Cameron Flexpacker-Nr (Narrow Range) Ram Packer
Cameron Flexpacker-Nr (Narrow Range) Ram Packer
Availability: Description:
The FlexPacker-NR is available to The Cameron FlexPacker-NR is a narrow range variable bore ram packer designed for
fit standard pipe rams for use with tapered drill strings. The FlexPacker-NR fits standard fixed bore Cameron
Cameron BOPs. The most com- rams, saving the cost of purchasing special rams for variable bore sealing.
mon sizes are shown in the chart The FlexPacker-NR seals around a range of specified pipe sizes to provide economical
sealing capabilities at a fraction of the cost of traditional wide range packers.
on the right. FlexPacker-NR
packers for other size BOPs and
The patent pending FlexPacker-NR design features metal inserts bonded into the
other pipe size ranges are avail-
elastomer which move radially as BOP rams close. As the rams energize, the set of
able upon request. Genuine
metal inserts matching the size of pipe in the bore is forced against the pipe. This
FlexPacker-NRs are only available design virtually eliminates elastomer extrusion and ensures uniform distribution of
from Cameron. pressure around the pipe. Maximum service life is achieved at the extremes of the
specified size range for this ram packer. In addition, the FlexPacker-NR has been
FlexPacker-NR Test Results qualification tested to API 16A standards.
Size Tested:
13-5/8" 10,000 psi WP - 6-5/8" to 5" See the chart below for additional information on FlexPacker-NR sizes, working
Performance Statistics: pressures and part numbers.
Completed API 16A Qualification
BOP Size and Working Pressure Pipe Size Range Part Number
Test (546 Closures including 78
11” 10,000 psi WP, Type U 2-3/8” x 3-1/2” 2011740-01
Pressure Test ). We added an
11” 10,000 psi WP, Type U 3-1/2” x 5” 2163445-01
additional 345 Closures an 50 13-5/8” 3000, 5000 and 10,000 psi WP, Type U 2-3/8” x 3-1/2” 2011716-01
Pressure Tests. 13-5/8” 3000, 5000 and 10,000 psi WP, Type U 3-1/2” x 5” 2011673-01
13-5/8” 3000, 5000 and 10,000 psi WP, Type U 5” x 6-5/8” 2011688-01
Total Closures = 891
18-3/4” 10,000 psi WP, Type U 5” x 6-5/8” 2011907-01
Pressure Tests = 128 18-3/4” 10,000 psi WP, Type U 5” x 6-5/8” 2011701-01
18-3/4” 10,000 and 15,000 psi WP, Type UII 5” x 6-5/8” 2011870-01
Testing Stopped –
18-3/4” 15,000 psi WP, Type T & TL 5” x 5-1/2” 2011641-01
Packer DID NOT Fail
Additional sizes are available upon request.
Cameron FlexPacker-NR
SD24364-96