TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
OVERVIEW
Who We A re
F r o m D a y O n e : L i s t e n i n g t o t h e C u s t o m e r. In August 1927, brothers Arthur and
Kirby Pennick of Houston founded Oil Center Tool (O-C-T) to produce pump liners and rods for the oilfields
of East Texas. In 1930, O-C-T introduced a new type of casing head and tubing head that was an
immediate success. O-C-T soon followed these innovations with another first. At the time, completion
wellheads (Christmas trees) were assembled and tested on-site an expensive, time-consuming and
dangerous practice. O-C-T had a better idea, along with better completion wellhead components. The
company introduced the first factory-assembled and tested Christmas tree, an innovation hailed as a
landmark in efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness. After only a few years of operation, O-C-T was
on its way to setting the standard for the design, manufacture and service of the surface wellhead. The
company that would become part of FMC Energy Systems a quarter of a century later introduced one
Our Company
at a Glance
innovation after another as it committed its resources to designing and manufacturing superior wellhead
systems for a growing roster of customers. Its been that way ever since.
TECHNOLOGY LEADER
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S A F E T Y F I R S T. When we partner with you to work out the specifics of your
wellhead requirements, the first topic on the agenda is always Safety.
Safe products and practices impact every aspect of the successful drilling
and completion of a well. With this in mind, FMC Surface Wellhead is
consistently the industry leader in safety.
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OVERVIEW
Who We A re
F r o m D a y O n e : L i s t e n i n g t o t h e C u s t o m e r. In August 1927, brothers Arthur and
Kirby Pennick of Houston founded Oil Center Tool (O-C-T) to produce pump liners and rods for the oilfields
of East Texas. In 1930, O-C-T introduced a new type of casing head and tubing head that was an
immediate success. O-C-T soon followed these innovations with another first. At the time, completion
wellheads (Christmas trees) were assembled and tested on-site an expensive, time-consuming and
dangerous practice. O-C-T had a better idea, along with better completion wellhead components. The
company introduced the first factory-assembled and tested Christmas tree, an innovation hailed as a
landmark in efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness. After only a few years of operation, O-C-T was
on its way to setting the standard for the design, manufacture and service of the surface wellhead. The
company that would become part of FMC Energy Systems a quarter of a century later introduced one
Our Company
at a Glance
innovation after another as it committed its resources to designing and manufacturing superior wellhead
systems for a growing roster of customers. Its been that way ever since.
TECHNOLOGY LEADER
[ ]
S A F E T Y F I R S T. When we partner with you to work out the specifics of your
wellhead requirements, the first topic on the agenda is always Safety.
Safe products and practices impact every aspect of the successful drilling
and completion of a well. With this in mind, FMC Surface Wellhead is
consistently the industry leader in safety.
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GL O B A L R E A C H SAFETY FIRST
Covering the worldwide oil patch with over 100 locations around the world
O V E R
75 Y E A R S
PIONEER AND INNOVATOR. For more TECHNOLOGY. FMC Surface Wellheads PRODUCTS. From standard flanged THE BOTTOM LINE. A wellhead OUR PEOPLE. You ask, we listen. From
than 75 years, weve supported your substantial investment in R &D and wellheads to custom-engineered critical- represents only 3-5% of the cost of a engineering to sales to service, at the
industrys quest for improved wellhead Applied Engineering which includes service systems, FMC Surface Wellhead well, but what a vital investment! end of the day, this business is about
performance and safety. Today FMC advanced, full-scale testing labora- offers a broad spectrum of products and Choosing precisely the right solution one-to-one relationships: the knowl-
Surface Wellhead is one in a family of tories assures continual innovation systems to fit your budget and perfor- for your well can reduce both drilling edgeable, experienced, dedicated
technologically related businesses as well as continual improvements mance parameters, wherever the well, and completion costs. FMC Surface individuals of FMC Surface Wellhead
providing innovative solutions for pro- and enhancements in our products whatever the application. Wellhead can help you to optimize sitting down with you to listen and to
ducing and processing oil and gas. and services across the board. your bottom line. work out solutions for your needs.
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OVERVIEW
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Overview
O ff s h o re a n d S u r f a c e C o m p l e t i o n
Subsea processing
Subsea manifolds
Smartwell control
systems
Standard subsea manifolds Host guidelineless systems
Standard Guidelineless
subsea ROVCON tie-in systems subsea trees
trees
FMC Surface Wellhead one of nine operating units of FMC Energy Systems. Together, our businesses constitute a global leader in the design, manufacture, service and supply
of oil exploration, production, measurement and transportation technologies. This illustration portrays FMC Surface Wellhead and the other FMC Energy Systems businesses in their elements on
CRITICAL-SERVICE
A P P L I C AT I O N S
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V A LV E T E C H N O L O G Y S E T S
I N D U S T R Y S TA N D A R D S
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TEST LABORATORIES
Temperature chamber: -75oF to 500oF
Pressure testing: 30ksi gas
Computer-automated testing
2 million lbs. hydraulic ram
Bending load fixture: 8 million ft.-lbs.
Fire test facilities
Optical microscopy and metallography
TEST CAPABILITIES
Autoclave corrosion testing
Mechanical load testing
Pressure and thermal cycle testing
Fire-resistance testing
Arctic service testing
Hot oil testing
Fatigue testing
NDE-submersion UT, PT and
mag particle testing
Hardness testing
Strain gauge testing
Tensile testing
Rheometric testing
FMC Surface Wellhead was born on land and migrated to the sea. As FMC Energy Systems grew and expanded, the
organization was restructured to concentrate like technologies and services into nine highly specialized operating units, includ-
ing FMC Surface Wellhead. Our sister enterprise, FMC Kongsberg Subsea, which is number one in its global market, grew
Today, FMC Surface Wellhead and other FMC Energy Systems operations and their customers benefit from the technology
advances developed by FMCs Energy Systems subsea unit, developing drilling and completion systems for seabed wells,
the most hostile of environments for oil and gas production. A notable example, our C22-EG Casing Spool. Its bowl protector
retaining subsea technology doesnt need costly lockdown screws, increasing safety by eliminating the need to work under
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OVERVIEW
Standard o Custom T
The FMC Surface Wellhead Product Line:
Our company is proud to be recognized for its history of technological innovation and its reputa-
tion for custom-engineered drilling and completion wellhead systems. But thats only a narrow slice
of what FMC Surface Wellhead offers:
In 75 years of listening to your industry, our For our customers, this broad range wells, reliability is the driver: a custom-
company has developed a broad spectrum of solutions translates into the convenience engineered project approach may be the
of wellhead drilling and completion com- of relying on a single source FMC best solution. As location, depth, pres-
ponents, systems and services. Our C-22 Surface Wellhead to supply you with sures, number of completions per well
casing head components, for example, exactly what you need for your applica- and other factors complicate the scope,
introduced in 1962, quickly became the tion, no matter what it is, where it is, how hazards and degree of difficulty of a
industry standard for this class of product routine or how challenging. project, FMC Surface Wellhead is there
and remain in high regard among company For many wells, a standard flanged with a solution that optimizes performance
men, drilling engineers and crews, even API wellhead rated at 2,000 psi is the and minimizes your total well cost.
as we continue to improve and enhance best choice for the budget and risk
this outstanding line. parameters. For deep critical-service
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Safety First
L o w e s t I n c i d e n t R a t e : S a f e t y I s F u n d a m e n t a l t o F M C s E n e r g y S y s t e m s C u l t u re
Nothing wastes your investment more than rig downtime from failures in equipment and safety practices. We are proud that our
safety record outperforms the industry. The stats back this statement: FMC Energy Systems Houston facility, for example, logged
7.4 million man-hours without a lost-time incident.
FMC Technologies accepts the responsibility to protect the environment and the health and safety of our employees, their
families and the public. Health, safety and environment (HSE) performance is a core value and will be managed as an integral
part of our business to benefit employees, neighbors and shareholders. All FMC Energy Systems employees are responsible for
assuring that we achieve continuous and measurable improvement.
With safety as a top-down, bottom-up responsibility and with results tied to management and employee performance
appraisals our formal HSE safety program identifies and rewards behaviors that improve safety practices.
FMC Surface Wellhead conducts ongoing safety training programs with daily, weekly and monthly service safety meetings. We
also require formal job-safety analyses (JSAs) for all service jobs. The JSA gives our service technicians a convenient procedure for
reviewing the job with the rig crew, heightens the awareness of safety risks, and focuses on using the right tools for the job.
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Our People
The FMC Surface Wellhead culture is built upon performance; safety; customer care; and
productive, long-term relationships. The FMC Energy Systems people you know and work with are
part of a larger business entity which employs more than 8,500 worldwide. All of them speak the
language of oil and gas exploration, development and production and they speak it in English,
Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Norwegian, Portuguese, French and several other languages. While
were a large, dynamic and global operation, our relationship with you, our customer, is always
local, one-to-one, face-to-face.
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DRILLING SOLUTIONS
Basic o Advanced T
[ ]
The nature of your business has you planning an exploratory well in the Ukraine on one assign-
ment, a batch drilling program in Canada the next, or a deep well in Venezuela the next, and so
on, around the globe, exploring and producing oil and gas in a huge variety of locations,
weather and well conditions on land and offshore. Thats what you do.
This section of our catalog lights the breadth of tech- cal challenges, well condi-
presents examples of FMC nology available from FMC tions and set of risk factors
Surface Wellheads systems Surface Wellhead. are quite the same. All the
technology developed to As we help you specify more reasons to trust in
support you in whatever your wellhead equipment, a surface wellhead vendor
budget, technical and logis- well be striving for a who has decades of
tic challenges you may balance of well economics, experience in a wide variety
encounter on your next performance demands and of drilling situations through-
project. This section high- associated risks. We realize out the globe.
that no two budgets, logisti-
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Drilling
Solutions
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FMC Energy Systems serves
operators worldwide, onshore and
offshore. When they recommend wellhead
technology, we know theyre looking at
experience in environments similar
to what we operate in and applications
similar to ours, and offer us the
best solution for the project.
MAJOR INDEPENDENT OIL COMPANY
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Standard Flanged
Equipment Cost
R a n g e o f We l l h e a d S y s t e m s
S t a n d a rd F l a n g e d
Standard API flanged connections
Separate stage for each drilling phase
L-packing retention of bowl protectors
Automatic slip hangers (depending on application)
Elastomer seals
Designed to operate up to 20,000 psi wp
Uses standard running and installation tools
Benefits
Low CAPEX
Familiarity with standard equipment
Simplicity of installation
Considerations
Rig Time
Working under Suspended BOPs
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Benefits
Offers reduced installation time, lowers costs overall.
Eliminates working under BOP stack, increasing safety.
Considerations
Has higher initial CAPEX vs. conventional.
Has through-wall penetrations.
Requires contingency equipment, special tooling.
Benefits
Offers reduced installation time, lowers costs overall.
Eliminates working under BOP stack, increasing safety.
Minimization of through-wall penetrations reduces operating risk.
Considerations
Support service is recommended.
Requires contingency equipment, special tooling.
Benefits
Offers reduced installation time, lowers costs overall.
Eliminates working under BOP stack, increasing safety.
Minimum through-wall penetrations and fire-resistant connections
reduce safety risks.
Considerations
Has higher initial CAPEX.
Contingency equipment, special tooling.
Support service is recommended.
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Metal-to-metal seal
S TA C K - D O W N C O N F I G U R AT I O N M E TA L - T O - M E TA L S E A L I N G
Provides wide-open access to the tie-back During drilling, all landing sub and casing
profile in each hanger, eliminating trash traps hanger connections are secured by metal-to-
and enhancing the reliability of production metal seals. For completion tie-backs, two
tie-back operations. metal-to-metal seals are simultaneously
energized, one at the top of the hanger and
another at the nose of the tie-back sub.
Drilling Production
Drilling P ro d u c t i o n
Landing subs
SD-1 Mudline
Suspension System
Tie-back subs
Casing hangers
Butt-weld sub
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O ff s h o re Op e r a t i o n s
Designed to Save Time, requires only The OBS surface wellhead has hangers and multifunction packoff/support
one major Nipple-Up of the BOP three functions: bushings can be installed without nippling
The OBS surface equipment used with To suspend casing risers at the rig down the BOP stack or inserting addi-
SD-1 mudline system has been designed To provide for annulus packoff seals tional casing spools.
to save time in assembly and disassem- between casing risers In the system shown, additional time
bly of this unique drilling tool. The major To support the BOP stack savings are achieved through the use of
time savings occur when the well is When the OBS system is being Speedloc II connections on the spools.
being abandoned. Access to the hanger installed, all of the wellhead spools can These connections allow easy and quick
and packoff/support bushing can be be installed as a single unit with the BOP access to install hangers and packoff/
achieved by nippling down the connec- stack on top after installation of the support bushings. OBS surface equipment
tion at the casing head and lifting the casing head and lowermost packoff/ is furnished with clamp connections for
OBS system as a single unit. support bushing. All subsequent casing 21 1/4 2K, 13 5/8 5K and 13 5/8 10K.
CM-1
The CM-1 is a subsea tree utilized to complete
subsea wells on mudline suspension systems
for shallow waters to 400 feet.
Allows fast-track completions resulting in
early production.
Proven, cost effective solution for shallow-
water marginal field development.
Allows to tie back to most mudline suspen-
sion designs.
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Time S avings
Time-Saving Solutions
Since our days as O-C-T, weve led the industry in solutions that save rig time and enhance the safety of your operation. Both
those aspects were taken into account when we developed our Diverter Attachment wellhead product offering.
