Metal Mesh Sand Screens – Product Overview

Product Description

Metal Mesh Sand Screens are premium sand control screens designed to keep formation sand out of your wellbore while allowing oil, gas, or water to flow freely.

So what exactly are they? Think of them as a multi-layer filtration system. The screen is built around a perforated base pipe, wrapped with stainless steel mesh layers that trap sand particles but let fluids pass through. It's a simple idea, but the engineering behind it makes all the difference in well performance.

The basic structure includes:

• Base pipe – the backbone of the screen, perforated to allow fluid entry

• Inner protective layer – shields the filtration media

• Drainage layer – helps fluids move smoothly to the base pipe

• Filtration layer – the woven metal mesh that actually stops the sand

• Outer protective jacket – protects the whole assembly during installation and operation

This multi-layer construction gives you reliable sand control without sacrificing production flow.

Basic Information & Specifications

Available Sizes (Base Pipe OD):

Base Pipe Materials:

• Carbon steel grades: J55, K55, N80, L80, P110

• Stainless steel: SS304, SS304L, SS316L

Filtration & Protective Layers (all stainless steel):

• SS304, SS304L, SS316L

Standard Perforation Hole Sizes:
9mm, 11mm, 16mm, 19mm (custom sizes available upon request)

Standard Filtration Precision:
150μm, 200μm, 250μm, 300μm (custom options available)

Thread Connections:
EUE, NUE, BTC, STC, LTC

Length:
1 to 12 meters

Technology

Oasis Metal Mesh Sand Screens use woven stainless steel mesh as the primary filtration medium. Here's how it works:

Production fluids enter the wellbore by passing through the woven filter layers. The mesh is precisely engineered with fixed pore geometries, which means the openings are consistent and reliable. Sand particles that are larger than the mesh openings get blocked, while fluids flow through with minimal resistance.

The drainage layer between the filtration media and the base pipe serves an important purpose – it increases flow capacity and reduces local velocity peaks. This means lower pressure drop and more uniform inflow across the entire screen length.

The outer protective jacket isn't just for show. It protects the delicate filtration mesh during installation (when things can get rough) and provides support during operation.

All components are welded together into a single, robust assembly that can handle downhole stresses.

Applications

These screens are used in a variety of well types:

• Deep water wells – for water production

• Oil production wells – keeping sand out of your pumps and surface equipment

• Natural gas wells – preventing sand from damaging valves and compressors

• Geothermal wells – handling high temperatures and corrosive fluids

• Vertical wells – standard completion applications

They work well in standalone screen completions, gravel pack operations, and can be used in both cased-hole and open-hole environments. Whether you're dealing with unconsolidated formations or high-rate wells, these screens get the job done.

Advantages

Precision Sand Control
The woven mesh provides consistent, predictable filtration. You know exactly what size particles will be stopped and what will pass through.

High Flow Capacity
The multi-layer design with drainage layers minimizes pressure drop. More flow means more production.

Corrosion Resistance
All filtration and protective components are made from stainless steel (304, 304L, or 316L). No rust, no degradation, even in corrosive downhole environments.

Durable Construction
The outer protective jacket and robust base pipe mean this screen can handle rough installation and harsh downhole conditions without falling apart.

Reduced Maintenance
By stopping sand before it enters your production string, you protect pumps, valves, and other equipment from wear and damage. Less equipment failure means lower operating costs.

Customizable
Need a different hole size? Different filtration precision? Different length? We can tailor the screen to your specific well requirements.

Long Service Life
Stainless steel construction combined with smart engineering means these screens last. Fewer workovers, more production time.

FAQ

Q1: What size screens do you offer?

We offer standard base pipe sizes from 2-7/8" (73mm) up to 7" (177.8mm). If you need something in between or outside this range, just ask – we can customize.

Q2: What filtration precision is available?

Standard options are 150μm, 200μm, 250μm, and 300μm. We can also provide custom micron ratings based on your formation sand analysis.

Q3: What materials are used?

The base pipe can be carbon steel (J55, K55, N80, L80, P110) or stainless steel (304, 304L, 316L). All filtration layers and protective jackets are stainless steel (304, 304L, or 316L) for maximum corrosion resistance.

Q4: What thread types do you support?

We offer EUE, NUE, BTC, STC, and LTC connections. Let us know what you need.

Q5: How long can the screens be?

Standard lengths range from 0 to 12 meters. Custom lengths are available upon request.

Q6: Where can these screens be used?

They work in oil wells, gas wells, water wells, geothermal wells, and vertical wells. They're suitable for standalone completions, gravel pack operations, and both cased-hole and open-hole environments.

About Our Company

We are a professional manufacturer of sand control screens with years of experience serving the oil, gas, and water well industries. Our products are manufactured to API standards using high-quality materials and strict quality control processes.

We understand that every well is different. That's why we offer customization and work closely with our customers to provide the right solution for their specific needs. From material selection to filtration precision to thread connections – we make sure you get exactly what your well requires.

Quality is our priority. Every screen is built to last, tested for performance, and backed by our commitment to customer satisfaction.

Have questions or need a quote? Contact us today. We're here to help.