Houston, Texas 281.449.

2000
www.hydril.com
tubularsales@hydril.com

Hydril 503™
Tubing Connection
BULLETIN 0001-B (REPLACES 0001-A)

R E D E F I N I N G R E L I A B I L I T Y T M
 Hydril 503™ Tubing Features Hydril 503™ Performance Data
For Production Tubing and Workstring Applications PIPE CONNECTION PIPE BODY YIELD STRENGTH
(Connection exceeds pipe body)
Size & Weight Turned OD
(IUE) Wall ID Bored ID - Pin Make-up Threads L-80/
Drift J-55 M-65
Thickness (Nom.) Box Pin & Box Loss per Inch N-80
Inches Lbs/Ft Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches 1000 Lbs 1000 Lbs 1000 Lbs
2.375 4.70 0.190 1.995 1.901 2.657 2.657 1.945 3.64 3.45 72 85 104

2.875 6.50 0.217 2.441 2.347 3.192 3.179 2.391 3.64 3.45 100 118 145

3.500 9.30 0.254 2.992 2.867 3.886 3.827 2.942 3.64 3.45 142 168 207

4.000 11.00 0.262 3.476 3.351 4.406 4.336 3.426 3.64 3.45 169 200 246

PIN 4.500 11.60 0.250 4.000 3.875 4.891 4.829 3.950 3.64 3.45 184 217 267
The high performance Hydril 100% pipe body ratings for
503™ Wedge Thread™ connec- tension and bending are provided 4.500 12.75 0.271 3.958 3.833 4.926 4.846 3.908 3.64 3.45 198 234 288
tion is machined on API J-55, by machining pin and box on an ]Interchangeable where bracketed.
M-65, N-80 and L-80 EUE pipe API EUE upset. Connection critical Pipe body yield strengths are shown for use in string design calculations.
providing a superior sealing capa- areas exceed pipe body area. The Critical section areas are shown to permit calculating minimum parting loads.
bility and economic value. reverse angle stab flank of the
dovetail threads provides 100%
Exceptional torque strength is compression rating.
developed through the simultane-
ous engagement of opposing 100% pipe body collapse
flanks of the dovetail thread. The strength is created with the lubri-
thread flanks provide a positive
torque stop which virtually elimi-
cant seal of the dovetail threads.
The threads also provide a sec-
Hydril 503™ Tubing Torque Values
nates pin end ID restrictions ondary internal pressure seal rated Yield Torque
Make-Up Torque
caused by over-torque. at 100% of the pipe body.
Size & Weight Wall
Minimum Field Target J-55/ M-65 L-80/N-80
Ideal for highly deviated, 100% rated metal-to-metal seal
extended reach, and other maintains gas sealing capability Inches Lbs/Ft Inches Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs
applications demanding superior under high axial and bending 2.375 4.70 0.190 1500 1700 3100 3700 4500
rotation-while-bending capability. loads. The shallow angle chamfer 2.875 6.50 0.217 1900 2200 4600 5400 6600
The dovetail Wedge Thread on the bored ID of the pin pro- 3.500 9.30 0.254 2800 3200 6800 8000 9900
provides excellent performance in motes uniform stress under the
combined torsion, bending, and seal around the full circumference 4.000 11.00 0.262 3300 3800 8900 10500 12900
tension or compression. of the connection. 4.500 11.60 0.250 3500 4000 11300 13300 16400
4.500 12.75 0.271 3800 4400 11300 13300 16400
Streamlined, clearance OD Hydril 503 is interchangeable The minimum and field target torque values apply to all grades and alloys of steel.
facilitates running, pulling, and with the Hydril 533™, 553™ and An appropriate safety factor should be applied to these yield torque values.
circulating and eliminates down- 563™ connections. Damaged
hole coupling face hang-up. Hydril 503 connections can be
recut to the non-upset threaded
Pin face reduces stabbing and coupled Hydril 563 retaining
damage. Minor damage to the interchangeability. Hydril 503 is
face, which does not function as not available with the CB feature.
a shoulder, can be field repaired.
U.S. and foreign patents apply.
Hydril Wedge Thread™ Identification
First Digit Second Digit: Configuration and Pipe Ends Third Digit: Sealing System

0 - integral connection on external upset pipe

1 - integral connection on non-upset pipe w/pipe body OD box 1 - wedge thread and lubricant seal

2 - integral connection on non-upset pipe w/swaged OD box

5 3 - integral connection on internal/external upset pipe 3 - metal seal plus wedge thread and lubricant seal

5 - integral connection on non-upset pin end and internal/external upset box end pipe

