VALI™ Medium-Expansion Plug

Multi/Single-set retrievable bridge plug

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Medium-expansion retrievable bridge plugs

The VALI™ Medium-Expansion Plug is a retrievable bridge plug designed for wireline, slickline, or coiled tubing deployment. With a compact running OD of 3.65-in., VALI provides reliable setting and sealing in 4.5-in. casing across a wide range of applications, including leak detection, barrier placement, and plug and abandonment (P&A) operations.

The VALI series includes

  • 4.5” VALI ME multi/single-set bridge plug
  • 5.5” VALI ME multi/single-set bridge plug

Rated to 7,500 psi / 150°C and available in ISO 14310 V3/V6 configurations, the plug delivers gas-tight isolation in challenging well conditions. Its multiset capability enables multiple set/unset cycles per run, reducing the need for repeat interventions and enabling precise plug positioning. 

VALI integrates wireless communication for real-time monitoring of pressure and temperature below the bridge plug and includes a debris-protected release system for reliable retrieval in challenging wellbore conditions.

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Datasheet

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Applications
Reservoir isolation and barrier
Leak detection and well integrity
Temporary isolation and barrier
Reservoir monitoring (pressure/temperature)
Features
Multiset, medium-expansion retrievable plug
Optional wireless communication module
Bi-directional sealing
Debris-protected release system (optional)
API/ISO 14310 V3 qualification
Benefits
Slim OD (3.45 in.)
Wide range of deployment methods: Wireline, slickline, coiled tubing
Rigless operation
Adjustable setting force
Reduces need for multiple runs to locate leaks
Real-time pressure/temperature data at surface
Specifications*
Tool OD 3.45 → 4.485 in.
Tool length 6.64 ft
Tool weight 152 lbs
Casing size range 4.5 in., 11.6–15.2 lb/ft → 20–26 lb/ft
Tensile strength 100 klbf
Compressive strength 100 klbf
Maximum setting force 40 klbf
Setting stroke 9.45 in.
Setting diameter 3.83 → 4.548 in.
Maximum well temperature 300°F
Maximum well pressure 7,500 psi
Maximum differential pressure 7,500 psi
GS Pulling tools size 3.5 → 4.5 in.
Setting tool Set via Well Stroker (2.7 in.)
Qualification standard API ISO 14310 V3
* Dependent upon configuration
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