Abstract: A threaded joint for joining tubes used especially in the field of OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods), such as pipes in gas or oil production and/or casings when drilling wells can include a pin and a coupling, or box, having an end surface not facing against any surface of the pin when the joint is made-up. Following make-up of the joint, first sealing surfaces of the pin and box mate to form an internal metal-to-metal seal, and second sealing surfaces of the pin and box mate to form an external metal-to-metal seal, where the internal and external seals are defined by contact between one toroidal surface and one frusto-conical surface.

Abstract: A threaded joint comprises a coupling, a first pin, and a second pin, wherein the thread of the first pin has a pitch different from the pitch of the thread of the second pin. The extremities of the pins have slanted contact surfaces of complementary shape that make mutual contact after make-up of the joint. The slanted common plane of contact of both pins has an angle to the plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the joint which is greater than 0°. In an alternative embodiment the contact surfaces of the pins are split into two staggered planes and comprise a seal in-between.

Abstract: A high torque threaded joint comprising a box member having threads and a pin member having threads (10) configured and positioned to mate with the threads of the box member. There is a flank-to-flank contact thread profile using trapezoidal threads with both a positive and very low load flank angle, (?1 or a); and a positive and very low stabbing flank (14) angle, (?2, or b), wherein the threads are coated with a solid, dopefree surface treatment.

Abstract: A threaded joint comprises a coupling, a first pin, and a second pin, wherein the thread of the first pin has a pitch different from the pitch of the thread of the second pin. The extremities of the pins have slanted contact surfaces of complementary shape that make mutual contact after make-up of the joint. The slanted common plane of contact of both pins has an angle to the plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the joint which is greater than 0°. In an alternative embodiment the contact surfaces of the pins are split into two staggered planes and comprise a seal in-between.

Abstract: A threaded metallic joint has the thread surface of pin (100) and box (200) covered with a coating comprising a first layer (24) laid on the overall surface of the pin member (100), and a second layer (25) laid on part of the surfaces of either one of the pin or box members. In a first aspect, the coating comprises a first layer with high friction and anti-seize properties laid on the overall surface of the pin member (100), and a second layer (25) with low friction properties laid on specific parts of the surfaces of either one of the pin or box members. Preferably the specific surfaces are those which are in reciprocal radial contact during make-up until pin and box reach the point where shoulders (9, 10) abut. The second layer may contain polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). In a second aspect the first layer with a high friction and anti-seize properties laid on the overall surface of the box member (200).

Abstract: A threaded joint for joining tubes used especially in the field of OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods), such as pipes in gas or oil production and/or casings when drilling wells can include a pin and a coupling, or box, having an end surface not facing against any surface of the pin when the joint is made-up. The pin can have a pin threaded portion between a first sealing surface distal of the pin threaded portion and a second sealing surface proximate to the pin threaded portion. The coupling or box can have a box threaded surface between a first sealing surface and an abutment shoulder located proximate to the box threaded surface and a second sealing surface distal of the box threaded surface.

Abstract: A high torque threaded joint comprising a box member having threads and a pin member having threads (10) configured and positioned to mate with the threads of the box member. There- is a flank-to-flank contact thread profile using trapezoidal threads with both a positive and very low load flank angle, (?1 or a); and a positive and very low stabbin flank (14) angle, (?2, or b), wherein the threads are coated with a solid, dopefree surface treatment.

Abstract: A threaded joint for pipes comprising at least one seal of the metal-metal interference type arranged externally to the female thread. The joint has an extension of the box beyond the seal which produces an elastic tightening band effect on the seal so that excessive interference on the seal is not necessary, thus favoring correct making up.

Abstract: A threaded metallic joint has the thread surface of pin (100) and box (200) covered with a coating comprising a first layer (24) laid on the overall surface of the pin member (100), and a second layer (25) laid on part of the surfaces of either one of the pin or box members. In a first aspect, the coating comprises a first layer with high friction and anti-seize properties laid on the overall surface of the pin member (100), and a second layer (25) with low friction properties laid on specific parts of the surfaces of either one of the pin or box members. Preferably the specific surfaces are those which are in reciprocal radial contact during make-up until pin and box reach the point where shoulders (9, 10) abut. The second layer may contain polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). In a second aspect the first layer with a high friction and anti-seize properties laid on the overall surface of the box member (200).

