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About Trendsetter’s Connection System (TCS)

 

The Trendsetter Connection System (TCS) is a family of subsea connector solutions developed to meet industry needs for reliable, innovative connector products. All TCS products have been designed around lessons learned research and feedback on existing subsea connection systems available to the market. 

The development of the TCS positions Trendsetter to offer products to our clients which meet and often exceed requirements with unparalleled levels of quality, service, competitive pricing, and fast delivery. 

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Metal-to-Metal Gasket Sealing


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Softland System


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Flexible or Rigid Jumpers



Rated for up to 400° F

  
 
Rated for up to 20,000 psi

Features and Benefits of the Trendsetter Connection System (TCS):

  1. 3-piece clamp connection system

  2. Fully integrated connector product complete with hubs, clamp, and alignment structures in a simple, efficient package

  3. Utilizes a standard API torque tool to make up the lead screw and preload the TEX gasket

  4. Torque bucket is equipped with a simple turn count indicator and mechanical secondary lock

  5. Features Trendsetter’s proprietary metal to metal (MTM) gasket system, TEX

  6. Integrated clamp housing and softland cylinder for simple packaging and streamlined installation

  7. Built-in pull down/lift tool interface and windows to facilitate subsea seal change

  8. Available in three sizes and has been qualified to accept a range of gaskets up to 16” ID

  9. Robust design supports large jumpers with pipe sizes up to 20”


All products are designed, built, and tested in Houston, Texas, USA.


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TCS Temperature Ratings

  5" 7" 9" 11" 13" 16"
TC7 400°F 400°F        
TC11 350°F 350°F 302°F 302°F    
TC16   250°F     250°F 250°F


TCS Pressure Ratings

  5" 7" 9" 11" 13" 11"
TC7 20K 15K        
TC11 20K 20K 15K 10K    
TC16         7.5K 7.5K