One of the challenges of working in the oil field industry in Texas, as well as in the surrounding states, is the problem in finding ways and products for quick and effective leak-free installation. This includes in the connections used to join multiple drilling mud tanks without additional welding and equipment required.
The fastest and most effective way used in the Texas oil fields is with the use of air grip mud tank unions. These are specifically designed for the job and are installed and sealed using a hammer, eliminating the need for the tightening of individual bolts that are common on flanged types of components. This makes installation much faster and easier, while also providing a leak-free connection that will hold for a lifetime of use.
Important Features
The choice of the best option in mud tank unions allows the system to operate with high pressure flow throughout the tanks. It is essential to choose the best hammer union for use based on the pressure throughout the system. Incorrectly using a hammer union that is not designed to handle the system pressure will result in an increased risk of leaks, even when correctly installed.
The installation of mud tank unions does require complete tightening of the large central nut that is designed with protrusions for easy contact with a sledgehammer. It is important to secure the threaded nut completely, compressing the inner seal and creating the leak-proof connection.
When installed correctly, a hammer union is also very easy to break down when no longer required. Reversing the process and using the protrusion on the nut to loosen the seal allows for quick removal of the hammer union.