Shale shaker screen types
In mud system, shaker screen is used not only on shale shaker, but also desander, desilter and mud cleaner to separate the solids in the drilling fluids solids control system. In different period, people invented different types of shaker screens, such as conventional flat screen, corrugation screens, and with square meshes, hexagonal meshes, diamond meshes, etc. And different geological condition may require different ability and type of shaker screens. In order to choose the right screens suitable to the existing shakers, a general knowledge of screen types is required
Flat screen VS Pyramid screen
Flat screen and pyramid screen are commonly used to describe derrick shaker screen. The derrick shaker can install both types of screens. The flat screen is the traditionally type and cost less while the pyramid screen is one of new screening technology that can increase the fluids handling capacity and improve screening performance. The pyramid has higher effective area than flat screen by 20% to 40%.
Steel framed Screen VS Composite screen
Frame screens are usually steel framed screen is widely used and accepted by the industry. Since composite screens created, some drilling contractors prefer to use this new screen as the composite material is more durable and lighter.
Hook strip screens
Hook strip flat screens are the series applied most widely at present. These products can be fit for all kinds of shale shakers that use the hook strip flat screen. This screen panel is constructed with two or three stainless steel layers bonded to a steel support plank. Accessary rubber plugs may be inserted to the rips or tears of the screen. By doing this, we can cut down time and the production cost. We can supply hookstrip flat screens with mesh sizes ranging from 12 to 275.
Choose an optimal shaker screen is to balance handling capacity and prolong shaker screen life.
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