Posts Tagged ‘ball valves’
Trunnion Vs Floating Ball Valve
Bi-Directional Ball Valves Trunnion vs Floating Designs This document describes the differences between bi-directional floating ball valves and trunnion ball valves used in the oil and gas industry. Anyone in the oil and gas industry must know how to choose the best ball valve for their project. Two of the most common types are…
Read MoreCORTEC’s Successful 2025 API Recertification Audit in Port Allen
Exciting News from Port Allen! The CORTEC team in Port Allen has successfully completed the 2025 API Recertification audit, which included API Q1, ISO 9001:2015, API 6A, 6D, and 16C product specifications. This audit included a transition to the 10th edition of API Q1, and we achieved this with no findings, concerns, or opportunities for…
Read MoreAt CORTEC, we’re all about exceptional service!
At CORTEC, we’re not just about solutions—we’re all about exceptional service! Right now, we have service personnel on board a drillship in Las Palmas, finalizing the installation of a CORTEC Managed Pressure Drilling package. This package, purchased back in May 2023, landed in February 2024. It’s thrilling to see this project take shape, marking the…
Read More20th Anniversary: CORTEC Evolution and Expansion into Valve Technology
In 2006, CORTEC embarked on an effort to diversify from our line of wellhead production chokes. CORTEC founder Bobby Corte Jr., in partnership with his brother-in-law Larry Chauvin, started a new division under CORTEC Manifold Systems (CMS), focusing on compact valve solutions.
Read MoreCORTEC Installs New MPD System in the Gulf of Mexico
CORTEC recently installed a new MPD manifold system operating in the Gulf of Mexico. This system was a turnkey project in which CORTEC supported the customer from the initial design until completed installation, which required integration into existing rig pipework. CORTEC’s proven experience, design expertise and best-in-class service and support delivered a superior operational result […]
Read MoreCORTEC Offers Monoflanges Featuring Double Isolation and Bleed Needle Valve Design
CORTEC now offers monoflange designs, featuring a DIB (double isolation and bleed) needle valve design. The monoflanges pictured incorporate a 1-13/16” API RTJ 15,000 PSI flange face. CORTEC offers these monoflanges with other flange / hub face connections to match our customers piping requirements in pressure classes up to 20,000 PSI. Monoflanges are also offered in […]
Read MoreFrom Concept to Reality!
From Concept to Reality! This piping system is a part of a waterflood system for a major GOM production facility. It features a 7-1/16” bore and 15,000 PSI rating with Inconel cladding in all wetted areas of the internal system surfaces. The CORTEC team worked closely with the project group to develop this compact design […]
Read MoreCORTEC Launches New CC-HB3.0 Hydra-Balance Choke and Panel System
CORTEC, a leading manufacturer of high-quality API valves, has launched its new CX-HB3.0 Hydra-Balance Choke and Panel System, which offers drilling operations an increased level of value and functionality within Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD), Underbalanced Drilling (UBD) and other drilling set point applications. The system, which is API 6A and NACE MR0175 compliant, is a hydraulic […]
Read MoreCORTEC Ships Three Turnkey Manifold Systems Out for Major Deepwater Project
CORTEC recently shipped three turnkey manifold systems out for a major deepwater project. The package included two API 9” 10,000 PSI boarding shutdown valve assemblies and an API 5-1/8” 10,000 PSI gas lift assembly. Two API 9” 10,000 PSI Boarding Shutdown Valve Assemblies Each consists of two CORTEC model LDA090010MS 9” bore API 6AV1 PSL-3 […]
Read MoreCORTEC Named a Licensed API 6D Manufacturer
CORTEC, a leading manufacturer of high-quality API valves, has been audited and approved as an API 6D licensed manufacturer. The specification defines the requirements for the design, manufacturing, assembly, testing and documentation of ball, check, gate and plug valves for application in pipeline and piping systems for the petroleum and natural gas industries. This license […]
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