Material Chemical Composition
The chemical compositions of the steels most commonly used for the manufacturing of API Spec 6A, API Spec 16A and…
Carbon Steel Pipe Dimensions and Weights
Pipe Size(Nominal) Schedule Outside Diameter Inside Diameter Wall Thickness Wt. Lbs.Per Foot 1/2 5 .840 .710 .065…
API Clamp Test Pressures and Applied Loads
API Spec 16A clamps differ from all other API equipment in regard to design and hydrotest. Clamps…
Bell Nipple Flanges
Every conventional land drilling rig uses some form of bell nipple flange connected at the top of the blowout…
Torque Values for 17D and 6BX Flange Bolts
The following table gives torque values for 17D and 6BX flange bolts with fluoropolymer coating for subsea…
Torque Values for API Spec 6A Integral Flanges
This post shows tables for the torque values for API Spec 6A integral flanges using fluoropolymer coated…
Material Mechanical Property Requirements for API Spec 6A and 16A Bodies, Bonnets, and End and Outlet Connections
API Spec 6A and 16A specify four standard material property designations, identified by yield strengths. The following…
Test Pressure and Working Pressure Tests Explained
API Spec 6A and 16A require manufacturers to conduct hydrostatic body proof tests of individual units of pressure containing equipment. This…
API Studded Tee/Elbow Weight Reference Chart
API 6ACross/Tee/ElbowRun X Outlet(s) Size CrossWeightLbs. TeeWeightLbs. ElbowWeightLbs. 2-1/16″ 2M X2-1/16″ 2M 98 98 97 2-9/16″ 2M…
API Flange Weight Reference Chart
Includes API Spec 6A current, discontinued, and Obsolete flanges API 6A Flange Size Weld Neck Weight Lbs….