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API 8RD Running Guidelines
API 8RD Running Guidelines
API 8 Round
Scope
These guidelines apply specifically to the use of API
References
IDM Code GDL00389/1 / November 2016
Inspection
1. Inspection criteria for all API connections is as
outlined in API RP 5A5.
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Thread Lock Application
44. API 8 Round Connections
Connection Specific Running Guidelines
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Make Up
No visible
Vanish point threads
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Make Up with Minimum Torque
44. API 8 Round Connections
MAXIMUM
MAKE-UP
ACCEPTABLE
Connection Specific Running Guidelines
OPTIMUM ZONE
MINIMUM
TORQUE
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Pulling
RUNNING MANUAL
TenarisHydril
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TenarisHydril RUNNING MANUAL Connection Specific Running Guidelines 44. API 8 Round Connections