One of the inherent dangers of the industry is working under the Diverter/BOP stack when it is being installed or
removed. The features we have incorporated in our Diverter Attachment Assemblies greatly minimize the amount of time one
is required to spend on the wellhead deck during these operations.
Time savings were also a strong consideration taken into account during the development of our Diverter Attachment
assemblies. Depending on which design best fits your application, we have incorporated such features as no requirement
to wait on cement to set, elimination of hot work, ability to land multiple casing strings without nippling down and the
speed associated with the installation and removal of the Slip Loc and Speedloc quick connections. Depending on which
design is selected, the operator could achieve between 6 and 36 hours of rig time-savings.
S l i p L o c B o t t o m w i t h 2 - S t e p We l l h e a d f o r A t t a c h i n g t o t h e D i v e r t e r A s s e m b l y :
Description
The diverter wellhead assembly attaches to the conductor pipe by the use of the
time-saving Slip Loc connection. The wellhead is provided with two load shoulders
that allow the operator to land and pack off both conductor and surface casing with-
out ever needing to nipple down.
F e a t u re s a n d B e n e f i t s
The wellhead bottom is equipped with a Slip Loc connection and the top with
a Speedloc connection. Both these connections save considerable rig time dur-
ing installation.
Seals the well bore while drilling out for conductor and surface casing.
If used in conjunction with a mechanical casing cutter, this design eliminates
the need for welding; thus there are no longer the dangers associated with
hot work. Further, adjacent wells do not have to be shut in during installation.
The conductor casing string is landed, packed off and tested prior to cementing.
If it is desired that returns be taken across the shale shaker, a flow loop can be
installed during the cementing operation.
The surface casing is landed on the upper load shoulder with a fluted hanger
for flow by. Once cementing operations are complete, the pack off is run, locked
in place and tested prior to nippling down.
The diverter riser assembly is removed and subsequent wellheads installed
with the use of the Speedloc connection, which is designed to save valuable
rig time.
Available in Slip Loc or butt-weld prep for 30, 26 & 24 drive pipe.
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Slip Loc Bottom with contained landing ring with Flanged Top Diverter
Adapter Head:
Description
The Slip Loc diverter adapter/attachment contains a profile for an independent and
inexpensive load shoulder to be contained between the casing and the adapter. After
drilling out and landing the surface casing, the Slip Loc diverter adapter can be
removed and the subsequent casing head attached to the mandrel hanger.
F e a t u re s a n d B e n e f i t s
Seals the well bore while drilling out for surface casing.
The surface hanger is landed on load shoulder. Since the casing is landed, there
is no need to wait further for cement to set up.
Saves rig time associated with welding on a flange to attach the diverter and with
removal of the flange once the surface casing has been landed.
Slip Loc diverter adapter can easily and quickly be removed after landing surface
casing. The adapter can remain attached to the drilling riser system for subse-
quent wells.
Available in 20 & 13-3/8. Other sizes can be manufactured on request.
S o c k e t - We l d L a n d i n g R i n g w i t h D i v e r t e r Q u i c k C o n n e c t :
Description
A diverter landing ring is welded to the drive or conductor pipe. The diverter attachment
with the diverter is lowered over the neck of the adapter and locked into place.
F e a t u re s a n d B e n e f i t s
Seals the well bore while drilling out for surface casing.
Surface hanger can be provided with or without annulus seals.
The diverter attachment can be easily and quickly removed by simply backing
out the bolts around the circumference of the attachment, thus saving valuable
rig time.
The attachment can remain on the drilling riser system for subsequent wells.
Available in 26, 24, 20, 18-5/8 & 16. Other sizes can be manufactured
on request.
Description
The diverter adapter connector is attached to the drive or conductor pipe. Once surface
casing is cemented, the connector can be removed for installation of the surface wellhead.
F e a t u re s a n d B e n e f i t s
Seals the well bore while drilling out for surface casing.
Saves rig time associated with welding on a flange to attach the diverter and with
removal of the flange once the surface casing has been landed.
Slip Loc diverter adapter can easily and quickly be removed after landing and cement-
ing surface casing. The adapter can remain attached to the drilling riser system for
subsequent wells.
Available in 30, 26, 24 & 20. Other sizes can be manufactured on request.
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Drilling Pr o d u c t s
Since 1927, our company has concentrated on one mission: engineering, manufacturing and sup-
porting the finest-quality surface wellhead products and systems. Throughout the growth and
expansion of global oil and gas exploration and production and the increasing sophistication and
difficulty of drilling projects, FMC Energy Systems has been there responding to your requirements
for safe, reliable wellhead systems designed to deliver maximum productivity while controlling
costs. In the process of listening to your needs and fulfilling them with appropriate technology,
we developed a line of drilling products that have become the industry's standards for safety,
performance and cost-effectiveness.
This section of our catalog is an introduction to our drilling product families across the board
from standard API flanged casing heads to advanced wellheads for critical service, and platform,
TLP/SPAR applications. With the help of this catalog and your FMC Energy Systems representa-
tive, you can identify precisely what you ll need for your unique application wherever in the world
you re working, whatever your drilling environment, your well characteristics and your performance
and budget parameters.
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Casing Heads
Description: The casing head is the lowest part of the wellhead assembly and is almost always
connected to the surface casing string. It supports subsequent drilling wellhead and completion
equipment.
Functions
Provides for attachment to surface casing string.
Supports blowout preventers while hole is drilled for next casing string.
Provides for suspending and packing off the next casing string.
Provides outlets for annular access.
Provides for testing BOPs while drilling.
C-22-EG C-29
C-22 Bowl
Features
C-22 accepts C-21 non-automatic sealing casing hanger w/ type H seal ring, C-22 & C-122
automatic sealing casing hanger.
C-22-BP-ET has bowl-protector lockdown screws in the top flange.
C-22-EG eliminates the need for lockdown screws to retain bowl protectors.
Bottom preparation can be either male-threaded, female-threaded, slip-on weld or Slip Loc.
Benefits
Straight bowl prevents wedge-locking of bowl protectors, casing hangers and test plugs.
Seal bore less likely to be damaged during drilling.
Detachable base plate available for C-22-EG heads provides time savings and adds value due to
better utilization of customer-owned property.
C-22-EG reduces number of leak paths, lowers cost and increases safety as there is no need to
work beneath the BOPs.
C-29 Bowl
Features
C-29 offers same features as industry standard C-22 with the exception of the EG option.
C-29-ET has multiple lockdown screws in top-flange which retain the hanger and can be used
to energize the hanger packoff seal.
Benefits
Deeper bowl accepts C-29/C-129/C-229/C121-S extreme-load casing hangers in addition to
other FMC Surface Wellhead casing hangers.
The lockdown screws of the C-29-ET can also be used as bowl-protector hold-down screws.
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Casing Heads
Description: The casing head is the lowest part of the wellhead assembly and is almost always
connected to the surface casing string. It supports subsequent drilling wellhead and completion
equipment.
Functions
Provides for attachment to surface casing string.
Supports blowout preventers while hole is drilled for next casing string.
Provides for suspending and packing off the next casing string.
Provides outlets for annular access.
Provides for testing BOPs while drilling.
C-22-EG C-29
C-22 Bowl
Features
C-22 accepts C-21 non-automatic sealing casing hanger w/ type H seal ring, C-22 & C-122
automatic sealing casing hanger.
C-22-BP-ET has bowl-protector lockdown screws in the top flange.
C-22-EG eliminates the need for lockdown screws to retain bowl protectors.
Bottom preparation can be either male-threaded, female-threaded, slip-on weld or Slip Loc.
Benefits
Straight bowl prevents wedge-locking of bowl protectors, casing hangers and test plugs.
Seal bore less likely to be damaged during drilling.
Detachable base plate available for C-22-EG heads provides time savings and adds value due to
better utilization of customer-owned property.
C-22-EG reduces number of leak paths, lowers cost and increases safety as there is no need to
work beneath the BOPs.
C-29 Bowl
Features
C-29 offers same features as industry standard C-22 with the exception of the EG option.
C-29-ET has multiple lockdown screws in top-flange which retain the hanger and can be used
to energize the hanger packoff seal.
Benefits
Deeper bowl accepts C-29/C-129/C-229/C121-S extreme-load casing hangers in addition to
other FMC Surface Wellhead casing hangers.
The lockdown screws of the C-29-ET can also be used as bowl-protector hold-down screws.
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Drilling
P ro d u c t s
CASING SPOOL
REDUCER BUSHING
CASING HANGER
CASING HEAD
BASE PLATE
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C
C - 2 2 A N D C - 2 2 - B P C A S I N G H E A D S
Casing Heads
Thread Size, in. Size, in. Pressure, psi A B C D Lb. Kg
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S l i p - Ty p e C a s i n g H a n g e r s
Description: Slip-type casing hangers provide a method to transfer the weight or tension load
of a casing string to a casing head or spool. Slip-type hangers are available in automatic-sealing
and nonautomatic-sealing varieties. Automatic hangers have seals which are energized by
casing weight, while nonautomatic hangers have seals which require means other than casing
weight to be energized. Nonautomatic hangers are typically used when insufficient casing load
is available or when cementing back to the surface.
Functions
Provides for easy wraparound or split installation at any location on the casing string.
Provides for suspension of the casing load from a casing head or spool.
Provides a means to center the casing string in the head or spool.
Provides an annular seal.
C-22 C-29
Benefits
Industry-standard hanger maximizes use of customer property.
Off-the-shelf availability suits typical applications.
Saves installation time and eliminates working in hazardous cellar conditions.
Is suitable for short casing or lightly loaded applications.
Provides flexibility and safety of installation.
No separate screws or latches are needed, allowing for ease of installation; has rugged,
extensively tested, field-proven design.
Slips engage casing evenly, distributing casing load to the bowl.
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Casing Hangers
Slip and bowl assembly can be lowered through blowout preventers and landed before or after
S l i p Ty p e
cement has set.
Incorporates split design with easily engaged latching cap screws.
Provides interlocking slip segments.
Benefits
Industry-standard hanger maximizes use of customer property.
Off-the-shelf availability suits typical applications.
Isolates test pressure from hanging load; suitable for short casing or lightly loaded applications.
Provides flexibility and safety of installation.
Offers easy installation.
Slips engage casing evenly, distributing casing load to the bowl.
Benefits
Is interchangeable with C-22 and C-29 hanger profiles.
Has a broader range of application.
Saves installation time and eliminates working in hazardous cellar conditions.
Provides flexibility and safety of installation.
Offers easy installation.
Slips engage casing evenly, distributing casing load to the bowl.
Is capable of long-term sealing in harsher environments.
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C-121S C-229
Benefits
Is interchangeable with FMC Surface Wellhead C-29 hanger profiles.
Has a broader range of application.
Isolates test pressure from hanging load, which allows for higher casing load/
pressure combinations.
Has a versatile packoff energization.
Provides flexibility and safety of installation.
Offers easy installation.
Slips engage casing evenly, distributing casing load to the bowl.
Is capable of long-term sealing in harsher environments.
Benefits
Is interchangeable with FMC Surface Wellhead C-29-ET hanger profiles.
Has a broader range of application.
Isolates test pressure from hanging load, which allows for higher casing load/
pressure combinations.
Saves installation time and eliminates working in hazardous cellar conditions.
Provides flexibility and safety of installation.
Offers easy installation.
Slips engage casing evenly, distributing casing load to the bowl.
Is capable of long-term sealing in harsher environments.
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C A S I N G H A N G E R S E R I E S
Flange X Casing (Inches) C-21 C-22 C-29 C-121-S C-122 C-129 C-229
9 x 4 1/2 X X
9x5 X X
9 x 5 1/2 X X
11 x 4 1/2 X X X X X X
11 x 5 X X X X X
11 x 5 1/2 X X X X X X
11 x 6 5/8 X X
11 x 7 X X X X X X X
11 x 7 5/8 X X X X X X X
13 5/8 x 5 1/2 X
13 5/8 x 7 X X X X X
13 5/8 x 7 5/8 X X X
13 5/8 x 8 5/8 X X X X X X
13 5/8 x 9 5/8 X X X X X X X
13 5/8 x 10 3/4 X X X X X X
16 3/4 x 9 5/8 X
16 3/4 x 10 3/4 X X X X X X
16 3/4 x 11 3/4 X X
16 3/4 x 13 3/8 X
18 3/4 x 9 5/8 X
18 3/4 x 13 3/8 X X X
20 3/4 x 9 5/8 X X X
20 3/4 x 10 3/4 X X X
20 3/4 x 11 3/4 X
20 3/4 x 13 3/8 X X X X
20 3/4 x 16 X X X
21 1/4 x 9 5/8 X X
21 1/4 x 10 3/4 X X
21 1/4 x 11 3/4 X
21 1/4 x 13 3/8 X X X X
21 1/4 x 16 X X
26 3/4 x 18 5/8 X X
NOTE:
Standard C-21 cannot be used in casing heads or spools that have lockdown screws.
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Casing Spools
Description: The casing spool has a top bowl to accommodate the casing hanger. The spool
also has a bottom bowl with a packoff seal and a flange or clamp hub for mounting it on top of
a casing head or previous spool. Outlets are provided for annular access. Multiple casing spools
may be stacked to hang intermediate and production casing strings.
Functions
Provides a load shoulder in the top bowl to support a casing hanger.
Provides a controlled bore in the top bowl for the casing hanger seal.
Provides a seal in the bottom bowl to pack off the previous casing string and isolate
flange or clamp hub seals and casing hanger seals from internal casing pressure.
Provides side outlets for annular access.
Provides a port for pressure-testing casing seals and flange connections.
Provides for supporting and testing BOPs while drilling.
