Abstract:
A threaded joint for steel pipes comprises a pin (1) and a box (2) each having a threaded portion (3a or 3b) and an unthreaded metal-to-metal contact portion (4a or 4b) as contact surfaces which contact each other when the joint is fastened. The contact surfaces (3a and 4a and/or 3b and 4b) of at least one of the pin (1) and the box (2) are coated with a lower layer of a solid lubricating coating containing a solid lubricating powder (e.g., molybdenum disulfide, tungsten disulfide, or graphite) and a binder (e.g., an epoxy or other organic resin) and an upper layer of a solid corrosion protective coating formed by an organic resin which does not contain solid particles.
Abstract:
A pin-box type threaded joint for steel tubes having a contact surface (30) including a threaded portion and a nonthreaded metal-to-metal contact portion has improved leak resistance, galling resistance, and corrosion resistance particularly to crevice corrosion. The contact surface of at least one of the pin and the box is coated with a first plating layer (34) made of a Cu-Zn alloy or a Cu-Zn-M1 alloy (wherein M1 is at least one element selected from Sn, Bi, and In). Optionally, an undercoat (32) of one or both of a Ni plating layer (32a) and a Cu plating layer (32b) and an overcoat of a Sn-M2 alloy plating layer (36) (wherein M2 is one or more elements selected from Bi, In, Ni, Zn, and Cu) may be formed below and above the first layer, respectively. A solid lubricating coating (38a) and a viscous liquid or semisolid lubricating coating (38b) may also be formed atop the plating layer as a lubricating coating (38).
Abstract:
A threaded joint for steel pipes comprises a pin (1) and a box (2) each having a threaded portion (3a or 3b) and an unthreaded metal-to-metal contact portion (4a or 4b) as contact surfaces which contact each other when the joint is fastened. The contact surfaces (3a and 4a and/or 3b and 4b) of at least one of the pin (1) and the box (2) are coated with a lower layer of a solid lubricating coating containing a solid lubricating powder (e.g., molybdenum disulfide, tungsten disulfide, or graphite) and a binder (e.g., an epoxy or other organic resin) and an upper layer of a solid corrosion protective coating formed by an organic resin which does not contain solid particles.
Abstract:
A threaded joint for steel pipe formed of a pin and a box having a contact surface including threaded parts and a non-threaded metal contact part and capable of stably assuring a seizure resistance and an airtightness without applying compound grease thereto, wherein a solid lubricating film formed with lubricating powder (example: molybdenum disulfide) and organic or inorganic binder is formed on the contact surface of at least one of the pin and box, the ratio of the area occupied by the secondary particles of 15 to 60νm in equi-area equivalent diameter of the lubricating powder in the cross section of the solid lubricating film in thickness direction is 5 to 90%, and fiber-like filler (example: inorganic substance whisker) in addition to the lubricating powder is mixed into the solid lubricating film at the mass ratio of the fiber-like filler to binder of 0.01 to 0.5, whereby, particularly, the seizure resistance at high temperatures can be improved.
Abstract:
Metal-sealable threaded joint for steel tube capable of being tightened and loosened repeatedly without applying liquid lubricant containing heavy metal powder thereon, comprising a pin and a box each having a contact surface containing a screw part and a screw-less metal contact part.
Abstract:
A solid lubricating coating formed on a contact surface of a threaded joint for pipes has a matrix of a lubricating oil-containing polymer. The lubricating oil-containing polymer has either a uniform composition or a gradient composition in which the concentration of lubricating oil decreases towards the contact surface and in which there is substantially no lubricating oil in the vicinity of the contact surface.
Abstract:
A screw joint for steel pipe, comprising pin (1) provided with a contact surface, which has screw portion (3) or (4) and nonthreaded metal contact portion (8), and box (2), wherein a lubricant coating exhibiting self-repair capability through liquid lubrication and having its surface tackiness restricted is formed on the contact surface of at least one of the pin and box so as to attain an enhancement of seizure resistance. This lubricant coating is either (1) a lubricant coating comprising a lubricant layer in liquid form at 0 to 40ºC and, superimposed thereon, a lubricant layer in solid form at 40ºC or (2) a lubricant coating in solid or semisolid form at 40ºC comprising a mixture of lubricant oil in liquid form at 0 to 40ºC and wax in solid form at 40ºC (preferably a mixture obtained by liquefying the wax after mixing in advance and effecting mutual dissolution of the lubricant oil and wax).