FLANGE & ADAPTER CONNECTORS

API 6A & 16A Spacer Spools

Same-end pressure-containing spools used to establish stack height and alignment between well-control components.

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API 6A & 16A Spacer Spools

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Purpose and technical function

Spacer or riser spools create a specified distance between BOPs, wellheads, manifolds and other pressure-control equipment. The end connections normally retain the same nominal size and pressure class while overall length, outlets and lifting provisions are selected for the stack arrangement.

Technical features

  • Any project-specific overall length
  • Flanged, studded or hubbed end options
  • Optional outlets, pad eyes and lifting eyes
  • Regular or CRA-inlaid ring grooves
  • Sour-service material selection available

Typical applications

  • BOP stack spacing
  • BOP-to-wellhead connection
  • Choke and kill manifold layouts
  • Drill-through and production assemblies

TECHNICAL DATA

Selection and supply basis

Reference sizes1-13/16 in through 30 in
Reference pressure range2,000 to 20,000 psi
Applicable basisAPI Spec 6A or API Spec 16A, as selected
Temperature range-60 °C to 121 °C
Material classesAA through HH; final selection by service
Service basisStandard or sour service, with metallurgy, hardness, seals and trim confirmed against the approved fluid composition
Inspection and testingMaterial traceability, dimensional inspection, NDE and pressure/functional testing according to the approved ITP
DocumentationDatasheet, drawings, MTRs, NDE and pressure-test records as specified in the purchase order
Supply positioning

Energy Equipment International supplies this equipment against approved project requirements. Manufacturing, monogram and performance claims apply only when confirmed in the selected supplier’s approved documentation.