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80 SHALE SHAKERS AND DRILLING FLUID SYSTEMS

f». O. Box 1887
Monahans, Texas 79756
U. S. A.
Phones as follows:
(915) 943*4140
(91 S) 943-4292
ENTERPRISES INC. (915) 943-2746

For total
solids control

one SHIMMY-SHAKER

replaces shale shaker,

de-sander, and de-silter

MAINTENANCE is surprisingly simple. The
high-frequency, low-impact vibrating action
multiplies screen life many times over that of
ordinary shakers. Screens are pre-framed and
IMAGINE a single, explosion-proof, pneumatic pre-stretched to the proper tension, Any one
machine capable of total solids control on a flow screen can be replaced in five minutes without
of 350 gallons per minute of 16-pound mud . , . shutting down the other two. Likewise with
yet requiring only 28 cubic feet per minute of vibrators, which seldom require changing
rig air. No de-sander, centrifuge, or de-sitter because they are protected from wear by
needed. lubricators and intake air-filters. Otherwise, there
are virtually no moving parts, no bearings or
AMAZINGLY QUIET, the Shimmy-Shaker provides mechanical assemblies to wear out or fail.
its operator with instant and infinitely-variable
control over all solids in the mud-flow , . , from ECONOMY, along with safe, efficient operation,
the roughest cuttings down to particle sizes is a primary factor with the Shimmy-Shaker. It
scarcely larger than barium additives. overrides any need for secondary or supplemental
equipment, It virtually eliminates downtime for
UNIQUE DESIGN produces a super-fast vibrating replacing components in the solids-control
action (variable from 0 to 5,000 cycles per system. And it reduces to an absolute minimum
minute), enabling the use of screens up to 300 the cost of replenishing additives or fluid bases. In
mesh to handle large gallonage without danger of the event of a gas kick, an automatic by-pass
overflow. All three screens tilt individually for prevents mud-loss by shunting unfiltered
optimum angle. fluid back to the pits.

PNEUMATIC VIBRATION is super-fast, SIMPtE CONTROLS govern vibration ADAPTABLE TO ANY RIG, Shimmy-Shaker
gentle and quiet, multiplying the iife of cycles tram 0 to 5,000 per minute, plus employs diversion gates to direct the flow
screens up to 300 mesh for maximum the amplitude or impact-strength. Auto- through either side or end. Screens can
solids controi. Flow capacity exceeds that matic by-pass stops mud-loss during gas- be changed >n minutes without shutting
of the largest standard shale shaker. kicks and can. if desired, be controlled down. Custom-fabrication §s available to
from rig floor. meet unusuai space requirements,
FULL DETAILS AND PRICES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST