TAMInflATAble brIdge Plugs And CeMenT reTAIners

Advantages:

•Runsinsmall-setslarge

•Reliableanchoringincasingoropenhole

•Idealforapplicationswheremechanicalpackerscannotbeset

ISO9001:2000

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TAMPLUGTM Permanent Bridge Plugs and Permanent Cement Retainers

TAM inflatable Cement Retainers and TAM-PLUG permanent inflatable bridge plugs can be set in either open hole or casing and can expand up to 2 times their run-in diameter. Both can be run in on drill pipe or tubing and are inflated with fluid or gas by applying surface pressure. Both tools feature a 100% reinforced exposed steel slat inflatable element for optimum anchoring ability in casing or open hole. The difference between each tool is that the TAM Cement Retainer allows the operator to cement through the tool, and the TAMPLUG is strictly a bridge plug. With the high expansion ratio inflatable element, the TAMPLUG and TAM Cement Retainer are excellent choices where conventional mechanical tools will not work, such as restricted inside diameters or open hole. The standard seal length is 3 ft. (.91 M) with optional 10 ft. (3.04 M) or 20 ft. (6.1 M) seal length.

TAM Permanent Cement Retainer

TAM permanent Cement Retainers are designed for simple operation and reliable anchoring. It is ideal for squeeze cementing operations. Utilizing a unique sliding sleeve setting mechanism, TAM Cement Retainers do not rely upon check valves to set and maintain element pressure.

TAMPLUG Permanent Bridge Plug

The TAMPLUG is an inflatable open hole bridge plug used to support cement plugs. It can also be used to plug back above water production or lost circulation zones. TAMPLUGs are often used as the packer for an open hole whipstock.

RetrievableRunningSub

CheckValve

Inflation Port

Sliding Sleeve Shear Pin

ValveAssembly

SlidingSleeve

Circulating Port

Inflation Port

Choke Shear Pin

CheckValve

SteelReinforcedElement

ExposedSteelSlats

GuideNose

TAMPLUG TAM CementRetainer

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Ordering Information

Standard elastomers for TAMPLUGs and TAM Cement Retainers are rated to 275˚F (135˚C); higher temperature elastomers are available upon request. When ordering, please specify:

• TAMPLUG or Cement Retainer

• Work String Connection

• Minimum Restriction Above Setting Depth

• I.D. at Setting Depth

• Temperature at Setting Depth

• Differential Pressures

• Inflation Element Seal Length 3 ft. or 10 ft.

• Additional Seal Lengths up to 20 feet Available Upon Request.

Contact TAM for Details.

Cement Retainer Operation

The TAM Cement Retainer is inflated by circulating a ball to the tool. Pump pressure is then applied to inflate the element. The ball activates a sliding sleeve that traps the inflation pressure in the element. Additional pressure is then applied to expel the ball and ball choke through the tool.

Cementing can then take place through the retainer. An internal flapper valve/check valve prevents possible back flow.

When rotate releasing from the retainer, the internal prong of the running sub releases and allows the flapper valve to shut to prevent further communication through the retainer. Cement may then be placed above the retainer.

TAMPLUG Operation

The TAMPLUG is simple to run and also does not require pipe rotation to set. Optional circulating ports allow the work string to fill during run-in. The TAMPLUG can then be set by circulating a ball to the tool which closes the circulating ports. Surface pressure is then applied. When the preset inflation pressure is achieved, the SafeLok valve assembly closes and locks the pressure in the inflation element.

The work string is disconnected by applying six rounds of right-hand rotation or by hydraulic pressure.

Hydraulic Release

For applications with restricted rotation of the work string or small inside diameters, the TAM hydraulic release disconnects without rotation of the work string. After the TAM Cement Retainer or TAMPLUG is set, additional hydraulic pressure disconnects the work string.

The TAM hydraulic release works well with coil or small diameter tubing and simplifies operations in deep or highly deviated wells.

* See illustrations on back cover

Cement RetainerOperation

The TAM Cement Retainer isinflated by circulating a ball to thetool. Pump pressure is then applied.The ball activates a sliding sleevethat traps the inflation pressure inthe element. Additional pressure isthen applied to expel the ball andball choke through the tool.

