June 15, 2020
Houston, Texas (USA), June 15, 2020 – Vallourec unveils its newest connection, VAM® SPRINT-SF, the first in a series of semi-premium high torque products innovatively designed for extreme shale applications.
In the fast-moving onshore drilling industry, operators are constantly looking for ways to mitigate risks and extend laterals while reducing costs. VAM® SPRINT-SF was designed with these priorities in mind and was tested using “Fit for Shale” VAM® protocol that simulates real-world conditions during the life of the well.
This slim OD integral connection provides ultra-high torque capacity combined with outstanding tension, fatigue and pressure ratings. It demonstrates fast and easy running, with thread design allowing for deep stabbing and low number of turns to make-up. These performances contribute to making it the most cost- efficient product for large scale shale operations.
Bertrand Frischmann recently appointed Senior Vice President, North America commented “The launch of VAM® SRINT-SF in the US meets the evolving needs of our Onshore customers. For Vallourec, VAM® SPRINT-SF, the first in a new series, is a strategic brick in the development of our Onshore solutions. It was designed with direct input from our customers and using the full expertise of VAM®. It offers Vallourec significant market reach while meeting our customers’ requirements in terms of design, quality and cost efficiency”.
VAM® SPRINT-SF was developed in the VAM USA R&D center in Houston (US), with the support of the engineering and commercial teams. The product line will cover the full range of sizes used for production casing in shale plays and associated carbon steel material, including SS and API enhanced grades
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About Vallourec
Vallourec is a world leader in premium tubular solutions for the energy markets and for demanding industrial applications such as oil & gas wells in harsh environments, new generation power plants, challenging architectural projects, and high-performance mechanical equipment. Vallourec’s pioneering spirit and cutting- edge R&D open new technological frontiers. With close to 19,000 dedicated and passionate employees in more than 20 countries, Vallourec works hand-in-hand with its customers to offer more than just tubes: Vallourec delivers innovative, safe, competitive and smart tubular solutions, to make every project possible.
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