Shale Shaker for Drilling API Standard Compliance

API standard compliance for shale shaker equipment encompasses both product manufacturing standards and screen classification standards. Aipu Solids Control, as an API Q1 certified manufacturer, produces shakers and screens that comply with relevant API specifications.

API Q1 Manufacturing Compliance

API Spec Q1 is a quality management standard developed specifically for the oil and gas equipment industry. It addresses design control, risk management, product traceability, supplier qualification, manufacturing process control, testing and inspection, and corrective action systems. Aipu’s API Q1 certification, verified through the API Composite List, provides independent confirmation that our manufacturing meets these industry-defined quality standards. The certification requires regular surveillance audits by API-authorized inspectors who examine our quality systems, manufacturing processes, and product testing. This ongoing oversight ensures that Aipu maintains the quality standards that certification represents, not just at the time of initial certification but continuously.

API RP 13C Screen Classification

The API RP 13C standard defines how shale shaker screens are classified and tested. It specifies the test procedures that determine cut point—the particle size at which the screen begins to retain solids—and conductance, which measures the screen’s capacity to pass fluid. Aipu provides API RP 13C compliant screens with documented cut points and conductance values. This standardized classification allows operators to compare screens from different manufacturers on a consistent basis and select the appropriate specification for their drilling conditions. Aipu screens labeled with API numbers like API 140 or API 170 have been tested to RP 13C procedures, providing reliable performance data.

Additional Standards and Certifications

Beyond API standards, Aipu compliance extends to ISO 9001 for general quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management, and ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety management. These certifications demonstrate comprehensive organizational commitment to quality and responsible operations. For hazardous area applications, Aipu provides shakers with ATEX or IECEx certified motors and electrical systems. Documentation of all certifications is included in the equipment package, supporting customer quality assurance and regulatory compliance requirements. API standard compliance is not just a marketing claim for Aipu but a fundamental aspect of how we design, manufacture, and document our shale shaker equipment.

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