EASILY RELEASE AND RETRIEVE THE COMPLETION STRING
IN DIFFICULT CONDITIONS
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SHEAR-OUT SAFETY JOINT

The Novomet shear-out safety joint enables easy release and retrieval of the tubing string in completions where retrieval problems are anticipated. It is placed between a packer and a sand screen to provide a quick means to release and retrieve the production string in challenging situations. It compensates for string landing hydraulic conditions and harsh situations created by well treatment for safe recovery.

BENEFITS

Get reliable emergency shear release

Simple construction enables easy operation and adjustment in the field to improve tool reliability
Improve well safety

Quickly release and retrieve the production string in wells with retrieval challenges or unsafe conditions created by well treatment



applications

  • Tubing strings with expected retrieval challenges
  • Safety releases between packers in single, dual, or triple completions
  • Rotational release prevention

capabilities

  • Straight-pull shear release, rotational release, and swivel shear release options
  • Torque-through capability
  • Adjustable length, stroke, and seal bore
  • Sizes available form 2⅜ in.
    (10 mm) to 5½ in. (140 mm)
  • Suitable for hydrogen sulfide (H2S) service and temperatures to 350°F (177°C)

features

  • Adjust in the shop or field to increase flexibility and save time
  • Inexpensive straight-pull release saves costs
  • Shear value is easily changed by adding and removing screws
  • Works with all premium and API threads for greater flexibility
  • You can order additional sizes and materials to match properties of any standard oilfield tubulars
shear-out safety joint

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Straight-pull
safety joint

Minimum ID*

Maximum OD*

Pressure rating

Stroke length

Release force

2⅜ in. (60 mm)

2 in. (51 mm)

2.91 in. (74 mm)

5,000 psi
(351.62 kg/cm)**

Available in lengths from 6-48 in.
(15-22 cm)

Adjustable to 10,000 lb
(4536 kg), as required

2⅞ in. (73 mm)

2.44 in (62 mm)

2.5 in. (89 mm)

3½ in. (89 mm)

2.99 in. (76 mm)

4.2 in. (107 mm)

4½ in.  (114 mm)

3.99 in. (100 mm)

5 in. (127 mm)

5½ in. (140 mm)

4.89 in. (124 mm)

6.06 in. (154 mm)

*Other sizes and weights are available to match your casing and tubing.
**Pressure rating will vary depending on the thread connections and material type.

Use the Novomet shear-out safety joint to release the tubing from a fixed or trapped lower completion in cases where the string cannot be retrieved smoothly. You can retrieve the partial string located above the safety joint and easily fish the rest.

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