mud pump module inspection manufacturer

For maximum performance and durability, our modules are made from individually forged, heat-treated alloy steel and feature an API 7 valve assembly for improved flow. Our L-shaped design features bore-seal technology for improved seal performance in higher pressures and is compatible with numerous “F-Series” drilling pumps including Honghua®, Bomco® Rongsheng®, Workforce® and other similar designs.

Mud Pump Fluid End Module is forged by high-quality alloy steel 35CrMo or 40CrMnMo. It has no defects such as interlayer, crack, impurity, looseness and over-burning. Welding is not allowed. The Mud Pump Fluid End Module is in full compliance with API7K standard and is inspected according to the third-grade forging and internal hardening treatment, high durability. Above process is strictly checked and strict non-destructive testing.

Saigao Fluid end modules are workhorses of mud pump systems, but extreme working environments make them especially vulnerable to stress, wear and damage. In choosing durable fluid end parts that resist cracking and corrosion, you"re making a wise long-term investment for your operations.

Forum offers a full line of high-quality fluid end modules that are entirely manufactured in the United States. Designed for the challenges of higher-pressure drilling, they are crafted with industry-leading materials and technologies to resist cracking and reduce stress concentrations for significantly longer life. Complementary features include our industry-leading P-Quip liner retention and rod systems.

Premium Oilfield Technologies takes the responsibility of listening to our clients’ concerns very seriously. Acting on those needs enables Premium to offer robust solutions to customer issues at the rig. The Caliber® DS-7500 Fluid Ends bring together our years of field experience and unmatched client interface to represent the NEW standard for your Gardner Denver pumps.

GPM International is a supplier of durable oilfield replacement parts for a wide variety of drilling mud pumps. Inventory products including mud pump fluid end parts, handling tool, etc. All of our products are fully exchangeable with O.E.M. standards.

All GPM products are API specification certified. All products will go through quality inspection at our manufacture facility as well as at our headquarters to assure our customer get qualified products.

For the successful execution of your projects, it is important to find an appropriate company with a good track record. We help you in connecting with the top mud pump manufacturers and companies and get the best quotation.

The most widely used mud pumps across the industry are Triplex Reciprocating Pumps. Their application has gained immense popularity with time because they are 30% lighter than duplex reciprocating pumps with relatively less operational cost. Moreover, through these pumps the discharge of mud is smooth and they are capable of moving large volume of mud at higher pressure.

Yes. We help you find the best mud pumps irrespective of your location. We simplify your search by connecting you with top mud pump manufacturers and mud pump companies in your location, according to your budget and business requirement.

Yes. We use third-party companies to provide best quotations for your shipment and inspection of manufactured goods. We make sure that you get quality products from the manufacturer at the best price.

The most widely used mud pumps across the industry are Triplex Reciprocating Pumps. Their application has gained immense popularity with time because they are 30% lighter than duplex reciprocating pumps with relatively less operational cost. Moreover, through these pumps the discharge of mud is smooth and they are capable of moving large volume of mud at higher pressure.

The different parts of a mud pump are Housing itself, Liner with packing, Cover plus packing, Piston and piston rod, Suction valve and discharge valve with their seats, Stuffing box (only in double-acting pumps), Gland (only in double-acting pumps), and Pulsation dampener. A mud pump also includes mud pump liner, mud pump piston, modules, hydraulic seat pullers along with other parts.

The wearing parts of a mud pump should be checked frequently for repairing needs or replacement. The wearing parts include pump casing, bearings, impeller, piston, liner, etc. Advanced anti-wear measures should be taken up to enhance the service life of the wearing parts. This can effectively bring down the project costs and improve production efficiency.

Southwest’s Field Service Team is committed to providing customers with highly-trained personnel who can thoroughly inspect Mud Pumps and troubleshoot equipment issues. Our services are designed to provide customers with valuable information about their mud pump, along with providing cost-effective solutions to keep your equipment running trouble-free.

OEM trained technicians provide installation of fluid end modules ensuring equipment meets OEM standards and is aligned properly to reduce consumption of mud pump wear parts.

Drastically reduce mud pump equipment outages by installing a hydraulic liner retention system. This system decreases liner change-out time from hours to minutes.

Inspections allow you to address problems and issues before a failure occurs. Additional performance enhancements can also be achieved with our laser alignment pump service and customizable preventative maintenance program.

The system is lightweight and suitcase portable, thus eliminating the cumbersome and difficult-to-transport systems of the past. In addition, the Zero-N Laser Alignment system is a non-intrusive service requiring the removal of only the piston rod which allows for much quicker service and less downtime on the pump. Alignment inspections are performed worldwide by Southwest Oilfield trained service technicians.

As an important component on the fluid end of mud pump, our Rundong value module is made using premium 8620 or 4135 alloy steel with forging, normalizing, rough machining and then quenching and tempering processes. In this way, the interior of the fluid end module will have hardness in the range of HB285 to HB330. Then in finish machining process, two positioning cone holes (1:6 and 1:12) will be rolled, ensuring contact area no less than 75 percent. At last, the finished product will go through pressure testing, gauge inspection and flaw inspection and a corresponding flaw and test report will be generated for each individual fluid end module. Our fluid end module is compatible with different types of mud pumps.

