Wire-Wrapped Well Screen vs Slotted Pipe: What Should Buyers Compare?
Compare opening geometry, effective open area, mechanical requirements and installation access before selecting a water well screen.
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International Customer Inspects Stainless Steel Wire-Wrapped Screens from Raw Material to Final Inspection
In September 2026, an international customer visited the OFD manufacturing base for the factory acceptance inspection of stainless steel wire-wrapped screens. The review covered incoming material inspection, wire wrapping and welding, in-process checks, and final product inspection. The customer expressed approval of the manufacturing process and finished products.
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OFD Exhibits at CIPPE Beijing 2026
From March 26 to 28, 2026, OFD participated in the 26th China International Petroleum & Petrochemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition, meeting industry customers to discuss critical fluid end components and sealing products for cementing and frac pumps.
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API Publishes First Edition of Standard 16FI for Frac Iron Safety
In January 2026, the American Petroleum Institute published the first edition of API Std 16FI for temporary high-pressure equipment used at hydraulic fracturing sites. This article outlines its scope and the implications for equipment documentation.
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China's Oil and Gas Output Continued to Grow in the First Half of 2026
China's National Energy Administration reported crude oil output of 109.43 million tonnes and natural gas output of 133 billion cubic metres in the first half of 2026, both record highs for the period.
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EIA AEO2026: Unconventional Resources Remain Important to U.S. Supply
The U.S. Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2026. The report explores possible U.S. energy market paths through 2050 under multiple scenarios rather than presenting a single forecast.
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Ordering Guide: Quality and Delivery Documents for Fluid End Components
Include the following quality and documentation requirements with your inquiry so inspection scope, pricing and delivery can be reviewed. Inspection activities and delivery documents are subject to the requirements agreed in the order.
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Well Screen Slot Size: Formation Data, Gravel Pack and Ordering
Select water well screen slot size from representative formation information and the well completion design. For a gravel-packed well, select the filter pack against the formation first, then match the screen opening to that pack. State the selected opening and its tolerance in the purchase specification.
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How to Prepare an RFQ for Well Screens, Casing and Accessories
A water-well product RFQ should identify each item, its dimensions and quantity, slot opening where applicable, material, connection details and delivery requirements. Include the well construction drawing, available formation or filter pack information, and the required inspection documents. Mark unresolved fields as pending confirmation.
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Ordering Guide: Fluid End Assemblies and Component Supply Scope
When ordering fluid ends for cementing pumps or frac pumps, distinguish complete assemblies, bodies, repair kits and individual components. Confirm specifications, quantities and supply boundaries for each item.
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Ordering Guide: Inquiry Checklist for Fluid End Components
Provide the following equipment, product and delivery information when requesting fluid ends or components. A pump model may have different fluid end configurations; fit must be confirmed using drawings, part numbers or samples.
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