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Rotary Subs & Pup Joints

VAM Drilling pup joints are available in
standard lengths of 5, 10, 15 and 20; however,
other configurations are available upon request.
Rotary subs are available in a full range of
connection combinations and standard lengths.

Vallourec Group

Pup Joint
C

All VAM Drilling subs and pup joints are made

from AISI 4145H-modified alloy, heat-treated
to a Brinell Hardness range of 285-341 with a
Charpy V-Notch minimum impact strength of
40 ft-lbs at 70F guaranteed to one inch below
the surface. Subs or pup joints are heat-treated
to 120,000 psi minimum yield. Connections can
be cold-rolled after machining, if requested. All
connections are phos-coated to prevent galling
during initial make-up.

VAM Drilling crossover subs, Kelly saver subs,

bit subs and pup joints are shipped with thread
protectors installed.

Typical Pup Joint Specifications

Nominal
Size
A (in)
3-1/2
4
4-1/2

5
5-1/2
6-5/8

Estimated Weight
of Lengths

ID
B (in)

Tool
Joint OD
C (in)

Pin TJ
Tong
D (in)

Box TJ
Tong
E (in)

Connection

2-9/16
2-7/16
2-13/16
2-11/16
3-1/4
3
2-3/4
3-1/2
3-1/4
2-3/4
3-1/2
3
3-1/2

4-3/4
5
5-1/4
5-1/2
6-1/4
6-1/4
6-1/4
6-1/2
6-1/2
6-5/8
7-1/4
7-1/2
8

10
10
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
10
10
10

12-1/2
12-1/2
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12

NC38 (3-1/2 IF)

NC38 (3-1/2 IF)
NC40 (4 FH)
NC40 (4 FH)
NC46 (4 IF)
NC46 (4 IF)
NC46 (4 IF)
NC50 (4-1/2 IF)
NC50 (4-1/2 IF)
NC50 (4-1/2 IF)
5-1/2 FH
5-1/2 FH
6-5/8 FH

141
159
175
199
237
259
278
247
257
283
370
435
644

10

15

20

214 287 361

233 306 379
283 391 499
317 434 551
367 496 625
409 559 709
448 617 786
367 487 608
377 497 618
403 528 644
611 851 1091
713 1003 1286
966 1388 1811

VAM Drilling
rotary subs
or pup joints
are available
in any size or
configuration
required.