Product Bulletin

Standard Chokes
and Consoles

The M-I SWACO* 10,000-psi (689-bar), 15,000-psi (1,034-bar)

and 20,000-psi (1,379-bar) drilling chokes are the most widely
used and respected well-killing and high-pressure-control drill-
ing chokes in the industry. For more than 35 years, these chokes
have been especially effective when used during well kicks, well
testing and well cleanup operations. They are designed and
manufactured for H2S and abrasive-fluid applications and in
accordance with API and NACE standards.

Features Features
• Built for the oilfield
High-pressure drilling chokes. Built to handle 10,000 to 20,000 psi
(689 to 1,379 bar), M-I SWACO chokes are precision engineered • Precision engineered
for precise well control. • Handles 10,000 to 20,000 psi
(689 to 1,379 bar)
• Unique choke-plate design
• Provides positive closure
Full flow Restricted flow Fully closed
• Tungsten-carbide wear sleeves
Unique choke-plate design. Heavy-duty, diamond-lapped extend in-service life
tungsten-carbide plates are honed to a flatness measured by • Versatile for onshore and
lightbands and feature unique half-moon-shaped orifices. offshore applications
Rotation of the actuator fork allows finite regulation of the
size of the opening from full open to full close.
Positive closure. A 17° deadband overlap beyond the full-close Benefits
position is designed to ensure closure even if the plates become • Delivers precise well control
worn following extended exposure to abrasive-laden fluid flow. • Seal actually improves
Pressure drops or surges don’t affect the quality of the seal in the under pressure
plate-to-plate design. In fact, the seal improves under pressure. • Controls can be operated from
Tungsten-carbide wear sleeves. Hardfacing on wear sleeves either remote or onsite consoles
increases in-service life. Extended wear sleeves are available to
absorb effects of abrasive downstream turbulence, especially
during underbalanced drilling operations.
Versatile. Ideal for onshore and offshore applications. Controls
can be operated from either remote or onsite consoles.
Three Methods of Operation
• Normal operations: Activation is rig-air operated.
• If rig air is lost: Activation is manual with hydraulic pump
located on remote-control skid.
• If hydraulic lines are severed: Activation is manual with bar
provided on indicator head.
Manufactured to exacting standards. Constructed for H2S
service and abrasive-fluid applications in accordance with
API 6A and NACE MR-01-75 standards.

Specifications
Length Width Height Weight
Chokes in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) lb (kg)
10k 35.7 21.6 11.5 441
SUPER CHOKE* (906.8) (548.6) (292.1) (200)
15k Choke 43.3 21.6 11.5 600
(1,099.8) (548.6) (292.1) (272)
20k 43.4 24.3 13.2 650
ULTRA* CHOKE (1,102.4) (617.2) (335.3) (295)

M-I SWACO Choke-Control Consoles

M-I SWACO choke-control consoles are available as single- or
dual-choke-control units and with standard pressure gauges or
state-of-the-art digital gauges.
The single-choke-control console is precision-built to provide
accurate control of your operation, yet is built to withstand the
harshest conditions. It operates either hydraulically or manually
and is self-contained and skid-mounted for easy installation on
or near the rig.
A key feature of the console is the large easy-to-read gauges
which monitor critical drill-pipe and casing pressure. A choke
position indicator shows relative plate opening from “full open”
to “full close.” The dual-choke-control console provides a sepa-
rate valve to regulate chokes from independent hydraulic sys-
tems during special applications. An operator has full command
of both chokes without switching controls. The dual unit offers
all the benefits of the single-choke-control console. For greater
space efficiency, it features the same footprint as the single-
choke-control console.

Specifications
Length Width Height Weight
Consoles in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) lb (kg)
Single Console 55 27 65 588
(1,397) (686) (1,651) (267)
Dual Console 55 27 69 690
(1,397) (686) (1,753) (313)
Engineering Drawing: 10k SUPER CHOKE
All dimensions are expressed in inches (millimeters).

35.7
(906.8)

21.6
(548.6)

10.4
9.2 (264.2)
(233.7)

15
(381)

18.2
(462.3)

Engineering Drawing: 15k Choke

All dimensions are expressed in inches (millimeters).

11.5
(292.1)
7
(177.8)

0.3
(7.6)
43.3
(1,099.8)

21.6
(548.6)

10.9
13.5 (276.9)
12.2
(342.9)
(309.9)

17.8
(452.1)
20.2
(513.1)
 Engineering Drawing: 20k ULTRA CHOKE
All dimensions are expressed in inches (millimeters).

13.2
(335.3)
7.5
(190.5)
0.3
(7.6)
43.4
(1,102.4)

24.3
(617.2)
19.2
(487.7)
13.5 13.5
(342.9) (342.9)

17.8
(452.1)

This information is supplied solely for informational purposes and M-I SWACO makes no guarantees P.O. Box 42842
or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the accuracy and use of this data. Houston, Texas 77242-2842
All product warranties and guarantees shall be governed by the Standard Terms of Sale.
Tel: 281·561·1300
Fax: 281·561·1441
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