Provides retention for bowl protector while drilling.
C-22-EG C-29
C-22
Features
Has a straight bowl.
Accepts C-21 nonautomatic-sealing casing hanger w/type H seal ring, C-22/C-122 automatic-
sealing casing hanger.
C-22-BP-ET has bowl-protector lockdown screws in the top flange.
C-22-EG eliminates the need for lockdown screws to retain bowl protectors.
Accepts FMC Surface Wellhead C-22 BOP test plugs.
Bottom bowl preparations available are:
-S/FS-BG Seal Bushing -PI pressure-intensified seal
-Integral FS seal -SBMS II metal-to-metal seal
-FS-BG bushing -RCMS (Rough Casing Metal Seal)
Is available with threaded, studded or flanged outlets.
Benefits
Straight bowl prevents wedge-locking of bowl protectors, casing hangers and test plugs.
C-22-EG reduces number of leak paths, lowers cost and increases safety.
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C-29
Features
Offers same features as industry-standard C-22, with the exception of the EG option.
C-29-ET has multiple lockdown screws in top-flange which retain the hanger and can be used
to energize the hanger packoff seal.
Bottom bowl preparations available are:
-S/FS-BG Seal Bushing -PI pressure-intensified seal
-Integral Single or Double FS seal -SBMS II metal-to-metal seal
-FS-BG bushing -RCMS (Rough Casing Metal Seal)
Benefits
Deeper bowl accepts C-29/C-129/C-229/C121-S extreme-load casing hangers in addition to
other FMC Surface Wellhead casing hangers.
The lockdown screws of the C-29-ET can also be used as bowl-protector hold-down screws.
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C A S I N G S P O O L D I M E N S I O N S
Casing Spools
Size A B C D E F G H J
Top Btm Top Top Btm Depth CL Head
Seal, Overall Bowl Restricted Bowl to CL Bowl Bowl to to Face
Bottom Flange x Top Flange Length Dia. ID Dia. Outs Depth Depth Groove of Out
7" FS,11-5Kx11-5K SSO 26.00/27.75 10.880 6.375 7.130 13.32/14.06 6.52 6.5 2.25 7.63/8.00
8-5/8" FS, 13-5/8-3K x 11-3K SSO 20.25/21.75 10.880 8.020 8.770 10.25/10.13 6.52 6.5 2.25 7.48/7.64
9-5/8" FS, 13-5/8-3K x 11-3K SSO 20.50/21.62 10.880 9.005 9.780 10.63/10.13 6.52 6.5 2.25 7.48/7.64
8-5/8" FS, 13-5/8-3K x 11-5K SSO 26.25/26.00 10.880 8.020 8.770 13.94/13.82 6.52 6.6 2.25 7.25/7.50
9-5/8" FS, 13-5/8-3K x 11-5K SSO 26.13/27.41 10.880 9.005 9.780 13.38/12.88 6.52 6.5 2.25 7.25/7.50
8-5/8" FS, 13-5/8-5K x 11-5K SSO 26.91/27.41 10.880 8.005 8.77 13.12/12.88 6.52 6.5 2.25 7.41/7.71
9-5/8" FS, 13-5/8-5K x 11-5K SSO 26.13/27.41 10.880 9.005 9.780 13.38/12.88 6.52 6.5 2.25 7.41/7.71
8-5/8" FS, 13-5/8-5K x 11-10K SSO 29.88/29.38 10.880 8.020 8.770 15.00/14.88 12.52 6.61 NA 10.55/10.69
9-5/8" FS, 13-5/8-5K x 11-10K SSO 29.88/27.38 10.880 9.020 9.780 15.00/14.25 12.52 6.5 NA 10.55/10.69
10-3/4" FS, 16-3/4-3K x 11-5K SSO 27.25/26.25 10.880 10.020 10.917 13.5/13.25 10.02 6.61 NA 10.10/10.16
13-3/8" FS, 20-3/4-3K x 13-5/8-5K SSO 26.00/25.00 13.505 12.520 13.568 12.62/12.38 6.52 6.5 2.25 9.44/10.34
13-3/8" FS, 21-1/4-2K x 13-5/8-5K SSO 24.75/24.25 13.505 12.520 13.568 12.38/12.12 6.52 6.61 2.25 10.22/10.38
9-5/8" FS, 13-5/8-5K x 13-5/8-5K 25.50/24.00 13.505 12.520 13.568 12.88/12.12 6.52 6.5 2.25
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DRILLING PRODUCTS
Clamps
Description: To reduce installation time and wellhead equipment size, FMC Surface Wellhead
uses clamp devices in place of flange connections for wellheads. The Speedloc Clamp consists
of a series of segments which are mechanically isolated from one another, permitting each seg-
ment to act as an independent clamp. These clamp segments pull the integral mating hubs
together as the nuts are tightened. The contact surface between the segments and the hubs acts
as a ramp to maximize vertical clamping force.
FMC Surface Wellheads integral Speedloc Clamps can be pre-installed on wellheads, BOPs and
other drill-thru components with no rig assembly time required. One person can make up all sizes
of Speedloc Clamps in less than 10 minutes. The increased strength and reliability of Speedloc
Segmented Clamps over two-piece clamps help ensure safety in the field by greatly reducing the
risk of a failure. Other factors inherent in the design of the Speedloc Clamp that help maximize
personnel and rig safety include the elimination of special tools, handling devices and loose parts,
minimizing time and exposure of service personnel in the area of the wellhead.
FMC Surface Wellhead currently offers two versions of the Speedloc design:
Speedloc I:
Proven worldwide, Speedloc Clamps are available in nominal sizes from 7 1/16 to 21 1/4 inches
for standard and sour-gas services to 20,000 psi. They provide distinct mechanical and operational
advantages over alternative connectors, and are ideal for high-temperature applications.
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Speedloc II:
Proven worldwide, Speedloc-II Clamps are available in sizes from 7 1/16 to 21 1/4 inches for stan-
dard or sour-gas services to 20,000 psi, 0oF to 250oF, providing mechanical and operational advan-
tages over other connectors.
Clamps
studs, with only moderate torque required for full preload. Speedloc-II Clamps typically have 12 or
16 studs, depending on the size, versus two or four studs in conventional clamps. As a result,
the Speedloc IIs studs are smaller in diameter for the same load-bearing capacity, and require
significantly less torque for installation.
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DRILLING PRODUCTS
Reducer Bushings
Description: FMC Energy Systems provide a wide variety of seals to install in bottom of Casing
Spools and TC Tubing Heads to adapt them to different casing sizes. Interference-type seals with
nonextrusion backup rings provide secondary seal.
SLICK OD/FS ID
4 FS/S
PI Seal
4 FS/S
Features and Benefits
Is standard secondary seal for all FMC Energy Systems casing spools and tubing heads.
Is installed in the bottom bowl, where it is held in place by a snap ring.
Utilizes two FS seals on the ID and two S seals on the OD.
Is available in various ID and OD combinations to adapt casing spools and tubing heads to
different casing sizes.
High-pressure seal (15,000 psi working pressure).
PI Annulus Seals
Features and Benefits
Offers optional annulus seal.
Is available in various ID and OD combinations to adapt casing spools and tubing heads to
different casing sizes.
High-pressure seal (15,000 psi working pressure) has nonextrusion backup rings and is
secured in the bottom bowl by an acme-threaded lock ring.
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COMPLETION SOLUTIONS
Simple o Critical T
While no two completion situations and conditions are quite the same, in general, reservoir char-
acteristics and well fluid analyses drive the design of a surface control system whether a basic
system or the most challenging completions for critical service.
Your FMC Surface Wellhead sales/technical representative adds value by recommending the
right completion equipment for your unique situation. In this process, we consider the economics
of your well, the performance/risk factors of your application and the support services available for
your well locations.
To introduce our catalog of completion solutions components and systems, the following exam-
ples illustrate a progression of completion models from basic to critical service.
Streamlined, versatile system is based on a single, straight-bore tubing head design for
maximum utilization of components.
Standard components for conventional tubing completions, including single and multiple
strings and completions with submersible pumps or surface-controlled subsurface
safety valves, are included.
Simple completion procedures keep well pressure under control at all times. All hangers can
be run through BOPs, allowing well to be secured before BOPs are removed.
System includes the easiest-to-run dual split hanger in the industry.
Working pressure ratings are from 2,000 to 20,000 psi.
Material options for H2S/CO2, fire-resistant and low-temperature service are included.
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Completion
Solutions
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COMPLETION SOLUTIONS
Continuous Control
Line for subsurface
safety valve
Externally re-ener-
gizeable Tubing
Hanger Seal
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DUAL COMPLETION
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ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE
PUMP COMPLETIONS Integral system
designed to exactly
match customer
Developed for ESP or ESPCP applications. FMC Energy needs
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TUBING-LESS COMPLETION
/ FRAC FLOW SYSTEM
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TLP/SPAR COMPLETION
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COMPLETION PRODUCTS
Completion roducts P
For over 75 years, from the early days of oil and gas production, our company has concentrated on
one vital mission: designing, manufacturing and supporting wellhead completion systems of the
highest quality. Throughout the growth and expansion of the global oil and gas industry and the
increasing sophistication and difficulty of production programs, FMC Energy Systems has been
there, responding to your requirements for safe, reliable completion systems designed to deliver
maximum productivity while controlling costs. In the process of listening to your needs and
fulfilling them with appropriate technology, we developed a line of completion products that have
become the industry's standards for safety, performance and cost-effectiveness.
This section of our catalog is an introduction to our surface wellhead completion product
family, from basic to critical service and platform, TLP and SPAR applications. With the help of
this catalog and your FMC Energy Systems representative, you can identify precisely what you'll
need for your unique application wherever in the world you're working, whatever the environ-
ment, well characteristics and fluid analyses, and your performance and budget parameters.
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COMPLETION PRODUCTS
Tu b i n g H e a d s
Description: The tubing head is the top spool on a surface wellhead assembly. It is installed
after the last casing string to provide a load shoulder to support the tubing string and a seal bore
for the tubing hanger or production casing/tubing annulus seal. When the well is completed, the
tree is installed on top of the tubing head with a tubing head adapter.
Functions
Provide a load shoulder inside the head to support tubing hangers and packoffs.
Provide a controlled bore against which the hanger or packoff can seal.
Provide for a secondary annulus seal around the top of the previous casing string. (See
Bottom-Bowl Packoffs in this section.)
Provide access to the annulus between the tubing string and the production casing.
Provide a means to support and test BOPs while completing the well.
Features
Has a straight-bore design compatible with all TC-Series tubing hangers.
All TC-Series tubing heads with a 9-inch or larger top flange also accept the FMC C-29 casing
hanger for casing completions.
Valve removal (VR) threads are standard on all flanged or studded outlets.
Benefits
Wedge locking of bowl protector, BOP test plugs and tubing hangers is eliminated.
Seal bore is less likely to be damaged during drilling.
Straight bore is more economical to recondition after abandonment.
TCM-ET
TCM-ET
The TCM-ET tubing head has no aligning pins. It is compatible only with single-string TC-Series
tubing hangers and packoffs. The TCM can be upgraded to a TC-60-ET or TC-ET head by adding
the necessary aligning pins at an FMC Energy Systems facility.
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Tu b i n g H e a d s
Description: The tubing head is the top spool on a surface wellhead assembly. It is installed
after the last casing string to provide a load shoulder to support the tubing string and a seal bore
for the tubing hanger or production casing/tubing annulus seal. When the well is completed, the
tree is installed on top of the tubing head with a tubing head adapter.
Functions
Provide a load shoulder inside the head to support tubing hangers and packoffs.
Provide a controlled bore against which the hanger or packoff can seal.
Provide for a secondary annulus seal around the top of the previous casing string. (See
Bottom-Bowl Packoffs in this section.)
Provide access to the annulus between the tubing string and the production casing.
Provide a means to support and test BOPs while completing the well.
Features
Has a straight-bore design compatible with all TC-Series tubing hangers.
All TC-Series tubing heads with a 9-inch or larger top flange also accept the FMC C-29 casing
hanger for casing completions.
Valve removal (VR) threads are standard on all flanged or studded outlets.
Benefits
Wedge locking of bowl protector, BOP test plugs and tubing hangers is eliminated.
Seal bore is less likely to be damaged during drilling.
Straight bore is more economical to recondition after abandonment.
TCM-ET
TCM-ET
The TCM-ET tubing head has no aligning pins. It is compatible only with single-string TC-Series
tubing hangers and packoffs. The TCM can be upgraded to a TC-60-ET or TC-ET head by adding
the necessary aligning pins at an FMC Energy Systems facility.
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Completion
P ro d u c t s
B-15-A B - 1 1 - AO B - 1 1 - AO
W / OT I S U N I O N
VALVES
TUBING HANGER
TC-1A TC-1W TC-1A-EN TC-1A-ENS TC-1A-EMS TC-1A-EMS
W/XEMS
TUBING HEAD
TC-ET
The TC-ET tubing head has one aligning pin and accepts all TC-Series tubing hangers and packoffs
except the TC-60 dual-split hanger. It can be upgraded to a TC-60-ET by adding two aligning pins
at an FMC Energy Systems facility.
TC-60-ET
Tu b i n g H e a d s
The TC-60-ET is the most versatile tubing head in the oilfield. It has three aligning pins and is
compatible with all TC-Series tubing hangers and packoffs, including the TC-60 dual-split hanger.
When last-minute completion changes are possible, the T-60-ET is a good investment because
no shop modification is needed to adapt it to any type of tubing completion.
