Within solids control equipment, the centrifuge features the highest manufacturing precision and the highest unit price. Selecting the right supplier enables customers to achieve reliable performance, favorable operational experience, zero failure rates and exceptional working efficiency, while bringing enhanced brand value‑added benefits. For customers about to launch solids control services, proper centrifuge selection is critically important. This article will discuss and summarize key considerations on this topic.
Before picking a supplier, it is necessary to get familiar with globally renowned suppliers of solids control centrifuges, along with their respective strengths and weaknesses. Please refer to the list below.
1) US Derrick Centrifuge
Derrick is a world leading manufacturer of solids control centrifuges. Its well-known models include the Derrick DE1000FHD, DE1000GBD, DE1000VFD, DE7200VFD, and others. The fully hydraulic Derrick DE1000FHD centrifuge is widely deployed across the globe. Its full hydraulic system delivers instant high torque to prevent centrifuge choking, which stands out as a major advantage and makes it highly favored by major oil companies. That said, the main drawback of Derrick centrifuges is their premium price. Apart from the high cost, they have virtually no other shortcomings.
KES Separation can supply used Derrick DE1000 Centrifuges with good price and good condition.
2) US Swaco Centrifuge
Swaco is another globally renowned centrifuge brand. As part of Schlumberger, Swaco centrifuges represent one of the star products among Schlumberger’s extensive product portfolio. The Swaco 518 fixed‑speed centrifuge is widely deployed at drilling sites worldwide.
Compared with Derrick’s hydraulic centrifuges, Swaco also offers the 518 hydraulic‑drive model; however, it is far less well‑known, and the geographical adoption of Swaco hydraulic centrifuges across the globe remains limited.
KES Separation can supply fully refurbished Swaco 518 centrifuges with good price and reliable performance.
3) NOV brandt Centrifuge
NOV‑Brandt is another highly influential centrifuge brand within the global solids‑control sector. As part of NOV group, it offers a complete portfolio of solids‑control equipment. Its mainstream models include the HS‑2172L, HS‑3400 series and the new‑generation Titan intelligent centrifuge, which are widely deployed on both onshore and offshore drilling rigs.
The Brandt HS‑2172L and HS‑3400 VSD variable‑speed centrifuges are well‑established high‑volume units with a large installed base worldwide. They feature robust construction, high throughput and well‑established spare‑parts supply chains across global oilfields. The latest Titan model is equipped with an intelligent control system, enabling real‑time speed adjustment and remote operational‑data monitoring. It performs particularly well for offshore projects and variable mud conditions.
Unlike Derrick’s full‑hydraulic solution, mainstream Brandt centrifuges adopt VFD electric drive and lack the inherent high‑torque protection against choking. There is a relatively higher risk of choking under conditions with sharp spikes in solid‑phase loading. In terms of pricing, Brandt centrifuges are less costly than Derrick, yet more expensive than typical Chinese‑manufactured alternatives. All in all, Brandt delivers solid reliability and easy access to spares, making it a dependable option for oil field operations. Nevertheless, feed‑condition management by on‑site operators is required when handling heavy solid‑phase shock loads.
4) KES Separation Centrifuge
KES Separation is a solids‑control brand focusing on overseas oil‑field markets. Its core offering is decanter centrifuges, with mainstream models including KSLW363, KSLW453 and KSLW553VFD series covering bowl sizes from 14‑inch to 22‑inch. These units are widely deployed for oil gas drilling, drilling waste management and oily‑sludge treatment projects across Africa. Unlike Derrick’s proven full hydraulic portfolio, KES’s volume products are VFD electric drive centrifuges.
Its pricing sits between premium western brands and entry-level Chinese manufacturers. Short lead time and local-on-site training & after-sales support are key strengths. Overall, KES Separation delivers international-grade hardware with solid overseas field experience, making it a good fit for mid-budget overseas oil-gas projects with local-service requirements. Proper feed-condition management is still required under extremely heavy solid-phase shock loads.
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