High pressure connectors target oil and gas applications

2nd December 2016

Mick Elliott

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The high pressure, high temperature Vortex Connector Series, specifically designed for MWD, LWD and wireline applications has been released by Smiths Connectors. The Vortex Series protects critical electronics in the harsh environment that is typical of the oil and gas applications allowing customers to exploit more demanding geographies and geologies with deeper drilling and fracking capabilities.

The Vortex features a single way connector and a mating boot kit which utilises the performance of the Hypertachyperboloid contact technology to offer exceptional protection at high temperature and pressure conditions (200°C / 35K PSI) with high resistance to shock and vibration. The constant wiping action of the hyperboloid contact ensures lower heat build-up which acts to increase battery life.

Impeccable signal integrity provides higher data resolution with more data output per hour providing the opportunity to improve the efficiency of the drilling operation and reducing overall system cost.

These features also lead to increased meantime between failure and lower maintenance costs.

Supplementing the Vortex Series, Smiths Connectors’ oil and gas product portfolio includes high power, signal and high speed products that are fluid resistant and rated to industry standard temperatures.

Additionally, high pressure bulkhead connectors are offered for geophysical exploration and drilling. In-house capabilities encompass design, development, manufacturing and testing.