TC-WD-ET
The TC-WD-ET tubing head has an internal wedge that is used for alignment on specific TC-Series
tubing hangers. This particular design allows for alignment of multiple-string tubing hangers without
external manipulation methods. TC-WD-ET tubing hangers are generally considered specific to
particular customers requirements and can be run only in the TC-WD-ET tubing head. FMC hangers
that normally are aligned with pins (TC or TC-60 type) will not function in the TC-WD-ET head.
A l t e r n a t i ve Tu b i n g H e a d C o n f i g u r a t i o n s
Bottom Connections
Bolt-through flange, studded flange and clamp-hub connections are available. The type and pressure
rating used must match the top flange of the previous casing spool or crossover flange. Bolt-through
flange connections are the most popular and economical type of connection in certain parts of the
world. Clamp-hub connections are sometimes specified, because they are much faster to make up
and because they reduce the diameter and weight of the assembly when space limitations are present.
Top Connections
FMC Surface Wellhead tubing heads have either bolt-through flange or clamp-hub top connections,
which are compatible with all FMC tubing head adapters. The producing pressure of the well
normally determines the pressure rating of the top connection.
Lockdown Screws
Most FMC Surface Wellhead Series tubing heads have a series of lockdown screws in the top flange
(unless customer or application requires otherwise). These lockdown screws have three functions:
to actuate compression-type hanger or packoff seals
to lock down the hanger or packoff to prevent movement caused by thermal expansion of the
tubing string during production
to lock down the hanger in the event of annulus pressure
NOTES:
Where customer preferences or applications do not allow the use of lockdown screws, internally
locking mechanisms are utilized. See section on Completion Solutions.
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Bottom-Bowl Packoffs (secondary seals)
Tubing head bottom-bowl packoffs are used to seal around the production casing stub in the bottom
bowl of the tubing head. They are often referred to as secondary seals. The various packoff types
are described below:
Double FS Seals
This design consists of two elastomeric-shaped seals located in grooves in the bottom of the tubing
head. A seal is achieved by interference of the seal with the outside diameter of the casing and
the bottom or OD of its retaining groove. A spring molded in each inside corner of the seal provides
an anti-extrusion mechanism when sealing against pressure by bridging the gap between the tubing
outside diameter and casing head seal bore. The shape of the seal allows it flexibility to maintain
sealing interference with the large variations in tubing outside diameter.
PI Seals
These seals consist of a T-cap seal element, nonextrusion rings and a receiver ring. These components
will fit the HPE bottom prep configuration. The PI seal is designed for use up to 15,000 psi working
pressure and temperatures up to 75 o F or as low as -50 o F, depending on the elastomer selected.
It provides the proper compression and squeeze even with the larger API casing tolerances. The
design effectively intensifies the annulus pressure and thus the internal stress in the elastomer to
minimize the effects of explosive decompression.
SBMS-II Seals
This metal-to-metal seal consists of a U-shaped ring with a bump sealing surface at the outside
and inside legs of the U. When installed, the entry ramp compresses the legs of the U inward
and creates contact stress in each bump that provides the seal. This seal requires the casing
stub OD to be field machined after the casing is hung to provide the proper sealing tolerances and
surface finish. This is accomplished with a portable pneumatic-driven tool. It is good for tempera-
tures ranging from -75 o F to 1200 o F.
RCMS Seals
The Rough Casing Metal Seal (RCMS) is designed to use up to 20,000 psi. This seal does not
require special machining of the casing stub; is compatible with temperatures from -20 o F to 350 o F
in corrosive environments; does not require special installation tools and is simple to install; is
NACE compatible; is compatible with casing spool and tubing spool strength; is compatible with
casing string strength properties.
NOTES:
TC-Series packoffs are usually installed in the tubing head prior to shipment. FMC tubing heads are also
available with threaded bottom preparations in some sizes and pressure ratings.
WHEN ORDERING Tu b i n g H e a d s , s p e c i f y t h e f o l l o w i n g :
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T C - S E R I E S T U B I N G H E A D S
9 2,000 7-1/16 2,000 2-in. LPO 7 BL 18-7/8 10-9/16 6-13/16 7 350 159
9 2,000 7-1/16 2,000 2 1/16-in./2000 FLG 7 BL 18-7/8 10-9/16 7-13/16 7 355 161
9 2,000 7-1/16 3,000 2-in. LPO 7 BL 20-1/4 9-3/8 6 7/8 7 400 181
9 2,000 7-1/16 3,000 2 1/16-in./5000 FLG 7 BL 20-1/4 9-3/8 6-3/8 7 405 184
9 3,000 7-1/16 3,000 2-in. LPO 7 BL 21-1/4 10-1/4 6-3/8 7 500 227
9 3,000 7-1/16 3,000 2 1/16-in./5000 FLG 7 BL 21-1/4 10-1/4 6-3/8 7 505 229
9 3,000 7-1/16 5,000 2 1/16-in./5000 FLG 7 BL 22-3/8 11-3/4 6-3/8 7 665 302
11 2,000 7-1/16 2,000 2-in. LPO 9 BL 18-7/8 10-9/16 6-13/16 7 440 200
11 2,000 7-1/16 2,000 2 1/16-in./2000 FLG 9 BL 18-7/8 10-9/16 6-13/16 7 440 200
11 2,000 7-1/16 3,000 2-in. LPO 9 BL 20-3/4 10 6-3/8 7 550 249
11 2,000 7-1/16 3,000 2 1/16-in./5000 FLG 9 BL 20-3/4 10 6-3/8 7 555 252
11 3,000 7-1/16 3,000 2-in. LPO 9 BL 20-7/8 15-1/16 6-13/16 7 600 272
11 3,000 7-1/16 3,000 2 1/16-in./5000 FLG 9 BL 20-7/8 10-1/16 6-13/16 7 600 272
11 3,000 7-1/16 3,000 2 1/16-in./5000 FLG 9 BL 22-3/8 11-3/4 6-13/16 7 670 304
11 5,000 7-1/16 5,000 2 1/16-in./5000 FLG 9 BL 24-4/9 11-1/16 6-13/16 7 880 399
11 5,000 7-1/16 10,000 1 13/16-in./10,000 FLG 9 BL 26-1/2 14-5/8 6-13/16 7 856 388
11 10,000 7-1/16 10,000 1 13/16-in./10,000 FLG 9 BL 26-4/9 12-3/4 6-3/4 7 1318 598
11 10,000 7-1/16 15,000 1 13/16-in./10,000 FLG 9 HPE 26-1/2 12-13/16 6-3/8 7 1384 628
11 3,000 9 3,000 2 1/16-in./5000 FLG 9 BL 22-3/8 11-3/4 6-13/16 8-1/4 755 342
11 3,000 9 5,000 2 1/16-in./5000 FLG 9 BL 23-1/4 11-5/8 8-1/4 8-3/4 805 365
11 5,000 9 10,000 1 13/16-in./10,000 FLG 9 BL 24-1/4 13-3/8 8-1/4 8-3/4 1249 567
11 10,000 9 10,000 1 13/16-in./10,000 FLG 9 BL 28 14 7 8-3/4 1700 771
13-5/8 2,000 7-1/16 2,000 2-in. LPO 9 BL 20-3/4 10 6-13/16 7 490 222
13-5/8 2,000 7-1/16 2,000 2 1/16-in./2000 FLG 9 BL 20-3/4 10 6-13/16 7 495 225
13-5/8 2,000 7-1/16 3,000 2-in. LPO 9 BL 20 9-1/2 6-3/8 7 620 281
13-5/8 2,000 7-1/16 3,000 2 1/16-in./5000 FLG 9 BL 20 9-1/2 6-3/8 7 625 284
13-5/8 3,000 7-1/16 3,000 2-in. LPO 9 BL 24-3/8 11-1/2 6-13/16 7 675 306
13-5/8 3,000 7-1/16 3,000 2 1/16-in./5000 FLG 9 BL 24-1/8 11-1/2 6-13/16 7 670 304
13-5/8 3,000 7-1/16 5,000 2-in. LPO 9 BL 24-1/4 11-3/4 6-13/16 7 800 363
13-5/8 3,000 7-1/16 5,000 2 1/16-in./5000 FLG 9 BL 24-1/4 11-3/4 6-13/16 7 805 365
13-5/8 2,000 9 2,000 2-in. LPO 10-3/4 BL 22 10-3/8 8-1/4 8-3/4 500 227
13-5/8 2,000 9 2,000 2 1/16-in./2000 FLG 10-3/4 BL 22 10-3/8 8-1/4 8-3/4 505 229
13-5/8 2,000 9 3,000 2-in. LPO 10-3/4 BL 20 9-1/2 8-1/4 8-3/4 650 295
13-5/8 2,000 9 3,000 2 1/16-in./5000 FLG 10-3/4 BL 20 9-1/2 8-1/4 8-3/4 655 297
13-5/8 3,000 9 3,000 2-in. LPO 10-3/4 BL 22-3/4 10-9/16 8-1/4 8-3/4 700 318
13-5/8 3,000 9 3,000 2 1/16-in./5000 FLG 10-3/4 BL 22-3/4 10-9/16 8-1/4 8-3/4 705 320
13-5/8 3,000 9 5,000 2-in. LPO 10-3/4 BL 23-5/8 11-5/8 8-1/4 8-3/4 710 322
13-5/8 3,000 9 5,000 2 1/16-in./5000 FLG 10-3/4 BL 23-5/8 11-5/8 8-1/4 8-3/4 715 324
13-5/8 3,000 11 5,000 2 1/16-in./5000 FLG 10-3/4 BL 22 12-1/2 10 10-7/8 1239 562
13-5/8 5,000 11 10,000 1 13/16-in./10,000 FLG 9-5/8 BL 28-15/16 14-11/16 9 10-7/8 1754 796
13-5/8 5,000 11 10,000 1 13/16-in./10,000 FLG 9-5/8 OO 28-15/16 14-11/16 9 10-7/8 1754 796
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Tu b i n g H e a d A d a p t e r s
Description: The tubing head adapter provides a transition between the Christmas tree and the
tubing head. The bottom adapter connection matches the tubing head, and the top adapter con-
nection matches the tree. Tubing head adapters are available for all types of single- and multi-
ple-string completions, including those using electric submersible pumps, packers, downhole
control valves and gas lift valves. These adapters come with threaded, flanged or studded-flanged
top connections. Most tubing head adapters are available with hydraulic supply inlets for down-
hole control lines. If the customer requires, FMC Surface Wellhead also supplies various types
of adapters that will accommodate continuous control-line capabilities. Following you will find
the most generally used.
Basic Adapters A4 Dual-Seal Bore Adapters Single-Seal Bore Adapter ESP Adapter
A-4-D A4
Basic Adapters
They provide only a transition between the tubing head and the tree. These adapters do not hang
the tubing or provide a controlled seal bore. Basic tubing head adapters have a smooth seal bore
and are used when tubing is suspended from the tubing hanger. They are designed for low-pres-
sure completions where downhole line or tubing strings manipulation are not required. The basic
adapter is normally installed with the tree after tubing is run.
ESP Adapters
ESP adapters have seal bores to accommodate both a tubing hanger neck seal and an electrical
power feed-thru device. Standard ESP adapters are equipped with rotating flanges to mate to the
tubing head, minimizing concerns over alignment issues. Positive alignment can be obtained
through the use of optional features in the mating ESP hanger. ESP adapters can be supplied to
match standard tubing heads rated to 3,000 and 5,000 psi working pressure.
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Tu b i n g H e a d
Features and Benefits
Adapters
For use with the TC-1W, these adapters have tubing threads to suspend the tubing string
Available top connections are male thread, female thread or studded.
Coupling Adapters
Coupling adapters provide a means to suspend the tubing in conjunction with a special coupling.
They provide a lower connection for the tubing head and an upper connection for the tree and are
used with a tubing coupling, which suspends the tubing and accepts a back-pressure valve. It is
used for high-pressure completions where the operator wants to manipulate tubing through a
wraparound packoff or stripper and needs a back-pressure valve and/or a hydraulic supply inlet for
downhole control lines. An ACME thread is machined into the adapters bottom inside diameter to
be utilized in conjunction with the coupling to hang the tubing. Then it can be screwed onto the
coupling. When a tree is trimmed for critical service, a coupling adapter with a coupling nut is
available to prevent possible galling of threads between the adapter and coupling on makeup.
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Tu b i n g H a n g e r s
Description: Tubing hangers are installed in the top bowl of a tubing head. Tubing hangers both
suspend tubing and provide a primary annulus seal between the tubing and production casing.
Hangers are run through the blowout preventers and are landed in the top bowl of the tubing
head. Tubing hangers are available for any type of tubing completion. Tubing hangers also act as
a means to access and manipulate additional smaller tubing lines that are utilized downhole and
extended to the surface on the outside of the tubing string or strings. Packoffs allow tubing
string manipulation for setting packers or displacing fluid while sealing the annulus between the
tubing and the production casing.
FMC Surface Wellhead TC-Series tubing hangers are available for any type of single- or multiple-
string tubing completion, including those requiring packers, subsurface safety valves, gas-lift
valves and electric submersible pumps. All FMC Surface Wellhead hangers can be run through the
blowout preventers, allowing the well to be secured before the preventers are removed.
Most TC-Series tubing hangers accept a back-pressure valve, which seals the tubing bore.
These BPV profiles may be of FMC Surface Wellhead design or they may be of another manufac-
turers design, depending upon the customers requirements. Some hangers are ported for
hydraulic control lines, downhole safety valves or other equipment as required by the customer.