Cementing can then take placethrough the retainer. An internalcheck valve prevents possible backflow.

When releasing from the retainer,a flapper valve shuts to prevent further communication through the retainer. Cement may then beplaced above the retainer.

TAMPLUG OperationThe TAMPLUG is simple to run

and also does not require pipe rotation to set. Optional circulatingports allow the workstring to fillduring run-in. The TAMPLUG canthen be set by circulating a ball tothe tool which closes the circulatingports. Surface pressure is thenapplied. When the preset inflationpressure is achieved, a valve assem-bly closes and locks the pressure in the inflation element.

The work string is disconnectedby applying six rounds of right-handrotation or by hydraulic pressure.

Hydraulic ReleaseFor applications with restricted

rotation of the workstring or smallinside diameters, the TAM hydraulicrelease disconnects without rotationof the workstring. After the TAMCement Retainer or TAMPLUG isset, additional hydraulic pressure disconnects the workstring.

The TAM hydraulic release workswell with coil or small diameter tubing and simplifies operations indeep or highly deviated wells.

* See illustrations on back cover

Ordering InformationStandard elastomers for TAMPLUGs and TAM Cement Retainers are rated

to 250˚F (121˚C); higher temperature elastomers are available upon request.When ordering, please specify:

• TAM Plug or Cement Retainer

• Work String Connection

• Minimum Restriction Above Setting Depth

• I.D. at Setting Depth

• Temperature at Setting Depth

• Differential Pressures

• Inflation Element Seal Length 3 ft. or 10 ft.

• Additional Seal Lengths up to 20 feet Available Upon Request.

Contact TAM for Details.

Part Number Part Number TAM Cement RetainerTAM Cement TAMPLUG & TAMPLUG

Retainer run-in diameter3 ft. Seal 10 ft. Seal 3 ft. Seal 10 ft. Seal in. mm.

463-CR-01 463-CR-02 463-TP-01 463-TP-02 4 5/8 118

575-CR-01 575-CR-02 575-TP-01 575-TP-02 5 3/4 146

700-CR-01 700-CR-02 700-TP-01 700-TP-02 7 178

825-CR-01 825-CR-02 825-TP-01 825-TP-02 8 1/4 210

11-CR-01 11-CR-02 11-TP-01 11-TP-02 11 1/4 286

15-CR-01 15-CR-02 15-TP-01 15-TP-02 15 3/4 400

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 inches120125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375 400 425 450 475 500 525 550 600 625 650 mm

4000(276 Bar)

3000(207 Bar)

2000(138 Bar)

1000(69 Bar)

IMPORTANT: The suggested ratings shown on the graph are not a measure of thepacker's self-anchoring capability, which may be less than the suggested rated workingpressure and may vary under certain circumstances. Consult TAM International fordetails.

TAMPLUG & Cement RetainerWorking Pressure Ratings

Outside Diameter

Max

imum

Diff

eren

tialP

ress

ure,

PS

I

Calipered Open Hole Size

5 3⁄4 8 1⁄4 15 3⁄4146 210 400

4 5⁄8 7 11 1⁄4 inches118 178 286 mm

TAMPLUG & Cement Retainer Working Pressure Ratings–Outside Diameter

IMPORTANT: The suggested ratings shown on the graph are not a measure of the packer’s

self-anchoring capability, which may be less than the suggested rated working pressure and

may vary under certain circumstances. Consult TAM International for details.

Cement RetainerOperation

The TAM Cement Retainer isinflated by circulating a ball to thetool. Pump pressure is then applied.The ball activates a sliding sleevethat traps the inflation pressure inthe element. Additional pressure isthen applied to expel the ball andball choke through the tool.

Cementing can then take placethrough the retainer. An internalcheck valve prevents possible backflow.

When releasing from the retainer,a flapper valve shuts to prevent further communication through the retainer. Cement may then beplaced above the retainer.

