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Summary of Contents for Tenaris ULTRA DQX-SR
- Page 1 IPSCO CONNECTIONS RUNNIG MANUAL ULTRA™ DQX-SR IPSCO CONNECTIONS RUNNING MANUAL...
- Page 2 ULTRA™ DQX-SR In addition to this section, ensure that all instructions from the GENERAL GUIDELINES section starting on page 9 are followed. Refer to the Pre-run Checklist on page ¡Error! No se encuentra el origen de la referencia.¡Error! No se encuentra el origen de la referencia.¡Error! Marcador no definido.¡Error! No se encuentra el origen de la referencia.
- Page 3 DQX-SR has a non-machined ID surface. Thread Compound Application Tenaris recommends the use of thread compounds that meet or exceed ISO 13678 or API RP 5A3 requirements. The use of an applicator “moustache” brush is recommended for the box and a paintbrush for the pin to best control the application and quantity of thread compound.
- Page 4 Do not fill thread compound pocket Make-up Torque ULTRA™ DQX-SR connections shall be made up to the torque specified on the most current Connection Data Sheet. The specified minimum make-up torque in the data sheet is the minimum torque to which the connection should be assembled the first time.
- Page 5 Make-up RPM Initial RPM shall start in high gear with a low torque and high RPM. Switch to low gear before the shoulder engagement appears in the torque turn graph. The below table lists the approximate recommended make-up RPM for the ULTRA™ DQX-SR connections.
- Page 6 Ensure the mill end pin is made up to the center of the coupling to prevent spinning couplings. Tenaris allows coupling movement of no more than ½ turn on the mill end during make-up. Back-up tongs can be placed on the lower half of the coupling if the coupling spins during make-up.
- Page 7 Ensure that the seal ring can freely spin inside the groove, indicating proper installation. Avoid adding excessive thread compound as it may damage the seal ring during make up. The seal ring must be removed and replaced after every breakout. Re-run It is recommended to apply the backup tongs to the lower half of the coupling or make a paint mark that extends from the mill side of the coupling to the mill end pin to help monitor any movement of...
- Page 8 Field Repair Field repair of ULTRA™ DQX-SR connections shall only be conducted by Field Service Technicians certified by Tenaris. Minor tears, galls, dents or burrs on the thread profile may be able to be repaired by qualified personnel in the field.
- Page 9 IPSCO CONNECTIONS RUNNING MANUAL...
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