Pad Plungers are ideal for increasing production in wells with low volume or tubing deviations. We recommend a Pad Plunger for most typical plunger lift installations. It creates a consistent seal in the tubing by overcoming deviations in the tubing's size and shape.
A Pad Plunger has one to three spring-loaded pad sections. Upon contact with the tubing wall, the pads expand or contract to compensate for tubing irregularities and imperfections. This allows the plunger to maintain a tight, consistent seal against the tubing wall in order to reduce or eliminate liquid fallback. This patented design is highly durable and long-lasting.
Applications
- Low volume and marginal wells
- Low pressure wells
- Wells with tubing irregularities
- Wells producing below critical flow rates
- Wells that produce light oil, condensate or water
Advantages
- Most effective for lifting liquids
- Heavy durability and long wear
- Patented locking system
Sizes |
Tubing Size |
Closed OD |
Open OD |
1 1⁄2" |
1.460 |
1.595 |
2 1⁄16" |
1.600 |
1.700 |
2 3⁄8" |
1.875 |
2.020 |
2 7⁄8" |
2.345 |
2.500 |
2 7⁄8" (optional) |
2.210 |
2.350 |
3 1⁄2" |
2.570 |
2.700 |
3 1⁄2" (optional) |
2.775 |
2.920 |
SPECIFICATIONS / MATERIALS
- API standard fishing neck
- Friction-type seal
- 4140 steel or stainless steel (other materials available)
- Choose one, two or three pads per plunger
- Flow-thru (by-pass) option available for select 2 3/8" and 2 7/8" sizes
- Viton® option available for select 1 1⁄2" and 2 3/8" sizes
PRODUCT STYLES
A. Standard pads
B. Long pads
U.S. Patent No. 6,591,737
U.S. Patent No. 6,669,449
Canadian Patent No. 2,398,802
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