6 - coupled connection on non-upset pipe

7 - integral connection on non-upset pin end and external upset box end pipe
BOX

©2006 Hydril Company LP All Rights Reserved

 Hydril 503™ Tubing Features Hydril 503™ Performance Data
For Production Tubing and Workstring Applications PIPE CONNECTION PIPE BODY YIELD STRENGTH
(Connection exceeds pipe body)
Size & Weight Turned OD
(IUE) Wall ID Bored ID - Pin Make-up Threads L-80/
Drift J-55 M-65
Thickness (Nom.) Box Pin & Box Loss per Inch N-80
Inches Lbs/Ft Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches 1000 Lbs 1000 Lbs 1000 Lbs
2.375 4.70 0.190 1.995 1.901 2.657 2.657 1.945 3.64 3.45 72 85 104

2.875 6.50 0.217 2.441 2.347 3.192 3.179 2.391 3.64 3.45 100 118 145

3.500 9.30 0.254 2.992 2.867 3.886 3.827 2.942 3.64 3.45 142 168 207

4.000 11.00 0.262 3.476 3.351 4.406 4.336 3.426 3.64 3.45 169 200 246

PIN 4.500 11.60 0.250 4.000 3.875 4.891 4.829 3.950 3.64 3.45 184 217 267
The high performance Hydril 100% pipe body ratings for
503™ Wedge Thread™ connec- tension and bending are provided 4.500 12.75 0.271 3.958 3.833 4.926 4.846 3.908 3.64 3.45 198 234 288
tion is machined on API J-55, by machining pin and box on an ]Interchangeable where bracketed.
M-65, N-80 and L-80 EUE pipe API EUE upset. Connection critical Pipe body yield strengths are shown for use in string design calculations.
providing a superior sealing capa- areas exceed pipe body area. The Critical section areas are shown to permit calculating minimum parting loads.
bility and economic value. reverse angle stab flank of the
dovetail threads provides 100%
Exceptional torque strength is compression rating.
developed through the simultane-
ous engagement of opposing 100% pipe body collapse
flanks of the dovetail thread. The strength is created with the lubri-
thread flanks provide a positive
torque stop which virtually elimi-
cant seal of the dovetail threads.
The threads also provide a sec-
Hydril 503™ Tubing Torque Values
nates pin end ID restrictions ondary internal pressure seal rated Yield Torque
Make-Up Torque
caused by over-torque. at 100% of the pipe body.
Size & Weight Wall
Minimum Field Target J-55/ M-65 L-80/N-80
Ideal for highly deviated, 100% rated metal-to-metal seal
extended reach, and other maintains gas sealing capability Inches Lbs/Ft Inches Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs
applications demanding superior under high axial and bending 2.375 4.70 0.190 1500 1700 3100 3700 4500
rotation-while-bending capability. loads. The shallow angle chamfer 2.875 6.50 0.217 1900 2200 4600 5400 6600
The dovetail Wedge Thread on the bored ID of the pin pro- 3.500 9.30 0.254 2800 3200 6800 8000 9900
provides excellent performance in motes uniform stress under the
combined torsion, bending, and seal around the full circumference 4.000 11.00 0.262 3300 3800 8900 10500 12900
tension or compression. of the connection. 4.500 11.60 0.250 3500 4000 11300 13300 16400
4.500 12.75 0.271 3800 4400 11300 13300 16400
Streamlined, clearance OD Hydril 503 is interchangeable The minimum and field target torque values apply to all grades and alloys of steel.
facilitates running, pulling, and with the Hydril 533™, 553™ and An appropriate safety factor should be applied to these yield torque values.
circulating and eliminates down- 563™ connections. Damaged
hole coupling face hang-up. Hydril 503 connections can be
recut to the non-upset threaded
Pin face reduces stabbing and coupled Hydril 563 retaining
damage. Minor damage to the interchangeability. Hydril 503 is
face, which does not function as not available with the CB feature.
a shoulder, can be field repaired.
U.S. and foreign patents apply.
Hydril Wedge Thread™ Identification
First Digit Second Digit: Configuration and Pipe Ends Third Digit: Sealing System

0 - integral connection on external upset pipe

1 - integral connection on non-upset pipe w/pipe body OD box 1 - wedge thread and lubricant seal

2 - integral connection on non-upset pipe w/swaged OD box

5 3 - integral connection on internal/external upset pipe 3 - metal seal plus wedge thread and lubricant seal

5 - integral connection on non-upset pin end and internal/external upset box end pipe

6 - coupled connection on non-upset pipe

7 - integral connection on non-upset pin end and external upset box end pipe
BOX

©2006 Hydril Company LP All Rights Reserved

Houston, Texas 281.449.2000
www.hydril.com
tubularsales@hydril.com

Hydril 503™
Tubing Connection
BULLETIN 0001-B (REPLACES 0001-A)

R E D E F I N I N G R E L I A B I L I T Y T M