Protector Tests

Protector Tests

Exquip Protectors are continuously tested according to IADC/SPE 17209, 11396 and API 5CT Annex I to match and exceed these specifications. Every year, a selection of different tests is carried out and documented - partly "in-house" but also in an independent test laboratory - to ensure a consistently high material and product quality, which is essential for our customers and their end customers in order to avoid failures or production downtimes on their side.

High strength elasticity and natural stability achieved through utilization of advanced polymer engineering and self-developed manufacturing methods eliminates the need for steel reinforcements which is used as dimension stabilizing element in composite protectors.

On-site experience shows the positive relaxation characteristics oft he material that prevents EXQUIP protectors from jamming even under the heaviest impact in the field.

Below are three test categories that are being expanded continuously with new tests and results.

Material Tests (all diameters)

pdfUV Test according to ISO 4892 Full UV Resistance Test for several protector qualifications performed by an independent test lab (k-labor) in 2017.

pdfVarsol and Trichlorethylene (Solvents-) Tests Solvent Test against the two most aggressive solvents for plastic protectors, performed 2017 by an independent test lab (element).

Big Diameter Protector Tests (18 5/8" to 52")

pdf20 Inch and 72 degrees C axial impact Additional Axial Impact Tests on one of our 20" protectors under simulated very hot conditions (+72°C) to show the good performance of Exquip PP in hot environments, performed and supervised in 2018 by Exquip.

pdf24 Inch PIN-Protector (threaded) Stripping TestStripping Test of a threaded PIN-Protector performed in 2019/2020 by an independent test lab (element).

pdf24 Inch Dimensional Stability TestsDimensional Stability Tests on our 24“ x 0.688“ Pin and Box-Protectors tested between -36°C and +66°C conditions performed 2020 in our own test lab.

pdf24 Inch Axial Impact TestsAxial Impact Tests on our 24“ x 0.688“ Pin and Box-Protectors under +21°C and +66°C conditions performed 2020 in our own test lab.

pdf24 Inch Angular Impact TestsAngular Impact Tests on our 24“ x 0.688“ Pin and Box-Protectors under +21°C and +66°C conditions performed 2020 in our own test lab.

pdf24 Inch Angular Impact Tests (Cold Environment)Angular Impact Tests on our 24“ x 0.688“ Pin and Box-Protectors under -36°C conditions performed 2020 in our own test lab.

pdf24 Inch Axial Impact Tests (Cold Environment)Axial Impact Tests on our 24“ x 0.688“ Pin and Box-Protectors under -36°C conditions performed 2020 in our own test lab.

pdf24 Inch Torque TestsTorque Tests on our 24“ x 0.688“ Pin and Box-Protectors under +21°C and +66°C conditions performed 2020 in our own test lab.

pdf24 Inch Vibration TestVibration Test on our 24" x 0.688" Pin and Box-Protectors under ambient temperature conditions performed by an external test lab (AV R&D) in 2022.

pdf24 Inch and 30 Inch Axial Impact Tests Axial Impact Tests performed on our 24" and 30" Conductor Casing protectors, supervised by an independent test lab (element) in 2017.

pdf26 Inch Threadless Protector Stripping Test Stripping Test of a threadless PIN-Protector fixed on a connection with steel clamps and brass screws, performed in 2018 by an independent test lab (element).

Tubing and Casing Protector Tests (2 3/8" to 16")

pdf„IADC/SPE 17209 Test 1994/95“ Our first Large Tubing and Small Casing-Test includes Impact-, Salt Water Spray-, Thread-Stripping-, Vibration Resistance-, Chemical Resistance- and Internal Pressure-Test; independently supervised and performed by mhp (Mannesmann Hoesch Präzisrohr) in 1994/1995.

pdf10 3/4" Vam 21 Impact Tests Axial and Angular Impact Tests on our VAM21 Pin and Box- Protectors tested from -46°C to +66°C performed in our own test lab in 2016.

pdf10 3/4" Vam 21 Critical Qualification Tests Additional Angular Impact-, Torque- and Stripping-Tests have been made for Vallourecs Large Casing qualification, performed and supervised by an independent test lab (element) in 2017.

pdf1000h Salt Spray (Fog) Test acc. to ASTM B 117 Corrosion Test on a 5 1/2" JFE Bear PIN and BOX connection sample, connection treated with storage dope / corrosion inhibitor, as described in API 5CT Annex I.

 

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