VAM Book - VAM Services

BOOK 

Errata - Edition of 1 st May 2010 

24 th August 2011

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Errata 

 

Modifications in the VAM Book since the last impression on May 1st 

 

Page 4, Tubing & Casing Connection 

Reference Chart 

Table has been updated for VAM HP 73/4 

 

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VAM 21 

VAM TOP 

VAM TOP HT 

VAM TOP HC 

DINO VAM 

BIG OMEGA 

2 3/8 

2 7/8 

3 1/2 

4 

4 1/2 

5 

5 1/2 

6 5/8 

7 

7 5/8 

7 3/4 

8 1/8 

8 5/8 

9 5/8 

9 3/4 

9 7/8 

10 

10 1/8 

10 3/4 

11 3/4 

11 7/8 

12 

12 1/8 

13 3/8 

13 1/2 

13 5/8 

13 3/4 

14 

15 

16 

18 5/8 

18 7/8 

20 

24 

26 

VAM SG 

VAM FJL 

Page 9, table 2 

This table has been moved to section 2.4.3.6 

VAM SLIJ-II 

VAM MUST 

VAM HW-ST 

VAM HTF 

VAM HP 

 

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Page 10, paragraph 2, row 2, should read 

Carbon, chromium and CRA steels… 

Page 10, paragraph 2, row 2, should read: 

Foreign bodies. Any vegetation…….. 

Page 10, figure 2 

This figure has been moved to page 11. 


This should be done over……. 

Page 21, paragraph 1, row 8 

The next sentence has been added: The drift dimensions are listed in the 

technical data sections. 

Page 21, paragraph 3, row 5, should read 

42” long drift was used for casing sizes. This is only…… 

Page 22, paragraph 5 

The next sentence has been eliminated: All VAM connections are designed 

to pass standard API drift but some may not pass an alternate or customer 

special drift. 

Page 26, paragraph 3 

It is highly recommended for the make-up display equipment to have the 

ability to overlay the most recent make-up graph on top of the previous 

make-ups graphs as shown below. This is sometimes known as shadowing. 

By doing this any unusual profiles can be easily identified and questioned. 

To do this the make-up graphs must have the shoulder point or the final 

torque plotted on the same datum line on the turns axis. 

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Shadow graphs with final torque as the datum 

Shadow graphs with shoulder torque as the datum with minimum and maximum 

delta turns shown 

An alternative idea is to plot an average graph for the job and display high 

and low lines. Any graphs out with the high and low lines will be highlighted 

as different and be cause for alarm. 

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It is also recommended to have a speed verses turns display either on the 

make-up graph or as a separate graph. 

It is not acceptable for computer software to report a make-up as acceptable 

without validation by a competent person. 


Tong operator to determined……the word who should be deleted. 

Page 31 

Picture has been replaced by grip marks table. 

Page 37, 2.5.3 Recommendations prior to running pipe 

The paragraph has been modified as below. 

Before starting to run pipe first check that there is sufficient quantity of 

running compound available at the rig site to complete the job. If any expiry 

date is marked on the container check that it has not expired. It is 

recommended to use a new container of thread compound for each job. If 

excess thread compound has been left from a previous job and it has been 

stored properly then it is acceptable to use this. Always stir the running 

compound prior to use. Ensure that the compound is free of foreign particles. 

Never use a thread compound which has been contaminated (liquids, solids 

particles, etc.). This may have a negative effect on the anti-galling 

performance of the thread compound. Never dilute the compound with oil, 

diesel or water and this may effect the friction factor of the compound which 

could lead to the connection being overtorqued or undertorqued. Do not 

allow the mud or drilling/completion fluids to overflow the box connection 

when filling up or running in hole. If this happens carefully clean the mud 

from the connection and take preventative action to stop reoccurrence. 

Remove all other compounds from the rig floor to prevent confusion. 

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Page 46, paragraph 3, should read: 

The number of turns applied to the connection after shouldering is known 

as delta turns. It is now a requirement that these are within set parameters 

for all VAM connection that have a torque shoulder. 

Delta turns must be within the values listed below 

VAM TOP HT (carbon and 

Chromium) 

Other VAM connections 0.01 and 0.10 

0.01 and 0.13 non linearity permitted 

straight line from shoulder 

to final only 

The slope of the graph between the shoulder point and the final torque must 

be a straight line with a slope greater than 5 x optimum torque. This can be 

expressed with the formula below. 

final torque - shoulder torque 

optimum torque x delta turns > 5 

Some make-up companies do this calculation with their software and identify 

any make-ups that have a slope out with the criteria. 

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Interchangeability 

Page 58-71 Section revised. 

2.9 Interchangeability 

2.9.1 Definitions 

Some connections can be considered compatible or interchangeable. For 

the purpose of this book they have the same meaning and the word 

interchangeable will be used from this point on. 

2.9.2 General rules 

Designs which are interchangeable can be successfully made-up and will 

retain, at a minimum, the performance (including seal ability) of the side with 

the lowest grade, lowest weight. Internal flushness is not guaranteed as 

often a step may appear in the bore as a consequence of different internal 

diameters. 

If mixing there will be a step in the bore 

Box lighter weight 

Step on pin shoulder. 

Pin lighter weight 

Step on box shoulder. 

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The step may cause: 

⇨ turbulence which may lead to erosion when the well flows, 

⇨ drift issues, 

⇨ damage of the lowest D1 by internal tools in the well. 

VAM connections are only interchangeable with VAM connections from the 

same family. They cannot be mixed with API connections, copycat 

connections, competitor's connections and connections from other VAM 

designs. 

This does not mean that they cannot be screwed together. In some cases 

they will screw together but will not work correctly and will fail in service. 

This could lead to harm to people and the environment. 

Connections with the suffix Nx where 'x' is a sequential letter (A,B,C….) are 

not interchangeable with the standard product line for the same family. 

(except some particular cases). N: Not interchangeable. 

Connections with the suffix Kx where 'x' is a sequential letter (A,B,C…) are 

interchangeable with the standard product line for the same family. K: 

Kompatible; interchangeable. 

Even connections which are interchangeable may not always be mixed as 

a large difference in weight or steel grade could induce derating on 

performances or problems of torque determination. 

2.9.3 Specific rules for VAM connections 

2.9.3.1 VAM TOP and derivates 

Generally: 

⇨ VAM TOP Tubing is in sizes 2 3/8" to 4 1/2" 

⇨ VAM TOP Casing is in sizes 5" to 14" 

Many connections from the VAM TOP family are interchangeable. See table 

below for details. 

VAM TOP Tubing interchangeability 

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There is limited interchangeability of VAM TOP Tubing across the weight 

range. The different designs types are shown in the table below. If different 

weights are mixed within each group there will be a step in the bore. 

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Pipe Diameter 

2 3/8 2 7/8 3 1/2 4 4 1/2 

Design 1 

OK to mix 

same diameter 

in these 

weights 

Design 2 

OK to mix 

same diameter 

in these 

weights 

4.60 6.40 6.50 8.20 10.50 

5.10 7.70 9.50 11.60 

9.20 10.90 12.60 

10.20 11.60 13.50 

12.10 15.10 

13.20 

5.80 7.80 12.70 14.80 17.00 

6.30 8.60 13.70 16.10 17.70 

6.60 9.35 14.30 16.50 18.90 

7.35 9.80 14.70 

10.50 

10.70 

Design 3 

11.50 15.50 18.90 21.50 

OK to mix 

16.70 22.20 23.70 

same diameter 

18.35 

in these 

weights 

4 1/2" VAM TOP is not compatible with 4 1/2" VAM TOP HC, 

VAM TOP HT and VAM TOP-ND 

Notes: 

1 - Special care with 4 ½” which can be Tubing design or Casing design. 

2 - Design 1,2,3 cannot be mixed. 

3 - 4 ½” VAM TOP is not compatible with 4 ½” VAM TOP HC, VAM TOP HT 

and VAM TOP-ND. 

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VAM TOP Casing interchangeability 

A case exists where 4 1/2" VAM TOP ND is interchangeable with 4 1/2" VAM 

TOP HT and VAM TOP HC. The 4 1/2" VAM TOP ND connection is 

identified by a 10mm groove around the centre of the coupling. Many 

connections from the VAM TOP family are interchangeable. See table below 

for details. 

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VAM TOP HT VAM TOP HC 

VAM TOP KS VAM TOP KX VAM TOP KP VAM TOP FE 

casing 

VAM TOP HT box 

VAM TOP HC box 


box 

casing 

pin pin pin pin pin pin pin 

Interchangeable 

n/a n/a 











n/a n/a 




not interchangeable 



VAM TOP KS box n/a n/a 

VAM TOP KX box n/a n/a 


VAM TOP KP box 








n/a 


n/a 


n/a n/a 





VAM TOP FE box 







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2.9.3.2 VAM 21 

There is limited interchangeability of VAM 21 across the weight range. The 

different designs types are shown in the table below. If different weights are 

mixed within each group there will be a step in the bore. 

Pipe Diameter 

9 5/8 9 7/8 10 3/4 11 3/4 11 7/8 13 3/8 

40.00 45.50 54.00 61.00 

OK to mix 

same size in 

these weights 

OK to mix 

same size in 

these weights 

43.50 51.00 60.00 67.80 68.00 

47.00 55.50 65.00 72.00 

53.50 60.70 

58.40 62.80 65.70 77.00 

65.30 

66.40 

66.90 

Notes: 

Design 1,2,3 cannot be mixed. 

2.9.3.3 DINO VAM 

There is limited interchangeability of DINO VAM across the weight range. 

The groups that are interchangeable are shown in the table below. If different 

weights are mixed within each group there will be a step in the bore. 

Pipe Diameter 

9 5/8 9 3/4 9 7/8 10 3/4 11 3/4 13 3/8 13 5/8 14 16 

Design 1 

OK to mix same 

diameter in these 

weights 

Design 2 

OK to mix same 

diameter in these 

weights 

36.00 59.20 62.80 40.50 47.00 54.50 88.20 82.50 65.00 

40.00 60.20 66.40 45.50 54.00 61.00 86.00 75.00 

43.50 67.50 51.00 68.00 93.00 84.00 

47.00 68.90 55.50 72.00 94.80 84.80 

53.50 70.50 60.70 99.00 

58.40 65.70 100.00 

106.00 

114.00 

59.40 66.15 60.00 77.00 94.50 

61.10 73.20 65.00 80.70 104.00 

64.90 76.10 71.00 85.00 109.00 

70.30 79.20 86.00 128.00 

71.80 

Notes: 

Design 1,2 cannot be mixed. 

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2.9.3.4 Other connections 

VAM SLIJ II, VAM FJL, VAM MUST, VAM HTF, VAM HW ST, VAM HP are 

not interchangeable across the weight range. 

In some other cases there is interchangeability within two weights. Contact 

Mr. Help in the VAM Services website. 

2.9.4 Torque with mixed grades and weight rules. 

2.9.4.1 Verifying the weights and grades that can be mixed 

NOTE: never do extrapolation or interpretation of these tables. Not 

applicable for VAM SLIJ-II, VAM HTF and VAM 21. 

READ CAREFULLY THE SCOPE OF APPLICATION. 

Table 1 applicable only for: 

⇨ VAM TOP casing 5” and above 

⇨ VAM HW ST for mixed grade only 

⇨ VAM FJL for mixed grade only 

Grade difference (KSI) 

Weight difference (1) 

0 10 20 30 >30 

0 

1 

2 

3 

>3 

If selecting suitable torque value according section 2.9.4.6 

If cross-over is highly recommended. 

If cross-over is mandatory even if there is overlap in the torque figures. 

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Table 2 applicable only for: 

⇨ VAM TOP casing (5" and above) mixed with VAM TOP HT 

⇨ VAM TOP casing (5" and above) mixed with VAM TOP HC 

⇨ VAM TOP HT mixed with VAM TOP HC 

⇨ VAM TOP HC with VAM TOP HC 

⇨ VAM TOP HT mixed with VAM TOP HT (see special recommendations 

for VAM TOP HT in section 2.9.4.5). 

Grade difference (KSI) 

Weight difference (1) 

0 10 20 >20 

0 

1 

2 

>2 

NOTE: If the connection type is not listed above then contact VAM Services 

for advice! 

2.9.4.2 Terms description. 

Before mixing interchangeable connections first verify if a torque can be 

determined. Even connections which are interchangeable may not always 

be mixed as a large difference in weight or steel grade could induce derating 

on performance and/or torque problems. 

2.9.4.3 Difference in weights and grades. 

For each diameter exits different weights. For example in 7” you have 23 

lb./ft. 26 lb./ft. 29 lb./ft. 32 lb./ft. 35 lb./ft. 38 lb./ft. 

When this document mentioned difference of 2 weights is acceptable means 

for example 7” 26# L80 VAM TOP can be mixed with 7” 32# L80 VAM TOP. 

Note: The reference table shall be the weight in the technical data table in 

the connection section. 

When this document mentioned grade difference of 30 ksi is allowed. Means 

for example 7” 26# L80 VAM TOP and 7” 26# P110 VAM TOP can be mixed. 

(110 ksi -80 ksi = 30ksi) 

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2.9.4.4 Performance when mixed connections. 

Resulting performances when mixing connections: Not for calculations (1) 

BOX 


PIN 



VAM TOP VAM TOP HC VAM TOP HT 

T=100% 

C=60% 

(2) 

T=100% 

C=60% 

(2) 

T=100% 

C=60% 

(2)(Not using 

liner torques) 

T=100% 

C=60% 

(2) 

T=100% 

C=100% 

(2) 

T=100% 

C=80% 

(2)(Not using 


(1) For actual performances contact VAM Services. 

(2) In % of the most critical connection of the assembly. 

T=100% 

C=60% 

(2)(Not using 


T=100% 

C=80% 

(2)(Not using 


T=100% 

C=80% 

(2) Using liner 

torques 

T: For numerical calculation of Tension, use conservatively the lowest grade 

and weight of the 2 members. 

