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VAM® SFC should be used when maximum clearance and optimumjoint strength for production and intermediate casing, drillinglinersand tie-backs are required.  \nGenerous running clearances  \n• Box is expanded and turned down to OD’s that are typically 2% to 3% larger than the diameter of the pipe.  \nHigh tension and compression strength  \n• Thread design incorporates optimized critical sections that develop tension efficiencies of 70% to 80% of the pipe body yield strength.  \n• Thread form and 90° middle torque shoulder contribute to achieving a high compression strength equal to 70% of the joint strength.  \nGreat structural integrity  \n• The compound tapered cylindrical thread form design utilizes four planes to optimize stresses throughout the connection.  \n• The negative 10° hooked thread profile securely locks the connection and prevents jump-out under high tension even in the most severe cases of excessive thread compound.  \n100% Pipe Body burst and collapse  \n• A unique combination of internal and external metal-to-metal seals ensures that VAM® SFC maintains pressure ratings greater than or equal to the pipe body ratings.  \nVAM® SFC  \nPerformance Envelope  \nBENEFITS  \n• Optimized clearance with high tensile efficiency  \n• Independent internal and external metal seals provide 100% pipe body internal and external pressure rating  \n• Excellent compression rating equal to 70% CYS (Connection Yield Strength)  \n• High bending rating (20 deg/100ft)  \n• User friendly  \n• Performance validated by numerous successful tests and FEA analysis  \nUser friendly  \n• VAM® SFC was specially developed to withstand excessive thread compound (over-doping) .  \n• The connection stabs deep, eliminating the risk of cross threading.  \n• Proper make-up is easy and controlled by the 90° torque shoulder which positions the metal to metal seals in the correct location.  \n• The break-out torque is equivalent to the make-up torque.  \nTest data  \n• VAM® SFC performances have been validated through physical testing and Finite Element Analysis.  \nCYS = from 67.2% to 79.1% PBYS   \nJoint Yield Strengths are calculated from the minimum specified material yield strength, and the critical joint cross sectional area, pin or box, as appropriate. Make Up Torque range is between +/- 10% of the optimum torque.  \nShouldering torque level should be between 5-80% of the optimum torque  \n| Size (OD) | Nominal Weight | Wall Thickness | Inside Diameter | Drift Diameter | Pipe Body Section | Box OD | Box OD Special Clearance Option | Pin ID | Make-up Loss | Make-up Loss\u003Cbr>SC Option | Joint Efficiency | Joint Yield Strength (1,000 lb) |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| inch mm | lb./ft. | inch | inch | inch | inch | inch | inch | inch | inch | inch | inch | L80 N80 | C90 | C95 T95 | C110 P110 | Q125 | L80.... |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 4 1/2 114.30 | \u003Cbr>15.10\u003Cbr>17.00\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>18.90\u003Cbr>21.50 | \u003Cbr>0.34\u003Cbr>0.38\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>0.43\u003Cbr>0.5 | \u003Cbr>3.826\u003Cbr>3.740\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>3.640\u003Cbr>3.500 | \u003Cbr>3.701\u003Cbr>3.615\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>3.515\u003Cbr>3.375 | \u003Cbr>4.407\u003Cbr>4.918\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>5.498\u003Cbr>6.283 | \u003Cbr>4.646\u003Cbr>4.646\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>4.654\u003Cbr>4.661 | \u003Cbr>| \u003Cbr>3.765\u003Cbr>3.679\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>3.579\u003Cbr>3.439 | \u003Cbr>4.44\u003Cbr>4.709\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>5.243\u003Cbr>5.728 | \u003Cbr>| \u003Cbr>70.9\u003Cbr>73.7\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>74.2\u003Cbr>75.6 | \u003Cbr>250\u003Cbr>290\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>326\u003Cbr>380 | \u003Cbr>281\u003Cbr>326\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>367\u003Cbr>428 | \u003Cbr>297\u003Cbr>344\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>388\u003Cbr>451 | \u003Cbr>344\u003Cbr>399\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>449\u003Cbr>523 | \u003Cbr>391\u003Cbr>453\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>510\u003Cbr>594 | \u003Cbr>297....\u003Cbr>344\u003Cb","cbCaimNcNEfRC3LP","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimNcNEfRC3LP","pdf",1299388,"English","# Performance Envelope\n## Benefits\n## User Friendly\n## Test Data\n## Performance Data Table","[{\"question\":\"What are the key sealing features of VAM SFC?\",\"answer\":\"VAM SFC uses both internal and external metal-to-metal seals. 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