8/16/2019 BOP Speedloc Clamps
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The more you connect, the more you save.
Your safety matters.Offshore, the external environment can
expose bothequipment and operators to harsh elements. That's
whyminimizing rig time is so important.
Unlike a flanged connection, Speedloc quick connectorscan be
made up safely in less than 30 minutes - evenwith a large-bore
stackup - thus minimizing your time inharsh weather or working
under a BOP by nearly 90%.
In addition to severe weather and working under asuspended BOP,
recordable incidents during installationwere also studied during
the development of theSpeedloc. That's how FMC engineers equipment
- welook at your real-world needs and deliver the tools for asafer
operation.
Offshore rig rates are on the rise and the struggle to control
costs is getting more
difficult every day. Since every wellhead connection needs to be
made up orbroken out at least three times: nippling up the BOP;
nippling down the BOP; and
connecting your next or final component; you need the quickest
solution possible.
If you're drilling a single well or drilling on a platform, you
save an average of
3 hours every time the connection is nippled up or down. The
chart belowindicates the time savings of a Speedloc clamp compared
to the installation ofa conventional flange:
You save 9 hours of rig time, no matter what - and with today’s
rig rates,
Speedloc clamps do more than pay for themselves.
Type Size Pressure MateriTemperatur
SL 1 7 1/16” 5K-20K EE/K-U
SL 1 9” 5K-10K EE/K-U
SL 1 11” 5K-15K EE/K-USL 1 13 5/8” 5K-10K EE/K-U
SL 1 18 3/4” 5K-15K EE/K-U
SL 1 20 3/4” 3K EE/K-U
SL 1 21 1/4” 2K EE/K-U
SL 2 7 1/16” 15K-20K EE/K-U
SL 2 9” 10K EE/K-U
SL 2 11” 3K-15K EE/K-U
SL 2 13 5/8” 3K-10K EE/K-U
SL 2 20 3/4” 3K EE/K-U
SL 2 21 1/4” 2K EE/K-U
Preassembled segments eliminate looseparts and pinch points
Spee
Traveling nut keeps segments aligned tothe hub, providing faster
installation
The straight-bore metal seal (SBMS) is a
self-energized seal with the capability toconform to well
movement due to a highbending moment
Face-to-face makeup design exceeds thebending loads of API
flanges and otherclamp-type connections
Retaining & alignment boretention of the segment with t
easy installation
Traveling nut aligns segments hub for quick installation
Traveling washer allows the smove with the nut while
remposition, eliminating "pinch" po
The two Speedloc designs offered by FMC, the Speedloc I &II,
are configured to provide maximum compatibility for BOPs,risers,
trees, and wellheads. A wide range of sizes andpressure ratings is
available; from 7 1/16" 20K to 21 3/4" 2K.
With higher bending loads than conventional flanges andother
industry clamps, the durability of Speedloc clamps iscertified
through extensive FEA testing. FEA (Finite ElementAnalysis)
predicts the stress levels placed on the clamps intypical working
conditions, and when coupled with API 6APR2 (Annex F)
qualification, further ensures Speedloc reliability.
Speed
Clamp/hub profile adapts toAPI flanges for maximum com
Segments can be attached to upper or lower wellhead/riser c
Flange Size
(in)
Working
Pressure
(psi)
Single Flange
Makeup (hrs)
Single Speedloc
Makeup (hrs)
Speedloc Time
Savings Per
Makeup (hrs)
11” 15,000 3.40 .33 3.07
13 5/8” 10,000 3.30 .33 2.97
18 3/4” 10,000 4.56 .42 4.14
Standard API RX/BXgasket flexibility
