Shale Shaker- Solid Control Equipment
As the first line of defense in solids control systems, the shale shaker separates large rock cuttings and solid impurities ≥74 microns from drilling fluid, handling over 80% of total solids removal. Its working principle: vibration motor drives the exciter to produce centrifugal force, causing the screen basket to vibrate in linear, elliptical or combined trajectories.
Returning from the wellbore, drilling fluid flows onto the screen surface. Under high-frequency vibration, liquid and fine particles pass through the mesh for further processing, while larger solids are conveyed to the discharge port—realizing solid-liquid separation. This process maintains key drilling fluid properties (density, viscosity), recovers valuable liquid components, reduces waste discharge and lowers environmental impact.

The TR solid control shale shaker integrates multiple practical technologies, strictly following the SY/T 5612-2018 industry standard and ISO 9001 quality system requirements, and is designed to meet the demanding needs of various drilling scenarios.
- Stable Separation Performance: Screen surface vertical acceleration: 5–8g; amplitude: 5–10mm. Efficiently processes high-viscosity, high-density drilling fluids for reliable screening efficiency and solids removal.
- Outstanding Durability: Q345B steel screen box with heavy anti-corrosion coating; core components of 304/316 stainless steel; paired with wear-resistant screens and explosion-proof vibration motors for extended service life in harsh conditions.
- Broad Application Scope: Dual linear/elliptical vibration modes and flexibly adjustable screen deck angle, suitable for oil/gas drilling, shale gas development, and trenchless engineering.
- Efficient Operation & Maintenance: Gear-rack quick-clamping device enables fast screen replacement; modular design simplifies installation, disassembly, and on-site maintenance, cutting downtime losses.
The TR solid control shale shaker does not operate in isolation but is part of a complete five-stage purification system along with desanders, desilters, centrifuges, and other equipment, forming a full-process treatment chain of ‘coarse purification – medium purification – fine purification.
Through the coordinated operation of multiple stages of equipment, it achieves deep purification and recycling of drilling fluid, effectively protecting downstream equipment from wear and reducing the cost of supplementing fresh drilling fluid. Currently, this series of shale shakers has been widely used in onshore deep wells, offshore drilling platforms, shield tunneling construction, and other fields, and can operate stably in ambient temperatures ranging from -20°C to +55°C.

When selecting shale shaker, it is important to focus on three key aspects:
- the compatibility of performance parameters with working conditions, including processing capacity, vibration trajectory, and screen mesh size;
- the material and craftsmanship of the equipment, which directly determine durability and operational stability;
- the manufacturer’s technical strength and after-sales service assurance.
TR Solids Control not only provides shale shaker products that meet industry standards but can also offer customized configuration solutions based on clients’ drilling parameters and geological conditions. At the same time, leveraging a comprehensive service network, TR provides full-process support from selection consultation and installation commissioning to subsequent maintenance, helping clients reduce overall operational costs.
If you are looking for a highly adaptable and reliable shale shaker, TR Solids Control product line is worth looking into. Combining practical technology with strict quality control, it is a reliable guarantee for efficient drilling operations.






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