Replacement screen is not accepted by all users. Why? They trust, original shaker screen will benefit much on shaker performance, efficiency, and life. We have to clarify the truth.
Replacement screen and original screen weight
“The replacement screens are heavier than the OEM screens, thus somehow impacting the life and performance of the shaker."
Replacement screen under loading
Every manufacturer of shaker screens builds their screens in a different manner. Some screens are lighter than others, and some screens are heavier than others. Some are made of a lightweight composite material, while some are made from steel tubing. The myth here is that the weight difference between the OEM vs. Replacement Screen would somehow affect the life of the shaker itself.
The weight between OEM screens vs. “Replacement” screens really does not impact the shaker in field application. Please find following example
If a shale shaker is under normal operating conditions, the shaker bed will be flooded with at least 50 gallons of fluid. Some shakers will run 84 gallons of fluid. At 10ppg this equals 840 pounds displaced over the 4 screens, an average of 210 pounds of fluid per screen.
Now, does anyone really think 8-10 pounds in screen weight will matter?
If so, how can the shaker withstand 17ppg mud weight with an average of 357 pounds of fluid per screen?
“Replacement Screens Will VOID a Warranty”
The Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) are trying to force the issue on using their screens on their own equipment. It has been said that in most cases the OEM will cancel the warranty on their shakers if you do not use their screen. It is our understanding that NONE of the OEM ever warranted their shaker baskets. To our knowledge, when asked, they will admit the shaker frame or bed is warranted for defects such as cracking, warping etc., but not for wear. Or they will be responsible for the whole shaker and main parts (Motor, control panel, and so on)quality under legal operation
Now, you find, it really doesn't matter whether you use original screen or not
Wish our points can give you and any of your friends some reference. Any further question or interest just come to us freely!