As an important component on the fluid end of mud pump, our Rundong value module is made using premium 8620 or 4135 alloy steel with forging, normalizing, rough machining and then quenching and tempering processes. In this way, the interior of the fluid end module will have hardness in the range of HB285 to HB330. Then in finish machining process, two positioning cone holes (1:6 and 1:12) will be rolled, ensuring contact area no less than 75 percent. At last, the finished product will go through pressure testing, gauge inspection and flaw inspection and a corresponding flaw and test report will be generated for each individual fluid end module. Our fluid end module is compatible with different types of mud pumps.

Cavitation is an undesirable condition that reduces pump efficiency and leads to excessive wear and damage to pump components. Factors that can contribute to cavitation, such as fluid velocity and pressure, can sometimes be attributed to an inadequate mud system design and/or the diminishing performance of the mud pump’s feed system.

Although cavitation is avoidable, without proper inspection of the feed system, it can accelerate the wear of fluid end parts. Over time, cavitation can also lead to expensive maintenance issues and a potentially catastrophic failure.

When a mud pump has entered full cavitation, rig crews and field service technicians will see the equipment shaking and hear the pump “knocking,” which typically sounds like marbles and stones being thrown around inside the equipment. However, the process of cavitation starts long before audible signs reveal themselves – hence the name “the silent killer.”

Mild cavitation begins to occur when the mud pump is starved for fluid. While the pump itself may not be making noise, damage is still being done to the internal components of the fluid end. In the early stages, cavitation can damage a pump’s module, piston and valve assembly.

The imperceptible but intense shock waves generated by cavitation travel directly from the fluid end to the pump’s power end, causing premature vibrational damage to the crosshead slides. The vibrations are then passed onto the shaft, bull gear and into the main bearings.

If not corrected, the vibrations caused by cavitation will work their way directly to critical power end components, which will result in the premature failure of the mud pump. A busted mud pump means expensive downtime and repair costs.

As illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, cavitation causes numerous pits to form on the module’s internal surface. Typically, cavitation pits create a stress concentration, which can reduce the module’s fatigue life.

Washouts are one of the leading causes of module failure and take place when the high-pressure fluid cuts through the module’s surface and damages a sealing surface. These unexpected failures are expensive and can lead to a minimum of eight hours of rig downtime for module replacement.

To stop cavitation before it starts, install and tune high-speed pressure sensors on the mud suction line set to sound an alarm if the pressure falls below 30 psi.

Accelerometers can also be used to detect slight changes in module performance and can be an effective early warning system for cavitation prevention.

Although the pump may not be knocking loudly when cavitation first presents, regular inspections by a properly trained field technician may be able to detect moderate vibrations and slight knocking sounds.

Gardner Denver offers Pump University, a mobile classroom that travels to facilities and/or drilling rigs and trains rig crews on best practices for pumping equipment maintenance.

Severe cavitation will drastically decrease module life and will eventually lead to catastrophic pump failure. Along with downtime and repair costs, the failure of the drilling pump can also cause damage to the suction and discharge piping.

When a mud pump has entered full cavitation, rig crews and field service technicians will see the equipment shaking and hear the pump ‘knocking’… However, the process of cavitation starts long before audible signs reveal themselves – hence the name ‘the silent killer.’In 2017, a leading North American drilling contractor was encountering chronic mud system issues on multiple rigs. The contractor engaged in more than 25 premature module washes in one year and suffered a major power-end failure.

Gardner Denver’s engineering team spent time on the contractor’s rigs, observing the pumps during operation and surveying the mud system’s design and configuration.

The engineering team discovered that the suction systems were undersized, feed lines were too small and there was no dampening on the suction side of the pump.

Following the implementation of these recommendations, the contractor saw significant performance improvements from the drilling pumps. Consumables life was extended significantly, and module washes were reduced by nearly 85%.

Although pump age does not affect its susceptibility to cavitation, the age of the rig can. An older rig’s mud systems may not be equipped for the way pumps are run today – at maximum horsepower.

We know that cost savings on identical spare parts is important for offshore rig Companies today. Therefore we provide our services and spare parts at considerable cost reductions compared to sourcing from the major OEMs. Tratec can guarantee identical parts with all required part certificates. We maintaing the highest quality, using state-of-the art service facilities and experienced, specialist mud pump engineers for service work.

Tratec has supplied more than 20 mud pump spare part, overhaul and recertification projects the last 5 years. References include rig companies Odfjell Drilling, Maersk Drilling, Archer, Saipem, KCA Deutag, and others.

Tratec can supply overhaul and parts compatible with the following Mud Pump makers and trademarks: National Oilwell Varco (NOV), MHWirth, Continental Emsco, Gardner Denver, Lewco, Drillmec, and others. Tratec is an independent supplier of drilling equipment parts. Tratec is neither a licensee, nor is affiliated with any of the named original equipment manufacturers (OEM). The manufacturer’s names, equipment names, or trademarks used herein are solely for identification purposes, and are not intended by Tratec to cause confusion as to the source, sponsorship, or quality of the parts supplied by Tratec. The original equipment manufacturers named above and throughout this website do not sponsor, promote, warranty or endorse Tratec’s supply of parts.