C: For numerical calculation of Compression, use conservatively the lowest 

grade and weight of the 2 members. 

Follow instructions in section 2.9.4.6 to selecting the suitable torque 

values. 

Follow instructions in section 2.9.4.6 to selecting the suitable torque 

values. Liner torque (also mill & licensee torques) are not available (2.9.4.5) 

For tubing application values follow instructions in section 2.9.4.6. Liner 

torque (mill & licensee torques) are available (contact VAM Services for 

values). Be aware liner torque and compression performance can be 

drastically reduced. 

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2.9.4.5 Specific rules for VAM TOP HT mixed with VAM TOP HT but with different 

grade or weight. 

If it is written not using liner torques, columns in red cannot be used. 

2.9.4.6 Selecting suitable torque values for interchangeable connections. 

After checking: 

⇨ Interchangeability feasibility of mixing connections. 

⇨ Weight & grade feasibility of mixing connections. 

Then a torque can be determined following strict respect of the following 

tables. 

Note: changing the torque values as recommended in the table does not 

prevent from applying the VAM criteria for Making-Up a connection. 

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Theoretical examples: 

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Torques 

Connection #1 Connection #2 

Connection #1 

Min 1 Opti 1 Max 1 

-10% +10% 

Connection #2 


-10% +10% 

Overlap 

1 - Overlap(Max1-opt1) 

Min New Max 

New torque values -5% +5% *New Opt= (Max1+min2)/2 

Connection #1 

Connection #2 


-10% +10% 


-10% +10% 

Overlap 

2 - Overlap

Numerical example: 

Torques 


* 

5" 17# P110 VAM TOP 

Connection #2 

5" 20# P110 VAM TOP 

6190 6870 7550 

-10% +10% 

6840 7590 8340 

-10% +10% 

Overlap 

1 - Overlap(Max1-opt1) 

6840 7195 7550 

New torque values -5% +5% 

*New Opt= (7550+6840)/2 

Connection #1 

7" 29# L80 VAM TOP 

Connection #2 

7" 32# L80 VAM TOP 

8460 9400 10340 

-10% +10% 

10100 11200 12300 

-10% +10% 

Overlap 

2 - Overlap

2.9.4.7 Specific rules for VAM TOP tubing 

Mixing weight and grade at the same time is forbidden for VAM TOP tubing. 

An X-over is mandatory, for more information contact VAM Services. 

2.9.4.7.1 Mixing Weights VAM TOP tubing 

When mixing maximum 2 weights with the same grade the following rules 

shall be applied: 

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Torques 


Connection #1 

Theoretical example: 


-10% +10% 


-10% +10% 

Connection #2 

Min *New Opt Max 

New torque 

-5% +5% 

*New Opt= Max 1 

values Overlap 

Connection 3 1/2" 9,20# L80 VAM TOP Connection 3 1/2" 12,70# L80 VAM TOP 

Torques 


Connection #1 

Connection #2 

2610 2900 3190 

-10% +10% 

4950 5500 6050 

-10% +10% 

New torque 

values 

3030 3190 3350 

-5% +5% 


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2.9.4.7.2 Mixing grades VAM TOP tubing 

When mixing grades maximum 30 ksi and with the same weight take the smallest 

grade torques. 

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Torques 

Connection #1 

Connection #2 

New torque 

values 

Torques 

Connection #1 

Connection #2 

New torque 

values 

Connection #1 

Overlap 

Connection #2 

Theoretical example: 

Min 1 Opt 1 Max 1 

-10% +10% 


-10% +10% 


-10% +10% 


Connection 3 1/2" 9,20# L80 VAM TOP Connection 3 1/2" 9,20# P110 VAM TOP 

Overlap 


2610 2900 3190 

-10% +10% 

2610 2900 3190 

-10% +10% 

2860 3170 3480 

-10% +10% 


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2.9.5 Guideline to select the grade of a cross-over 

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VAM 21 

Page 77, added all the technical data for 13 3/8’’ 68#. 

Regular Yield Strength (1000 lb.) 

125 ksi 

95 ksi 100 ksi 110 ksi 

90 ksi 

VAM 21 TECHNICAL DATA 

Size (OD) inch Nominal Weight 

Wall Thickness API Drift Diameter Coupling OD (reg) Coupling ID Make-up Loss Coupling Length Pipe Body Section Coupling CCS Coupling 

Face Area 

inch mm 80 ksi 85 ksi 

mm lb./ft. inch. inch. inch. inch. inch. sq.in. sq.in. sq.in. 

9 5/8'' 40.00 0.395 10.03 8.679 10.319 8.845 4.748 10.512 11.455 11.704 6.868 916 974 1031 1088 1145 1260 1432 

244.48 43.50 0.435 11.05 8.599 10.356 8.924 5.378 11.772 12.560 12.837 7.349 1005 1068 1130 1193 1256 1382 1570 

47.00 0.472 11.99 8.525 10.419 8.852 5.378 11.772 13.572 13.865 8.171 1086 1154 1221 1289 1357 1493 1696 

53.50 0.545 13.84 8.379 10.541 8.722 5.378 11.772 15.546 15.874 9.777 1244 1321 1399 1477 1555 1710 1943 

58.40 0.595 15.11 8.279 10.610 8.609 5.496 12.008 16.880 17.248 10.695 1350 1435 1519 1604 1688 1857 2110 

9 7/8'' 62.80 0.625 15.88 8.469 10.941 8.790 5.398 11.811 18.161 18.547 12.067 1453 1544 1635 1725 1816 1998 2270 

250.83 65.30 0.650 16.51 8.419 10.980 8.735 5.398 11.811 18.839 19.226 12.604 1507 1601 1695 1790 1884 2072 2355 

66.40 0.661 16.79 8.397 10.998 8.694 5.398 11.811 19.133 19.532 12.853 1531 1626 1722 1818 1913 2105 2392 

66.90 0.668 16.97 8.383 11.010 8.696 5.398 11.811 19.322 19.736 13.018 1546 1642 1739 1836 1932 2125 2415 

10 3/4'' 45.50 0.400 10.16 9.794 11.482 10.119 4.846 10.709 13.006 13.271 8.185 1040 1106 1171 1236 1301 1431 1626 

273.05 51.00 0.450 11.43 9.694 11.549 10.028 5.280 11.575 14.561 14.888 9.154 1165 1238 1310 1383 1456 1602 1820 

55.50 0.495 12.57 9.604 11.626 9.947 5.280 11.575 15.946 16.284 10.275 1276 1355 1435 1515 1595 1754 1993 

60.70 0.545 13.84 9.504 11.711 9.859 5.280 11.575 17.473 17.836 11.522 1398 1485 1573 1660 1747 1922 2184 

65.70 0.595 15.11 9.404 11.778 9.763 5.358 11.732 18.981 19.364 12.511 1519 1613 1708 1803 1898 2088 2373 

11 3/4'' 54.00 0.435 11.05 10.724 12.539 11.063 5.043 11.102 15.463 15.790 9.812 1237 1314 1392 1469 1546 1701 1933 

298.45 60.00 0.489 12.42 10.616 12.622 10.966 5.280 11.575 17.300 17.665 11.124 1384 1470 1557 1643 1730 1903 2162 

65.00 0.534 13.56 10.526 12.699 10.885 5.280 11.575 18.815 19.192 12.349 1505 1599 1693 1787 1882 2070 2352 

71.00 0.582 14.78 10.430 12.770 10.807 5.280 11.575 20.420 20.851 13.486 1634 1736 1838 1940 2042 2246 2552 

11 7/8'' 67.80 0.550 13.97 10.619 12.846 10.981 5.398 11.811 19.567 19.967 12.830 1565 1663 1761 1859 1957 2152 2446 

301.63 71.80 0.582 14.78 10.555 12.894 10.933 5.319 11.654 20.648 21.085 13.606 1652 1755 1858 1962 2065 2271 2581 

13 3/8'' 61.00 0.430 10.92 12.359 14.150 12.709 5.280 11.575 17.487 17.853 10.868 1399 1486 1574 1661 1749 1924 2186 

339.73 68.00 0.480 12.26 12.259 14.224 12.619 5.555 12.126 19.445 19.840 12.187 1556 1653 1750 1847 1945 2139 2431 

72.00 0.514 13.06 12.191 14.285 12.558 5.555 12.126 20.768 21.207 13.280 1661 1765 1869 1973 2077 2285 2596 

77.00 0.550 13.97 12.119 14.319 12.502 5.909 12.835 22.160 22.644 13.891 1773 1884 1994 2105 2216 2438 2770 

 

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Page 82-83, the yield strenght for K55 has been deleted. 

Page 82-84, coupling ID has been added. 

Page 84, 90, 95, 5 3/4’’ 19.70# and 21.80# added 

Page 86-87, technical data for 14’’, 15’’ and 16’’ updated. 

Page 92, 97, Special Clearance for 14’’ removed. 

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Size 

(OD) 

inch 

VAM TOP TECHNICAL DATA 

Wall Thickness 

Coupling 

Coupling 


Nominal 

API Drift Coupling 

Make-up Coupling Pipe Body Coupling 

ID 

Face 

Weight 

Diameter OD (reg) 

Loss Length Section CCS 

inch mm (reg) 

Area 55 ksi 80 ksi 85 ksi 90 ksi 95 ksi 100 ksi 110 ksi 125 ksi 140 ksi 150 ksi 


2 3/8'' 4.60 0.190 4.83 1.901 2.677 1.957 2.444 5.906 1.304 1.330 0.654 104 111 117 124 130 143 163 183 196 

60.33 5.10 0.218 5.54 1.845 2.719 1.913 2.444 5.906 1.477 1.508 0.796 118 126 133 140 148 162 185 207 222 

5.80 0.254 6.45 1.773 2.746 1.827 2.891 6.772 1.692 1.728 0.889 135 144 152 161 169 186 212 237 254 

6.30 0.280 7.11 1.721 2.781 1.783 2.891 6.772 1.843 1.880 1.011 147 157 166 175 184 203 230 258 276 

6.60 0.295 7.49 1.691 2.801 1.760 2.891 6.772 1.928 1.969 1.081 154 164 174 183 193 212 241 270 289 

7.35 0.336 8.53 1.609 2.852 1.693 2.891 6.772 2.152 2.195 1.262 172 183 194 204 215 237 269 301 323 

2 7/8'' 6.40 0.217 5.51 2.347 3.222 2.409 2.519 6.024 1.812 1.849 0.962 145 154 163 172 181 199 227 254 272 

73.03 7.80 0.276 7.01 2.229 3.275 2.271 3.180 7.362 2.254 2.299 1.178 180 192 203 214 225 248 282 316 338 

8.60 0.308 7.82 2.165 3.320 2.220 3.180 7.362 2.484 2.536 1.365 199 211 224 236 248 273 311 348 373 

9.35 0.340 8.64 2.101 3.364 2.169 3.180 7.362 2.708 2.764 1.549 217 230 244 257 271 298 339 379 406 

9.80 0.362 9.19 2.057 3.393 2.133 3.180 7.362 2.858 2.916 1.673 229 243 257 272 286 314 357 400 429 

10.50 0.392 9.96 1.997 3.431 2.086 3.180 7.362 3.058 3.120 1.835 245 260 275 291 306 336 382 428 459 

10.70 0.405 10.29 1.971 3.447 2.066 3.180 7.362 3.143 3.207 1.905 251 267 283 299 314 346 393 440 471 

11.50 0.440 11.18 1.901 3.470 1.987 3.558 8.110 3.366 3.427 2.005 269 286 303 320 337 370 421 471 505 

3 1/2'' 6.50 0.170 4.32 3.035 3.770 3.104 3.032 7.047 1.778 1.815 0.787 142 151 160 169 178 196 222 249 267 

88.90 7.70 0.216 5.49 2.943 3.846 3.022 3.032 7.047 2.228 2.272 1.151 178 189 201 212 223 245 279 312 334 

9.20 0.254 6.45 2.867 3.907 2.959 3.032 7.047 2.590 2.644 1.448 207 220 233 246 259 285 324 363 389 

10.20 0.289 7.34 2.797 3.961 2.894 3.032 7.047 2.915 2.974 1.715 233 248 262 277 292 321 364 408 437 

12.70 0.375 9.53 2.625 4.043 2.707 3.820 8.622 3.682 3.757 2.127 295 313 331 350 368 405 460 515 552 

13.70 0.413 10.49 2.549 4.095 2.648 3.820 8.622 4.005 4.087 2.393 320 340 360 380 401 441 501 561 601 

14.30 0.430 10.92 2.515 4.117 2.620 3.820 8.622 4.147 4.232 2.507 332 352 373 394 415 456 518 581 622 

14.70 0.449 11.40 2.477 4.142 2.589 3.820 8.622 4.304 4.393 2.637 344 366 387 409 430 473 538 603 646 

15.50 0.476 12.09 2.423 4.154 2.518 4.261 9.528 4.522 4.613 2.699 362 384 407 430 452 497 565 633 678 

16.70 0.510 12.95 2.355 4.196 2.467 4.261 9.528 4.791 4.890 2.919 383 407 431 455 479 527 599 671 719 

18.35 0.575 0.58 2.225 4.271 2.368 4.261 9.528 5.284 5.392 3.318 423 449 476 502 528 581 661 740 793 

4'' 8.20 0.190 4.83 3.495 4.300 3.567 3.159 7.323 2.274 2.320 1.056 182 193 205 216 227 250 284 318 341 

101.60 9.50 0.226 5.74 3.423 4.361 3.500 3.159 7.323 2.680 2.736 1.388 214 228 241 255 268 295 335 375 402 

10.90 0.262 6.65 3.351 4.420 3.437 3.159 7.323 3.077 3.140 1.713 246 262 277 292 308 338 385 431 462 

 

 

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Size 

(OD) 

inch 



Coupling 

Coupling 


Nominal 



ID 

Face 

Weight 



inch mm (reg) 