S i n g l e - S t r i n g Tu b i n g H a n g e r s
Most TC-Series single-string hangers do not require aligning pins and are compatible with any TC-
Series tubing head. Generally speaking, alignment pins will not be required unless there is a need
to orient a hanger a particular way. An example of this might be when an additional line is being
run with the tubing string and needs to be ported through a particular position in the tubing spool.
TC-1A TC-1W
TC-1A
The TC-1A is a threaded tubing hanger with an integral compression-type annulus seal that is
actuated by string weight and or by lockdown screws. This hanger is also known as a threaded
mandrel-type hanger and is considered one of the most basic and least expensive hangers in FMC
Surface Wellheads TC product line.
TC-1W
The TC-1W is a split, wraparound packoff that allows tubing-string manipulation to displace fluid
while maintaining complete control of annular pressure. Like all TC-Series packoffs, tubing string
weight must be suspended from a tubing suspension adapter or coupling adapter. The TC-1W has a
compression-type seal which is actuated by lockdown screws.
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TC-1A-EN
Threaded hanger with an extended neck with interference-type seals that provide a secondary
annulus seal to isolate flange and ring gasket from well pressure and fluids.
Accepts control lines and injection tubing.
TC-1A-ENS
The TC-1A-ENS is a threaded mandrel-type tubing hanger with an extended neck. This hanger
utilizes S-type seals on its neck that are used to seal inside the tubing head adapter that will be
Tu b i n g H a n g e r s
installed directly above the hanger upon completion of the well. Additionally, this hanger is provided
with compression-type seals on the body that generally incorporate wire mesh-type non-extrusion
devices above and below the seal. Lockdown screws are used.
TC-1A-EMS W/XEMS
The TC-1A-EMS is a threaded mandrel-type tubing hanger with an Externally Energized Metal
(XEMS) annular seal energized with lockdown screws. The extended neck of the tubing hanger
assembly is sealed at the top by the FMC Straight-Bore Metal Seal (SBMS), completing the full
metal seal capability. This hanger is available with an external ACME landing thread or with
internal landing thread.
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BO-2 Coupling
A BO-2 coupling-type tubing hanger uses a one-piece coupling that is externally threaded with a
coarse heavy-duty ACME thread. Internally the coupling will provide tubing threads in the top and
bottom along with a back-pressure valve groove. The BO-2 coupling is attached to the last tubing
joint and is run in conjunction with a TC-1W wraparound-type packoff. Ultimately, the BO-2 cou-
pling is made up into a BO-2 adapter that is assembled on the bottom of the Christmas tree.
BO-10 Coupling
The BO-10 coupling-type tubing hanger is generally utilized on completions demanding higher
completion shut-in pressures. This hanger is a coupling by design but also incorporates a separate
rotating, ACME-threaded locking nut. This design is also attached to the last tubing joint, and is
run in conjunction with a TC-1W wraparound-type packoff. Ultimately, the BO-10 coupling is made
up into a BO-10 adapter that is assembled on the bottom of the Christmas tree.
TC ESP
The TC ESP hanger is dual-ported, with one port designed to accept a single production tubing
string. The second port is designed to accommodate the electrical conductors that pass the cur-
rent between the surface cable and the subsurface cable that goes to the pump.
The TC ESP hanger is designed for 7 1/16"- 3,000/5,000 and 11"- 3,000/5,000 flange sizes. We
standardized on EUE thread configurations. Nevertheless, additional thread profiles and different
configurations can be supplied. While configurations and designs may differ with customer require-
ments, the basic design concepts stay the same.
Benefits
Can easily convert an existing flowing well to an ESP without the need to change out the tubing
head. Can utilize a TCM-type tubing head.
Can convert a finished hanger with a QCI penetrator profile to accept a BIW penetrator.
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Penetrator does not require rotation for makeup. Eliminates the potential of seal or thread
damage when rotation of penetrator is necessary.
Features
Allows tubing string to be run and pulled independently.
Provides for maximum clearance for gas-lift valves, SCSSV and packers.
FMC Surface Wellhead ISA back-pressure-valve preparation in each hanger half is standard.
Tubing head must have the dual TC-60 aligning pins.
WHEN ORDERING Tu b i n g H a n g e r s , s p e c i f y t h e f o l l o w i n g :
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SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS
We L isten
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A broad range of technology, more than 75 years of experience designing and delivering well-
head systems, a worldwide presence and the ability to listen. In this section, we present a
variety of actual solutions in which listening to our customers, understanding their needs and
responding with custom-engineered systems resulted in solutions to some of the industrys
challenges, offshore and inland.
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Systems
Solutions
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We are thoroughly satisfied with
the reliable solutions and support
provided by FMC Energy Systems.
Theyve proven themselves a proac-
tive wellhead supplier, committed to
performance and safety in helping us
bring our North Sea field onsteam
on time and under budget.
MAJOR OIL COMPANY
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SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS
ESP System
Kome (Chad)
A major oil company faced a substantial logistical challenge when it developed an oil-
field in a region of Africa with no established oilfield infrastructure and remote
from existing shipping channels. This operator wanted the most reliable enhanced-
recovery surface wellhead technology on the market for the venture and looked to
FMC Energy Systems to provide it. Our company has years of experience throughout
Africa and knew the most reliable choice of technology the customer would require in
Chad. We recommended a field-proven ESP system, including our industry-standard
Model 120 gate valves, HNBR FMC-molded S & FS elastomer seals,
and FMC C22 casing head, another industry standard. Each of these components
has delivered at least 15 years outstanding field performance.
FH System
Alberta (Canada)
There are moments when the challenge is not the environment, the pressure or
the reliability. Shallow, marginal low-pressure well production dictates a very tight
budget. The oil company then needs to maximize its use of customer property
and to utilize the adequate technology to match its application. There is not extra
cash for any luxury beyond the basic requirements. At FMC Surface Wellhead we
listened to market situations and decided to develop our FH line with tapered bowl
and exclusive elastomer seal design to stay on budget.
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Ho r i z o n t a l System
Gulf of Campeche (Mexico)
Injecting 1.2 million cubic feet of nitrogen per day into a formation
through a 9 bore is a major challenge to face with traditional solu-
tions. The limited available height and weight on the platform plus
the handling of a 9 Christmas tree during installation and workover
ruled out a conventional production wellhead solution. Our engineers
who have platform working experience understood better than other
suppliers the operational challenge, and proposed the first horizontal
wellhead tree system of its size in the Gulf of Mexico.
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T L P / S PA R System
Gulf of Mexico (USA)
By far the most experienced suppliers of TLP/SPAR systems in the Gulf of Mexico,
we also installed the deepest and most fire-resistant SPAR in the Gulf.
As certain platforms are designed to move with water action, every element
connected to the sea floor becomes an integral part of a dynamic system and
requires specialized wellhead solutions like our TLP/SPAR systems. From the initial
stages of your project, we can help you decide to go with a wet or a dry tree.
Example: If youre facing a fragmented reservoir offshore and must execute multiple
interventions, economics indicate a surface tree.
FMC Surface Wellhead installed the first TLP/SPAR system in the Gulf of Mexico
during the 1980s and has been the leader in this technology since, installing more
systems worldwide than our competitors combined.
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Valves
S e r i e s 1 0 0 G a t e Va l v e s
FMC Surface Wellheads Series 100 Gate Valves have successfully met customer demands for per-
formance, endurance and ease of maintenance since their introduction in 1984. Available in working
pressures from 2,000 to 20,000 psi, these metal-seal gate valves provide bubble-tight operation
throughout their rated pressure and temperature ranges. Sizes, configurations and materials are
available for virtually any application.
Model 100 Series Valves by far exceed the requirements of API 6A. Model 120, Model 125,
Model 130, Model 135, Model 160 and Model VLT have been qualified in excess of Appendix F for
material class AA to HH and temperature rating 75 to 400oF. An additional 300 endurance cycles
are applied to simulate 20 years of life expectancy.
Series 100 gate valves come in trims for a complete range of water, oil and gas services
including corrosive, high-temperature, subsea, arctic, sand and steam.
Belleville
spring
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Va l v e s
Actuators
Seals
Series 100
Bi-directional Operation
Patented nonelastomeric
UV stem packing
Nonrising stem
Belleville springs
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Model 101
FMC Surface Wellheads Model 101 gate valve exceeds API 6A PR1 and PR2 modified performance
test. It is the newest offering in our Series 100 Gate Valve. This compact, safer-to-handle and rugged
valve is ideal for a wide range of lower-pressure applications. Combined with the industry-proven
Model 120 and Model 130 premium gate valves, FMC Surface Wellhead can support your every gate
valve requirement. The Model 101 utilizes innovative design and advance material technology to deliv-
er a highly reliable valve to match your low-pressure/low-demanding applications. The Model 101 is
available in 2,000, 3,000 and 5,000 psi working pressures. Sizes and end connections meet a
complete range of general and sour service oilfield applications.
F e a t u re s a n d B e n e f i t s
Has bi-directional flow.
Nitrited and lapped gate and seat provide extended life expectancy.
Soft seat provides extremely low-pressure seal ability (20 psi).
Nonelastomer stem packing is unaffected by most oilfield chemicals.
Has a nonrising stem.
Casting and bolting technology reduces weight and maintains pressure D
capacity of two times working pressure.
Has low torque requirements for easier opening and closing.
Has tested beyond API 6A PR1 requirements. B
Floating seats allow quick and easy field repair.
Stem packing seals without periodic energizing.
Reliability of seats reduces leaks.
Has a quick-disconnect hand wheel. C
M O D E L 1 0 1
2 1/16 2000 9.00 N/A 10.68 4.61 14.44 7.00 N/A 59 22 1/2
3000 9.00 14.62 10.68 4.61 14.44 7.00 95 59 22 1/2
5000 9.00 14.62 10.68 4.61 14.44 7.00 95 59 22 1/2
2 9/16 2000 10.62 N/A 12.84 6.98 16.53 7.00 N/A 145 23 4/5
3000 10.62 16.62 12.84 6.98 16.53 7.00 188 145 23 4/5
5000 10.62 16.62 12.84 6.98 16.53 7.00 188 145 23 4/5
3 1/8 3000 N/A 17.12 12.84 6.98 16.53 7.00 188 N/A 35 3/5
5000 N/A 18.62 12.84 6.98 16.53 7.00 216 N/A 35 3/5
2 1/6 FE, LP, EUE 2,000 psi 3,000 psi 5,000 psi AA,BB,DD
2 9/16 FE, EUE 2,000 psi 3,000 psi 5,000 psi AA,BB,DD
3 1/8 FE 2,000 psi 3,000 psi 5,000 psi AA,BB,DD
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M ODEL 1 0 1 G a t e Va l v e
The improved version of an FMC industry
Low torque standard, our Model 101 Gate Valve is
the newest solution for low-pressure
applications. Backed by a long history of
performance, the newest version of the
Model 101 offers greater economy and
value for the budgets of mature fields.
The Model 101 joins our premium gate valve
Nonelastomeric line, surpassing the competition in our
stem packing tests, qualifying it as the best in its class.
Model 101
See the results below.
Metal-to-metal and
soft-seat sealing
(20 psi low-pressure sealability)
Best-in-Class Results
P E R F O R M A N C E C O M PA R I S O N T E S T I N G
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Model 120
FMC Surface Wellheads Model 120 gate valve exceeds API 6A PR2 Appendix F performance test
and FMC 300 endurance test. It is designed for medium-pressure oil and gas applications. The
Model 120s features have provided customers with many years of reliable services and the best
sealing performance in the industry. It is a forged valve designed for 2,000, 3,000, and 5,000 psi
working pressure.
Model 120
D
F e a t u re s a n d B e n e f i t s
Heavy-duty, tapered roller thrust bearings
Four redundancy seals on seat
Metal-to-metal seals
o Seat-to-gate o Stem backseat o Antiblowout packing nut
o Seat-to-body o Bonnet gasket
Reduced leak paths
Quick-disconnect hand wheel
Nonrising one-piece stem
B
Nonelastomeric patented UV stem packing, bubble tight at 75 oF to 650oF
Stem safety shear pin
Stem featuring weak point above stem packing to allow contingency break off
(pressure isolated)
Advance hard-facing and coating technology on gates and seats to ensure
C
reliability and wear resistance over 20 years of life
Replaceable gate-lifting nut
Stainless-steel gate guides
Floating gate A
M O D E L 1 2 0
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Patented UV
stem packing
Model 120
Replaceable lift nut
(Improves torque and galling resistance)
Dual seal to
body metal seal
M O D E L 1 2 0
Material Class
Designation AA BB CC DD EE FF HH
Body & Bonnet Forged Alloy Forged Alloy Forged Stainless Forged Alloy Forged Alloy Forged Stainless Forged Alloy Steel
Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel w/CRA
Gates & Seats Alloy Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Alloy Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel CRA
Stem Alloy Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Alloy Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel CRA
Stem Packing Patented Patented Patented Patented Patented Patented Patented
UV Design UV Design UV Design UV Design UV Design UV Design UV Design
Bonnet Gasket Stainless Steel
Seal Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel or CRA
M O D E L 1 2 5 The FMC Surface Wellhead Model 125 is an extension of the FMC Surface Wellhead Model 120
Series gate valves that offers a lower-cost option for working pressures in the 4,500 psi to 6,500 psi working pressure.
The Model 125 has the same features and benefits as the Model 120 plus the following upgrades on: 1) seat and gate
hard facing, 2) lift nut material and 3) stem material. The result is an API monogrammed 5K service valve with FMC
certification for use up to 6,650 psi working pressure. The Model 125 is available in sizes from 2 1/6 to 6 5/8, in a
temperature range from 75oF to +250oF, and qualified by for API 6A PR2 App F plus 300 endurance cycles.
