What to Check Before Buying Solids Control Shale Shaker Equipment

Before purchasing solids control shale shaker equipment, drilling contractors and operators should systematically evaluate several key factors to ensure they select equipment that matches their requirements and provides long-term value. Aipu Solids Control provides this pre-purchase checklist based on extensive experience supplying shakers worldwide.

The first consideration is processing capacity. Calculate the maximum anticipated mud circulation rate for the drilling programs the shaker will serve and add a 25 to 50 percent safety margin. Aipu Hunter series shakers span from 50 to 420 cubic meters per hour, ensuring an appropriately sized model for any application. Verify that the manufacturer capacity ratings are based on actual field performance, not theoretical maximums. Aipu ratings are validated through factory acceptance testing on every unit.

Manufacturer Credentials Verification

Confirm the manufacturer API Q1 certification status through the API Composite List. This independent verification is far more reliable than self-declared quality claims. Check for additional certifications—ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001—that indicate broader operational management quality. Aipu welcomes verification of all certifications and encourages customer visits to its 50,000 square meter facility in Xi’an. Assess manufacturing scale and capability: a purpose-built facility with CNC machining, automated welding, and in-house testing indicates manufacturing maturity beyond what smaller workshops can achieve. With over 15 years of specialized experience, Aipu has the engineering depth to support customers throughout the equipment lifecycle.

Screen Availability and Cost

Screens are the primary ongoing consumable cost. Verify that replacement screens are readily available at competitive prices, in the full range of mesh sizes needed for your drilling programs, and compatible with the shaker retention system. Aipu provides API-certified screens in API 40 to API 200 with both stainless steel and composite frame options. The quick-change design minimizes downtime during screen replacement. Assess expected screen consumption rates for your typical drilling conditions and incorporate this into total cost of ownership calculations.

After-Sales Support Assessment

Evaluate the manufacturer commitment to after-sales support. What technical assistance is available? Are spare parts maintained in inventory? What is the typical response time for support inquiries? Is documentation comprehensive and in appropriate languages? Aipu provides global support to customers in more than 30 countries, with comprehensive English-language documentation, stocked spare parts inventory, and responsive technical assistance. The quality of after-sales support significantly affects long-term equipment value and should be weighted accordingly in purchase decisions.

Partner with Aipu for certified quality. Contact us at info@aipusolidcontrol.com to discuss your requirements and discover the Aipu difference in API Q1 certified solids control equipment.