Minor Screen Abrasion

This bladder failed prematurely because of minor screen abrasion. This is caused by improper precharge, or a dislodged discharge screen

Pressure Perforation

Perforation caused by a pressure spike. Stalled Mud Motor

Major Screen Abrasion

This bladder failed prematurely becasue of major screen abrasion. This is caused by improper precharge, or a dislodged discharge screen.

Major Screen Abrasion with Perforation

This bladder failed prematurely becasue of screen abrasion and pressure related perforation. Perforation is generally caused by pump pressure spikes, and/or abrupt pump start up.  The abrasion is caused by improper precharge, or a dislodged discharge screen.

Trash Abrasion

This bladder failed due to abrasion with foriegn objects. In this case it was a nylon zip tie that had become trapped between the dampener body and the bladder.

Complete Screen Abrasion

Complete screen abrasion caused by improper precharge.

Complete screen abrasion with perforation