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Model 130/150
FMC Surface Wellheads Model 130/150 gate valve exceeds API 6A PR2 Appendix F performance
test and FMC Surface Wellhead 300 endurance test. It is designed for high-pressure oil and gas
applications. The Model 130/150s features have provided customers with many years of reliable serv-
ices and the best sealing performance in the industry. It is a forged valve designed for 10,000 and
15,000 psi working pressure.
F e a t u re s a n d B e n e f i t s D
Heavy-duty, tapered roller thrust bearings
Four redundancy seals on seat
Metal-to-metal seals
o Seat-to-gate o Stem backseat o Antiblowout packing nut
o Seat-to-body o Bonnet gasket
Reduced leak paths
Quick-disconnect hand wheel
Nonrising one-piece stem
Nonelastomeric patented UV stem packing, bubble tight at 75oF to 650oF
Stem safety shear pin B
Stem featuring weak point above stem packing to allow contingency break
off (pressure isolated)
Hard-facing technology on gates and seats to ensure reliability and wear
C
resistance over 20 years of life
Replaceable gate-lifting nut
Stainless-steel gate guides
Floating gate
M O D E L 1 3 0 / 1 5 0
Nominal Model Working Dimensions (Inches) Flanged End # Turns to
Size (Inches) Pressure A B C D Weight (Lbs) Open/Close
1 13/16 130 10000 18.31
18.19 22.574 5.439 16.000 175 11 3/8
150 15000 18.06
17.94 24.633 6.075 16.000 450 12 3/8
2 1/16 130 10000 20.56
20.44 23.169 5.950 16.000 205 12 3/4
150 15000 19.06
18.94 26.255 6.687 17.000 340 1
2 9/16 130 10000 22.31
22.19 26.364 6.977 16.000 300 15 1/2
150 15000 21.06
20.94 29.643 7.901 19.000 600 13 5/8
3 1/16 130 10000 24.44
24.32 28.941 8.015 17.000 420 18 3/8
150 15000 23.62
23.50 33.425 9.155 22.000 700 16
4 1/16 130 10000 26.44
26.32 34.273 10.113 24.000 960 19 1/8
5 1/8 130 10000 29.06
28.94 42.177 12.580 27.000 110 18
6 3/8 130 10000 35.06
34.94 49.665 15.000 33.000 2099 22 1/8
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Patented UV
stem packing Replaceable lift nut
(Improves torque and galling resistance)
Dual seal to
Model 130/150
body metal seal
Proprietary low-friction
high-temperature facing
M O D E L 1 3 0 / 1 5 0
FMC Surface
Wellhead
Material Class
Designation AA BB CC DD EE FF HH
Body & Bonnet Forged Alloy Forged Alloy Forged Stainless Forged Alloy Forged Alloy Forged Stainless Forged Alloy Steel
Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel w/CRA
Gates & Seats Alloy Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Alloy Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel CRA
Stem Alloy Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Alloy Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel CRA
Stem Packing Patented Patented Patented Patented Patented Patented Patented
UV Design UV Design UV Design UV Design UV Design UV Design UV Design
Bonnet Gasket Stainless Steel
Seal Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel or CRA
M O D E L 1 3 5 The FMC Model 135 is an extension of the FMC Model 130 Series gate valves that offers a lower-
cost option for working pressures in the 9,000 psi to 12,000 psi working pressure range. The Model 135 has the
same features and benefits as the Model 130 plus the following upgrades on: 1) seat and gate hard facing, 2) lift nut
material, 3) stem material and 4) bolting. The result is an API monogrammed 10K service valve with FMC Surface
Wellhead certification for use up to 12,500 psi working pressure. The Model 135 is available in sizes from 2 1/6 to 4
1/6, in a temperature range from 75oF to +350oF, and qualifies by API 6A PR2 App F plus 300 endurance cycles.
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M O D E L 1 3 0 / 1 5 0 V L T
Nominal Model Working Dimensions (Inches) Flanged End # Turns to
Size (Inches) Pressure A B C D Weight (Lbs.) Open/Close
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M ODEL V LT
The FMC Model VLT is an extension of the
Model 100 Series gate valves that offers
95% torque reduction. It features an integral
FMC Energy Systems patented roller screw
mechanism and a balancing stem. The VLT
family was designed for manual operation
Extremely low torque with no gear reducers, achieving a "one-to-
(95% torque reduction)
one" ratio. The Model VLT features include:
multiple seat barriers, bubble - tight shutoff,
over-torque prevention and a replaceable
lift nut.
Integral sealed FMC
Energy Systems patented
roller screw
1-to-1 ratio turn
(No gear reducers)
Rising stem
M o d e l 1 3 0 / 1 5 0 V LT
Balanced stem with metal back seat
and patented UV stem packing
L O N G L I F E E X P E C TA N C Y A N D R E L I A B L E O P E R AT I O N
Key features to ensure reliability for the life of the valve are:
Metal-to-metal sealed bonnet assembly: Separate weather seals on the Series 100 valve bonnet assemblies isolate the stem, stem
bearings, packing nut and other internal components from external environment.
Heavy-duty stem bearings: Dual stem bearings support all axial loading on the stem. These low-friction, tapered roller bearings also help
reduce operating torque.
High-strength stem threads: Standard ACME threads offer high shear strength and high contact area for maximum endurance. A separate
gate-lift nut contains the mating threads instead of the gate itself. This flexible design permits optimum stem/lift nut material combinations and
allows the gate to float independently from the stem. In the unlikely event of thread damage, only the nut or stem needs to be replaced.
Stem shear pin: The stem is protected against accidental twist-off by the stem shear-pin. The pin can be quickly replaced without disassem-
bling the valve bonnet.
Close-fitting gate guides: Stainless-steel gate guides stay within a few thousands of an inch of the gate, acting as mud skirts to minimize
well fluids, sand and mud from entering the valve body as the gate opens and closes.
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Valves
M odel 160
FMC Surface Wellheads Model 160 gate valve exceeds API 6A PR2 Appendix F performance test
plus FMC Surface Wellhead 300-cycle endurance test. Designed for high-pressure oil and gas applica-
tions. It is a forged valve designed for 20,000 psi working pressure.
The Model 160 was qualified to API 6A PR2 Appendix F at the following levels:
0oF to +350oF @ 20,000 psi full differential
-20oF to +400oF @ 20,000 psi full differential
-50oF to +350oF @ 20,000 psi full differential
M O D E L 1 6 0
Nominal Working
Size Pressure A B C D E F Weight Number of Turns
(inches) (psi) ( +/- .06) (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) (lbs.) (1) to Open/Close
Notes:
(1)
These weights are based on a body machined from block (nondie forge).
(2)
Min @ ambient temperature w/20K full differentia; Max @ 400oF w/20K full differential.
(3)
This valve will have Rotork Gear Operator with twin input shaft.
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Enhanced patented
Replaceable lift nut
UV stem packing
(Improves torque and
galling resistance)
Enhanced wear-
resistent stem
Proprietary hardfacing
to reduce wear and
increase valve life
Triple-metal seat
and body
Model 160
M O D E L 1 6 0
Body & Bonnet Forged Alloy Steel Forged Stainless Steel Forged Alloy Steel w/CRA
Gates & Seats Stainless Steel Stainless Steel CRA
Stem Stainless Steel Stainless Steel CRA
Stem Packing Patented UV Design Patented UV Design Patented UV Design
Bonnet Gasket Seal Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel or CRA
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A C T U AT O R P R O D U C T S
A ctuators
FMC Surface Wellhead offers its own actuator product line that includes
the HPPN Pneumatic Piston, the HPHYW Hydraulic Wire Shear Actuator
and the HPHY Hydraulic Piston Actuator. This design has been
proven worldwide in the field for more than 35 years.
D e s i g n F e a t u re s o f t h e F M C S u r f a c e We l l h e a d P n e u m a t i c a n d
Hydraulic Actuators:
The actuator is fail-safe/fail-close because it will close with the loss of control pressure, with or
without pressure in the valve body.
Heavy-duty coated spring package is designed to provide closing force at zero or low pressure.
Actuators are designed with back-seat capability.
Designed to accept our full range of accessories, i.e., stem protectors, fusible lockout caps, etc.
Quick-disconnect design and spring box design reduces time required during maintenance
operations.
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Functions
Actuators are used on secondary master valve and/or wing valve of a Christmas tree, flow
lines, header valves, gathering lines and pipelines.
As part of a surface safety system, the actuator will shut off flow from the well in the event of a
catastrophic event.
The HP-PN surface safety valve is a pneumatic-controlled actuator that is operated by an air or
gas source.
Pneumatic pressure acting on the piston holds the valve open. Loss of pneumatic pressure in
the actuators cylinder allows the well or flowline pressure acting on the area of the lower stem
to force the stem and gate closed.
Pneumatic actuators can be used in both gas and oil wells. Care should be taken when using
pneumatic actuators on high-pressure and/or large-bore applications.
One of the opening characteristics of a pneumatic actuator is that once sufficient force is
generated to break the differential, the valve will instantaneously go from closed to full open.
This causes a slam-open effect that can cause damage to gates and seats. This can potentially
damage the actuator. The following are some methods to reduce this potential problem:
o Reduce the differential pressure across the valve.
o Reduce the volume of air in the cylinder.
o Dampener mechanism.
o Use of a hydraulic actuator is considered the best option.
Benefits
Loss of control pressure above the piston will cause the actuator to close the valve.
In the event of a fire, the metal-to-metal seal between bonnet and lower stem acts as a
secondary seal if the stem packing is damaged.
Has a back-seat test port and packing leak detection port.
A relief valve on the cylinder prevents overpressurization.
Large piston area permits use of low-pressure air or gas control systems.
Has a rising stem for visual indication.
Pneumatic cylinder and piston are electrolysis nickel plated for corrosion resistance, reducing
repair cost.
Upper stem packing is easily removed.
P N E U M A T I C A C T U A T O R S
Identification
The HP-PN Pneumatic Piston Actuator assembly includes the bonnet and the actuator assembly.
The HP-PN actuator will be sized to open the valve against full differential with the available
control pressure.
The designation for the FMC Surface Wellhead pneumatic piston actuator is four alpha
characters followed by two numeric characters. For example, the designator for a pneumatic
piston actuator is HP-PN38. The HP is the product identifier; the PN references pneumatic piston,
and the 38 refers to the piston size. A given piston size can be used on a number of valve sizes.
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Functions
The actuators are used on secondary master valve and/or wing valve of Christmas tree, flow
lines, header valves, gathering lines and pipelines.
As part of a surface safety system, the actuator will shut off flow from the well in the event of a
catastrophic event.
The HP-HY surface safety valve is a hydraulically controlled actuator that is operated by a
closed hydraulic system completely independent of well fluids and pressure.
Hydraulic pressure acting on the piston holds the valve open. Loss of hydraulic pressure in the
actuator cylinder allows the well or flowline pressure acting on the area of the lower stems to
force the stem and gate closed.
Recommended for use in high-pressure and/or large-bore applications.
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F e a t u re s
Control line port can be rotated 360.
Hydraulic section is resistant to corrosion.
Has a quick-disconnect clamp.
Benefits
In the event of a fire, the metal-to-metal seal between bonnet and lower stem acts as a
secondary seal if the stem packing is damaged.
Has a back-seat test port and packing leak detection port.
Oil port can be rotated 360 degrees for easy alignment of power-source control line.
Has a lifting eye to facilitate removing the actuator when mounted horizontally.
Two bonnet types are available to cover a wide range of applications. The Type A bonnet is the
extended version, and the Type B bonnet is the flush-mounted version.
Nipoloy process (electrolysis nickel) is used on hydraulic cylinder for corrosion resistance.
Hydraulic piston is hard chromed for corrosion resistance.
H Y D R A U L I C A C T U A T O R S
2 1/16 5,000 / 344.7 FMC 2.06 / 52.32 HP-HY 60 3,000 / 206.8 5,000 / 344.7
2 1/16 10,000 / 689.4 FMC 2.06 / 52.32 HP-HY 80 3,000 / 206.8 5,000 / 344.7
2 9/16 5,000 / 344.7 FMC 2.56 / 65.02 HP-HY 70 3,000 / 206.8 5,000 / 344.7
2 9/16 10,000 / 689.4 FMC 2.56 / 65.02 HP-HY 90 3,000 / 206.8 5,000 / 344.7
3 1/8 5,000 / 344.7 FMC 3.12 / 79.25 HP-HY 75 3,000 / 206.8 5,000 / 344.7
3 1/16 10,000 / 689.4 FMC 3.06 / 79.99 HP-HY 95 3,000 / 206.8 5,000 / 344.7
4 1/16 5,000 / 344.7 FMC 4.06 / 103.1 HP-HY 90 3,000 / 206.8 5,000 / 344.7
4 1/16 6,650 / 458.45 FMC 4.06 / 103.1 HP-HY110 3,000 / 206.8 4,500 / 310.3
4 1/16 10,000 / 689.4 FMC 4.06 / 103.1 HP-HY120 3,000 / 206.8 5,000 / 344.7
5 1/8 5,000 / 344.7 FMC 5.12 / 130.00 HP-HY 120 3,000 / 206.8 4,500 / 310.3
5 1/8 10,000 / 689.4 FMC 5.12 / 130.00 HP-HY 155 3,000 / 206.8 4,500 / 310.3
6 3/8 5,000 / 344.7 FMC 6.38 / 162.1 HP-HY 155 3,000 / 206.8 4,500 / 310.3
6 3/8 10,000 / 689.4 FMC 6.38 / 162.1 HY 175 3,000 / 206.8 5,000 / 344.7
Identification
The HP-HY Hydraulic Piston Actuator assembly includes the bonnet and the actuator assembly.
