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Microstructures: Why Should You Care About Them?
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Microstructures: Why Should You Care About Them?

ByWoodCoUSA November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

Microstructure – A Short Definition: Steel microstructure refers to the existing described order and arrangement of observable…

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Material Chemical Composition
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Material Chemical Composition

ByWoodCoUSA November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

The chemical compositions of the steels most commonly used for the manufacturing of API Spec 6A, API Spec 16A and…

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Brinell Hardness Testing
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Brinell Hardness Testing

ByWoodCoUSA November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

When you perform a Brinell hardness test with a well maintained, calibrated testing device, you can learn:…

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Carbon Steel Pipe Dimensions and Weights
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Carbon Steel Pipe Dimensions and Weights

ByWoodCoUSA November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

Pipe Size(Nominal) Schedule Outside Diameter Inside Diameter Wall Thickness Wt. Lbs.Per Foot 1/2 5 .840 .710 .065…

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API 5L Line Pipe Physical Properties
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API 5L Line Pipe Physical Properties

ByWoodCoUSA November 1, 2022November 2, 2022

Line pipe grade designations come from API Spec 5L Specification for Line Pipe. Standard Line Pipe has…

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Identification of Male and Female Union Halves on Hammer Wing Unions
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Identification of Male and Female Union Halves on Hammer Wing Unions

ByWoodCoUSA November 1, 2022November 2, 2022

 “How can I make certain I know which Hammer Union Half to call male, and which to…

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Clamp Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Clamp Bolt Tightening Sequence

ByWoodCoUSA November 1, 2022November 2, 2022

BOLT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE FOR API CLAMP USING 4 BOLTS. Note: Washers must have proper installation orientation, as shown above….

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Clamp Hub Ring Groove Repair
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Clamp Hub Ring Groove Repair

ByWoodCoUSA November 1, 2022November 2, 2022

Caution: Hub ring grooves cannot have repair performed by simply skim cutting the Hub face and deepening the…

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Inspection of Older Cast Steel Clamps
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Inspection of Older Cast Steel Clamps

ByWoodCoUSA November 1, 2022November 2, 2022

Prior to 1986 most manufacturers that made clamps, to fit clamp hub connections that utilized  API  ring gaskets as seal…

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API Clamp Test Pressures and Applied Loads
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API Clamp Test Pressures and Applied Loads

ByWoodCoUSA November 1, 2022November 2, 2022

API Spec 16A clamps differ from all other API equipment in regard to design and hydrotest. Clamps…

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