RocLok Clamp Hub Connector
The RocLok Clamp Hub Connector represents a paradigm shift in subsea and offshore flow control. Engineered for maximum efficiency, it offers a lightweight and compact alternative to traditional flanged connections, featuring fewer bolts and intuitive installation procedures. Despite its reduced footprint, the RocLok maintains an exceptional load-bearing capacity, specifically designed to withstand the rigorous demands of deepwater and high-pressure environments. This innovative system integrates light self-sealing technology, utilizing pressure-actuated mechanics and high-strength materials to maintain total joint integrity. The advanced seal design not only ensures a leak-proof interface but also supports multiple reuse cycles of the seal ring, significantly lowering lifecycle maintenance costs for offshore operators and engineers.
Features & Benefits
Compact & Efficient Design
- Drastically reduced footprint compared to standard flanges.
- Lightweight engineering simplifies subsea handling and logistics.
- Streamlined profile ideal for tight spatial constraints in manifolds.
Safer Sealing Performance
- Pressure-actuated seals tighten as internal pressure increases.
- Redundant sealing surfaces provide reliable double barrier protection.
- High-strength seal materials ensure long-term joint integrity.
Faster Installation & Maintenance
- Significant reduction in bolt count speeds up make-up times.
- Pressure-actuated rings are reusable, lowering lifecycle costs.
- Simplified alignment mechanics reduce dependency on heavy ROVs.
Flexible Materials & Ratings
- Wide material selection including Duplex and Super Duplex.
- Pressure ratings up to CL4500 and API 15,000 psi.
- NACE MR0175 compliant for sour service environments.
Technical Specifications
Design Standards
ASME B31.3, ASME VIII Div.1/2/3, API 6A, DNVGL-RP-D101, DNVGL-CP-0185, NACE MR0175/ISO 15156
Materials
Hub: Low Alloy, Carbon Steel, Stainless, Duplex; Clamp/Bolting: A193 B7/L7/B8, A194 2H/7/8/8M; Seal Ring: 17-4PH, XM-19, Inconel 718
Ratings & Sizes
0.5"–26" size; ASME CL150–CL2500; API 2000–15000 psi rating range
Coatings
Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE), Hot Dip Galvanizing (HDG), Xylan/PTFE specialized lubricants
Global Applications
Subsea Pipelines
Critical flow control connections for oil and gas transport in challenging underwater environments.
Manifolds & Risers
Distribution and structural support systems requiring high-integrity hub connectors for deepwater assets.
X-Trees & Deepwater Tie-ins
Specialized connections for wellheads and production control in extreme pressure and temperature zones.