ULTRA COMPACT, EXTREMELY RELIABILE
ULTRA COMPACT, EXTREMELY RELIABILE
Ultra Compact Clamp Connectors are based on the same principles as traditional clamp connectors, but are more environmentally friendly. This thanks to their smaller footprint, lighter weight and and compatibility with each other (flanges and clamps) .
The Ultra Compact Clamp Connector has been developed by our world class team of compact flange experts, in order to simplify manufacturing, installation and maintenance of connections as well as reducing the overall cost.
Technical Data
TPC Ultra Clamp Connectors are offered for standard industrial service as well as custom ranges for low and high temperature – pressure combinations.
- Codes: NORSOK U-001, NORSOK L-005, ASME B31.3 (ASME VIII Div. 1, Div. 2, Div. 3), API 6A, API 17D and PED
- Ratings: ASME 150lbs to 15K.
- Temperature range from -196°C to 204°C. Special design available above 700 °C.
- Sizes: 1/2″ through 36″
- Materials:
– Hubs: CS c/w Cladding, low and high Alloy steel , SS and Chrome/Nickel Alloys
– Clamps: AISI 4140 75 KSI as standard, SS available for option for cryogenic services - Seal rings available: UX rings as standard. Size rings, HX and other alternatives available upon request
BENEFITS
TPC Ultra Compact Clamp Connector
SMALLER AND LIGHTER
Cut up to 90% weight compared with ASME flanges . 50% lighter than the standard Compact Flange. This allows a more compact design of pressure-containing equipment resulting in lighter and smaller process systems.
MINIMIZE COSTS
Cut approx 50% CAPEX compared with ASME flanges, cut 100% OPEX. Due to lower weight and maintenance free design.
LESS DESIGN WORK
By reducing the number of flange design variations, calculations will be simplified drastically by minimising the flange selection. There are only 3 pressure classes: Light Duty (under consideration), Standard Duty and Heavy Duty.
UX BI-DIRECTIONAL SEAL RING
The TPC UX, bi-directional seal ring system (used for Standard Duty and Heavy Duty) utilises the “true sealing principle”. The same seal ring is used for both flanged and hubbed interfaces and is suitable for both topside and subsea systems.
REDUCING VARIANTS, CREATING UNIFORMITY
Same pressure rating for flange, clamp hubs and swivel collars + reduced variants of bolts, smaller sizes and standardised lengths. Same level of tolerances for flanges and hubs. Standardized surface finish and radiuses.
EASY INSTALLATION, NO MAINTENANCE
Simplified design range results in reduced requirements to bolt pre-loading tools. Our connectors are considered maintenance free and are extremely reliable, whether there are use for high or low temperature/pressure applications.
DECREASE CO2 FOOTPRINT
Less produced CO2 during manufacturing and transportation. Typically 90% less use of steel + less use of alloys (which access will be limited in the future).
SPLIT SWIVEL RING
This unique feature allows hub ended valves to be assembled to flanged piping.
SIZE & WEIGHT COMPARISONS
discover how much weight you can save with the TPC Ultra Compact Clamp Connector
TPC ULTRA COMPACT
CLAMP CONNECTOR
size & weight comparison
Size comparison between:
THE UX SEAL RING
The new TPC UX, bi- directional seal ring, with independent pressure assisted seals is the centrepiece of our TPC Ultra Compact Clamp Connector. The UX is made of an inner ring (IR) and outer ring (OR). The inner segment (IR) is an internal pressure-energised bore seal. The IR is the pressure-containing seal, and will be utilised both topside and sub-sea. The seal system is currently being qualified and type approved for 15K design pressure, temperature range -29 to 135°C and 3000 m water depth in a variety of material grades and is about 1/3 of the total height of the size-seals used in traditional clamp connections
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