Abstract: A radially expandable sealed tubular joint for use in oil and gas wells having a pair of radially expandable tubular elements each having threading at a free end thereof and coupled to one another to form a flush joint connection, the threading including hooked incomplete threads located at least adjacent the free ends, and a sealing substance extending between and adhering to the threading of one element and the threading of the other element, wherein after a radial expansion of the coupled pair of elements the sealing substance remains extended between and adhered to the threading of one element and the threading of the other element. The sealing substance is either a greaseless elastomeric sealant coated on one or both of the pair of elements or a pure metal applied to each of the pair of elements.

Abstract: A threaded joint for pipes comprising at least one seal of the metal-metal interference type arranged externally to the female thread. The joint has an extension of the box beyond the seal which produces an elastic tightening band effect on the seal so that excessive interference on the seal is not necessary, thus favouring correct making up.

Abstract: A pipe thread protector includes a case, a first seal member, and a second seal member. The case is attachable to an end of a pipe to protect a threaded region of the pipe. The case has a cylindrical or frustoconical portion having threads over at least a portion of its length to engage the threaded region of the pipe, and an annular end portion configured to abut a distal end of the pipe. A first seal member is disposed at the cylindrical portion of the case, and a second seal member is disposed at the annular end portion of the case. At least one of the first and second seal members (i) is detachable from the case, and (ii) comprises a material different than a material of the case.

Abstract: A threaded metallic pipe for oil extraction industry has a threaded end portion with treated surface in which the metal surface has a roughness (Ra) comprised of 2.0 ?m and 6.0 ?m, which is covered by a uniform layer (7) of a dry corrosion inhibiting coating and a second uniform layer (8) of dry lubricant coating. Alternatively the layers (8, 9) combined into one uniform layer (9) of a dry corrosion inhibiting coating containing a dispersion of particles of solid lubricant.

Abstract: Threaded pipe joint comprising a male element (1) and a female element (2), threaded and provided with respective complementary sealing surfaces, which define, when screwed together, a notch (13) formed on the female element (2) of a predetermined length (X), and a space (7, 8) between the threads of predetermined section (S), forming reservoir to house the joint lubricant, which comes out of the volume between the threads of the female (2) and male (1) elements during the tightening of the joint.

Abstract: Threaded joint for pipes consisting of a male member (1) and a female member (2), which are provided on the outer and inner surfaces respectively with two threading portions presenting a lead-in flank ? such that 10°???25°, an abutment surface (9) being present at the end of said male member for abutment to a corresponding annular abutment surface (10) of the female member. The lead-in flanks of the male (1) and the female (2) members, upon make-up and with unloaded joint leave a gap (in the direction parallel to the axis (21) of the joint) varying from 0.01 to 0.12 mm. The internal and external diameters D3 and D4 (of the pipe portion not involved in the coupling with the female member) of said male member, the inner and outer diameters D1 and D2 of the abutment surface of the female member are linked by the relationship: (D22?D12)/(D42?D32)?0.5.

Abstract: A threaded metallic pipe for oil extraction industry has a threaded end portion with treated surface in which the metal surface has a roughness (Ra) comprised of 2.0 &mgr;m and 6.0 &mgr;m, which is covered by a uniform layer (7) of a dry corrosion inhibiting coating and a second uniform layer (8) of dry lubricant coating. Alternatively the layers (8, 9) combined into one uniform layer (9) of a dry corrosion inhibiting coating containing a dispersion of particles of solid lubricant.

Abstract: Threaded joint for pipes consisting of a male member (1) and a female member (2), which are provided on the outer and inner surfaces respectively with two threading portions presenting a lead-in flank &bgr; such that 10°≦&bgr;≦25°, an abutment surface (9) being present at the end of said male member for abutment to a corresponding annular abutment surface (10) of the female member. The lead-in flanks of the male (1) and the female (2) members, upon make-up and with unloaded joint leave a gap (in the direction parallel to the axis (21) of the joint) varying from 0.01 to 0.12 mm. The internal and external diameters D3 and D4 (of the pipe portion not involved in the coupling with the female member) of said male member, the inner and outer diameters D1 and D2 of the abutment surface of the female member are linked by the relationship: (D22−D12)/(D42−D32)≧0.5.

Abstract: Threaded pipe joint comprising a male element (1) and a female element (2), threaded and provided with respective complementary sealing surfaces, which define, when screwed together, a notch (13) formed on the female element (2) of a predetermined length (X), and a space (7, 8) between the threads of predetermined section (S), forming reservoir to house the joint lubricant, which comes out of the volume between the threads of the female (2) and male (1) elements during the tightening of the joint.