The HP-HY actuator will be sized to open the valve against full differential with the available
control pressure.
The designation for the FMC Surface Wellhead Hydraulic Actuator is four alpha characters
followed by two numeric characters. For example, the designator for a Hydraulic Actuator is
HP-HY90. The HP is the product identifier, the HY references hydraulic piston, and the 90 refers
to the piston size. A given piston size can be used on a number of valve sizes.
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Description: The Type HP-HYW Hydraulic Actuator is a ratio-piston-type actuator mounted on
a reverse-acting gate valve. The HP-HYW Hydraulic Wire Shear Actuator is designed to be fail-
safe and fail-close. The coiled multi-spring assembly provides the added shear force. When
installed as part of a safety system, it will automatically close with the loss of control pressure and will
open automatically when the control pressure is restored. The wire shear actuator becomes the primary
surface safety device during wireline operations. Should an emergency take place while the wireline tool
string is in the well, the wire shear actuator is designed to shear the wire and seal off the flow of the well.
Functions
The actuators are used on the secondary master valve. They are the primary surface safety
device during a wireline operation.
As part of a surface safety system, the actuator will shear the wireline and seal off the flow
from the well in the event of a catastrophic event.
The HP-HYW surface safety valve is a hydraulically controlled actuator that is operated by a
closed hydraulic system completely independent of well fluids and pressure.
Hydraulic pressure acting on the piston holds the valve open. Loss of hydraulic pressure in the
actuators cylinder allows the well or flowline pressure acting on the area of the lower stems to
force the stem and gate closed. The spring package is sized to cut a specific size of wireline.
F e a t u re s
Coiled spring design provides cutting force.
Control line port can be rotated 360.
Hydraulic section is resistant to corrosion.
Has a quick-disconnect clamp.
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Benefits
In the event of a fire, the metal-to-metal seal between bonnet and lower stem acts as a
secondary seal if the stem packing is damaged.
Has a back-seat test port and packing leak detection port.
Spring packages are designed to fit customer application.
FMC Surface Wellhead has provided spring packages to cut various-sized wires. We provide a
North Sea operator a wire shear spring package to cut 7/16 braided line (shear force required
was 22,400 lbs.).
Oil port can be rotated 360 degrees for easy alignment of power-source control line.
Has a lifting eye to facilitate removing the actuator when mounted horizontally.
Two bonnet types are available to cover a wide range of applications. The Type A bonnet is the
extended version, and the Type B bonnet is the flush-mounted version.
Nipoloy process (electrolysis nickel) is used on hydraulic cylinder for corrosion resistance.
Hydraulic piston is hard chromed for corrosion resistance.
H Y D R A U L I C W I R E S H E A R A C T U A T O R S
2 1/16 10,000 / 689.5 FMC 2.06 / 52.32 90 W 3,000 / 206.82 4,500 / 310.23
3 1/8 5,000 / 344.7 FMC 3.12 / 79.25 90 W 3,000 / 206.82 5,000 / 344.7
3 1/16 10,000 / 689.5 FMC 3.06 / 79.99 100 W 3,000 / 206.82 4,500 / 310.23
4 1/16 5,000 / 344.7 FMC 4.12 / 104.64 100 W 3,000 / 206.82 5,000 / 344.7
4 1/16 6,500 / 448.11 FMC 4.06 / 103.1 110 W 3,000 / 206.82 4,500 / 310.23
4 1/16 10,000 / 689.5 FMC 4.06 / 103.1 140 W 3,500 / 241.29 5,500 / 379.17
5 1/8 5,000 / 344.7 FMC 5.12 / 130.00 140 W 3,000 / 206.82 5,000 / 344.7
5 1/8 10,000 / 689.5 FMC 5.12 / 130.00 160 W 3,000 / 206.82 5,000 / 344.7
6 3/8 5,000 / 344.7 FMC 6.38 / 162.1 160 W 3,000 / 206.82 4,500 / 310.23
Identification
The HP-HYW Hydraulic Wire Shear Actuator assembly includes the bonnet and the actuator
assembly. The HP-HYW actuator will be sized to open the valve against full differential with the
available control pressure.
The designation for the FMC Surface Wellhead Hydraulic Actuator is four alpha characters
followed by two numeric characters. For example, the designator for a Hydraulic Wire Shear Actuator
is HP-HYW90. The HP is the product identifier, the HY references hydraulic piston, W is for wire shear,
and the 90 refers to the piston size. A given piston size can be used on a number of valve sizes.
W H E N O R D E R I N G A C T U A T O R S , S p e c i f y t h e F o l l o w i n g :
1) Bonnet Type: A (extended) or B (flush mount) 12) Special Material and/or Processing Requirements
2) Actuator Type: Pneumatic/Hydraulic 13) System Requirements (If yes, add brief description.)
3) Available Pneumatic/Hydraulic Pressure
ACTUATOR ACCESSORIES/REQUIREMENTS
4) Maximum Shut-In Well Pressure
5) Wire or Cable Size to Cut 14) Solid Lockout Cap
6) Closing Time for Actuator 15) Fusible Lockout Cap Rated 95oC
9) Slam Test Required during SIT/FAT 18) Limit Switch Housing: Stainless Steel or Aluminum
10) As in accordance with customer tender specification attached 19) Stem Protector: Slotted Metal, Transparent
(If no, please state alternate.) 20) Repair Kit (consists of elastomers for bonnet and power section): FMC
11) Special Requirement/Certification/Witnessing Required 21) Special Accessories Needed and/or additional comments related to inquiry
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SEALS
Seal echnology T
Seals are critical for achieving reliable pressure integrity in wellhead equipment. FMC Energy Systems
is proud of our sealing designs, and we would like to share our seal technology with you so you can
take it into account next time you specify your equipment.
Common oilfield elastomers are sufficiently reliable for low-pressure, normal-service oil and gas
wells, and special elastomer compounds and designs are available for critical-service wells. However, all
elastomer compounds lose some of their sealing effectiveness over time, with the rate of degradation
dependent on environment. Sometimes a metal seal option can be a cost-effective way to increase
service life and improve production efficiencies. FMC Energy Systems has the expertise to help you
decide the best fit (elastomer or metal) for your application.
E lastomer Seals
A number of the more conventional wellhead seals can no longer meet the new stringent design-acceptance criteria, such as
the larger API casing and tubing OD tolerances now allowed by API Spec-5CT. For example, the conventional O-ring seal is
very limited in its ability to bridge large extrusion gaps and remain intact without some kind of antiextrusion device. In addition,
some seal designs cannot keep a bubble-tight seal over the wide temperature ranges and large pressure variations encountered.
FMC Energy Systems response to these new API requirements addresses the limitations found in traditional interfer-
ence and slab-packing applications with the following key design features:
Seals meet API Spec. 6A, Appendix F, Performance Requirement Level Two (PR-2) pressure and temperature cycle testing.
All seal designs utilize one of the FMC proprietary elastomeric compounds. These seal compounds are rated for all API
material classes, including class HH (H2S/CO2 service), and are also amine resistant.
Antiextrusion devices are incorporated into each type of seal design to compensate for thermal expansion/contraction of
the seal element and for installation clearances.
All seal elements and antiextrusion components are continuous.
Antiextrusion devices are integrally molded into the seal element, making them easier to install and more durable.
All seals are designed to provide proper squeeze, volume fill and stretch under all API/FMC tolerance conditions, i.e., the
largest diametric gap possible and the worst-case misalignment of sealing surfaces.
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M etal Seals
FMC Energy Systems patented bump seal design has addressed many issues traditionally associated with metal seals to
become a technological breakthrough for wellhead equipment. FMC Energy Systems metal seals are rugged enough for the
oilfield operation, have simple installation procedures, are easily tested after installation and are reusable in most applications.
In most applications FMC Energy Systems metal seals are self energizing and do not rely on a wedging action, sus-
pended weight or flange make-up force to affect a seal. The seal is pressure assisted and can work in any pressure.
Meet API Spec. 6A, Appendix F, Performance Requirement Level Two (PR-2) pressure and temperature
cycle testing.
Are rated for all API material classes, including class HH (H2S/CO2 service) and are also amine resistant.
Can be made from almost any high-strength steel or corrosion-resistant alloy, for use in extreme corrosive services.
Work in all temperature ranges, from -75F arctic service to 1200F for fire-resistant applications.
Are easy to install and test and can withstand standard oilfield handling.
Do not deform (crush) metal, either on the seal or on the mating surfaces, so both are normally reusable, minimizing
Seals
workover costs.
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SEALS
E lastomer Seals
S-Seal
The S-Seal is designed to provide reliable sealing between machined components. It is a versatile
and reliable seal in cyclic high-pressure and -temperature applications, where conventional
interference-type seals (O-rings, belt packing, dovetail, etc.) are typically inadequate.
The S-Seal is an interference-type seal utilizing metal coil springs molded integrally into the
exposed seal corners as antiextrusion devices. Another important feature of the FMC design is the
use of a continuous coil spring, which eliminates weak points around the seals circumference.
The S-Seal can be used in many applications where there is a controlled/machined gap between
the sealing bore and shaft; for example, a mandrel hanger neck and tubing head adapter bore. There
are both O.D. and I.D. applications of the S-Seal, with sizes available in nominal diameters up to
20. The S-Seal design can be rated up to 10,000 psi working pressure and a 0 to 250F temperature
range for all sizes. Special designs allow qualification to 15,000 psi working pressure and 300F. S-Seal
FS-Seal
The FS-Seal has been designed to seal against rough casing where wide tolerances and varying
surface finishes create difficult sealing conditions. It is utilized as a large cross-section interference
seal to bridge large extrusion gaps associated with sealing on rough mill casing. The bump provides
higher sealing contact stresses, while the curved recess on the back of the seal controls the
amount of compression (squeeze) on the seal element by allowing it to deflect outward when seal-
ing against a larger-than-normal outer-casing diameter or an out-of-round section of casing.
The FS-Seal can be supplied integral to a casing-head bottom preparation as a 1-FS (one seal
with no secondary) or 2-FS (two seals with one secondary) packoff. It can also be supplied as a
separate 4-S packoff bushing, which incorporates a secondary S-Seal on the bushing OD and a
secondary FS-Seal on the ID. The FS-Seal is available for 4 1/2 to 30 pipe sizes. The FS-Seal is
rated to 10,000 psi working pressure and a 0 to 250F temperature range for sizes up to 16, FS-Seal
while the larger sizes are rated to 5,000 psi working pressure.
Nonextrusion RG ID Upper
Nonextrusion RG ID Lower
PI Seal Assembly
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Tubing Head
Adapter
S Seal
Compression Ring
Wire Mesh
Compression Packing
Lockdown Screw
Tubing Hanger
Tubing Head
Tubing
molded wire mesh rings on top and bottom of the elastomeric element to increase extrusion
resistance. Its design and elastomer compound enable excellent temperature and environmental
resistance. It can be used up to 15,000 psi working pressure and a -50 to 250F temperature
range. The wire mesh is annealed 316 stainless-steel material for corrosion resistance.
Elastomeric Sealing Element
PI Seal
The FMC PI Seal design is an extremely reliable high-pressure sealing mechanism. The PI assembly is comprised of an upper junk
ring guide, the pressure-intensified (PI) seal assembly, and lower ACME threaded lock ring to hold the packoff in the bottom of the
tubing head.
The PI design addresses some rather complex problems associated with oilfield elastomer seal designs, including explosive
decompression, extrusion at high pressures/temperatures, and seal shrinkage/poor response at low temperatures.
The PI seal uses the casing annulus pressure to generate a higher pressure in the elastomer seal, which eliminates the diffusion
of gas into the elastomer. This pressure intensification is generated by a movable T ring which creates an unbalanced pressure
area across the elastomer seal. This design is coupled with FMCs proprietary seal formulation, which also has improved gas perme-
ation as well as excellent oilfield fluid resistance.
The T-ring design also allows the elastomer to self-compensate for seal stress fluctuations caused by thermal cycling. The move-
ment of the T-ring automatically controls excessive seal stresses caused by elastomer expansion. At very low temperatures, the phe-
nomenon of seal stress relaxation caused by elastomer shrinkage is again automatically compensated for by annulus pressure
applied to the unbalanced area T-ring.
Seal failure due to extrusion is addressed by the use of automatic ramping antiextrusion rings made from thermoplastic materi-
al. The antiextrusion rings are located at all four corners of the seal. These rings compensate for the extrusion gaps caused by API
casing tolerances and manufacturing head tolerances.
The PI seal is rated to 15,000 psi working pressure and was developed for use as a lower casing or tubing spool packoff where
long-term reliable sealing in hostile environments is required.
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M etal Seals
SBMS Seals
FMC Energy Systems straight-bore metal seal (SBMS) is energized by interference between the designated primary sealing surface
and the metal seals contact area with that sealing surface. The SBMS is a nonintegral double-ended seal sleeve manufactured from
high-strength, low-alloy steel or corrosion-resistant alloy. The seal can be installed separately and can be easily replaced.
The seal design is based on an interference fit with pressure-intensified sealing. As the tubing head bonnet is nippled up, the
seal lip (bump) engages an entry ramp in the seal bore, radially deflecting the seal lip inward, creating the contact stress required
to effect a seal. In the fully installed position, the seal lips engage a straight bore above the entry ramp (see illustration). The SBMS
maintains sufficient contact-sealing stress even at very low pressure. As working pressure increases, contact-sealing stresses
increase, making it seal even tighter.
The SBMS qualification tests were conducted with low pressure and high pressure, the fire test pass (API RP-6F Improved) of
2,000F flame temperatures and 1,200F internal seal temperature with zero leakage.