4'' 11.60 0.286 7.26 3.303 4.458 3.398 3.159 7.323 3.337 3.404 1.924 267 284 300 317 334 367 417 467 501 

101.60 12.10 0.299 7.59 3.277 4.478 3.374 3.159 7.323 3.476 3.546 2.037 278 295 313 330 348 382 435 487 521 

13.20 0.330 8.38 3.215 4.526 3.327 3.159 7.323 3.805 3.884 2.309 304 323 342 361 381 419 476 533 571 

14.80 0.380 9.65 3.115 4.552 3.189 4.041 9.094 4.322 4.411 2.457 346 367 389 411 432 475 540 605 648 

16.10 0.415 10.54 3.045 4.602 3.130 4.041 9.094 4.674 4.768 2.745 374 397 421 444 467 514 584 654 701 

16.50 0.430 10.92 3.015 4.623 3.106 4.041 9.094 4.823 4.921 2.867 386 410 434 458 482 531 603 675 723 

18.90 0.500 12.70 2.875 4.691 2.969 4.545 10.079 5.498 5.611 3.264 440 467 495 522 550 605 687 770 825 

22.20 0.610 15.49 2.655 4.827 2.799 4.545 10.079 6.496 6.626 4.078 520 552 585 617 650 715 812 909 974 

4 1/2'' 10.50 0.224 5.69 3.927 4.858 3.999 3.222 7.441 3.009 3.071 1.533 241 256 271 286 301 331 376 421 451 

114.30 11.60 0.250 6.35 3.875 4.902 3.952 3.222 7.441 3.338 3.408 1.803 267 284 300 317 334 367 417 467 501 

12.60 0.271 6.88 3.833 4.937 3.913 3.222 7.441 3.600 3.674 2.019 288 306 324 342 360 396 450 504 540 

13.50 0.290 7.37 3.795 4.968 3.877 3.222 7.441 3.836 3.915 2.212 307 326 345 364 384 422 480 537 575 

15.10 0.337 8.56 3.701 5.042 3.798 3.222 7.441 4.407 4.498 2.678 353 375 397 419 441 485 551 617 661 

17.00 0.380 9.65 3.615 5.063 3.680 4.041 9.094 4.918 5.017 2.811 393 418 443 467 492 541 615 689 738 

17.70 0.402 10.21 3.571 5.096 3.641 4.041 9.094 5.175 5.282 3.022 414 440 466 492 518 569 647 725 776 

18.90 0.430 10.92 3.515 5.137 3.586 4.041 9.094 5.498 5.611 3.285 440 467 495 522 550 605 687 770 825 

21.50 0.500 12.70 3.375 5.209 3.444 4.545 10.079 6.283 6.412 3.753 503 534 565 597 628 691 785 880 942 

23.70 0.560 14.22 3.255 5.289 3.350 4.545 10.079 6.932 7.071 4.281 555 589 624 659 693 763 867 970 1040 

5'' 13.00 0.253 6.43 4.369 5.400 4.439 4.191 10.394 3.773 3.856 1.657 208 302 321 340 358 377 415 472 528 566 

127.00 15.00 0.296 7.52 4.283 5.470 4.392 4.191 10.394 4.374 4.462 2.135 241 350 372 394 416 437 481 547 612 656 

18.00 0.362 9.19 4.151 5.577 4.392 4.191 10.394 5.275 5.385 2.878 290 422 448 475 501 528 580 659 739 791 

20.30 0.408 10.36 4.059 5.648 4.307 4.191 10.394 5.886 6.009 3.379 324 471 500 530 559 589 647 736 824 883 

20.80 0.422 10.72 4.031 5.669 4.283 4.191 10.394 6.069 6.202 3.528 334 486 516 546 577 607 668 759 850 910 

21.40 0.437 11.10 4.001 5.691 4.256 4.191 10.394 6.264 6.395 3.685 345 501 532 564 595 626 689 783 877 940 

23.20 0.478 12.14 3.919 5.750 4.181 4.191 10.394 6.791 6.925 4.109 374 543 577 611 645 679 747 849 951 1019 

24.10 0.500 12.70 3.875 5.781 4.142 4.191 10.394 7.069 7.211 4.337 389 566 601 636 672 707 778 884 990 1060 

5 1/2'' 14.00 0.244 6.20 4.887 5.876 4.931 4.382 10.748 4.029 4.115 1.637 222 322 342 363 383 403 443 504 564 604 

139.70 15.50 0.275 6.99 4.825 5.929 4.896 4.382 10.748 4.514 4.608 2.030 248 361 384 406 429 451 497 564 632 677 

xxiii 24 th August 2011

Size 

(OD) 

inch 



Coupling 

Coupling 


Nominal 



ID 

Face 

Weight 



inch mm (reg) 



5 1/2'' 17.00 0.304 7.72 4.767 5.978 4.896 4.382 10.748 4.962 5.069 2.396 273 397 422 447 471 496 546 620 695 744 

139.70 20.00 0.361 9.17 4.653 6.071 4.896 4.382 10.748 5.828 5.944 3.101 321 466 495 525 554 583 641 729 816 874 

23.00 0.415 10.54 4.545 6.156 4.801 4.382 10.748 6.630 6.756 3.754 365 530 564 597 630 663 729 829 928 995 

26.00 0.476 12.09 4.423 6.248 4.691 4.382 10.748 7.513 7.659 4.471 413 601 639 676 714 751 826 939 1052 1127 

26.80 0.500 12.70 4.375 6.283 4.648 4.382 10.748 7.854 8.007 4.746 432 628 668 707 746 785 864 982 1100 1178 

28.40 0.530 13.46 4.315 6.327 4.594 4.382 10.748 8.275 8.437 5.095 455 662 703 745 786 828 910 1034 1159 1241 

29.70 0.562 14.27 4.251 6.372 4.535 4.382 10.748 8.718 8.888 5.454 479 697 741 785 828 872 959 1090 1221 1308 

5 3/4'' 18.10 0.304 7.72 5.017 6.264 5.173 3.772 9.528 5.201 5.298 2.780 286 416 442 468 494 520 572 650 728 780 

146.05 19.70 0.335 8.51 4.955 6.317 5.138 3.772 9.528 5.699 5.823 3.200 313 456 484 513 541 570 627 712 798 855 

21.80 0.375 9.53 4.875 6.382 5.091 3.772 9.528 6.335 6.471 3.719 348 507 538 570 602 633 697 792 887 950 

6 5/8'' 20.00 0.288 7.32 5.924 7.081 6.049 4.427 10.866 5.734 5.845 2.664 315 459 487 516 545 573 631 717 803 860 

168.28 23.20 0.330 8.38 5.840 7.154 6.049 4.427 10.866 6.526 6.659 3.317 359 522 555 587 620 653 718 816 914 979 

24.00 0.352 8.94 5.796 7.191 6.049 4.427 10.866 6.937 7.080 3.650 382 555 590 624 659 694 763 867 971 1041 

28.00 0.417 10.59 5.666 7.297 5.931 4.427 10.866 8.133 8.289 4.615 447 651 691 732 773 813 895 1017 1139 1220 

32.00 0.475 12.07 5.550 7.390 5.825 4.427 10.866 9.177 9.357 5.474 505 734 780 826 872 918 1009 1147 1285 1377 

36.70 0.562 14.27 5.376 7.524 5.669 4.427 10.866 10.705 10.924 6.729 589 856 910 963 1017 1071 1178 1338 1499 1606 

7'' 23.00 0.317 8.05 6.250 A 7.488 6.325 4.776 11.535 6.655 6.786 3.109 366 532 566 599 632 666 732 832 932 998 

177.80 26.00 0.362 9.19 6.151 7.565 6.325 4.776 11.535 7.549 7.693 3.837 415 604 642 679 717 755 830 944 1057 1132 

29.00 0.408 10.36 6.059 7.644 6.325 4.776 11.535 8.449 8.634 4.592 465 676 718 760 803 845 929 1056 1183 1267 

32.00 0.453 11.51 6.000 A 7.717 6.242 4.776 11.535 9.317 9.512 5.297 512 745 792 839 885 932 1025 1165 1304 1398 

35.00 0.498 12.65 5.879 7.787 6.161 4.776 11.535 10.172 10.376 5.978 559 814 865 915 966 1017 1119 1272 1424 1526 

38.00 0.540 13.72 5.795 7.852 6.087 4.776 11.535 10.959 11.172 6.617 603 877 932 986 1041 1096 1205 1370 1534 1644 

41.00 0.590 14.99 5.695 7.929 5.996 4.776 11.535 11.881 12.124 7.381 653 950 1010 1069 1129 1188 1307 1485 1663 1782 

42.70 0.625 15.88 5.625 7.980 5.933 4.776 11.535 12.517 12.764 7.890 688 1001 1064 1127 1189 1252 1377 1565 1752 1878 

7 5/8'' 26.40 0.328 8.33 6.844 8.132 6.919 4.868 11.732 7.519 7.680 3.568 414 602 639 677 714 752 827 940 1053 1128 

193.68 29.70 0.375 9.53 6.750 8.213 6.919 4.868 11.732 8.541 8.716 4.400 470 683 726 769 811 854 940 1068 1196 1281 

33.70 0.430 10.92 6.640 8.305 6.919 4.868 11.732 9.720 9.917 5.355 535 778 826 875 923 972 1069 1215 1361 1458 

35.80 0.465 11.81 6.570 8.362 6.856 4.868 11.732 10.460 10.664 5.952 575 837 889 941 994 1046 1151 1308 1464 1569 

 

 

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Size 

(OD) 

inch 



Coupling 

Coupling 


Nominal 



ID 

Face 

Weight 



inch mm (reg) 



7 5/8'' 39.00 0.500 12.70 6.500 8.419 6.793 4.868 11.732 11.192 11.416 6.553 616 895 951 1007 1063 1119 1231 1399 1567 1679 

193.68 42.80 0.562 14.27 6.376 8.518 6.683 4.868 11.732 12.470 12.726 7.606 686 998 1060 1122 1185 1247 1372 1559 1746 1871 

45.30 0.595 15.11 6.310 8.569 6.622 4.868 11.732 13.141 13.412 8.154 723 1051 1117 1183 1248 1314 1446 1643 1840 1971 

47.10 0.625 15.88 6.250 8.614 6.567 4.868 11.732 13.744 14.023 8.640 756 1100 1168 1237 1306 1374 1512 1718 1924 2062 

7 3/4'' 46.10 0.595 15.11 6.500 A 8.693 6.750 4.915 11.850 13.374 13.642 8.268 736 1070 1137 1204 1271 1337 1471 1672 1872 2006 

196.85 

8 5/8'' 36.00 0.400 10.16 7.700 9.266 7.980 5.604 13.189 10.336 10.560 5.566 568 827 879 930 982 1034 1137 1292 1447 1550 

219.08 40.00 0.450 11.43 7.625 A 9.350 7.890 5.604 13.189 11.557 11.797 6.548 636 925 982 1040 1098 1156 1271 1445 1618 1734 

44.00 0.500 12.70 7.500 9.433 7.799 5.604 13.189 12.763 13.017 7.528 702 1021 1085 1149 1212 1276 1404 1595 1787 1914 

49.00 0.557 14.15 7.386 9.526 7.697 5.604 13.189 14.118 14.395 8.636 776 1129 1200 1271 1341 1412 1553 1765 1977 2118 

52.00 0.595 15.11 7.310 9.587 7.630 5.604 13.189 15.010 15.311 9.368 826 1201 1276 1351 1426 1501 1651 1876 2101 2252 

9 5/8'' 36.00 0.352 8.94 8.765 10.188 8.998 5.589 13.189 10.254 10.466 5.168 564 820 872 923 974 1025 1128 1282 1436 1538 

244.48 40.00 0.395 10.03 8.750 A 10.264 8.925 5.589 13.189 11.454 11.699 6.157 630 916 974 1031 1088 1145 1260 1432 1604 1718 

43.50 0.435 11.05 8.599 10.333 8.858 5.589 13.189 12.559 12.814 7.050 691 1005 1068 1130 1193 1256 1381 1570 1758 1884 

47.00 0.472 11.99 8.525 10.396 8.726 5.589 13.189 13.572 13.838 7.870 746 1086 1154 1221 1289 1357 1493 1697 1900 2036 

53.50 0.545 13.84 8.500 A 10.520 8.638 5.589 13.189 15.546 15.877 9.500 855 1244 1321 1399 1477 1555 1710 1943 2176 2332 

58.40 0.595 15.11 8.375 A 10.600 8.637 5.589 13.189 16.879 17.214 10.562 928 1350 1435 1519 1604 1688 1857 2110 2363 2532 

9 7/8'' 62.80 0.625 15.88 8.469 10.907 8.835 5.484 12.953 18.162 18.519 11.600 999 1453 1544 1635 1725 1816 1998 2270 2543 2724 

250.83 65.30 0.650 16.51 8.419 10.949 8.789 5.484 12.953 18.838 19.229 12.177 1036 1507 1601 1695 1790 1884 2072 2355 2637 2826 

66.40 0.661 16.79 8.397 10.965 8.770 5.484 12.953 19.134 19.501 12.397 1052 1531 1626 1722 1818 1913 2105 2392 2679 2870 

66.90 0.668 16.97 8.383 10.978 8.758 5.484 12.953 19.322 19.738 12.576 1063 1546 1642 1739 1836 1932 2125 2415 2705 2898 

67.50 0.678 17.22 8.363 10.992 8.740 5.484 12.953 19.590 19.975 12.770 1077 1567 1665 1763 1861 1959 2155 2449 2743 2939 

68.00 0.694 17.63 8.331 11.018 8.700 5.484 12.953 20.017 20.418 13.129 1101 1601 1701 1802 1902 2002 2202 2502 2802 3003 

68.90 0.700 17.78 8.319 11.028 8.701 5.484 12.953 20.177 20.589 13.268 1110 1614 1715 1816 1917 2018 2219 2522 2825 3027 

