked dovetail thread, pemiting drilling with tubing Applications
100% internal pressure rated metal seal maintains gas sealing capability under high axial and bending loads. The shallow angle run out chamfer on the pin ID promotes uniform stress under the seal around the full circumference of the connection.
CB ring option

 

Features

  • 100% collapse rated thread seal created by full form contact of the dovetail threads, also providing a secondary internal pressure seal rated at pipe body.
  • 100% pipe body ratings for tension and bending developed using non-upset pin end and upset box end pipe. Reverse angle stab flank provides 100% compression rating.
  • Wedge 553™ is interchangeable with Wedge 503™, Wedge 533™ and Wedge 563™.


Applications

  • Production tubing and workstrings
  • Drilling with tubing
  • Tubing for internal coating (CB)

Options

  • CB ring