SBMS-II Seals
The SBMS-II has bumps on the inside diameter and the outside diameter. Each seal lip engages its entry ramp, creating the seal-
ing contact stress with the sealing diameter.
The SBMS-II is used mainly as a production casing metal seal on either extended-neck mandrel-casing hangers or directly
against the casing stub when slip hangers are used. When employed to seal against a casing stub, it is required to machine the
casing stub after the casing is hung off. However, it requires only approximately 1 1/4 of the casing stub. The operation can be
executed with a portable pneumatic tool.
The SBMS-II is normally used on production casing where extreme temperature fluctuations are anticipated or in critical-service
applications. When used against slip-suspended casing, FMC Energy Systems provides an ACME threaded casing holddown nut to
minimize upward thermal expansion of the casing and act as a bit guide to protect the SBMS-II seal when running tubing or condi-
tioning the hole.
The SBMS-II seal has been used in sizes up to 20. Various applications of the SBMS-II design include valve stem back-seat
seals, valve seat body seals and tubing hanger annular packoffs.
RCMS Seals
The most recent addition to the family of metal seals is the rough-casing metal seal (RCMS). This seal design does not require
special complex field machining of the casing stub; is compatible with a wide range of temperatures and corrosive environments;
does not require special installation tools and is simple to install; is NACE compatible; is compatible with casing spool and tubing
spool strength; and is compatible with casing string strength properties.
XEMS Seals
FMC Energy Systems externally energized metal seal (XEMS) is used in Unihead wellhead systems for special mandrel casing
hanger and tubing hanger applications. The externally energized seal requires mechanical force to effect a seal. The XEMS seal can
be run through the BOP stack and is energized by lockdown screws or by an internal lockdown ring and running tool.
Tubing Head
Casing Stub
hold-down nut
Tubing Head Casing Stub
Adapter Hold-Down Nut Lockdown Screw
Casing Stub
SBMS Casing Spool
Energizing Ring
SBMS-II RCMS
Adjustment Nut
Hanger Neck Casing Spool
S-Seals
FS Seals
Mandrel Hanger
Retainer Nut
S Seals
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Casing Hanger
Locking Lock Ring
Mandrel
Outer Body
Unihead
Lock Ring
Running Landed
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T E C H N O L O G Y C A PA B I L I T I E S
A Quality Product
High on the list of factors influencing your choice of a wellhead vendor should be the vendors
investment in research and development, including its testing and analysis programs and its strategies for
achieving and maintaining quality from R&D to manufacturing to aftermarket services. Ultimately, FMC
Energy Systems commitment to technological excellence optimizes your performance and minimizes your
system life-cycle costs. Were proud of our products and have implemented processes that assure con-
tinual improvement of our technology and services and the processes themselves. When you specify an
FMC Surface Wellhead system, you can be assured that every nut and bolt means a pedigree of quality.
Q U A L I T Y M A N A G E M E N T S T R AT E G I E S
FMC Energy Systems designs and manufactures products of the highest quality, guided by
the strictest standards of the safety of employees and customers and the integrity of the
environment. We treat quality and safety as processes that can be identified, diagrammed,
analyzed and continually improved. We define quality performance as attitudes and behaviors
that drive technology, operational excellence and superior customer service and ultimately
add value.
Our quality processes are industry-leading, developed and executed in accordance with
international quality standards and practices and major classification societies. Testing and
manufacturing facilities are ISO 9000 and API certified. Our worldwide quality processes
assure product uniformity, reliability, performance, safety and accountability:
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Te c h n o l o g y
Capabilities
Management commitment
Continuous improvement processes
Quality-improvement teams
Employee education, training
Global Quality Assurance and recognition
FMC Energy Systems regional locations follow the Plan for Zero Defects
same worldwide quality system process and format Safety
(Quality Manual, Global Work Instructions, Operating Customer satisfaction
Procedures and Local Work Instructions). All quality- Execution
assurance and engineering documentation is elec-
tronically revised and controlled in a centralized prod-
uct data management system. Local access through
intranet ensures worldwide product standards and
process control, and provides worldwide visibility and
access to information.
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T E C H N O L O G Y C A PA B I L I T I E S
Engineering Capabilities:
Design & Analysis
FMC Energy Systems long history of designing and manufacturing the finest surface wellhead
products and providing cost-effective systems solutions speaks to our companys commitment to
developing the industrys most advanced engineering resources and capabilities, including materials
selection and finite-element analysis, supported with the appropriate R&D facilities and processes,
including materials and design testing labs. The first step in the engineering process is materials
selection, with the main lines of emphasis on metals, elastomers and lubricants.
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Our engineers employ sophisticated linear analyses in conjunction with rigorous, full-scale product testing to ver-
ify the accuracy of design methods. Capabilities include structural analysis, thermal analysis and computational flow
dynamics. FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) help to analyze the stress con-
dition the equipment will be exposed to.
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T
Lab esting Capabilities
E n v i ro n m e n t a l / F l u i d L i f e P re d i c a t i o n Te s t i n g H i g h / L o w Te m p e r a t u re Bending
L a b Te s t i n g FMC Energy Systems con- Cycling FMC Energy Systems has
FMC constantly monitors the ducts life predication testing Full-scale product testing is several bending and torsion
compatibility of the materials on seals and sealing materi- conducted in dedicated test fixtures which are used
used for wellhead components als by exposing components cold-box test facilities in to simulate the actual service
by experimentally exposing to elevated temperature accordance with API 6A, loads on connectors, such as
them to a wide range of hos- environments containing fluid Appendix F. Products the Speedloc. The largest
tile environments encountered chemistry consistent with are functionally tested to fixture has the capacity to
by equipment used in oil and intended service conditions. maximum operating pressure apply up to 8 million ft.-lbs.
gas service. A variety of test Statistical data is gathered and subjected to cycles in bending with 1 million lbs.
instrumentation is used to sim- from multiple test runs and a temperature range consis- tension. A smaller fixture is
ulate the effects of phenome- correlated to predict com- tent with the application used to apply bending, tension
na such as corrosion and ponent life at actual service environments to which they and torsion simultaneously,
wear, explosive decompres- temperatures. are exposed. up to 1 million ft.-lbs. bending
sion, chemical attack, heat with 500 kips tension and
aging and fluid compatibility. 500 ft.-kips torsion.
Metallic and nonmetallic
components, materials and
processes are qualified in
dedicated laboratory facilities.
O U R R & D C A PA B I L I T I E S I N C L U D E :
Custom product development
Exhaustive laboratory and field testing
Advanced materials technology, including
proprietary elastomer lab
Fire-test facilities with sophisticated data output
Destructive and nondestructive testing
Engineering design and finite-element analysis
Environment, corrosion and safety engineering
Three-dimensional modeling and simulation
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Elastomer Ca p a b i l i t y
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AFTERMARKET SERVICES
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OUR UNIQUE RECRUITING PROCESS. OUR RIGOROUS TRAINING PROGRAM. S A F E T Y F I R S T, R E L I A B I L I T Y. When you
While most of the industry tends to Before joining our service team as a full- call for an FMC Surface Wellhead techni-
recruit service technicians from experi- fledged FMC wellhead technician, every cian, you know youre getting someone
enced rig crews, we have followed a recruit must complete a comprehensive technically competent and thoroughly
different path by recruiting directly from 26-week training program. The curricu- experienced, trained and schooled in
vocational schools and the military lum includes classroom study in drilling safety and reliability, including on-time
services. Technician candidates recruited technology and FMC Surface Wellhead performance. Our specialists are also
from these two major sources of talent products, hands-on lab and field instruc- skilled at resolving issues on location,
are already comfortable with formal tion, as well as a rotation through many which can translate into major cost
training courses, have a disciplined functional areas of the business. Above savings. They perform in compliance
approach to following procedures and all, our service trainees have the FMC with local regulations and FMC Surface
have great attitudes: they are proud of Surface Wellhead safety culture ingrained Wellheads safety practices. At the con-
their company, their skills and their into every aspect of their thinking, clusion of the job, the technician gener-
commitment to safety and enjoy helping planning and job performance. Before ates a status report that also includes
customers by providing superior service. graduating, each apprentice must pass a Internet links to digital photos, equipment
written competency examination. schematics and maintenance schedules.
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Aftermarket
Service
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Pre-Workover Inspection
FMC Surface b S e r v i c e A well workover is no time to discover
problems with the wellhead. Your FMC Surface
Wellhead Services Wellhead technicians can help prevent costly
workover rig and crew downtime by identifying and
documenting the installed equipment and verifying
the proper functioning of all wellhead components
before the rig arrives. This inspection includes tests
for pressure leaks, valve inspection to assure proper
functioning, prepping the bolts for fast and easy
removal and any necessary repairs. Our technicians
also provide test results and documentation for
each wellhead as the units are scheduled for
workover or moving.
Repair and Asset Management you in the active management of the life cycles of
c The useful life of your surface wellhead components your wellhead equipment inventories. With FMC
often exceeds the life of your wells. Managing and Surface Wellheads cradle to grave information
utilizing these assets throughout their life cycle can management system, you can track every wellhead
yield significant savings by reducing or eliminating asset from invoice to repair history to the assets life
the need to purchase new equipment. and whereabouts after it is removed from the wellsite
FMC Surface Wellhead technicians help you and placed in customer property (CP) or on to a new
extend the life of your wellhead equipment in two wellsite to sell or scrap. With our asset-tracking
ways: (1) by a regular schedule of maintenance and system, you can track and manage every component
prompt repairs for all the components of your of every installed wellhead system or CP inventory on
wellhead and keeping them in top working order, or your laptop from anywhere in the world.
returning them to peak condition, and (2) supporting
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I N S TA L L AT I O N A N D S E R V I C E T O O L S
and functionality
Bore Protectors
F e a t u re s a n d B e n e f i t s
Straight-bore bore protectors are compatible with all C-22 and C-29 casing heads and
spools and with all straight-bore FMC Energy Systems tubing heads and Uniheads.
Bore protector can be secured in a bowl by EG grooves or by lockdown screws to protect
against wear and tear during drilling.
Protectors are installed and retrieved with J-type running tools. For 10- through 20-inch
nominal protectors, the FMC Energy Systems combination test plug/running tool can be used.
C o m b i n a t i o n B o r e P r o t e c t o r R u n n i n g To o l a n d B O P Te s t P l u g
F e a t u re s a n d B e n e f i t s
Versatile tool that runs on drill pipe with pin either up or down. With pin up, installs and
retrieves FMC Energy Systems bore protectors (10- through 20-inch sizes only). With pin
down, it lands and seals in the head or spool seal bore for the pressure testing BOP stack
or manifold connections.
Bushings are used to adapt the basic tool to different sizes.
Drill pipe can be suspended below the test plug, eliminating the need to trip all pipe out
of the hole.
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B o r e P r o t e c t o r R u n n i n g / R e t r i e v i n g To o l
A basic J-type tool that runs on drill pipe. Locks into bore protectors with a
quarter-turn right, releases with a quarter-turn left.
Available for all sizes of bore protectors.
B a s i c B O P Te s t P l u g
A simple test plug that runs on drill pipe.
Available to fit all FMC Energy Systems casing heads, casing spools and tubing heads.
Va l v e R e m o v a l P l u g s a n d L u b r i c a t o r s
Lubricator installs VR plugs in casing head, casing spool or tubing
head side outlets so gate valves can be isolated from pressure for
removal or repair.
Lubricator mounts on the gate valve outlet flange. With the lubricator
holding the pressure, the gate valve can be opened, allowing the
VR plug to pass through the valve and be threaded into the head or
spool outlet.
All studded and flanged outlets on FMC Energy Systems casing heads,
casing spools and tubing heads are threaded to accept VR plugs. VR
adapters are available for threaded outlets.
For outlet working pressures of 15,000 psi, straight-thread, metal-to-
metal seal VR plugs are standard. For lower working pressures, S t a n d a rd , S t r a i g h t - t h re a d ,
tapered-thread VR plugs are standard. t a p e re d - t h re a d h i g h - p re s s u re
VR plug VR Plug
Note:
For ordering details, consult your nearest FMC Energy Systems representative.
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I S - A Tr e e Te s t P l u g I S - A B a c k - P r e s s u r e Va l v e
Similar to the back-pressure valve, Latches into mating groove in TC-
but with the seat and stinger Series tubing hangers or couplings
arranged to hold pressure from to seal the well bore while the
above, sealing the tubing bore blowout preventers are removed
against tree test pressure. and the tree is installed. Also used
Test plug installs exactly the same to temporarily isolate the tree from
way as the back-pressure valve. well pressure for repairs without
Since the plug will not hold killing the well.
pressure from below, well pressure Installed by hand or by hydraulic
must be isolated from the tree lubricator. Shear pin release pro-
using a downhole plug or SCSSV. vides positive setting indication.
Seals in hanger or coupling where
strength is maximum and dimen-
sional tolerances are controlled, not
in tubing. Valve cannot accidentally
pass into tubing.
Internal stinger makes it easy to
check well bore for pressure, or to
equalize pressure across the valve.
B a c k - P r e s s u r e V a l v e / Tr e e Te s t P l u g L u b r i c a t o r s
With the FMC Energy Systems lubricator, the IS-A back-pressure valve or tree
test plug can be installed and retrieved, hydraulically, through a Christmas tree
under well pressure.
Each lubricator has accessory parts that adapt it for most tubing sizes and
Christmas tree working pressures.
Hydraulic remote operated to enhance safety conditions.
Note:
For ordering details, consult your nearest FMC Energy Systems representative.
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conditions of employment.
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