Shaker screen life is usually considered as an important issue. Then how long should a high quality shaker screen last during operation? Is there any standard or tips? How can we get screen lasted longer? Please find following information for your reference.
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How long is usable life of shaker screens in common well drilling?
Screen usable life is a really comprehensive question but often asked by clients. There are so many different issues affect its life. Including screen itself quality, operator professional level, mud condition or working condition, shaker condition, handling way, cleaning and maintenance on screen, storage condition, and so on. These are factors from buyer or user.
As per present information we get the screen life of different models or brands is from 20 hours to 22 days. This data including many different pattern of screen, different API size screen, different working condition. How should we consider this ask reasonably? Make records and test regularly during well drilling. Such as drilling condition, mud property, filtration result, screen life, and so on. Compare screens last differently under same condition then find out the better screen. If we select screens improperly even they last over 30 days that makes no sense. We have some feedback from our users under a certain condition with their satisfaction. Please check below feedback:
Hole size 12 1/4” while depth to ft
Mud weight: 10.9lbs
Formation: shale/sand
Hours run: about 160 hours
Screen failure: due to normal wear to top layer
Result: Satisfactory on screen life
Hole size: 8 1/2” while depth to m
Mud density: 1.08Sg
Mud system: WSM&Gel Sweep
Duration: Aug.18- Aug.20
Shaker degree: +3°
Result: Excellent solids throughput, conveyance was excellent, minimum fluid loss, no wear over served on screens after TD section achieved
There are also oral feedback from many other users, but without sufficient reference information. Please find our suggestions or recommendation on enhancing screen life during oil drilling:
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Depending on screen types. For example, if the screen is frame type without rubber strip backside nor rubber sealing on sides, we can store it on shelf for 2-3 years. But the storage condition is away from extreme weather and moisture. Why? We know screen panels including frame and S.S screen cloth. The frame is a steel frame (coated) or composite frame. There are elements that will age and this affects screen life & performance. For screens fit with rubber strip or sealing rubber, the suggested shelf life is no longer than 12 months. As we know, the rubber material is easy to age even under common storage condition. For all screens, when we keep them in a warehouse please consider below suggestions
How do we repair it? Why do we repair it? We use plugs to cover the broken area on screen panel. Usually, the plug is slightly larger than the hole of grids or damage area to make it tightly to the hole side. We repair screens consider 3 main reasons. One, repairing avoids further larger damage, two, repairing avoids mud loss, the other is repairing helps save cost to replace the screen with little worn. In some degree, repair screens enlong the shaker screen life.
We can’t repair all of screens. Presently, at Aipu Solids Control we provide repair plugs for flat screens made by us and for some typical famous brand shaker screen. Such as Cobra series screen, PWP48x30, PWP500, Mongoose series and so on. Furthermore, if we have made screens for you, they can be repaired with plugs produced by us, no matter it is a famous brand or not. To check if your screens are repairable please tell us the shape of a punched panel on the frame. Including shape, sides, the thickness of the sheet. Moreover, we need to confirm is it necessary to repair a screen panel. According to the worn area, or broken ratio. We suggest repairing the screen broken area is no more than 25%.
Packages of shale shaker screens including the internal packing and external packing. There are cartons and pallets or cases. Below contents will show you more reference and help you with package selection.
We have shared over 15 years experience in making shaker screens, there are hundreds of clients or users. So, there are many different types of packages. As per material, there are carton box, plywood case, plywood pallet, wooden box, wooden pallet, plastic pallet, and so on.
As per screen quantities and screen types, we pack them in many different ways. Such as 20 panels per case, or 25 panels per pallet, 2 panels per carton or 3 panels per carton. Considering the most efficiency of container use, some clients even don’t use pallets or cases. They load screens with cartons directly into containers.
Based on shaker screens ordered, such as steel framed panels. If the screens are replacement Mongoose type, we’ll suggest 20 panels per case. No matter you ship it by air or by sea, no matter book ship as LCL or FCL it’s convenient to pack and load them. Each panel is packed in each carton, and 20 cartons on 1 pallet or in 1 case.
Yes, if you ship small quantity of screen by air, we suggest packing them on pallets. That will save space and weight. Finally the shipping cost is lower.
If you place an order on the corrugated hook strap screens, no matter it’s replacement for FLC500 or HYP or FLC, we’ll pack them as 2 panels per carton, and 8-10 cartons per case.
Besides considering screen size and quantity, we also need to consider container internal dimension and volume. For example, a standard 40’HQ holds internal dimension as 11.9×2.3×2.65m. Let’s take Mongoose replacement screen as an example. We’ll suppose ship a full container of such screens to you. Each case loads 25 panels with overall dimension x640xmm. The 40’HQ can load 54 cases and totally panels of screen. Considering the shipping cost, the more screens we can load once the less cost on each panel.
Packages of AIPU shaker screens are very recognizable. Including cartons, they are stronger, more durable and easy to close/open. And on the cartons, there are special tags that resist water.
As a manufacturer of shaker screens, we have faced many different requirements from customers. They may request the neutral package, or the ODM, OEM packages. We are pleased to tell you we can make tags, labels, and cartons with your logo or symbol.
You may ask, how many panels can be packed with your own logo? Kindly suggest no less than 300 panels. We won’t add the extra cost, however, it takes a bit longer time during the design and confirmation of packages. So we evaluate the time cost, too.
There are orders on the different quantity of screens, according to your certain order we’ll pack screens in different ways. So, if you do have special requirements, we can meet them, too.
AIPU screens are packed well for different shipment ways. No matter by truck, train, air, or sea you’ll receive them in good condition. If there is any damage to the screen itself we’ll send the panel to you for free.
Is there any further questions? Contact us freely? You’ll get the satisfied solutions to the shaker screen and relatives soon.
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