70.50 0.720 18.29 8.279 11.059 8.663 5.484 12.953 20.708 21.134 13.698 1139 1657 1760 1864 1967 2071 2278 2589 2899 3106 

72.00 0.725 18.42 8.269 11.067 8.656 5.484 9.409 20.841 21.271 13.809 1146 1667 1771 1876 1980 2084 2293 2605 2918 3126 

10'' 67.20 0.672 17.07 8.500 11.116 8.866 5.484 12.953 19.693 20.099 12.908 1083 1575 1674 1772 1871 1969 2166 2462 2757 2954 

254.00 68.70 0.688 17.48 8.468 11.142 8.838 5.484 12.953 20.127 20.547 13.271 1107 1610 1711 1811 1912 2013 2214 2516 2818 3019 

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Size 

(OD) 

inch 



Coupling 

Coupling 


Nominal 



ID 

Face 

Weight 



inch mm (reg) 



71.80 0.722 18.34 8.400 11.195 8.777 5.484 12.953 21.045 21.478 14.015 1157 1684 1789 1894 1999 2105 2315 2631 2946 3157 

10 3/4'' 45.50 0.400 10.16 9.875 A 11.400 10.122 5.634 13.268 13.006 13.273 7.006 715 1040 1106 1171 1236 1301 1431 1626 1821 1951 

273.05 51.00 0.450 11.43 9.694 11.488 10.031 5.634 13.268 14.561 14.865 8.271 801 1165 1238 1310 1383 1456 1602 1820 2039 2184 

55.50 0.495 12.57 9.625 A 11.565 9.951 5.634 13.268 15.947 16.255 9.387 877 1276 1355 1435 1515 1595 1754 1993 2233 2392 

60.70 0.545 13.84 9.504 11.652 9.862 5.634 13.268 17.473 17.834 10.656 961 1398 1485 1573 1660 1747 1922 2184 2446 2621 

65.70 0.595 15.11 9.404 11.734 9.772 5.634 13.268 18.982 19.353 11.861 1044 1519 1613 1708 1803 1898 2088 2373 2657 2847 

71.10 0.650 16.51 9.294 11.825 9.671 5.634 13.268 20.625 21.027 13.205 1134 1650 1753 1856 1959 2063 2269 2578 2888 3094 

73.20 0.672 17.07 9.250 11.862 9.631 5.634 13.268 21.276 21.723 13.758 1170 1702 1808 1915 2021 2128 2340 2660 2979 3191 

10 7/8'' 72.00 0.656 16.66 9.407 11.951 9.751 5.843 13.701 21.060 21.491 13.368 1158 1685 1790 1895 2001 2106 2317 2633 2948 3159 

276.23 

11 3/4'' 54.00 0.435 11.05 10.724 12.463 11.067 5.713 13.425 15.463 15.796 8.618 850 1237 1314 1392 1469 1546 1701 1933 2165 2319 

298.45 60.00 0.489 12.42 10.625 A 12.557 10.970 5.713 13.425 17.300 17.653 10.096 952 1384 1471 1557 1644 1730 1903 2163 2422 2595 

65.00 0.534 13.56 10.625 A 12.636 10.890 5.713 13.425 18.816 19.211 11.347 1035 1505 1599 1693 1788 1882 2070 2352 2634 2822 

71.00 0.582 14.78 10.430 12.719 10.803 5.713 13.425 20.420 20.857 12.669 1123 1634 1736 1838 1940 2042 2246 2553 2859 3063 

11 7/8'' 67.80 0.550 13.97 10.619 12.787 10.986 5.713 13.425 19.568 19.941 11.880 1076 1565 1663 1761 1859 1957 2152 2446 2740 2935 

301.63 71.80 0.582 14.78 10.555 12.844 10.929 5.713 13.425 20.648 21.089 12.797 1136 1652 1755 1858 1962 2065 2271 2581 2891 3097 

13 3/8'' 61.00 0.430 10.92 12.359 14.085 12.715 5.698 13.386 17.487 17.842 9.715 962 1399 1486 1574 1661 1749 1924 2186 2448 2623 

339.73 68.00 0.480 12.19 12.259 14.175 12.624 5.698 13.386 19.445 19.852 11.313 1069 1556 1653 1750 1847 1945 2139 2431 2722 2917 

72.00 0.514 13.06 12.250 A 14.236 12.563 5.698 13.386 20.768 21.213 12.402 1142 1661 1765 1869 1973 2077 2284 2596 2908 3115 

77.00 0.550 13.97 12.119 14.299 12.498 5.698 13.386 22.160 22.625 13.531 1219 1773 1884 1994 2105 2216 2438 2770 3102 3324 

80.70 0.580 14.73 12.059 14.350 12.443 5.698 13.386 23.314 23.777 14.449 1282 1865 1982 2098 2215 2331 2565 2914 3264 3497 

85.00 0.608 15.44 12.003 14.400 12.394 5.698 13.386 24.386 24.888 15.353 1341 1951 2073 2195 2317 2439 2682 3048 3414 3658 

86.00 0.625 15.88 11.969 14.429 12.362 5.698 13.386 25.035 25.556 15.878 1377 2003 2128 2253 2378 2504 2754 3129 3505 3755 

92.00 0.672 17.07 11.875 14.510 12.277 5.698 13.386 26.818 27.392 17.351 1475 2145 2280 2414 2548 2682 2950 3352 3755 4023 

13 5/8'' 88.20 0.625 15.88 12.250 A 14.681 12.614 5.698 13.386 25.525 26.065 16.199 1404 2042 2170 2297 2425 2553 2808 3191 3574 3829 

346.08 

14'' * 82.20 0.560 14.22 12.693 14.878 13.098 6.946 15.906 23.644 24.130 13.277 1300 1892 2010 2128 2246 2364 2601 2956 3310 3547 

355.60 82.50 0.562 14.27 12.689 14.882 13.096 6.946 15.906 23.726 24.223 13.351 1305 1898 2017 2135 2254 2373 2610 2966 3322 3559 

 

 

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Size 

(OD) 

inch 



Coupling 

Coupling 


Nominal 



ID 

Face 

Weight 



inch mm (reg) 



14'' * 86.00 0.600 15.24 12.613 14.943 13.037 6.946 15.906 25.258 25.653 14.496 1389 2021 2147 2273 2400 2526 2778 3157 3536 3789 

355.60 93.00 0.650 16.51 12.513 15.030 12.947 6.946 15.906 27.261 27.691 16.134 1499 2181 2317 2453 2590 2726 2999 3408 3817 4089 

96.90 0.670 17.02 12.473 15.069 12.900 6.946 15.906 28.058 28.622 16.870 1543 2245 2385 2525 2666 2806 3086 3507 3928 4209 

100.00 0.700 17.78 12.413 15.114 12.856 6.946 15.906 29.248 29.695 17.725 1609 2340 2486 2632 2779 2925 3217 3656 4095 4387 

106.00 0.750 19.05 12.313 15.199 12.768 6.946 15.906 31.220 31.710 19.344 1717 2498 2654 2810 2966 3122 3434 3903 4371 4683 

114.00 0.800 20.32 12.213 15.281 12.677 6.946 15.906 33.175 33.689 20.915 1825 2654 2820 2986 3152 3318 3649 4147 4645 4976 

15'' ** 92.50 0.580 14.73 13.653 15.994 14.077 5.528 13.071 26.275 26.798 16.516 1445 2102 2233 2365 2496 2628 2890 3284 3679 3941 

381.00 107.00 0.675 17.15 13.463 16.161 13.906 5.528 13.071 30.377 31.025 19.898 1671 2430 2582 2734 2886 3038 3341 3797 4253 4557 

16'' *** 84.00 0.495 12.57 14.823 16.862 15.233 5.253 12.520 24.112 24.597 14.768 1326 1929 2050 2170 2291 2411 2652 3014 3376 3617 

406.40 95.00 0.566 14.38 14.679 16.992 15.107 5.253 12.520 27.444 28.050 17.534 1509 2196 2333 2470 2607 2744 3019 3431 3842 4117 

* VAM TOP-KB ** VAM TOP-KA *** VAM TOP-ND 

xxvii 24 th August 2011

VAM TOP TECHNICAL DATA (OPTIONS) 

Size 

Wall Coupling 

Coupling 

Nominal 

Make-up Coupling Pipe Body 

Coupling 

(OD) 

Thickness OD 

CCS 

Weight 

Loss Length Section 

Face Area 

inch SC80 SC80 

inch mm 

mm lb./ft. inch. inch. inch. sq.in. sq.in. sq.in. 


55 ksi 80 ksi 85 ksi 90 ksi 95 ksi 100 ksi 110 ksi 125 ksi 140 ksi 150 ksi 

SC80 SC80 SC80 SC80 SC80 SC80 SC80 SC80 SC80 SC80 

10 3/4 45.50 0.400 10.16 11.238 5.634 13.270 13.006 10.402 4.702 572 832 884 936 988 1040 1144 1300 1456 1560 

273.05 51.00 0.450 11.43 11.309 5.634 13.270 14.561 11.658 5.707 641 933 991 1049 1108 1166 1282 1457 1632 1749 

55.50 0.495 12.57 11.372 5.634 13.270 15.947 12.780 6.605 703 1022 1086 1150 1214 1278 1406 1598 1789 1917 

60.70 0.545 13.84 11.439 5.634 13.270 17.473 13.978 7.565 769 1118 1188 1258 1328 1398 1538 1747 1957 2097 

65.70 0.595 15.11 11.506 5.634 13.270 18.982 15.185 8.531 835 1215 1291 1367 1443 1519 1670 1898 2126 2278 

71.10 0.650 16.51 11.579 5.634 13.270 20.625 16.504 9.590 908 1320 1403 1485 1568 1650 1815 2063 2311 2476 

73.20 0.672 17.07 11.608 5.634 13.270 21.276 17.042 10.013 937 1363 1449 1534 1619 1704 1875 2130 2386 2556 

11 3/4 54.00 11.050 0.44 12.287 5.713 13.425 15.463 12.391 5.887 681 991 1053 1115 1177 1239 1363 1549 1735 1859 

298.45 60.00 12.420 0.49 12.362 5.713 13.425 17.300 13.838 7.046 761 1107 1176 1245 1315 1384 1522 1730 1937 2076 

65.00 13.560 0.53 12.425 5.713 13.425 18.816 15.064 8.027 829 1205 1280 1356 1431 1506 1657 1883 2109 2260 

71.00 14.780 0.58 12.490 5.713 13.425 20.420 16.335 9.044 898 1307 1389 1470 1552 1634 1797 2042 2287 2450 

11 7/8 67.80 13.970 0.55 12.573 5.713 13.425 19.568 15.666 8.467 862 1253 1332 1410 1488 1567 1723 1958 2193 2350 

301.63 71.80 0.582 14.78 12.616 5.713 13.430 20.648 16.523 9.150 909 1322 1404 1487 1570 1652 1818 2065 2313 2478 

13 3/8 61.00 0.430 10.92 13.909 5.698 13.390 17.487 13.990 6.619 769 1119 1189 1259 1329 1399 1539 1749 1959 2099 

339.73 68.00 0.480 12.19 13.982 5.698 13.390 19.445 15.585 7.898 857 1247 1325 1403 1481 1559 1714 1948 2182 2338 

72.00 0.514 13.06 14.030 5.698 13.390 20.768 16.625 8.743 914 1330 1413 1496 1579 1663 1829 2078 2328 2494 

77.00 0.550 13.97 14.081 5.698 13.390 22.160 17.755 9.644 977 1420 1509 1598 1687 1776 1953 2219 2486 2663 

80.70 0.580 14.73 14.122 5.698 13.390 23.314 18.670 10.371 1027 1494 1587 1680 1774 1867 2054 2334 2614 2801 

85.00 0.608 15.44 14.161 5.698 13.390 24.386 19.544 11.064 1075 1564 1661 1759 1857 1954 2150 2443 2736 2932 

86.00 0.625 15.88 14.183 5.698 13.390 25.035 20.026 11.455 1101 1602 1702 1802 1902 2003 2203 2503 2804 3004 

13 5/8 88.20 0.625 15.88 14.435 5.698 13.390 25.525 20.437 11.698 1124 1635 1737 1839 1942 2044 2248 2555 2861 3066 

346.08 

Coupling ID = VAM TOP regular 

 

 

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VAM TOP TECHNICAL DATA (OPTIONS) 

Size 

Wall Coupling 

Coupling 

Nominal 

Make-up Coupling Pipe Body 

Coupling 

(OD) 

Thickness OD 

CCS 

Weight 

Loss Length Section 

Face Area 

inch 

SC90 SC90 

inch mm 

mm lb./ft. 

inch. inch. inch. sq.in. sq.in. sq.in. 

