Slotted Pipes Description

Slots are cut into the base pipe and acts as a filtration device. It typically has very low inflow area in the range of 2-4%. The slot width ranges from 0.2mm - 2.0mm, based on the well requirements, with a slot length of 80 mm.

Product Characteristics

• Slots are made on base pipes with large ID/OD ratio.


• High mechanical strength, high flexibility to allow adequate bending, which makes it applicable in complicated well conditions, and can be used in open-hole horizontal well completion for sand control.


• Low cost in manufacture and downhole installations.


• Open hole area: 2%-6%.


• Base pipe: J55, N80, P11 0, etc.