Swage
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003718
A tool or fitting used to reduce or expand the diameter of a tubular, or to connect two tubulars of different sizes. It can also refer to the process of deforming metal to achieve a desired shape or size. In completions, a swage nipple connects tubing strings of different diameters.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-003718 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Well Completions |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A tool or fitting used to reduce or expand the diameter of a tubular, or to connect two tubulars of different sizes. It can also refer to the process of deforming metal to achieve a desired shape or size. In completions, a swage nipple connects tubing strings of different diameters.",
"subject": "Well Completions",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/swage/"
}
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