API 13C Shaker screen means screen panel for shaker from manufacturer holding API certificate and the panels have got API RP13C test report

Main specifications of API screen

Shaker screens specification including mesh size or API number. Also the separation point or cut point value. Furthermore, the dimension pattern, conductance and non-blanked area usually display on the tag.

Besides above information, we need to consider the raw material of screen. Such as material grade, detail cloth layers. The punched hole on the back support sheet, including pattern and size.

For example, AIPU screen replacement for PMD500 screen API 70 hold 202.3 microns. The conductance is 3.03Kd/mm. That is at high end of API 70 range. This will lead higher non blanked area nad higher penetration efficiency.

Details of high quality shaker screens

We all know the first impression of quality is from appearance. Such as the surface evenness, the cloth brightness, and there is no leakage of coat neither glue. The separation point accuracy is the essential factor affecting screen performance.

More tiny detail including handles, rubber seal, end or edges fo panels. That means the accessories of panel should be reliable and adaptable for oilfield working condition.

Besides above factors of screen itself, we consider tags or labels and packages as other issues standing for quality in some degree.

High quality Aipu shaker screen

Why clients select Aipu? How does Aipu make high quality shaker screen? Firstly, we have shared over 20 years of screen we know what clients need. Then, we make sure of screen panels holding the exact API size. Thirdly, we treat every tiny things serious for top quality

From raw material to the package and marks. Aipu always do the best to serve clients well. Please find some pictures for your reference. Trust you'll find Aipu screen is different with others'. You have demand or any questions on API RP13C shaker screen? Feel free to contact us now!

High-quality replacement screens are the panels holding long service life, high performance of the filtration. Furthermore, high-quality screens holding an accurate separation point or cut point.

Why we need high-quality screens?

The high-quality screens help drilling fluids pass through the panel effectively. Because it holds high conductance relatively. It holds the accurate cut point to help remove harmful solids at a certain drilling stage

Replacement screens

Moreover, a relative longer service life will save time and cost for the whole well drilling. For example, if you had used screens last 100 hours when you use screens last 70 hours the cost is dramatically different.

How to verify screens quality?

High-quality replacement screens features, we have talked this before. We need to check the appearance or surface of screen panel itself. Before unpacking it, we'd better check the package and the labels, too

Besides appearance, if possible, we need to check the screen size and mesh size. If it is accurate and conform to ordered items. Then we use or test screen panels. Under the same working condition, we consider the quality according to service life and separation performance

Performance is separation efficiency. The separation affects solids or cuttings percentage may impact further drilling. If we remove particles effectively and exactly the screen will wear normally. Then service life is relatively longer

We can test fluids under the shaker to check the screen cut point accuracy and its performance. Also, we can test the solids to check the screen mesh size.

What type of high quality screen we have?

There are many different types of screen panels. Including replacement screen for NOV Brandt Venom series, for VSM300 series. Also the replacement panels for M-I SWACO Mongoose, MD, and the ALS series. Furthermore, the replacement screen for DP600, HYP, FLC series, and so on

The panels including steel frame, composite frame, flat panel and the panel with waves from side view.

Please feel free to contact Aipu Solids Control.

API screen means the shaker screen mesh size conform to API RP13C. We know there are so many different models and makes of screen. How to get right replacement? How to choose right mesh size?

API screen information

We've talked many times on API screen and the information. Including the cut point, conductance, non blanked area. But the key issue is the cut point. The cut point reflects how big solid can be filtered out of drilling fluid. API number of shaker screen indicates a range of drilling cuttings will be separated out completely.

For example, API 140 screen means this screen can filter particles 98-116.5 microns out. So, we found Derrick DX175 and HP180 mesh designation are both API 140 conformance. Furthermore, Derrick DX and HP mesh configuration are available fro almost replacement shaker screen. That means, API screen size won't be affected by shaker screen makes or model

API screen

Different mesh with same API number

API RP 13C aimed to give a clear and standard guidance on screen selection and exchange. Different shaker screen manufacturer will fabricate screens with different mesh configuration. And they will have certain part name or part number.

Take NOV Brandt  RDH 280 as example, and the M-I SWACO XR270. They are different mesh size of different shaker screen model. However, they are both same API 140 as Derrick DF-A140 and DX-A140. May many users say, they do have other different designation, such as the exact cut point, the non blanked area and the conductance.

Just as we talked before, API size mainly and generally give us a standard cut point range. There is no exact standard tell us how much conductance or non blanked area.

Other information about API screen mesh difference

Even by same manufacturer, they will have many different meshes with same API size screen. The NOV Brandt VSM300 screen, there are PXL series screen, the RHD screen, as well as the XF screen. The difference including the different mesh configuration, the screen pattern, the screen layers, the diameter, etc.

The PXL 80 is same as RHD 145 and XF110. They are all API 80 screen. However, they have very different mesh configuration. Thus they have different conductance. So, we kindly suggest user or clients tell us exact part number of original shaker or the API size you need, we assure you'll get right fit replacement screen for you