Types Of Mud Pressure Gauges To Know About

Several pressure gauges are available on the market and are used in drilling for oil. The three main kinds are standpipe pressure gauges, mud pressure gauges, and torque gauges.



Mud pressure gauges are developed to monitor the pump pressure. They are compatible with a variety of pumps and are versatile to use, making sure you’re getting the most out of the drilling fluid.

Here’s everything to know about mud pressure gauges:

What are mud pressure gauges?

Mud pressure gauges are widely used in the oil rig industry. It’s a very important piece of equipment that allows drillers to note any changes in the pump pressure while the drilling is being done. They can issue an instant alert if there are changes so that corrective measures can be implemented in time.

Mud pressure gauges are designed to be highly durable and sturdy. They are built to be rugged with the most hard-wearing materials. Some mud pressure gauges have a built-in mud pressure sensor, while others have a diaphragm protector. Both provide accurate and reliable readings. They record even the slightest change in pressure, using a computer pointer system.

Types of mud pressure gauge and systems

Single Pointer Pressure Gauge 

The single pointer pressure gauge is around 6 inches and an effective way to monitor pressure changes. It’s perfect when a standalone mud pressure gauge is needed or for choke manifold pressure control operations. Each pressure gauge mounts easily, providing reliable and convenient readings. Even the slightest change in pressure is recorded. The single pointer pressure gauge comes with a rubber diaphragm, hydraulic hose, or a piston separator. These gauges can be configured in a variety of pressures.



Compound Pressure Gauge

Compound pressure gauges have a dual dial which is generally used in pay formations where the pressure ranges from high to low, depending on the how the formation is treated. The main application of a compound pressure gauge is for hydrostatic testing, it’s also used for down hole cementing and high-pressure fracturing. These pressure gauges can also be used to measure the pressure on service trucks.

Contact Instruments is Canada’s only OEM drilling instrumentation manufacturer. They have reliable mud pressure gauges that are ideal for drilling contractors. They aim to provide solutions for the global drilling and well servicing market. Their core team had over 90 years of experience! Visit their website for electronic gauges, trash pump parts, clipper weight indicators and more products. Get in touch with them at 780-955-8998 for more information about their products.

 

 

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