10 3/4 45.50 0.400 10.16 

273.05 51.00 0.450 11.43 

55.50 0.495 12.57 

60.70 0.545 13.84 

65.70 0.595 15.11 

71.10 0.650 16.51 

73.20 0.672 17.07 

11 3/4 54.00 11.050 0.44 

298.45 60.00 12.420 0.49 

65.00 13.560 0.53 

71.00 14.780 0.58 

11 7/8 67.80 13.970 0.55 

301.63 71.80 0.582 14.78 

13 3/8 61.00 0.430 10.92 

339.73 68.00 0.480 12.19 

72.00 0.514 13.06 

77.00 0.550 13.97 

80.70 0.580 14.73 

85.00 0.608 15.44 

86.00 0.625 15.88 

13 5/8 88.20 0.625 15.88 

346.08 


55 ksi 80 ksi 85 ksi 90 ksi 95 ksi 100 ksi 110 ksi 125 ksi 140 ksi 150 ksi 

SC90 SC90 SC90 SC90 SC90 SC90 SC90 SC90 SC90 SC90 

11.313 5.634 13.270 13.006 11.727 5.764 645 938 997 1055 1114 1173 1290 1466 1642 1759 

11.392 5.634 13.270 14.561 13.132 6.891 722 1051 1116 1182 1248 1313 1445 1642 1838 1970 

11.461 5.634 13.270 15.947 14.369 7.882 790 1150 1221 1293 1365 1437 1581 1796 2012 2155 

11.537 5.634 13.270 17.473 15.754 8.980 866 1260 1339 1418 1497 1575 1733 1969 2206 2363 

11.612 5.634 13.270 18.982 17.115 10.071 941 1369 1455 1540 1626 1712 1883 2139 2396 2567 

11.691 5.634 13.270 20.625 18.555 11.228 1021 1484 1577 1670 1763 1856 2041 2319 2598 2783 

11.724 5.634 13.270 21.276 19.172 11.713 1054 1534 1630 1725 1821 1917 2109 2397 2684 2876 

12.366 5.713 13.425 15.463 13.914 7.107 765 1113 1183 1252 1322 1391 1531 1739 1948 2087 

12.453 5.713 13.425 17.300 15.602 8.458 858 1248 1326 1404 1482 1560 1716 1950 2184 2340 

12.522 5.713 13.425 18.816 16.954 9.539 932 1356 1441 1526 1611 1695 1865 2119 2374 2543 

12.594 5.713 13.425 20.420 18.391 10.688 1011 1471 1563 1655 1747 1839 2023 2299 2575 2759 

12.671 5.713 13.425 19.568 17.617 10.028 969 1409 1497 1586 1674 1762 1938 2202 2466 2643 

12.720 5.713 13.430 20.648 18.598 10.806 1023 1488 1581 1674 1767 1860 2046 2325 2604 2790 

13.990 5.698 13.390 17.487 15.759 8.039 867 1261 1340 1418 1497 1576 1733 1970 2206 2364 

14.071 5.698 13.390 19.445 17.537 9.467 965 1403 1491 1578 1666 1754 1929 2192 2455 2631 

14.124 5.698 13.390 20.768 18.713 10.406 1029 1497 1591 1684 1778 1871 2058 2339 2620 2807 

14.181 5.698 13.390 22.160 19.983 11.420 1099 1599 1699 1798 1898 1998 2198 2498 2798 2997 

14.226 5.698 13.390 23.314 20.993 12.223 1155 1679 1784 1889 1994 2099 2309 2624 2939 3149 

14.270 5.698 13.390 24.386 21.962 13.011 1208 1757 1867 1977 2086 2196 2416 2745 3075 3294 

14.295 5.698 13.390 25.035 22.537 13.460 1240 1803 1916 2028 2141 2254 2479 2817 3155 3381 

14.547 5.698 13.390 25.525 22.991 13.738 1265 1839 1954 2069 2184 2299 2529 2874 3219 3449 

Coupling ID = VAM TOP regular 

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VAM TOP TORQUE VALUES 

SIZE NOMINAL WALL 

55 ksi 65 ksi 75-80-85 ksi 

90-95-100 ksi 

105-110-115 ksi 

(OD) WEIGHT THICKNESS min. opti. max. min. opti. max. min. opti. max. min. opti. max. min. opti. max. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

in. 

mm. 

in. 

lb/ft 

mm 

5" 23.20 0.478 7170 7960 8750 8150 9050 9950 8780 9750 10720 9500 10500 11500 10850 11950 13050 

127.00 12.14 9700 10800 11900 11100 12300 13500 11900 13200 14500 12800 14200 15600 14600 16200 17800 

24.10 0.500 8010 8900 9790 8730 9700 10670 9900 11000 12100 11050 12250 13450 12300 13600 14900 

12.70 10800 12000 13200 11900 13200 14500 13400 14900 16400 14900 16600 18300 16600 18400 20200 

5 1/2" 14.00 0.244 3190 3540 3890 3590 3980 4370 4040 4480 4920 4560 5060 5560 5080 5640 6200 

139.70 6.20 4330 4810 5290 4900 5400 5900 5500 6100 6700 6200 6900 7600 6800 7600 8400 

15.50 0.275 3590 3980 4370 4230 4700 5170 4560 5060 5560 5220 5790 6360 5860 6510 7160 

6.99 4900 5400 5900 5800 6400 7000 6200 6900 7600 7000 7800 8600 7900 8800 9700 

17.00 0.304 3910 4340 4770 4560 5060 5560 4880 5420 5960 5540 6150 6760 6190 6870 7550 

7.72 5300 5900 6500 6200 6900 7600 6700 7400 8100 7500 8300 9100 8400 9300 10200 

20.00 0.361 4880 5420 5960 5220 5790 6360 5860 6510 7160 6510 7230 7950 6840 7590 8340 

9.17 6700 7400 8100 7000 7800 8600 7900 8800 9700 8800 9800 10800 9300 10300 11300 

23.00 0.415 6190 6870 7550 6840 7590 8340 7470 8300 9130 8150 9050 9950 9500 10500 11500 

10.54 8400 9300 10200 9300 10300 11300 10200 11300 12400 11100 12300 13500 12800 14200 15600 

26.00 0.476 7830 8700 9570 8780 9750 10720 9850 10850 11850 10850 11950 13050 12450 13750 15050 

12.09 10600 11800 13000 11900 13200 14500 13200 14700 16200 14600 16200 17800 16700 18600 20500 

26.80 0.500 8730 9700 10670 9700 10700 11700 11000 12200 13400 12400 13700 15000 13700 15200 16700 

12.70 11900 13200 14500 13000 14500 16000 14800 16500 18200 16700 18600 20500 18500 20600 22700 

28.40 0.530 9750 10750 11750 10750 11850 12950 12200 13500 14800 13650 15150 16650 15250 16850 18450 

13.46 13100 14600 16100 14400 16000 17600 16500 18300 20100 18500 20600 22700 20600 22900 25200 

29.70 0.562 10600 11700 12800 11750 13050 14350 13500 14900 16300 15200 16800 18400 16850 18650 20450 

14.27 14300 15900 17500 15900 17700 19500 18200 20200 22200 20500 22800 25100 22800 25300 27800 

5 3/4" 18.10 0.304 4370 4850 5330 5540 6150 6760 6250 6940 7630 7170 7960 8750 7830 8700 9570 

146.05 7.72 5900 6600 7300 7500 8300 9100 8500 9400 10300 9700 10800 11900 10600 11800 13000 

19.70 0.335 5040 5610 6170 5580 6210 6830 6430 7150 7860 7290 8100 8910 8170 9080 9980 

8.51 6800 7600 8400 7600 8400 9300 8700 9700 10700 9900 11000 12100 11100 12300 13500 

 

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SIZE 

(OD) 

in. 

mm 


NOMINAL WALL 

WEIGHT THICKNESS 

lb/ft 

in. 

mm. 

5" 23.20 0.478 

127.00 12.14 

24.10 0.500 

12.70 

5 1/2" 14.00 0.244 

139.70 6.20 

15.50 0.275 

6.99 

17.00 0.304 

7.72 

20.00 0.361 

9.17 

23.00 0.415 

10.54 

26.00 0.476 

12.09 

26.80 0.500 

12.70 

28.40 0.530 

13.46 

29.70 0.562 

14.27 

5 3/4" 18.10 0.304 

146.05 7.72 

19.70 0.335 

8.51 

120-125-130 ksi 135-140 ksi 

145-150-155 ksi 

min. opti. max. min. opti. max. min. opti. max. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

12100 13400 14700 12700 14100 15500 13700 15200 16700 

16300 18100 19900 17200 19100 21000 18500 20600 22700 

13500 14900 16300 14400 16000 17600 15400 17100 18800 

18200 20200 22200 19500 21700 23900 20900 23200 25500 

5670 6290 6910 6120 6800 7480 6510 7230 7950 

7600 8500 9400 8300 9200 10100 8800 9800 10800 

6510 7230 7950 7170 7960 8750 7470 8300 9130 

8800 9800 10800 9700 10800 11900 10200 11300 12400 

6840 7590 8340 7470 8300 9130 7830 8700 9570 

9300 10300 11300 10200 11300 12400 10600 11800 13000 

7470 8300 9130 8150 9050 9950 8460 9400 10340 

10200 11300 12400 11100 12300 13500 11400 12700 14000 

10100 11200 12300 11100 12300 13500 11700 13000 14300 

13700 15200 16700 15000 16700 18400 15900 17700 19500 

13700 15200 16700 15050 16650 18250 15650 17350 19050 

18500 20600 22700 20300 22600 24900 21100 23500 25900 

15200 16800 18400 16300 18100 19900 17500 19400 21300 

20400 22700 25000 22000 24500 27000 23700 26300 28900 

16800 18600 20400 18050 20050 22050 19400 21500 23600 

22700 25200 27700 24500 27200 29900 26200 29100 32000 

18600 20600 22600 20000 22200 24400 20850 23150 25450 

25100 27900 30700 27100 30100 33100 28300 31400 34500 

8460 9400 10340 8780 9750 10720 9150 10150 11150 

Errata 

11400 12700 14000 11900 13200 14500 12300 13700 15100 

9040 10050 11050 9810 10900 11990 10500 11700 12800 

12300 13600 15000 13300 14800 16300 14200 15900 17400 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

 

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55 ksi 65 ksi 75-80-85 ksi 

90-95-100 ksi 

105-110-115 ksi 


in. 

lb/ft 

mm 

in. 

mm. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

5 3/4" 21.70 0.375 5980 6650 7310 6620 7360 8090 7630 8480 9320 8640 9610 10570 9670 10750 11820 

146.05 9.53 8100 9000 9900 9000 10000 11000 10300 11500 12600 11700 13000 14300 13100 14600 16000 

6 5/8" 20.00 0.288 4230 4700 5170 4880 5420 5960 5540 6150 6760 6190 6870 7550 7170 7960 8750 

168.28 7.32 5800 6400 7000 6700 7400 8100 7500 8300 9100 8400 9300 10200 9700 10800 11900 

23.20 0.330 4560 5060 5560 5220 5790 6360 5860 6510 7160 6510 7230 7950 7470 8300 9130 

8.38 6200 6900 7600 7000 7800 8600 7900 8800 9700 8800 9800 10800 10200 11300 12400 

24.00 0.352 4880 5420 5960 5540 6150 6760 6190 6870 7550 6840 7590 8340 7830 8700 9570 

8.94 6700 7400 8100 7500 8300 9100 8400 9300 10200 9300 10300 11300 10600 11800 13000 

28.00 0.417 7170 7960 8750 7830 8700 9570 8460 9400 10340 9150 10150 11150 10100 11200 12300 

10.59 9700 10800 11900 10600 11800 13000 11400 12700 14000 12300 13700 15100 13700 15200 16700 

32.00 0.475 8780 9750 10720 9500 10500 11500 10850 11950 13050 11700 13000 14300 13050 14450 15850 

12.07 11900 13200 14500 12800 14200 15600 14600 16200 17800 15900 17700 19500 17600 19600 21600 

36.70 0.562 11700 13000 14300 12700 14100 15500 14400 15900 17400 16000 17700 19400 17650 19550 21450 

14.27 15900 17700 19500 17200 19100 21000 19400 21600 23800 21600 24000 26400 23800 26500 29200 

7" 23.00 0.317 5540 6150 6760 6190 6870 7550 6840 7590 8340 7470 8300 9130 8460 9400 10340 

177.80 8.05 7500 8300 9100 8400 9300 10200 9300 10300 11300 10200 11300 12400 11400 12700 14000 

26.00 0.362 6190 6870 7550 6840 7590 8340 7470 8300 9130 8150 9050 9950 9150 10150 11150 

9.19 8400 9300 10200 9300 10300 11300 10200 11300 12400 11100 12300 13500 12300 13700 15100 

29.00 0.408 7170 7960 8750 7830 8700 9570 8460 9400 10340 9150 10150 11150 10450 11550 12650 

10.36 9700 10800 11900 10600 11800 13000 11400 12700 14000 12300 13700 15100 14100 15700 17300 

32.00 0.453 8460 9400 10340 9150 10150 11150 10100 11200 12300 11100 12300 13500 12450 13750 15050 

11.51 11400 12700 14000 12300 13700 15100 13700 15200 16700 15000 16700 18400 16700 18600 20500 

35.00 0.498 9850 10850 11850 11100 12300 13500 12100 13400 14700 13700 15200 16700 15050 16650 18250 

12.65 13200 14700 16200 15000 16700 18400 16300 18100 19900 18500 20600 22700 20300 22600 24900 

38.00 0.540 11450 12650 13850 12700 14100 15500 14050 15550 17050 15650 17350 19050 17000 18800 20600 

13.72 15500 17200 18900 17200 19100 21000 19000 21100 23200 21100 23500 25900 22900 25500 28100 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

 

 

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SIZE 

(OD) 

in. 

mm 


NOMINAL WALL 


lb/ft 

in. 

mm. 

