Bailey-Parks manufactures rugged urethane hydrocyclones (or de-sanders, separators) used extensively in oil & gas drilling applications to separate sand and grit from costly drilling mud for re-use. Commonly up to 20 hydrocyclones will be grouped together to recover this mud, which is pumped down to the drill bit to cool, lubricate and prevent blow-back of gas that can potentially come to the top of the well when gas pockets are hit in the drilling process. As the bit is used to drill, separators continually remove sand so drilling mud can be used repeatedly.
Hydrocyclones are also used in mining applications to remove particulate from coal, cement, gravel, and various bulk aggregate materials. Additionally, they are used in the scrap recovery of gold, silver, copper and other precious metals from tailing ponds, not previously attained from ore.
Pulp and paper mills require a significant volume of water for operation and pulp generation, and use hydrocyclones as a pre-treatment process to separate sand and debris drawn from nearby river water.
The Perfect Fit
Bailey-Parks understands the importance of durability and performance, as many existing separators have been in oil field service for over 20 years. Our hydrocyclones can be custom molded from any polyurethane to OEM specifications, and our four standard sizes fit the majority of existing systems worldwide. If you are an OEM looking for a private label manufacturer, Bailey-Parks can incorporate your company logo within the mold. Contact us today to learn more about our vendor services.
| Size |
Weight/Complete Unit Lbs. |
Inside Diameter |
Gallons Per Minute |
Separation |
| 2 1/2" |
4 |
2 3/8" |
16 |
5+ micron |
| 4" |
9 |
4" |
50 |
15+ micron |
| 5" |
16 |
5" |
80 |
15+ micron |
| 10" |
81 |
10 1/8" |
500 |
40+ micron |