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API Integral-Joint tubing Recommended Torque Table

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API IJ integral-joint tubing is available in OD sizes of 1.315 to 2.063 in. API integral-joint tubing has a 10-round form with a joint strength that is less than the body minimum yield, which restricts its use. The small OD of integral-joint tubing permits its use inside larger tubing strings or in wells as unloading or vent strings. The couplings should meet all the minimum requirements outlined in API Spec. 5CT. API Spec. 5B3 and API RP 5B14 cover threading, gauging, and thread inspection.

Recommended Torque Table for IJ Tubing
SIZE	WT/FT	GRADE	TORQUE
			FT-LBS
			MIN.	OPT.	MAX.
1"	1.72	J-55	300	400	500
1"	1.72	N-80	410	550	690
1 1/4"	2.1	J-55	380	500	630
1 1/4"	2.33	J-55	380	500	630
1 1/4"	2.33	N-80	620	690	860
1 1/2"	2.4	J-55	440	580	730
1 1/2"	2.76	J-55	440	580	730
1 1/2"	2.76	N-80	610	810	1010
2 1/16"	3.25	J-55	560	740	920
2 1/16"	3.25	N-80	770	1030	1290
2 3/8"	4.7	J-55	1100		1300
2 3/8"	4.7	N-80	1200		1700
2 3/8"	5.3	J-55	1100		1400
2 3/8"	5.3	N-80	1400		1900
2 3/8"	5.95	J-55	1300		1600
2 3/8"	5.95	N-80	1600		2200
2 3/8"	6.2	J-55	1500		1800
2 3/8"	6.2	N-80	1800		2400
2 3/8"	7.7	J-55	1800		2100
2 3/8"	7.7	N-80	2000		2600
2 7/8"	6.5	J-55	1300		1600
2 7/8"	6.5	N-80	1800		2500
2 7/8"	7.9	J-55	1400		1700
2 7/8"	7.9	N-80	2600		3400
2 7/8"	8.7	J-55	1600		1900
2 7/8"	8.7	N-80	3000		4000
2 7/8"	8.9	J-55	1600		1900
2 7/8"	8.9	N-80	3000		4000
2 7/8"	9.5	J-55	2100		2800
2 7/8"	9.5	N-80	3500		4300
2 7/8"	10.4	J-55	2100		2800
2 7/8"	10.4	N-80	3500		4300
2 7/8"	11	J-55	2500		3200
2 7/8"	11	N-80	4000		4800
2 7/8"	11.65	J-55	2700		3400
2 7/8"	11.65	N-80	4500		5300
3 1/2"	9.3	J-55	2100		2600
3 1/2"	9.3	N-80	2400		3400
3 1/2"	10.3	J-55	2200		2700
3 1/2"	10.3	N-80	2800		3800
3 1/2"	12.8	J-55	2500		3000
3 1/2"	12.8	N-80	3200		4200
3 1/2"	12.95	J-55	2500		3000
3 1/2"	12.95	N-80	3500		4600
3 1/2"	15.5	J-55	2800		3400
3 1/2"	15.5	N-80	4200		5200
3 1/2"	15.8	J-55	2800		3400
3 1/2"	15.8	N-80	4500		5800
3 1/2"	16.7	J-55	22900		3600
3 1/2"	16.7	N-80	4500		5800
4"	9.5	J-55	2100		2500
4"	9.5	N-80	2400		2800
4"	11	J-55	2300		2800
4"	11	N-80	2500		3000
4"	11.6	J-55	2500		3100
4"	11.6	N-80	2800		3700
4"	13.4	J-55	2500		3100
4"	13.4	N-80	2800		3700
4"	22.5	J-55	2900		3500
4"	22.5	N-80	3400		4300
4 1/2"	12.75	J-55	2400		2900
4 1/2"	12.75	16.5	3000		3600
4 1/2"	13.5	J-55	2400		2900
4 1/2"	13.5	N-80	3000		3600
4 1/2"	15.5	J-55	2700		3200
4 1/2"	15.5	N-80	3300		3900
4 1/2"	16.9	J-55	2800		3300
4 1/2"	16.9	N-80	3400		4000
4 1/2"	19.2	J-55	3000		3500
4 1/2"	19.2	N-80	3700		4300
4 1/2"	21.6	J-55	3100		3600
4 1/2"	21.6	N-80	3900		4500