5 3/4" 21.70 0.375 

146.05 9.53 

6 5/8" 20.00 0.288 

168.28 7.32 

23.20 0.330 

8.38 

24.00 0.352 

8.94 

28.00 0.417 

10.59 

32.00 0.475 

12.07 

36.70 0.562 

14.27 

7" 23.00 0.317 

177.80 8.05 

26.00 0.362 

9.19 

29.00 0.408 

10.36 

32.00 0.453 

11.51 

35.00 0.498 

12.65 

38.00 0.540 

13.72 

120-125-130 ksi 135-140 ksi 

145-150-155 ksi 


ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

10750 11950 13140 11610 12900 14190 12500 13900 15200 

14600 16200 17800 15700 17500 19200 16900 18800 20600 

7830 8700 9570 8460 9400 10340 9150 10150 11150 

10600 11800 13000 11400 12700 14000 12300 13700 15100 

8150 9050 9950 8780 9750 10720 9500 10500 11500 

11100 12300 13500 11900 13200 14500 12800 14200 15600 

8460 9400 10340 9150 10150 11150 9850 10850 11850 

11400 12700 14000 12300 13700 15100 13200 14700 16200 

11100 12300 13500 11700 13000 14300 12450 13750 15050 

15000 16700 18400 15900 17700 19500 16700 18600 20500 

14400 15900 17400 15300 17000 18700 16300 18100 19900 

19400 21600 23800 20700 23000 25300 22000 24500 27000 

19600 21700 23800 20850 23150 25450 20850 23150 25450 

26500 29400 32300 28300 31400 34500 28300 31400 34500 

9150 10150 11150 10100 11200 12300 10850 11950 13050 

12300 13700 15100 13700 15200 16700 14600 16200 17800 

9850 10850 11850 10850 11950 13050 11450 12650 13850 

13200 14700 16200 14600 16200 17800 15500 17200 18900 

11100 12300 13500 11700 13000 14300 12450 13750 15050 

15000 16700 18400 15900 17700 19500 16700 18600 20500 

13400 14800 16200 14400 15900 17400 15050 16650 18250 

18100 20100 22100 19400 21600 23800 20300 22600 24900 

16300 18100 19900 17600 19500 21400 18900 21000 23100 

Errata 

22000 24500 27000 23800 26500 29200 25600 28400 31200 

18900 21000 23100 20200 22400 24600 20850 23150 25450 

25600 28400 31200 27400 30400 33400 28300 31400 34500 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

 

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55 ksi 65 ksi 75-80-85 ksi 

90-95-100 ksi 

105-110-115 ksi 


ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

in. 

mm. 

in. 

lb/ft 

mm 

13 3/8" 80.70 0.580 20850 23150 25450 20850 23150 25450 20850 23150 25450 20850 23150 25450 20850 23150 25450 

339.73 14.73 28300 31400 34500 28300 31400 34500 28300 31400 34500 28300 31400 34500 28300 31400 34500 

85.00 0.608 20850 23150 25450 20850 23150 25450 20850 23150 25450 20850 23150 25450 20850 23150 25450 

15.44 28300 31400 34500 28300 31400 34500 28300 31400 34500 28300 31400 34500 28300 31400 34500 

86.00 0.625 20850 23150 25450 20850 23150 25450 20850 23150 25450 20850 23150 25450 20850 23150 25450 

15.88 28300 31400 34500 28300 31400 34500 28300 31400 34500 28300 31400 34500 28300 31400 34500 

92.00 0.672 45000 50000 55000 45000 50000 55000 45000 50000 55000 45000 50000 55000 45000 50000 55000 

17.07 61000 67800 74600 61000 67800 74600 61000 67800 74600 61000 67800 74600 61000 67800 74600 

13 5/8" 88.20 0.625 27000 30000 33000 27000 30000 33000 27000 30000 33000 27000 30000 33000 27000 30000 33000 

346.08 15.88 36600 40700 44800 36600 40700 44800 36600 40700 44800 36600 40700 44800 36600 40700 44800 

118.20 0.850 27000 30000 33000 27000 30000 33000 27000 30000 33000 27000 30000 33000 27000 30000 33000 

21.59 36600 40700 44800 36600 40700 44800 36600 40700 44800 36600 40700 44800 36600 40700 44800 

14" 82.20 0.560 - - - - - - 25750 28550 31350 27000 30000 33000 27000 30000 33000 

355.60 14.22 - - - - - - 34800 38700 42600 36600 40700 44800 36600 40700 44800 

VAM TOP-KB 82.50 0.562 20200 22400 24600 - - - 26050 28950 31850 27000 30000 33000 27000 30000 33000 

14.28 27400 30400 33400 - - - 35300 39200 43100 36600 40700 44800 36600 40700 44800 

86.00 0.600 - - - - - - 27000 30000 33000 27000 30000 33000 27000 30000 33000 

15.24 - - - - - - 36600 40700 44800 36600 40700 44800 36600 40700 44800 

93.00 0.650 - - - - - - 27000 30000 33000 27000 30000 33000 27000 30000 33000 

16.51 - - - - - - 36600 40700 44800 36600 40700 44800 36600 40700 44800 

96.90 0.670 - - - - - - 27000 33000 36300 27000 33000 36300 27000 33000 36300 

17.02 - - - - - - 36600 44800 49200 36600 44800 49200 36600 44800 49200 

100.00 0.700 - - - - - - 32400 36000 39600 32400 36000 39600 32400 36000 39600 

17.80 - - - - - - 43900 48800 53700 43900 48800 53700 43900 48800 53700 

 

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SIZE 

(OD) 

in. 

mm 


NOMINAL WALL 


lb/ft 

in. 

mm. 

13 3/8" 80.70 0.580 

339.73 14.73 

85.00 0.608 

15.44 

86.00 0.625 

15.88 

92.00 0.672 

17.07 

13 5/8" 88.20 0.625 

346.08 15.88 

118.20 0.850 

21.59 

14" 82.20 0.560 

355.60 14.22 

VAM TOP-KB 82.50 0.562 

14.28 

86.00 0.600 

15.24 

93.00 0.650 

16.51 

96.90 0.670 

17.02 

100.00 0.700 

17.80 

120-125-130 ksi 135-140 ksi 

145-150-155 ksi 


ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

20850 23150 25450 20850 23150 25450 20850 23150 25450 

28300 31400 34500 28300 31400 34500 28300 31400 34500 

20850 23150 25450 20850 23150 25450 20850 23150 25450 

28300 31400 34500 28300 31400 34500 28300 31400 34500 

20850 23150 25450 20850 23150 25450 20850 23150 25450 

28300 31400 34500 28300 31400 34500 28300 31400 34500 

45000 50000 55000 45000 50000 55000 45000 50000 55000 

61000 67800 74600 61000 67800 74600 61000 67800 74600 

27000 30000 33000 27000 30000 33000 27000 30000 33000 

36600 40700 44800 36600 40700 44800 36600 40700 44800 

27000 30000 33000 27000 30000 33000 27000 30000 33000 

36600 40700 44800 36600 40700 44800 36600 40700 44800 

27000 30000 33000 - - - - - - 

36600 40700 44800 - - - - - - 

27000 30000 33000 - - - - - - 

36600 40700 44800 - - - - - - 

27000 30000 33000 - - - - - - 

36600 40700 44800 - - - - - - 

27000 30000 33000 - - - - - - 

36600 40700 44800 - - - - - - 

27000 33000 36300 - - - - - - 

Errata 

36600 44800 49200 - - - - - - 

32400 36000 39600 - - - - - - 

43900 48800 53700 - - - - - - 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

 

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55 ksi 65 ksi 75-80-85 ksi 

90-95-100 ksi 

105-110-115 ksi 


in. 

lb/ft 

mm 

in. 

mm. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

14" 106.00 0.750 - - - - - - 39700 44100 48500 39700 44100 48500 39700 44100 48500 

355.60 19.05 - - - - - - 53800 59800 65800 53800 59800 65800 53800 59800 65800 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

VAM TOP-KB 114.00 0.800 - - - - - - 41400 46000 50600 41400 46000 50600 41400 46000 50600 

20.32 - - - - - - 56100 62400 68600 56100 62400 68600 56100 62400 68600 

15" 92.50 0.580 - - - - - - 30000 33300 36600 30000 33300 36600 30000 33300 36600 

381.00 14.73 - - - - - - 40600 45100 49600 40600 45100 49600 40600 45100 49600 

VAM TOP-KA 107.00 0.675 - - - - - - 36400 40500 44600 36400 40500 44600 36400 40500 44600 

17.15 - - - - - - 49400 54900 60400 49400 54900 60400 49400 54900 60400 

16" 84.00 0.495 25400 28200 31000 - - - 30000 33300 36600 30000 33300 36600 30000 33300 36600 

406.40 12.57 34400 38200 42000 - - - 40600 45100 49600 40600 45100 49600 40600 45100 49600 

VAM TOP-ND 95.00 0.566 36100 40100 44100 - - - 45000 50000 55000 45000 50000 55000 45000 50000 55000 

14.38 49000 54400 59800 - - - 61000 67800 74600 61000 67800 74600 61000 67800 74600 

97.00 0.575 37600 41750 45900 - - - 45000 50000 55000 45000 50000 55000 45000 50000 55000 

14.61 50900 56600 62300 - - - 61000 67800 74600 61000 67800 74600 61000 67800 74600 

104.00 0.625 37600 41750 45900 - - - 45000 50000 55000 45000 50000 55000 45000 50000 55000 

15.88 50900 56600 62300 - - - 61000 67800 74600 61000 67800 74600 61000 67800 74600 

 

 

Errata 

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SIZE 

(OD) 

in. 

mm 


NOMINAL WALL 


lb/ft 

in. 

mm. 

14" 106.00 0.750 

355.60 19.05 

VAM TOP-KB 114.00 0.800 

20.32 

15" 92.50 0.580 

381.00 14.73 

VAM TOP-KA 107.00 0.675 

17.15 

16" 84.00 0.495 

406.40 12.57 

VAM TOP-ND 95.00 0.566 

14.38 

97.00 0.575 

14.61 

104.00 0.625 

15.88 

120-125-130 ksi 135-140 ksi 

145-150-155 ksi 


ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

39700 44100 48500 - - - - - - 

53800 59800 65800 - - - - - - 

41400 46000 50600 - - - - - - 

56100 62400 68600 - - - - - - 

30000 33300 36600 - - - - - - 

40600 45100 49600 - - - - - - 

36400 40500 44600 - - - - - - 

49400 54900 60400 - - - - - - 

30000 33300 36600 - - - - - - 

40600 45100 49600 - - - - - - 

45000 50000 55000 - - - - - - 

61000 67800 74600 - - - - - - 

45000 50000 55000 - - - - - - 

Errata 

61000 67800 74600 - - - - - - 

45000 50000 55000 - - - - - - 

61000 67800 74600 - - - - - - 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

 

xxxvii 24 th August 2011


Page 128-129, Technical data for 4 1/2’’ 18.90# VAM TOP HT has been 

updated. 

The pipe body section has been updated. 

The header of the table for yield strenght has been updated: ‘1000 Lb.’. 

instead of ‘100 lb.’. 

Errata 

24 th August 2011 xxxviii

Size (OD) 

inch 

mm 

Errata 

VAM TOP HT TECHNICAL DATA 

Nominal 

Weight 


Coupling 

Yield Strength (1000 lb.) 


Make-up Coupling Pipe Body Coupling Coupling 

ID 


Loss Length Section CCS Face Area 

inch mm (reg) 

55 ksi 80 ksi 90 ksi 95 ksi 110 ksi 125 ksi 

lb./ft. inch. inch. inch. inch. inch. sq.in. sq.in. sq.in. 

4 1/2 10.50 0.224 5.69 3.927 4.827 3.970 3.662 9.331 3.009 3.077 1.345 165 241 271 286 331 376 

114.30 11.60 0.250 6.35 3.875 4.870 3.918 3.662 9.331 3.338 3.407 1.607 184 267 300 317 367 417 

12.60 0.271 6.88 3.833 4.906 3.876 3.662 9.331 3.600 3.678 1.828 198 288 324 342 396 450 

13.50 0.290 7.37 3.795 4.937 3.838 3.662 9.331 3.836 3.922 2.019 211 307 345 364 422 480 

15.10 0.337 8.56 3.701 5.012 3.763 3.662 9.331 4.407 4.507 2.488 242 353 397 419 485 551 

17.00 0.380 9.65 3.615 5.077 3.678 3.662 9.331 4.918 5.022 2.900 270 393 443 467 541 615 

17.70 0.402 10.21 3.571 5.110 3.633 3.662 9.331 5.175 5.289 3.112 285 414 466 492 569 647 

21.50 0.500 12.70 3.375 5.248 3.437 3.662 9.331 6.283 6.411 4.010 346 503 565 597 691 785 

23.70 0.560 14.22 3.255 5.329 3.318 3.662 9.331 6.932 7.080 4.548 381 555 624 659 763 867 

5 15.00 0.296 7.52 4.283 5.470 4.346 4.191 10.394 4.374 4.462 2.135 241 350 394 416 481 547 

127.00 18.00 0.362 9.19 4.151 5.577 4.214 4.191 10.394 5.275 5.385 2.878 290 422 475 501 580 659 

20.30 0.408 10.36 4.059 5.648 4.122 4.191 10.394 5.886 6.009 3.379 324 471 530 559 647 736 

20.80 0.422 10.72 4.031 5.669 4.093 4.191 10.394 6.069 6.202 3.528 334 486 546 577 668 759 

21.40 0.437 11.10 4.001 5.691 4.063 4.191 10.394 6.264 6.395 3.685 345 501 564 595 689 783 

23.20 0.478 12.14 3.919 5.750 3.981 4.191 10.394 6.791 6.925 4.109 374 543 611 645 747 849 

5 1/2 17.00 0.304 7.72 4.767 5.978 4.811 4.382 10.748 4.962 5.069 2.396 273 397 447 471 546 620 

139.70 20.00 0.361 9.17 4.653 6.071 4.715 4.382 10.748 5.828 5.944 3.101 321 466 525 554 641 729 

23.00 0.415 10.54 4.545 6.156 4.607 4.382 10.748 6.630 6.756 3.754 365 530 597 630 729 829 

26.00 0.476 12.09 4.423 6.248 4.485 4.382 10.748 7.513 7.659 4.471 413 601 676 714 826 939 

6 5/8 23.20 0.330 8.38 5.840 7.154 5.883 4.427 10.866 6.526 6.659 3.317 359 522 587 620 718 816 

168.28 24.00 0.352 8.94 5.796 7.191 5.839 4.427 10.866 6.937 7.080 3.650 382 555 624 659 763 867 

28.00 0.417 10.59 5.666 7.297 5.725 4.427 10.866 8.133 8.289 4.615 447 651 732 773 895 1017 

32.00 0.475 12.07 5.550 7.390 5.609 4.427 10.866 9.177 9.357 5.474 505 734 826 872 1009 1147 

