The Active Seat Gate Valve represents a step change in fracturing operations by reducing valve grease contamination and improving valve sealing while reducing non-productive time (NPT), safety risks and environmental impact.
During typical fracturing operations, the valves on the frac tree and manifold require regular manual grease injection every one to three stages to continue to operate. This requires personnel to enter the “red zone,” bringing pumping to a halt for safety. The Active Seat Gate Valve extends greasing maintenance intervals, reducing grease use by as much as 85%. This extended interval keeps personnel out of the red zone and minimizes NPT.
26 окт 2023
