Derek Shakers

Derrick Shakers – Industrial Mud Solids Control

Manufacturer: Derrick Equipment Company
Product Type: Linear/elliptical motion shale shaker and solids control screen systems

Purpose

Derrick shakers are used to remove solids from drilling fluid (mud) early in the solids control process.
They protect downstream equipment (desanders, desilters, centrifuges) and improve drilling efficiency.

Key Components

• Shale Shaker Base Unit: Drive and deck frame

• Screen Panels: Replaceable woven mesh panels

• Vibratory Motors / Unbalance Motors: Provide motion

• Deck Surface: Inclined or horizontal depending on model

• Shaker Screens: API standard screen panels (various mesh sizes)

Typical Derrick Shaker Models

(Model names vary by application)

• Derrick 500 Series

  • Medium to large drilling

  • High capacity

• Derrick 500XL

  • Extra large shale shaker for high flow

• Derrick 450E or 450 Model

  • Common land rig shaker

• Derrick FLC / FLC-2

  • Linear motion

  • High carry capacity

• Derrick Hi-G Dryers

  • Final solids drying stage