CEMENT BASKET

Description
Cement baskets are used to protect weak formations from hydrostatic pressure generated by weight of the cement column. Usually installed on casing, or liner strings above the weak formation to isolate cement in the annulus and can be used in single or multistage cementing operations.

Features
• High strength–steel construction for durability.
• Bows are hardened and tempered for maximum strength and uniformity.
• Its overlapping metal fins provide flexibility and fluid passage while maintaining optimum support characteristics.
• Minimizes cement slurry contamination.
• Cased-hole or open-hole applications.
• Easy to install.
• Can be rotated and reciprocated.
• Can be used in place of an external casing packer for stage cementing applications.

Options
• Sizes available—5” to 13 3/8”.
• Available in stainless steel or carbon steel material.
• Tailored matrix of fins to fit to different applications.
• Available in slip-on with two stop collars installation.