Mud Agitator
Saturday, 23 May 2009 02:43
| Mud Agitator | Pit Viper Mud Agitator | Mud Flow Pattern |
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Specifications
- Low profile design to allow for positioning mud conditioning equipment over mud tanks. Maximum overall height above tanks is 16 inches.
- Lightweight, but sturdy construction with the highest torque rating in the industry. Example: 15 hp PIT VIPER weighs 542 lbs (246.4 kg) compared to industry average of 1830 lbs (831.8 kg) for competitive units (excluding shaft and impeller in weight comparison).
- Available in 3, 5, 7 1/2, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 hp models.
- Oversized shaft bearings are used for longer gearbox life and lower maintenance requirements.
- Cast iron housings are one-piece, reinforced and ribbed for extra strength.
- Detachable impeller shaft for ease of servicing without disassembling unit.
- Simple mounting. Agitator base rests on tanks structural cross beams held by six bolts.
- Electric motors: Class 1, Group D.Class 11, Groups F & G explosion-proof electric motors are available in 50 or 60 hz.
- All internal shafts are heat treated and ground for high loading capacity. No grease fittings.
- All internal TMLL bearings run in oil.
- Designed for a maximum 20 lb/gal (2.4 specific gravity) drilling mud.
- Owners Manual
Weight Comparison
| HP | Pit Viper | Competitor | Difference |
| 3 | 209 | 406 | 200 |
| 5 | 229 | 580 | 351 |
| 7.5 | 357 | 1200 | 843 |
| 10 | 387 | 1224 | 837 |
| 15 | 630 | 1830 | 1200 |
| 20 | 695 | 1898 | 1203 |
| 25 | 931 | 3130 | 2199 |
| 30 | 1006 | 3208 | 2202 |

Last Updated ( Monday, 01 June 2009 20:38 )




