Techint Group has been granted a patent for a pipe end protector designed for hydrocarbon well components. It features a main body made from a high-modulus polymer and a flexible lip seal from a lower-modulus polymer, enhancing protection for pipe threads during exploration and production activities. GlobalData’s report on Techint Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Pipe end protector for hydrocarbon well components
The patent US12038120B2 describes a pipe end protector designed to safeguard the threads of pipe components used in hydrocarbon exploration and production. The protector features a main body with a longitudinal axis, which includes at least one support portion with a radially extending annular seal support surface. A tubular portion equipped with protector threads is configured to engage with the pipe threads. The protector incorporates an annular flexible lip seal made from a second polymeric material with a lower elastic modulus than the first polymeric material of the main body. This lip seal is attached to the support surface through overmolding and is designed to provide effective sealing through its unique structural features, including an annular lip base portion and an axial lip seal configuration.
The claims further detail the materials and structural characteristics of the pipe end protector, emphasizing the use of polyolefin for the main body and elastomer for the lip seal. The design includes specific angles for the base and lip contact surfaces, ensuring optimal sealing performance. Additionally, the patent outlines configurations for both male and female pipe ends, with variations in the types of lip seals employed. The assembly of the pipe component and protector is engineered to ensure that the lip seal maintains contact under axial and radial forces, thereby enhancing the protector's functionality in preventing damage to the pipe threads during operation.
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