36.70 0.562 14.27 5.376 7.524 5.454 4.427 10.866 10.705 10.924 6.729 589 856 963 1017 1178 1338 

7 26.00 0.362 9.19 6.151 7.565 6.210 4.776 11.535 7.549 7.693 3.837 415 604 679 717 830 944 

177.80 29.00 0.408 10.36 6.059 7.644 6.118 4.776 11.535 8.449 8.634 4.592 465 676 760 803 929 1056 

32.00 0.453 11.51 5.969 7.717 6.059 4.776 11.535 9.317 9.512 5.297 512 745 839 885 1025 1165 

35.00 0.498 12.65 5.879 7.787 5.941 4.776 11.535 10.172 10.376 5.978 559 814 915 966 1119 1272 

38.00 0.540 13.72 5.795 7.852 5.857 4.776 11.535 10.959 11.172 6.617 603 877 986 1041 1205 1370 

41.00 0.590 14.99 5.695 7.929 5.757 4.776 11.535 11.881 12.124 7.381 653 950 1069 1129 1307 1485 

 

 

xxxix 24 th August 2011

Size (OD) 

inch 

mm 

VAM TOP HT TECHNICAL DATA 

Nominal 

Weight 


Coupling 



Make-up Coupling Pipe Body Coupling Coupling 

ID 


Loss Length Section CCS Face Area 

inch mm (reg) 

55 ksi 80 ksi 90 ksi 95 ksi 110 ksi 125 ksi 


7 5/8 29.70 0.375 9.53 6.750 8.213 6.809 4.868 11.732 8.541 8.716 4.400 470 683 769 811 940 1068 

193.68 33.70 0.430 10.92 6.640 8.305 6.700 4.868 11.732 9.720 9.917 5.355 535 778 875 923 1069 1215 

35.80 0.465 11.81 6.570 8.362 6.644 4.868 11.732 10.460 10.664 5.952 575 837 941 994 1151 1308 

39.00 0.500 12.70 6.500 8.419 6.589 4.868 11.732 11.192 11.416 6.553 616 895 1007 1063 1231 1399 

42.80 0.562 14.27 6.376 8.518 6.479 4.868 11.732 12.470 12.726 7.606 686 998 1122 1185 1372 1559 

45.30 0.595 15.11 6.310 8.569 6.424 4.868 11.732 13.141 13.412 8.154 723 1051 1183 1248 1446 1643 

47.10 0.625 15.88 6.250 8.614 6.373 4.868 11.732 13.744 14.023 8.640 756 1100 1237 1306 1512 1718 

 

Errata 

24 th August 2011 xl

Page 130-153, Torques values VAM TOP HT: 

the header of the table has been update: ‘tubing max.’ instead of ‘tunbing 

max.’. 

Errata 

SIZE 

(OD) 

VAM TOP HT TORQUE VALUE - EXCEPT FOR CRA MATERIALS 

65 ksi 75-80-85 ksi 

NOMINAL WALL 

Field Field 

Mill & licensee 

Mill & licensee 

WEIGHT THICKNESS Tubing + Liner Tubing Liner Tubing + Liner Tubing Liner 

min. opti max. Max. min. max. min. opti max. Max. min. max. 

in. lb/ft in. 

mm mm 

ft.lb. ft.lb. 

N.m. 

N.m. 

4 1/2" 10.50 0.224 2220 2460 2700 2890 2890 3170 2540 2820 3100 3470 3470 3810 

114.30 5.69 3000 3330 3660 3920 3920 4310 3440 3820 4200 4710 4710 5180 

11.60 0.250 2800 3110 3420 3760 3760 4130 3260 3620 3980 4560 4560 5010 

6.35 3800 4220 4640 5100 5100 5600 4400 4900 5400 6200 6200 6800 

12.60 0.271 3260 3620 3980 4410 4410 4850 3710 4120 4530 5420 5420 5960 

6.88 4400 4900 5400 6000 6000 6600 5000 5600 6200 7400 7400 8100 

13.50 0.290 3710 4120 4530 5060 5060 5560 4170 4630 5090 6150 6150 6760 

7.37 5000 5600 6200 6900 6900 7600 5700 6300 6900 8300 8300 9100 

15.10 0.337 4630 5140 5650 6370 6370 7000 5220 5790 6360 7670 7670 8430 

8.56 6300 7000 7700 8600 8600 9500 7000 7800 8600 10400 10400 11400 

17.00 0.380 5600 6220 6840 7810 7810 8590 6390 7090 7790 9400 9400 10340 

9.65 7600 8400 9200 10600 10600 11700 8600 9600 10600 12700 12700 14000 

17.70 0.402 6120 6800 7480 8550 8550 9400 6840 7590 8340 10350 10350 11350 

10.21 8300 9200 10100 11600 11600 12800 9300 10300 11300 14000 14000 15400 

18.90 0.430 6840 7590 8340 9500 9500 10450 7830 8700 9570 11450 11450 12550 

10.92 9300 10300 11300 12800 12800 14100 10600 11800 13000 15500 15500 17100 

21.50 0.500 8150 9050 9950 11200 11200 12300 9500 10500 11500 13900 13900 15200 

12.7 11100 12300 13500 15200 15200 16700 12800 14200 15600 18800 18800 20700 

23.70 0.560 9150 10150 11150 12650 12650 13850 10850 11950 13050 15600 15600 17100 

14.22 12300 13700 15100 17200 17200 18900 14600 16200 17800 21200 21200 23300 

5" 15.00 0.296 4370 4850 5330 5930 5930 6510 4950 5500 6050 7090 7090 7800 

127.00 7.52 5900 6600 7300 8040 8040 8830 6700 7500 8300 9610 9610 10600 

18.00 0.362 6190 6870 7550 8700 8700 9500 7170 7960 8750 10150 10150 11100 

9.19 8400 9300 10200 11800 11800 12900 9700 10800 11900 13750 13750 15050 

20.30 0.408 7470 8300 9130 10500 10500 11500 8460 9400 10340 12650 12650 14000 

10.36 10200 11300 12400 14250 14250 15600 11400 12700 14000 17150 17150 19000 

 

 

xli 24 th August 2011


Page 156 and 157, the make up loss for 5”, 5 1/2”, 6 5/8” 7”, 7 5/8” and 7 ¾” 

has been modified. 

The data for 4 1/2’’ has been removed. 

Thickness from 5 1/2’’ 20# to 7 3/4’’ has been modified. 

Coupling Face Area for 5 1/2’’ has been corrected. 

Errata 

24 th August 2011 xlii

Size 

(OD) 

Errata 

inch 

mm 

VAM TOP HC TECHNICAL DATA 

Wall 

Coupling 

Pipe 

Coupling 


Nominal 


Make-up Coupling Coupling 

Thickness 

ID 

Body 

Face 

Weight 


Loss Length 

CCS 

(reg) 

Section 

Area 65 ksi 75 ksi 80 ksi 85 ksi 90 ksi 95 ksi 100 ksi 110 ksi 120 ksi 125 ksi 135 ksi 140 ksi 

inch mm 


5 15.00 0.296 7.52 4.283 5.470 4.346 4.191 10.394 4.374 4.462 2.135 284 328 350 372 394 416 437 481 525 547 590 612 

127.00 18.00 0.362 9.19 4.151 5.577 4.214 4.191 10.394 5.275 5.385 2.878 343 396 422 448 475 501 528 580 633 659 712 739 

20.30 0.408 10.36 4.059 5.648 4.122 4.191 10.394 5.886 6.009 3.379 383 441 471 500 530 559 589 647 706 736 795 824 

20.80 0.422 10.72 4.031 5.669 4.093 4.191 10.394 6.069 6.202 3.528 394 455 486 516 546 577 607 668 728 759 819 850 

21.40 0.437 11.10 4.001 5.691 4.063 4.191 10.394 6.264 6.395 3.685 407 470 501 532 564 595 626 689 752 783 846 877 

23.20 0.478 12.14 3.919 5.750 3.981 4.191 10.394 6.791 6.925 4.109 441 509 543 577 611 645 679 747 815 849 917 951 

24.10 0.500 12.70 3.875 5.781 3.938 4.191 10.394 7.069 7.211 4.334 459 530 566 601 636 672 707 778 848 884 954 990 

5 1/2 15.50 0.275 6.99 4.825 5.929 4.868 4.382 10.748 4.514 4.608 2.030 293 339 361 384 406 429 451 497 542 564 609 632 

139.70 17.00 0.304 7.72 4.767 5.978 4.811 4.382 10.748 4.962 5.069 2.396 323 372 397 422 447 471 496 546 595 620 670 695 

20.00 0.361 9.17 4.653 6.071 4.715 4.382 10.748 5.828 5.944 3.101 379 437 466 495 525 554 583 641 699 729 787 816 

23.00 0.415 10.54 4.545 6.156 4.607 4.382 10.748 6.630 6.756 3.754 431 497 530 564 597 630 663 729 796 829 895 928 

26.00 0.476 12.09 4.423 6.248 4.485 4.382 10.748 7.513 7.659 4.471 488 563 601 639 676 714 751 826 902 939 1014 1052 

26.80 0.500 12.70 4.375 6.283 4.438 4.382 10.748 7.854 8.007 4.746 511 589 628 668 707 746 785 864 942 982 1060 1100 

28.40 0.530 13.46 4.315 6.327 4.386 4.382 10.748 8.275 8.437 5.095 538 621 662 703 745 786 828 910 993 1034 1117 1159 

29.70 0.562 14.27 4.251 6.372 4.335 4.382 10.748 8.718 8.888 5.454 567 654 697 741 785 828 872 959 1046 1090 1177 1221 

6 5/8 23.20 0.330 8.38 5.840 7.154 5.883 4.427 10.866 6.526 6.659 3.317 424 489 522 555 587 620 653 718 783 816 881 914 

168.28 24.00 0.352 8.94 5.796 7.191 5.839 4.427 10.866 6.937 7.080 3.650 451 520 555 590 624 659 694 763 832 867 936 971 

28.00 0.417 10.59 5.666 7.297 5.725 4.427 10.866 8.133 8.289 4.615 529 610 651 691 732 773 813 895 976 1017 1098 1139 

32.00 0.475 12.07 5.550 7.390 5.609 4.427 10.866 9.177 9.357 5.474 597 688 734 780 826 872 918 1009 1101 1147 1239 1285 

7 26.00 0.362 9.19 6.151 7.565 6.210 4.776 11.535 7.549 7.693 3.837 491 566 604 642 679 717 755 830 906 944 1019 1057 

177.80 29.00 0.408 10.36 6.059 7.644 6.118 4.776 11.535 8.449 8.634 4.592 549 634 676 718 760 803 845 929 1014 1056 1141 1183 

32.00 0.453 11.51 6.000 A 7.717 6.059 4.776 11.535 9.317 9.512 5.297 606 699 745 792 839 885 932 1025 1118 1165 1258 1304 

35.00 0.498 12.65 5.879 7.787 5.941 4.776 11.535 10.172 10.376 5.978 661 763 814 865 915 966 1017 1119 1221 1272 1373 1424 

38.00 0.540 13.72 5.795 7.852 5.857 4.776 11.535 10.959 11.172 6.617 712 822 877 932 986 1041 1096 1205 1315 1370 1479 1534 

41.00 0.590 14.99 5.695 7.929 5.757 4.776 11.535 11.881 12.124 7.381 772 891 950 1010 1069 1129 1188 1307 1426 1485 1604 1663 

 

 

xliii 24 th August 2011

Size 

(OD) 

inch 

mm 

VAM TOP HC TECHNICAL DATA 

Wall 

Coupling 

Pipe 

Coupling 


Nominal 


Make-up Coupling Coupling 

Thickness 

ID 

Body 

Face 

Weight 


Loss Length 

CCS 

(reg) 

Section 

Area 65 ksi 75 ksi 80 ksi 85 ksi 90 ksi 95 ksi 100 ksi 110 ksi 120 ksi 125 ksi 135 ksi 140 ksi 

inch mm 


7 5/8 29.70 0.375 9.53 6.750 8.213 6.809 4.868 11.732 8.541 8.716 4.400 555 641 683 726 769 811 854 940 1025 1068 1153 1196 

193.68 33.70 0.430 10.92 6.640 8.305 6.700 4.868 11.732 9.720 9.917 5.355 632 729 778 826 875 923 972 1069 1166 1215 1312 1361 

35.80 0.465 11.81 6.570 8.362 6.644 4.868 11.732 10.460 10.664 5.952 680 785 837 889 941 994 1046 1151 1255 1308 1412 1464 

39.00 0.500 12.70 6.500 8.419 6.589 4.868 11.732 11.192 11.416 6.553 727 839 895 951 1007 1063 1119 1231 1343 1399 1511 1567 

42.80 0.562 14.27 6.376 8.518 6.479 4.868 11.732 12.470 12.726 7.606 811 935 998 1060 1122 1185 1247 1372 1496 1559 1683 1746 

45.30 0.595 15.11 6.310 8.569 6.424 4.868 11.732 13.141 13.412 8.154 854 986 1051 1117 1183 1248 1314 1446 1577 1643 1774 1840 

47.10 0.625 15.88 6.250 8.614 6.373 4.868 11.732 13.744 14.023 8.640 893 1031 1100 1168 1237 1306 1374 1512 1649 1718 1855 1924 

7 3/4 46.10 0.595 15.11 6.435 8.693 6.558 4.915 11.850 13.374 13.642 8.268 869 1003 1070 1137 1204 1271 1337 1471 1605 1672 1805 1872 

196.85 

 

Errata 

24 th August 2011 xliv

VAM TOP HC TORQUE VALUES 


65 ksi 75-80-85 ksi 90-95-100 ksi 105-110-115 ksi 

120-125-130 ksi 


in. 

ft.lb. 

mm 

in. 

mm. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

5" 15.00 0.296 4370 4850 5330 4950 5500 6050 5480 6080 6680 6060 6730 7400 6510 7230 7950 

