Shale Shaker Equipment Skid Mounted Options

Skid mounted shale shaker equipment offers a practical and cost-effective configuration for drilling operations that require mobility between locations without the full enclosure of containerized systems. Aipu Solids Control provides skid mounted options across its Hunter series shale shaker range, combining over 15 years of manufacturing experience with the practical understanding of what onshore and offshore drilling operations need from skid-based solids control equipment.

The skid mounted configuration integrates the shale shaker onto a structural steel skid base that serves as both the transport foundation and the operating platform. The skid is designed with fork pockets and lifting eyes for standard material handling equipment, enabling efficient loading, unloading, and positioning at the rig location. The open design of skid mounted shakers provides unrestricted access for maintenance, inspection, and operation, which many operators prefer over enclosed containerized systems. Walkways and handrails are integrated into the skid structure, providing safe access to all operating and maintenance points without requiring separate access structures at the rig location.

Structural design of the skid base is critical for maintaining shaker alignment through transport and operation. Aipu designs skid bases using finite element analysis to ensure adequate stiffness and strength for the loads encountered during lifting, transport, and operation. The skid structure ties into the shaker’s mounting points in a way that maintains the precise alignment essential for balanced vibration at 6.0G to 7.5G of acceleration. Isolation between the vibrating basket and the skid is managed through springs or mounts selected specifically for the combined mass of the basket and the skid mounting configuration. The skid base provides a flat, stable foundation that simplifies leveling at the rig location compared to positioning individual shaker units on potentially uneven ground.

Fluid handling integration is an important consideration for skid mounted shakers. The skid design accommodates the piping and chutes that connect the shaker to the upstream flow line and the downstream tank or processing equipment. Drip pans integrated into the skid capture any fluid leakage or spillage during operation and maintenance, supporting the environmental management requirements of modern drilling operations. Electrical distribution panels can be mounted on the skid structure, providing a single power connection point for the entire skid assembly. Premium Ital-Vibras, Martin, and Oli motors and adjustable deck angles from minus 1 degree to plus 5 degrees are standard features on all Aipu skid mounted shakers. Manufactured in Aipu’s 50,000 square meter Xi’an facility under API Q1 certified quality management, skid mounted shaker systems provide the mobility and reliability that drilling operations require for efficient rig mobilization and consistent solids control performance across multiple locations.

Trust Aipu for API Q1 certified solids control. Contact us at info@aipusolidcontrol.com to discuss your shale shaker equipment requirements and experience the performance that defines Aipu equipment worldwide.