Oilfield Skids
Economy Metal Works has a long track record of manufacturing oilfield skids of the highest quality and durability. Through our proven, flexible manufacturing approach, we’re equipped and ready to provide the custom manufactured oilfield skid you need, no matter how unusual your particular requirements may be.
What Are Oilfield Skids?
A skid is basically a steel pallet – a flat structure built to carry certain objects, particularly machinery and related equipment. Skids have a wide range of uses, particularly in manufacturing applications, and can come in all sorts of sizes, ranging from a few feet square all the way to 15 feet or more in length.
In onshore oilfields, skids are used to carry self-contained portable packages of related equipment from one well to another. Skids can be configured to carry any sort of equipment, such as wireline logging equipment, mud tanks, control rooms and more. Oilfield skids must satisfy a number of requirements, including:
- Portability. Oilfield skids must frequently be moved from one worksite to another, so weight is a concern.
- Substantial structural integrity. Oilfield skids must be strong enough to support the equipment they carry and still retain their structural integrity after being moved from one place to another.
- Worker accessibility requirements. Skids may also require walkways or areas for technicians to stand while performing certain tasks.
Oilfield Skids for Your Application
EMW manufactures oilfield skids through a metal forming process, giving us the flexibility to manufacture your oilfield skid to your exact requirements. EMW’s oilfield skids offer outstanding structural integrity to carry the equipment you need safely and securely. Economy Metal Works offers a wide range of oilfield skid manufacturing capabilities. Our manufacturing facility is equipped with a full line of metal fabrication equipment and services, including:
- CNC precision shearing up to 12 ft. in 1/4" carbon steel, 3/8" aluminum and 3/16" stainless steel
- Water jet precision cutting with a 12'x12' working envelope and dual cutting heads
- 12' press brakes up to 350 tons with CNC back gauging
- Saw, torch, and plasma cutting
- MIG and TIG welding of all alloys (GMAW, FCAW, GTAW certified welders and welding to ASME Sec. IX & AWS D1.1 code)
- CNC punching up to 1/4" plate
- Rolling up to 1/4" x 8' long
- CAD/CAM design and programming
In addition, we work exclusively with proven, reputable outside providers of quality coating services to offer finishing options, including powder coat or wet paint for cosmetic treatment. During the scoping and design phase of your project, we’ll get a clear understanding of the coating you need and ensure that it is applied properly.
Whether you have CAD drawings prepared or just verbal instructions, EMW has the experience, know-how and personnel to complete your project on time, within budget and according to your precise requirements.
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