127.00 7.52 5900 6600 7300 6700 7500 8300 7400 8200 9000 8200 9100 10000 8800 9800 10800 

18.00 0.362 6190 6870 7550 7170 7960 8750 7830 8700 9570 8780 9750 10720 9500 10500 11500 

9.19 8400 9300 10200 9700 10800 11900 10600 11800 13000 11900 13200 14500 12800 14200 15600 

20.30 0.408 7470 8300 9130 8460 9400 10340 9500 10500 11500 10850 11950 13050 11700 13000 14300 

10.36 10200 11300 12400 11400 12700 14000 12800 14200 15600 14600 16200 17800 15900 17700 19500 

20.80 0.422 7830 8700 9570 9150 10150 11150 10100 11200 12300 11100 12300 13500 12450 13750 15050 

10.72 10600 11800 13000 12300 13700 15100 13700 15200 16700 15000 16700 18400 16700 18600 20500 

21.40 0.437 8460 9400 10340 9500 10500 11500 10850 11950 13050 11700 13000 14300 13050 14450 15850 

11.10 11400 12700 14000 12800 14200 15600 14600 16200 17800 15900 17700 19500 17600 19600 21600 

23.20 0.478 9500 10500 11500 10850 11950 13050 12100 13400 14700 13450 14850 16250 14400 15900 17400 

12.14 12800 14200 15600 14600 16200 17800 16300 18100 19900 18100 20100 22100 19400 21600 23800 

24.10 0.500 10100 11200 12300 11700 13000 14300 13050 14450 15850 14400 15900 17400 15650 17350 19050 

12.70 13700 15200 16700 15900 17700 19500 17600 19600 21600 19400 21600 23800 21100 23500 25900 

5 1/2" 15.50 0.275 4630 5140 5650 4880 5420 5960 5540 6150 6770 6180 6870 7560 6840 7590 8340 

139.70 6.99 6300 7000 7700 6570 7300 8000 7500 8300 9100 8400 9300 10200 9300 10300 11300 

17.00 0.304 5220 5790 6360 5930 6580 7230 6510 7230 7950 7470 8300 9130 8150 9050 9950 

7.72 7000 7800 8600 8000 8900 9800 8800 9800 10800 10200 11300 12400 11100 12300 13500 

20.00 0.361 6840 7590 8340 7830 8700 9570 8780 9750 10720 9850 10850 11850 10850 11950 13050 

9.17 9300 10300 11300 10600 11800 13000 11900 13200 14500 13200 14700 16200 14600 16200 17800 

23.00 0.415 8780 9750 10720 9850 10850 11850 11100 12300 13500 12450 13750 15050 13700 15200 16700 

10.54 11900 13200 14500 13200 14700 16200 15000 16700 18400 16700 18600 20500 18500 20600 22700 

26.00 0.476 10850 11950 13050 12100 13400 14700 13700 15200 16700 15050 16650 18250 15650 17350 19050 

12.09 14600 16200 17800 16300 18100 19900 18500 20600 22700 20300 22600 24900 21100 23500 25900 

26.80 0.500 11450 12650 13850 13050 14450 15850 14650 16250 17850 16300 18100 19900 18250 20250 22250 

12.70 15500 17200 18900 17600 19600 21600 19900 22100 24300 22000 24500 27000 24700 27500 30300 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

 

 

Errata 

xlv 24 th August 2011

VAM TOP HC TORQUE VALUES 


135-140 ksi 145-150-155 ksi 

(OD) WEIGHT 

in. 

ft.lb. 

mm 

in. 

mm. 

5" 15.00 0.296 

127.00 7.52 

18.00 0.362 

9.19 

20.30 0.408 

10.36 

20.80 0.422 

10.72 

21.40 0.437 

11.10 

23.20 0.478 

12.14 

24.10 0.500 

12.70 

5 1/2" 15.50 0.275 

139.70 6.99 

17.00 0.304 

7.72 

20.00 0.361 

9.17 

23.00 0.415 

10.54 

26.00 0.476 

12.09 

26.80 0.500 

12.70 

THICKNESS min. opti. max. min. opti. max. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

7170 7960 8750 7470 8300 9130 

9700 10800 11900 10200 11300 12400 

10450 11550 12650 11100 12300 13500 

14100 15700 17300 15000 16700 18400 

12450 13750 15050 13450 14850 16250 

16700 18600 20500 18100 20100 22100 

13050 14450 15850 14050 15550 17050 

17600 19600 21600 19000 21100 23200 

14050 15550 17050 15050 16650 18250 

19000 21100 23200 20300 22600 24900 

15050 16650 18250 16000 17700 19400 

20300 22600 24900 21600 24000 26400 

17000 18800 20600 18250 20250 22250 

22900 25500 28100 24700 27500 30300 

7170 7960 8750 7810 8680 9550 

9700 10800 11900 10600 11800 13000 

8780 9750 10720 9500 10500 11500 

11900 13200 14500 12800 14200 15600 

11700 13000 14300 12450 13750 15050 

15900 17700 19500 16700 18600 20500 

14400 15900 17400 15050 16650 18250 

19400 21600 23800 20300 22600 24900 

16300 18100 19900 17000 18800 20600 

22000 24500 27000 22900 25500 28100 

19600 21700 23800 20850 23150 25450 

26500 29400 32300 28300 31400 34500 

 

Errata 

24 th August 2011 xlvi

VAM FJL 

Page 206, technical data from 9 5/8’’ to 11 7/8’’. 

Errata 

Pipe Connection 

Tensile Performance (1000lb.) 

VAM FJL TECHNICAL DATA 

Size O.D. 

Parting Load 

Joint tensile 

Efficiency 

Joint critical cross 

section 

Pin I.D. Pin Length 

Drift 

Diameter 

I.D. 

Nominal 


Plain End 

Weight 

Nominal 

Weight 

inch 

mm lb/ft lb/ft in. mm in. in. in. in. sq.in. 

% L80 N80 C95 P110 Q125 140 150 

9 5/8'' 53.50 52.85 0.545 13.84 8.535 8.500 A 8.567 5.276 10.126 B 65% 962 1013 1063 1266 1367 1519 1620 

244.48 58.40 57.38 0.595 15.11 8.435 8.375 A 8.362 6.260 11.499 B 68% 1092 1150 1207 1437 1552 1725 1840 

59.40 58.64 0.609 15.47 8.407 8.251 8.362 6.626 11.499 B 67% 1092 1150 1207 1437 1552 1725 1840 

61.10 60.08 0.625 15.88 8.375 8.219 8.362 6.260 11.499 B 65% 1092 1150 1207 1437 1552 1725 1840 

9 7/8'' 62.80 61.74 0.625 15.88 8.625 8.469 8.579 6.260 12.372 B 68% 1175 1237 1299 1547 1670 1856 1980 

250.83 66.40 65.05 0.661 16.79 8.553 8.397 8.579 6.260 12.372 B 65% 1175 1237 1299 1547 1670 1856 1980 

67.50 66.60 0.678 17.22 8.519 8.363 8.457 6.732 13.042 B 67% 1239 1304 1369 1630 1761 1956 2087 

10 3/4'' 40.50 38.88 0.350 8.89 10.050 9.894 9.969 2.874 5.981 P 52% 568 598 628 748 807 897 957 

273.05 45.50 44.22 0.400 10.16 9.950 9.875 A 9.866 3.858 7.553 P 58% 718 755 793 944 1020 1133 1208 

51.00 49.50 0.450 11.43 9.850 9.694 9.768 4.606 9.108 P 63% 865 911 956 1138 1230 1366 1457 

 

55.50 54.21 0.495 12.57 9.760 9.625 A 9.685 4.606 10.401 B 65% 988 1040 1092 1300 1404 1560 1664 

60.70 59.40 0.545 13.84 9.660 9.504 9.587 5.276 11.461 B 66% 1089 1146 1203 1433 1547 1719 1834 

65.70 64.53 0.595 15.11 9.560 9.404 9.488 5.906 12.451 B 66% 1183 1245 1307 1556 1681 1868 1992 

11 3/4'' 47.00 45.56 0.375 9.53 11.000 10.844 10.961 3.386 7.488 B 56% 711 749 786 936 1011 1123 1198 

298.45 54.00 52.57 0.435 11.05 10.880 10.724 10.835 4.961 9.233 B 60% 877 923 970 1154 1247 1385 1477 

60.00 58.81 0.489 12.42 10.772 10.625 A 10.717 4.252 10.985 B 63% 1044 1098 1153 1373 1483 1648 1758 

65.00 63.97 0.534 13.56 10.682 10.625 A 10.701 4.921 12.152 B 65% 1154 1215 1276 1519 1641 1823 1944 

11 7/8'' 71.80 70.19 0.582 14.78 10.711 10.555 10.740 5.630 13.514 B 65% 1284 1351 1419 1689 1824 2027 2162 

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VAM MUST 

Page 243, the Pin ID for 10 ¾” has been modified. 

VAM MUST TECHNICAL DATA 

Size (OD) 

Pipe 

Nominal 

Wall Thickness ID API Drift 

Pin Joint Connection Yield Strength (1000 lb.) 

inch Weight 

Pin ID 

Nominal Diameter 

Length CCS 

mm inch mm 80 ksi 95 ksi 110 ksi 

lb./ft. inch. inch. inch. inch. sq.in. 

7 5/8'' 55.30 0.750 19.050 6.125 6.000 6.315 5.294 9.153 P 732 870 1007 

193.68 59.20 0.812 20.620 6.001 5.876 6.201 5.857 10.029 P 802 953 1103 

10 3/4'' 109.00 1.033 26.240 8.684 8.528 8.397 6.289 17.723 P 1418 1684 1950 

273.05 

VAM MUST TORQUE VALUES 

NOMINAL WALL 

75-80-85 ksi 

90-95-100 ksi 105-110-115 ksi 120-125-130 ksi 

135-140-145 ksi 

WEIGHT THICKNESS min. opti. max. min. opti. max. min. opti. max. min. opti. max. min. opti. max. 

SIZE 

(OD) 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

ft.lb. 

N.m. 

in. 

mm. 

ft.lb. 

in. 

mm 

 

7 5/8" 55.30 0.750 14900 16600 18300 17280 19200 21120 19900 22100 24300 20850 23150 25450 23150 25700 28250 

19.05 20300 22600 14900 23400 26000 28600 26900 29900 32900 28300 31400 34500 31300 34800 38300 

59.20 0.812 16650 18450 20250 18270 20300 22330 20850 23150 25450 22800 25320 27900 25050 27850 30650 

20.62 22500 25000 27500 24800 27500 30300 28300 31400 34500 30900 34300 37700 34000 37800 41600 

10 3/4" 109.00 1.033 31500 35000 38500 31500 35000 38500 31500 35000 38500 31500 35000 38500 31500 35000 38500 

26.24 42700 47500 52300 42800 47500 52300 42700 47500 52300 42700 47500 52300 42700 47500 52300 

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Errata 

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Page 279, technical data for 7 5/8’’ was repeated. 

The 7 5/8’’ 55.30# has been added. 

Yield strength has been modified. 


140 ksi 150 ksi 

100 ksi 110 ksi 125 ksi 

90 ksi 95 ksi 

VAM HP TECHNICAL DATA 

Size (OD) 


Coupling 

Nominal 



ID 

inch Weight 



inch mm (reg) 

55 ksi 80 ksi 85 ksi 

mm 

lb./ft. inch. inch. inch. inch. inch. sq.in. sq.in. 

7 5/8'' 51.20 0.687 17.45 6.126 8.094 6.309 6.957 15.906 14.975 11.675 642 934 992 1051 1109 1167 1284 1459 1634 1751 

193.68 55.30 0.750 19.05 6.000 8.120 6.124 7.311 16.614 16.199 12.436 684 995 1057 1119 1181 1244 1368 1555 1741 1865 

10 1/8'' 0.800 20.32 8.500 11.070 8.593 8.028 18.071 23.436 23.563 1296 1885 2003 2121 2238 2356 2592 2945 3299 3534 

257.18 

10 3/4'' 71.10 0.650 16.51 9.294 11.437 9.631 7.535 17.047 20.624 18.555 1021 1484 1577 1670 1763 1856 2041 2319 2598 2783 

273.05 73.20 0.672 17.07 9.250 11.470 9.616 7.535 17.047 21.275 19.156 1054 1533 1628 1724 1820 1916 2107 2395 2682 2873 

79.20 0.734 18.64 9.126 11.344 9.337 7.937 17.874 23.097 19.308 1062 1545 1641 1738 1834 1931 2124 2414 2703 2896 

85.30 0.797 20.24 9.000 11.470 9.352 8.006 18.012 24.921 21.674 1192 1734 1842 1951 2059 2167 2384 2709 3034 3251 

100.40 0.960 24.38 8.674 11.470 9.085 8.226 18.425 29.526 23.510 1293 1881 1998 2116 2233 2351 2586 2939 3291 3527 

110.20 1.050 26.67 8.494 11.491 8.871 8.409 18.819 31.997 25.598 1408 2048 2176 2304 2432 2560 2816 3200 3584 3840 

11 7/8'' 0.930 23.63 9.859 12.900 10.124 9.108 20.197 31.983 31.977 1759 2558 2718 2878 3038 3198 3517 3997 4477 4796 

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Page 297, V & M Tubes Proprietary Steel Grades. 

VM 110 SS was mentionned twice 

VM 100 SS added. 

Sour Service 

 

VM 80 S 

g br o r br o 

VM 80 SS 

br o o r br o o 

VM 80 IRP 

br o o br r br o o br 

VM 90 S 

o pu o 

VM 90 SS 

g o o pu o o 

VM 95 S 

lg o br o 

VM 95 SS 

o o s o o 

VM 95 SS-D 

o o br s o o br 

VM 100 SS 

o o w o o 

VM 110 SS 

o o w o o 

VM 110 SS-D 

o o br w o o br 

VM 125 SS 

s s o s s 

 

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