Casing Spacer
Casing spacers are used to center water, sewer, gas, and other fluids in casings. They come with different benefits and in different shapes and sizes which will be thoroughly discussed here. Casing spacers are important as they fill the empty anulus between a carrier pipe and casing. There is an alternate way of performing the same job by using anulus filler. Although this is also a solution to the problem, benefits of the spacers far outweigh those of annulus fillers.
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Benefits of using Casing Spacers:
There are many benefits to using casing spacers that make them a far better choice than other solutions. They are listed down below:
Easy repairs
Using casing spacers makes it very easy to perform repairs and maintenance on the pipes. Spacers keep the pipes centered and secured with no need for fillers. This makes the repair jobs very easy.
Variety of materials
The casing spacers come in a wide variety of materials. Users can choose the spacers that fit their needs and are right for the job. This wide range of variety makes sure that all kinds of customers are taken care of, and no compromises are made on the quality side.
Cost effectiveness
An important aspect of using casing spacers is the cost competitiveness and cost effectiveness they provide. They are not only light on the wallet during the installation process but also make repairs less costly. In comparison with annulus fillers, casing spacers are a better choice as they provide better cost effectiveness both on the short as well as the long run.
Better pipe integrity
The balanced nature of the casing spacers and the high build quality ensures that the pipes are centered and always secured. This results in a uniform weight distribution of the pipe. Moreover, since they are made from materials that are not good conductors of electricity, they essentially provide good electrical insulation in the pipes which is an important thing to take care of.
Apart from these, the tight fit provided by the spacers ensures that no dirt, debris, etc. is allowed inside the pipes etc. which provides effective protection from corrosion. This may not seem like a big issue to some, but rust can have drastic effects for your pipes and can cause you a lot of damage. Thus, using such materials that can help in extending the life of your pipes is an important thing to consider. All these things combined provide good integrity to the pipes and make sure that their life span in increased as much as possible. These are some things that are not provided by annulus fillers and can bring problems for you in the future, rust being an important one.
Types of Casing Spacers
There are a wide variety of casing spacers both in terms of material they are made of as well as their construction. This makes them a dynamic tool as you can find them in virtually any material you can need and for any job you can think of. This makes the casing spacers a very versatile tool. There are different types of casing spacer, and they are as follows:
- Plastic casing spacers
- Pipe spacers
- Nonmetallic spacers
- Injection molded casing spacers
- Psi casing spacers
- Micro tunnel spacers
- Bore spacers
- Fiber coat ultra-casing spacers
All the above-mentioned spacers have their own benefits. Some casing spacers may provide you benefits that matter to you more than the others. It all depends on what kind of work you require the casing spacers for.
Pipe spacers
Such types of casing spacers are specifically used in pipes. They are ideal for use as they not only provide balance to the pipes but also fill the annular spaces in the pipes. This is a better solution as it not only is sturdy in construction, unlike annulus fillers but also prevents dust, water particles from getting in which can cause rust.
Psi casing spacers
They provide high abrasion and a low coefficient of friction. They are more suitable for lower diameter carrier pipes.
Injection molded casing spacers
They utilize High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) material. They have an advantage of being light weight easy to install. They are also anti-slippage because of the material used. Moreover, they can also bear higher temperatures since the HDPE material allows a higher maximum temperature. This makes them a better option for jobs where the temperatures are expected to be higher than average.
Micro tunnel spacers
This type of spacers is used in micro tunneling machines. Micro tunneling is basically a method used for constructing sewers. Such casing spacers are highly beneficial for pipes that are laid in sewers. If you are looking for something that can be used in sewer pipes, these should be your go to spacers.
Non-metallic casing spacers
Non-metallic casing spacers make use of materials that are anything other than metal. These can be anything from plastic to HDPE etc. They come in wide variety of materials depending on the job and can be easily found.
Fiber coat ultra-casing spacers
These are for extremely small annular spaces. Such small annular spaces usually do not allow usage of standard plastic casing spacers. In such cases, casing spacers are wrapped in Fiber coat ultra-tape. This provides a strong and safe solution and gets the job done effectively.
Bore spacers
These are ultimately like micro tunnel spacers with one difference. Instead of being used in sewerage pipes, these spacers are utilized in the bore process which includes drilling inside the Earth, usually for water.
Micro tunnel spacers
This type of spacers is used in micro tunneling machines. Micro tunneling is basically a method used for constructing sewers. Such casing spacers are highly beneficial for pipes that are laid in sewers. If you are looking for something that can be used in sewer pipes, these should be your go to spacers.
Non-metallic casing spacers
Non-metallic casing spacers make use of materials that are anything other than metal. These can be anything from plastic to HDPE etc. They come in wide variety of materials depending on the job and can be easily found.
Applications of Casing Spacers
Casing spacers have many applications that make them a truly versatile tool. They have the following applications:
- Oil and gas spacers
- Water line spacers
- Sewerage pipe spacers
- Drainage pipe spacers
- Industrial spacers
- Rail crossing spacers
Transmission pipeline spacers
Why Al-Safrik Steel?
Al-Safrik Steel is known for manufacturing high quality steel products. We have an established in the Middle Eastern countries such as Oman, Kuwait, UAE, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia etc. Our high standards and wide range of products make us ideal for all your needs. Al-Safrik Steel has an extensive catalogue of products that cater to all sorts of jobs. Moreover, pure steel construction ensures that the products are not only high quality but will also long last. This speaks volumes about our commitment and how much we care for our clients. Our products are not only focused on construction work but can be in places that require machines and heavy-duty products.
Are you looking to buy products but not sure where you should get them from? Al-Safrik Steel is an excellent option as our highly qualified engineer’s workday and night to produce the best products. Moreover, our products follow all the safety standards so you can use them without any worries. One thing to note is that all equipment requires regular and proper maintenance to work properly and for the promised tenure. Follow the maintenance instructions by the manufacturer for your products to last long and work efficiently. To secure products that suit your needs, buy them today from Al-Safrik Steels and join our family.
