Mud Balance
STANDART: TS EN 196-3, 450-1, 459-2; TS EN ISO 9597
LT-CE0042 Mud Balance
LT-CE0042/1 Mud Balance Carrying Case
Mud Balance is designed for the quick and practical determination of the density of drilling fluids and suitable well cement slurries. The apparatus uses a constant-volume sample cup, graduated balance arm, movable rider and built-in spirit level to provide direct density readings without electrical power. Its compact and durable mechanical construction makes it suitable for both field and laboratory applications.
- Fast Density Measurement: Provides direct density readings from the graduated balance arm.
- Constant-Volume Cup: Ensures the same specimen volume is used during each measurement.
- Adjustable Rider: Moves along the graduated arm to establish the balance point.
- Built-In Spirit Level: Helps the operator identify the correct horizontal position.
- Knife-Edge Support: Provides a sensitive and stable pivot point.
- Mechanical Operation: Requires no electrical connection.
- Water-Based Drilling Fluids: Suitable for routine drilling-fluid density measurements.
- Oil-Based Drilling Fluids: Supports density testing with the appropriate procedure.
- Well Cement Slurries: Can be used for suitable oil-well cement density measurements.
- Portable Design: Suitable for field and mobile laboratory applications.
- External Dimensions: 550 × 110 × 100 mm.
- Weight: Approximately 1 kg.
- Product Code: LT-CE0042.
- Optional Accessory: LT-CE0042/1 Mud Balance Carrying Case.
| Product Code | Product Name | Dimensions (mm) | Weight (kg) |
| LT-CE0042 | Mud Balance | 550 × 110 × 100 | 1 |
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Mud Balance for Drilling Fluid Density Testing
The Mud Balance provides a simple mechanical method for determining the density of drilling fluids. The system combines a constant-volume sample cup with a graduated balance arm, movable rider and integrated spirit level. This arrangement allows field and laboratory personnel to obtain density readings quickly without electrical power.
Drilling-fluid density is an important parameter during drilling operations. Regular measurements help operators monitor changes in fluid properties and compare prepared mixtures during routine quality-control work.
Constant-Volume Sample Cup
A fixed-volume cup is mounted at one end of the graduated balance arm. The operator completely fills this cup with the drilling fluid and installs the lid.
Excess material is removed before the measurement. Using the same cup volume for every test helps maintain consistent test conditions.
The counterbalance and rider are positioned on the opposite side of the arm. Together, these components allow the apparatus to reach mechanical equilibrium.
Graduated Arm and Movable Rider
After filling the cup, the operator places the balance on its knife-edge support. The movable rider is then adjusted along the graduated arm.
The built-in spirit level shows when the arm reaches the correct horizontal position. Once the bubble is centred, the density value can be read directly from the graduated scale.
This direct-reading system reduces the need for additional electronic measuring equipment.
Field and Laboratory Operation
The Mud Balance uses a fully mechanical measuring principle. Therefore, it can operate in drilling sites, mobile laboratories and conventional laboratory environments without an external power source.
Its external dimensions are 550 × 110 × 100 mm, and the unit weighs approximately 1 kg. Liya also lists a dedicated carrying case under product code LT-CE0042/1.
Water-Based and Oil-Based Drilling Fluids
API RP 13B-1 provides standardized field-testing procedures for water-based drilling fluids and specifically includes the determination of drilling-fluid density.
API also maintains RP 13B-2 for field testing of oil-based drilling fluids. Therefore, the same general type of mud balance can support density control for both fluid systems when used according to the appropriate procedure.
Well Cement Applications
Liya’s English product information also identifies the Mud Balance as suitable for testing oil-well cement mixtures. API currently maintains RP 10B-2 – Recommended Practice for Testing Well Cements for this application area.
As a result, the Mud Balance combines simple operation, direct reading and portable construction for routine density measurements in drilling-fluid and suitable well-cement applications.
