SIDEPOCKET MANDRELS, ROUND BODY
R, H and U SERIES SIDE POCKET MANDRELS
The OPTI-FLOW R, H and U Series Side Pocket Mandrels feature a round body design with machined pocket and guards. These mandrels are installed as a component of the tubing string whereby the pocket acts as a landing nipple for retrievable gas lift equipment. The mandrel pocket is offset from the bore of the tubing, allowing post completion tools to pass through the mandrel without restriction.
The round body design offers higher burst and collapse pressure ratings than most oval body designs. Special clearance and high pressure features are incorporated into specific series and models. Several configurations include an integral orienting sleeve to orient the kickover tool to the mandrel side pocket for precise alignment and installation of devices. Mandrels with an orienting sleeve can be installed in both straight and deviated well bores whereas mandrels without an orienting sleeve can only be installed in straight well bores.
R Series Side Pocket Mandrels -These round body mandrels with 1” and 1-1/2” I.D. pockets are available in several configurations.
• 1R and 1 .5R models, which have 1” and 1-1/2” I.D. pockets and no orienting sleeves. The 1.5R model has a 360º A-type latch pocket profile.
• 1R-SO and 1.5R-SO models, which have 1” and 1-1/2” I.D. pockets and integral orienting sleeves. The 1.5R-SO model has a 360º A-type latch pocket profile.
• 1.5RG and 1.5RG-SO models, which have 1-1/2” I.D. pockets and 180º G-type, pocket profiles. The 1.5RG-SO mandrel includes an orienting sleeve while the 1.5RG mandrel does not.H Series Side Pocket Mandrels - These high pressure mandrels have a 1” pocket I.D. and feature an enhanced burst and collapse pressure rating design for compatibility with most heavyweight tubulars. This series is primarily used for deep and/or high pressure applications.
• 1H high pressure model with a 1” I.D. pocket and no orienting sleeve.
• 1H-SO high pressure model with a 1” I.D. pocket and an integral orienting sleeve.U Series Side Pocket Mandrels - These mandrels have a 1” pocket I.D. and feature a special clearance O.D. for installation in small casing sizes where standard O.D. mandrels may not be practical.
• 1U special clearance model with a 1” pocket I.D. and no orienting sleeve.
• 1U-SO special clearance model with a 1” pocket I.D. and an integral orienting sleeve.
Applications:
Used as a receptacle for the installation and retrieval of gas lift valves and related equipment without having to pull or rerun the tubing string. Installed in deviated or straight well bores based on inclusion of an orienting sleeve. These side pocket mandrels are primarily used in single completions. Dependent upon the mandrel series, special applications include high burst and collapse pressure ratings, deep or high pressure applications and special clearance requirements.
Features:
• Round body design ideal for special applications
• Machined pocket and guards
• Models available with and without a slotted orienting sleeve to accommodate setting and retrieving in straight and deviated well bores
• Models available with and without a slotted orienting sleeve to accommodate setting and retrieving in straight and deviated well bores
• Deep and/or high pressure applications (H Series)
• Special clearance O.D. for installation in small casing sizes where standard O.D. mandrels may not be practical (U Series)
• Tubing-string connection threaded on both swaged sections with appropriate terminal threads. Special clearance applications may require special thread connections
• Variety of pocket configurations for specialized applications
• Drift I.D. compatible with tubing-connection drift in most tubing thread types, sizes and weights
• 4130 material for standard and H2S service, with other materials available upon request
