Combined CRA ring
A corrosion-resistant alloy (CRA) ring provides high seal integrity and resistance in CO₂ and H₂S environments.
In development · open to pilot projects
M2® Smart Connect
High-integrity tubing connection with digital identification
The next-generation coupling combines high-integrity M2® sealing with RFID identification: every coupling receives a unique digital passport with a full history, and the tubing string gains complete traceability at every stage of operation. Lifecycle transparency means fewer failures and accurate cost planning.
What it is
Six elements of Smart Connect
The body is a standard API coupling (8rd, EUE), structurally unchanged. This ensures full compatibility with the existing stock and operating procedures.
PTFE seal
Reliable protection of the J-area and thread connection, natural make-up torque feedback — as in M2®.
Embedded RFID tag
Installed with no drilling of the pipe body. Records the full lifecycle of the “coupling + pipe” connection: manufacture date, number of make-ups, operating conditions.
Digital passport
A ready-made answer to the upcoming 2027–28 digital equipment passport requirements.
Repeated make-and-break
8–10+ cycles with no loss of seal integrity — ideal for workover stock.
System integration
Data flows through middleware into ERP, maintenance systems and corporate AI models.
Digital passport
Every coupling knows its history
The RFID tag automatically accumulates data at every operation — make-up, workover, change of operating conditions. This is what a coupling digital passport looks like:
Coupling ID M2SC-2026-784521
Status In operation
Lifecycle history
- 15.03.2026 — manufactured (mill)
- 22.03.2026 — 1st make-up (well 4523, 2,450 m)
- 05.06.2026 — 3rd make-up (pump repair)
- 18.06.2026 — current: 4 make-ups, 1,240 running hours
Well data
Well 4523 · depth 2,450 m · T = 87 °C · P = 245 atm · CO₂ = 12 % · H₂S = 85 ppm · salinity 185 g/l
Current status
4 make-ups · 1,240 hours · condition: normal
Last update: 18.06.2026 14:32 · RFID: active · data in ERP
Field workflow
How it works on site
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Mill
The RFID tag receives a unique ID. Production date, material and certificate are recorded, and the tag is linked to the pipe.
Result: every “coupling + pipe” connection has a digital passport from day one.
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Warehouse
A handheld terminal scans the whole stack in seconds. Status changes automatically to “In stock”.
Result: instant stocktaking with no manual entry.
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Running in hole
The operator scans the coupling before make-up. It is linked to the well number.
Result: the connection is tied precisely to a specific well and its key parameters.
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Pulling out of hole
The coupling is scanned again on pull-out. Status “Retrieved” is recorded.
Result: run time and operating conditions are captured before re-use.
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Repair / workover
Scanning opens the work order. Defects and completed repairs are recorded.
Result: a transparent repair history for every connection.
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Middleware and integration
Middleware collects and filters the data and feeds it into corporate systems (ERP, maintenance, AI models) in real time.
Result: clean structured data for predictive analytics and decision-making.
At every stage — from the mill to re-use — each “coupling + pipe” connection stays inside the digital loop. No data loss, no manual entry, no errors.
Benefits
What M2® Smart Connect delivers
Lower OPEX
Up to 8–10+ make-and-break cycles and J-area corrosion protection — fewer tubing replacements, repairs and downtime.
Ready-made integration with corporate systems
Middleware and connectors feed data into ERP, maintenance systems and AI platforms with no custom development.
Data for AI and digital twins
Clean structured data for every “coupling + pipe” connection — for failure prediction, material selection and procurement documentation.
Ready for the 2027–28 requirements
Full compliance with the expected digital equipment passport requirements.
Technical applicability limits
Temperature up to 250 °C, pressure up to 15,000 psi and above, CO₂ partial pressure. An individual material selection matrix for challenging wells.
A single traceability standard
The whole tubing string becomes manageable: from the mill to disposal — with no data loss and no manual records.
M2® Smart Connect turns scattered couplings and pipes into a digital asset with a full history — and gives you a tool to manage costs, failure rates and budget.
Economics
How M2® Smart Connect affects production costs
Instead of pooled tubing management with unpredictable emergency costs, Smart Connect delivers:
Less unplanned downtime
Connections are withdrawn on a planned basis, by accumulated run time.
Longer run life
Fewer workovers, lower operating costs.
Justified procurement
Data on the real service life of pipe in different well conditions.
Predictable budget
Accurate planning of repair and pipe procurement costs.
Tubing costs stop being a black box and become a manageable budget item.
Project status
M2® Smart Connect pilot projects
We invite oil and gas companies to take part in pilot projects and pilot commercial operation of the technology. Our specialists will provide technical support and adapt the solution to the operating conditions of your specific field.
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Technical presentation and concept discussion
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Joint definition of technical requirements and applicability limits
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Documentation and prototype manufacturing
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Bench testing and a pilot field trial programme
Contacts
Technical consultation on M2® applications
Send us your well operating parameters — temperature, pressure, fluid composition and string operating features. We will select the optimal seal ring material and prepare technical recommendations and an individual commercial proposal.