Employing the right reclaimer can help minimize the damage abrasive sand and other low-gravity solids can cause by removing them from the drilling fluid. The process starts with basic awareness of soil conditions on the jobsite and which shaker screens will optimize performance. For a reclaimer, sand content should not be more than 1% and ideally should be less than .5%.
The Vermeer R250C reclaimer can help you keep sand content low, thereby having an effect on the continuity and productivity of an HDD operation. The Vermeer reclaimer features a balanced elliptical shaker motion ideal for separating lower-gravity solids like abrasive sand or course silt. A 45-degree manifold minimizes turbulence and helps drilling fluid flow consistently to hydrocyclones, while suction-breakers help prevent the vacuum effect drilling fluid creates when abruptly changing directions. In addition, two shaker decks help separate out particles in two steps, with the latter featuring tighter screens that maximize the separation of finer particles like sand and silt.
These components add up to a reclaimer that helps HDD operators minimize the potential damage sand can inflict upon their equipment on the job.
If you’re ready to start integrating a reclaimer into your operation, contact your Vermeer Pipeline specialist at your local Vermeer dealer. You can also learn more about Vermeer pipeline equipment at vermeer.com.
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