Product Description
Our factory-built Gravel Prepacked Well Screens are the industry-trusted all-in-one sand control solution for oil & gas, water well, geothermal, and CBM operations. Purpose-engineered for unconsolidated, high-sand formations and horizontal/deviated wellbores, each unit integrates three core components: a high-strength perforated base pipe, a continuous wire-wrapped outer screen, and a uniformly compacted, hermetically sealed gravel filter layer between them. This multi-stage filtration system delivers superior fine sand retention, minimizes sand production, reduces downhole pressure drop, and eliminates the cost, complexity, and placement risks of on-site gravel packing.
Technical Specifications
All units comply with API 5CT, and ISO standards, with full custom engineering available for your well requirements.
| Core Parameter | Standard Specifications | Customization Options |
| Base Pipe OD | 2-3/8" to 13-3/8" (60.3mm - 339.7mm) | 1.9" to 20" (48.3mm - 508mm) |
| Base Pipe Material | API 5CT J55/K55/N80 Carbon Steel | 316L, Duplex 2205/2507, Hastelloy, Inconel |
| Screen Slot Size | 0.006" to 0.250" (0.15mm - 6.35mm) | Precision slotted to your formation analysis |
| Gravel Media | API RP 19E Compliant Quartz Sand | Ceramic gravel, resin-coated sand, custom mesh |
| End Connections | API BTC/LTC/STC Threads | Premium VAM TOP, Hydril, custom threaded connections |
| Standard Length | 10ft, 20ft, 40ft (3m, 6m, 12m) | Custom lengths per well design |
| Working Pressure | Up to 10,000 PSI (69MPa) | HPHT ratings up to 20,000 PSI (138MPa) |
Key Advantages
- Superior Fine Sand Retention: Multi-stage filtration locks in formation fines, ideal for unconsolidated high-sand reservoirs, eliminating sand-related equipment damage and production loss
- Lower Operational Costs: Factory-preassembled design cuts rig time by up to 70%, eliminates on-site gravel pumping services, and reduces costly workover interventions
- Optimized Production Performance: Uniform gravel pack and precision slot design minimize pressure drop, maintain balanced inflow, and preserve peak well productivity long-term
- Broad Well Compatibility: Perfect for horizontal, deviated, and vertical wells, with full adaptability for oil & gas, water well, geothermal, and CBM applications
- API Compliant Durability: Built to industry standards with corrosion-resistant alloy options, delivering reliable performance in H2S/CO2, high-chloride, and HPHT downhole environments
- Guaranteed Consistent Performance: 100% factory-tested before shipment, eliminating the placement risks and variability of field gravel packing
Quality Inspection
All our Gravel Prepacked Well Screens are manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management systems, with a strict multi-stage inspection protocol:
- Raw material certification with full MTR verification for all incoming steel and gravel media
- 100% dimensional and visual inspection, including precision slot tolerance validation
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) for all welds, including liquid penetrant and ultrasonic testing
- Hydrostatic pressure testing for every completed screen assembly, per API standards
- Gravel pack uniformity and compaction validation to eliminate voids and channeling risks
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What formations are gravel prepacked well screens best for?
A: They are purpose-built for unconsolidated, high-sand, and weakly consolidated formations, and are the optimal sand control solution for horizontal and highly deviated wellbores where field gravel packing is not feasible.
Q: What’s the difference between prepacked well screens and on-site gravel packing?
A: Factory-prepacked screens come with a fully sealed, uniformly compacted gravel layer, 100% tested before shipment. This eliminates the high costs, rig time, and placement risks (channeling, incomplete packing) of on-site gravel pumping operations.
Q: Are your screens API compliant?
A: Yes. All our gravel prepacked well screens are manufactured to meet API SPEC 19SS, API 5CT, API RP 19E, and ISO 17824 international standards, with full documentation provided with every shipment.
Q: Can you customize screens for my specific well?
A: Absolutely. We offer full custom engineering, including tailored gravel mesh sizes, slot openings, material grades, dimensions, and end connections, based on your formation sand analysis and well design.
Q: What applications can these screens be used for?
A: Our prepacked sand control screens are widely used in oil & gas production wells, water wells, geothermal wells, coal bed methane (CBM) wells, and injection wells across the globe.
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