TAMPLUG OperationThe TAMPLUG is simple to run

and also does not require pipe rotation to set. Optional circulatingports allow the workstring to fillduring run-in. The TAMPLUG canthen be set by circulating a ball tothe tool which closes the circulatingports. Surface pressure is thenapplied. When the preset inflationpressure is achieved, a valve assem-bly closes and locks the pressure in the inflation element.

The work string is disconnectedby applying six rounds of right-handrotation or by hydraulic pressure.

Hydraulic ReleaseFor applications with restricted

rotation of the workstring or smallinside diameters, the TAM hydraulicrelease disconnects without rotationof the workstring. After the TAMCement Retainer or TAMPLUG isset, additional hydraulic pressure disconnects the workstring.

The TAM hydraulic release workswell with coil or small diameter tubing and simplifies operations indeep or highly deviated wells.

* See illustrations on back cover

Ordering InformationStandard elastomers for TAMPLUGs and TAM Cement Retainers are rated

to 250˚F (121˚C); higher temperature elastomers are available upon request.When ordering, please specify:

• TAM Plug or Cement Retainer

• Work String Connection

• Minimum Restriction Above Setting Depth

• I.D. at Setting Depth

• Temperature at Setting Depth

• Differential Pressures

• Inflation Element Seal Length 3 ft. or 10 ft.

• Additional Seal Lengths up to 20 feet Available Upon Request.

Contact TAM for Details.

Part Number Part Number TAM Cement RetainerTAM Cement TAMPLUG & TAMPLUG

Retainer run-in diameter3 ft. Seal 10 ft. Seal 3 ft. Seal 10 ft. Seal in. mm.

463-CR-01 463-CR-02 463-TP-01 463-TP-02 4 5/8 118

575-CR-01 575-CR-02 575-TP-01 575-TP-02 5 3/4 146

700-CR-01 700-CR-02 700-TP-01 700-TP-02 7 178

825-CR-01 825-CR-02 825-TP-01 825-TP-02 8 1/4 210

11-CR-01 11-CR-02 11-TP-01 11-TP-02 11 1/4 286

15-CR-01 15-CR-02 15-TP-01 15-TP-02 15 3/4 400

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 inches120125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375 400 425 450 475 500 525 550 600 625 650 mm

4000(276 Bar)

3000(207 Bar)

2000(138 Bar)

1000(69 Bar)

IMPORTANT: The suggested ratings shown on the graph are not a measure of thepacker's self-anchoring capability, which may be less than the suggested rated workingpressure and may vary under certain circumstances. Consult TAM International fordetails.

TAMPLUG & Cement RetainerWorking Pressure Ratings

Outside Diameter

Max

imum

Diff

eren

tialP

ress

ure,

PS

I

Calipered Open Hole Size

5 3⁄4 8 1⁄4 15 3⁄4146 210 400

4 5⁄8 7 11 1⁄4 inches118 178 286 mm

425-CR-01463-CR-01575-CR-01700-CR-01825-CR-0111-CR-0115-CR-01

-463-CR-02575-CR-02700-CR-02825-CR-0211-CR-0215-CR-02

-463-TP-01575-TP-01700-TP-01825-TP-0111-TP-0115-TP-01

-463-TP-02575-TP-02700-TP-02825-TP-0211-TP-0215-TP-02

4 5/16

4 5/8

5 3/4

78 1/4

11 1/4

15 3/4

109118146178210286400

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CEMENT RETAINER

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Worldwide sales and service contacts at www.tamintl.comThe information and/or data in this publication is supplied solely for informational purposes

and TAM International makes no guarantees or warranties, either expressed or implied, with

respect to its accuracy, completeness or use.

TAMPLUG

CheckValve

Shear Pin

SlidingSleeveInflation PortBallShear Pin

ChokeCheckValve

Pin ShearsSleeveSlides

Inflation Port Closes

Pin Shears

CheckValveClosesafterSqueezeCementing

BallandChokeExpelled

CheckValveClosed

CheckValveClosed

SafeLokValveAssemblyCirculating

Port

Ball

Inflation Port

1. Run In 2. Set 3. Release

1. Run In 2. Set 3. Squeeze Cement 4. Release

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