Engineered to handle high-flow volumes and remove ultrafine drill solids down to 15–44 microns in compliance with stringent North American environmental and operational standards.
Equipped with wear-resistant 4-inch polyurethane cones for fine particle removal in deep well mud systems.
Delivers continuous primary separation under extreme flow rates with fast screen tensioning systems.
Optimized for zero-discharge drilling sites and maximum oil recovery across US oilfield basins.
Cast iron alloy casing and precision impellers engineered for abrasive weighted mud recirculation.
The oil, natural gas, and trenchless infrastructure sectors in the United States operate under some of the world's most demanding efficiency benchmarks and environmental frameworks. In high-intensity shale plays—including the Permian Basin (Texas & New Mexico), Eagle Ford (Texas), Bakken (North Dakota), and Marcellus/Utica (Appalachia)—drilling operators frequently drill extended lateral sections exceeding 10,000 to 15,000 feet.
Under these extended horizontal drilling conditions, downhole mechanical friction, abrasive wear on premium drill bits, and fluid rheology destabilization pose substantial financial and operational risks. Drilling desilters serve as the indispensable third-stage solids control apparatus in closed-loop mud recycling systems, specifically targeted at removing colloidal and ultra-fine drill cuttings between 15 and 44 microns that pass freely through primary shale shakers and secondary desanders.
Without high-efficiency hydrocyclone desilting, these microscopic abrasive particles accumulate within the active fluid loop, leading to rapid mud weight creep, differential sticking, accelerated erosion of mud pump fluid ends, and compromised Rate of Penetration (ROP). As a premier desilter manufacturer and engineering supplier, we provide custom-configured, API-compliant desilter units engineered explicitly to withstand the rigorous demands of US drilling programs.
Utilizing high-purity polyurethane 4-inch hydrocyclone cones with optimized involute feed chambers, generating intense centrifugal force to isolate micro-solids from expensive base fluids with zero mechanical rotating components inside the cones.
Prevents ultra-fine silt accumulation, reduces chemical conditioning additive consumption by up to 35%, and supports environmental compliance under EPA Title 40 and state-specific zero-discharge mandates.
Designed for rapid deployment on mobile trailer rigs, modular pad drilling skids, and heavy-duty offshore drilling platforms across North America.
Crafted from 100% premium virgin polyurethane, providing superior resistance to hydrocarbon degradation, extreme mud temperatures, and severe abrasive slurries compared to conventional cast iron or elastomer cones.
Symmetric low-friction manifold geometry guarantees equal hydraulic distribution across every 4-inch hydrocyclone cone, maintaining stable operating pressure between 35 and 45 PSI for consistent separation cuts.
Equipped with a compact high-G vibrating screen underflow bed, dewatering the concentrated hydrocyclone discharge and recovering valuable liquid mud back into the active circulation loop.
Individual cones feature stainless steel quick-clamp couplings and replaceable ceramic or polyurethane apex discharge orifices, enabling fast single-operator servicing without rig downtime.
Optional digital pressure transducers, automated cone shut-off valves, and real-time density sensors integrate directly into modern US drilling rig SCADA and automated mud monitoring platforms.
By discarding silt-sized inert solids, drilling operators prevent unnecessary water/oil dilution, drastically lowering barite waste, synthetic oil-based mud replacement, and hazardous haul-off fees.
US shale drilling thrives on high-speed pad drilling where multiple wells are drilled sequentially from a single pad. In these multi-well setups, drilling mud is recycled through continuous cycles. Our high-capacity 12-cone, 16-cone, and 20-cone desilters handle mud processing flow rates up to 1,200–2,000 GPM. Removing ultra-fine solids preserves downhole motor bearings, prevents rotary steerable system (RSS) clogging, and protects expensive measurement-while-drilling (MWD) electronic tools.
Beyond oil and gas, the US market is experiencing massive growth in underground utility installations, cross-country gas pipelines, municipal water infrastructure, and fiber-optic corridors. HDD mud recycling systems require compact, mobile, high-efficiency desilters to strip fine clay and bentonite silt, allowing HDD contractors to reuse bentonite slurries endlessly and eliminate heavy municipal disposal expenditures.
High-temperature geothermal drilling across California, Nevada, and Utah encounters abrasive volcanic formations and thermal degradation. Our heat-stabilized polyurethane hydrocyclone components resist thermal fatigue while removing quartz and basalt micro-silt efficiently.
Delivering heavy-duty mud solids control equipment, engineering innovation, and responsive technical support for global drilling contractors and energy service leaders.
Established in 2010, TR Solids Control is a professional manufacturer specializing in drilling fluid solids control equipment and integrated solutions. We are dedicated to the design, manufacture, sales and services of solids control systems, following strict quality standards and providing reliable products, professional support and fast response for global customers.
During the past years, together with our experienced engineering team and strong supply chain partners, we have supported drilling contractors, oilfield service companies and industry partners across Middle East, Africa, Russia, South America, Southeast Asia, and North America, delivering efficient solids control solutions for various drilling operations.


Explore our complete family of solids control machinery, mud recycling plants, hydrocyclone desilters, and waste management conveyors tailored for US drilling operations.
Heavy-duty linear motion vibrating shaker for primary cuttings removal on demanding US oilfield drilling rigs.
Advanced cuttings drying and oil recovery systems designed for strict EPA environmental compliance.
Robust centrifugal slurry transfer pump built for continuous feeding of hydrocyclone desanders and desilters.
Compact trailer and skid-mounted mud recovery systems engineered for US civil trenchless and pipeline projects.
Heavy auger transfer conveyor for efficient cuttings transport from shale shakers and desilters to waste skips.
High performance elliptical motion shaker tailored for sticky clay formations and heavy drilling fluid loads.
Second-stage 10-inch or 12-inch hydrocyclone desanding unit removing sand particles larger than 47 microns.
Combined Desander-Desilter-Shaker compact package maximizing deck space on mobile pad drilling rigs.