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Z2 - 600 compared to api - ij

The table below includes performance data on GTC Z2-600 Macaroni tubing connections as compared to API IJ tubing connections. A review of this data will validate that Z2-600 is superior in virtually every performance category.  Utilizing state of the art engineering, design and testing technologies, Gandytec LLC has achieved load capabilities unprecedented in premium connections.

 

overall comparisons
  1" (1.315") O.D. - 1.72 lb/ft   1-1/4" (1.660") O.D. - 2.33 lb/ft
  Z2 - 600 API - IJ   Z2 - 600 API - IJ
Turns to Makeup from Hand Tight 1 2   1 2
Threads Per Inch 7 10   7 10
Makeup Loss (Per Connection) 2.375 inch 1.12 inch   2.44 inch 1.260 inch
Internal Pressure Gas Leak Test Rating* 13,000 PSI ?   11,000 PSI ?
Secondary Seal (optional) Yes No   Yes No
Make and Break Capability 10 Plus 3   10 Plus 3
Tested Bending per 100 Feet** 55 degrees ?   55 degrees ?
ID Shoulders No Yes   No Yes

  1-1/2" (1.900") O.D. - 2.76 lb/ft   2-1/16" (2.063") O.D. - 3.25 lb/ft
  Z2 - 600 API - IJ   Z2 - 600 API - IJ
Turns to Makeup from Hand Tight 1 2   1.2 2
Threads Per Inch 6 10   6 10
Makeup Loss (Per Connection) 3.25 inch 1.370 inch   3.375 inch 1.44 inch
Internal Pressure Gas Leak Test Rating* 10,000 PSI ?   10,000 PSI ?
Secondary Seal (optional) Yes No   Yes No
Make and Break Capability 10 Plus 3   10 Plus 3
Tested Bending per 100 Feet** 55 degrees ?   55 degrees ?
ID Shoulders No Yes   No Yes

 

Z2 - 600 vs api-ij Performance Data

For a detailed comparison between Z2-600 and API-IJ please review the PDF below.

 

Note:

*Internal nitrogen gas pressure test performed on L-80.

**Bending includes internal nitrogen gas pressure.