R&M Energy Systems
10586 US Highway 75 North
Willis, TX 77378
Tel : 936-890-1064
Tel : 877-465-8600
Fax : 936-890-9595
New Era® Rod Guides
Since 1941, nobody has been able to match R&M Energy Systems for solutions to down-hole problems. Using the proprietary Rod Guide Advisory Program (RGAP™), wellbore deviations, dynamometer readings, workover histories, well operating conditions, completion information and production data, R&M Energy Systems selects the proper rod guide designs, material and spacing for each well.
R&M Energy Systems' Systems Approach uses rod guides to increase production and decrease workover costs. As the leader in rod guide technology, R&M Energy Systems has developed scientific solutions based on accurate engineering and laboratory testing, supplemented with more than 50 years of experience.
For the best solutions to down-hole problems, go with R&M Energy Systems... the leader in rod guide technology.
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Material Selection
R&M Energy Systems offers a complete line of engineered plastics, enhanced with performance additives, which can be tailored to virtually any well condition. Three base polymers - Nylon, PPA and PPS - have demonstrated excellent performance in a number of harsh environments. Additives such as glass, minerals and aramid fibers can enhance the performance of these base polymers.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following guidelines are for general reference only and should not be used as the sole determining factor for rod guide material selection. Each down-hole condition is different and must be addressed on a case-by-case basis by trained R&M Energy Systems technicians to determine the best solution for your particular well.
| Temp. (F. Max/Min) |
Hot Oil | Sweet Crude |
Sour Crude |
High Water Cut |
Hot Brine |
Rod Cut Tubing |
Sand | Corrosion Resistance |
Chemical Resistance |
Resistance to CO2 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | 400/-40 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| AU | 250/0 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Fair | Good | Good | Excellent |
| HII | 300/-20 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Fair | Good | Good | Excellent |
| N | 140/0 | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| NF | 180/0 | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Fair | Poor | Poor | Fair |
| NFF | 275/-40 | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Fair | Good | Good | Fair |
| PPS | 400/-40 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| RC | 400/0 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| SB-1 | 350/-40 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Good | Good | Good | Excellent |
| UHMW PE | 180/0 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
NOTE: As temperature goes up, corrosion resistance goes down.