The FLEX™ Connections is a ground breaking innovative dual shoulder drill pipe connection that is revolutionary in its design. Its’ thread profile is a novel approach in merging old technology with the latest technology to evolve from the traditional redundant method of design. It is a new proprietary improved torque connection designed to push the limits of performance on a double shoulder tool joint connection in torque, tension, and fatigue performance along with rapid make-up speed.
The FLEX™ Connections multi-surface contact load flanks allow the design to reach further into the realm of a truly enhanced performance tool joint connection. With its trapezoidal proprietary thread profile, and dual shoulder design, this innovative connection is capable of reaching increased torques while still maintaining a streamline geometric design.
The FLEX™ Connections enhanced critical cross-sectional areas , additional load flank areas, and shoulder contact areas create a unique design that increases the mechanical properties of the connection over other designs. The FLEX™ Connection also takes advantage of 135ksi specified material yield strength (SMYS) to further increase the performance of the connection design.
The FLEX™ Connections trapezoidal thread form design allows for a large root surface area, which reduces peak stresses within the connection, reduces connections stiffness, and increases fatigue resistance.
