Sliding Valve Assembly
Sliding valve assembly — Engineered for Oilfield Production
The Tri‑Alta Sliding Valve Assembly is installed below the valve rod guide on top or bottom hold-down pumps. The assembly consists of a housing, available in stainless steel or mild steel, a stainless steel seat, and a drop manufactured from brass or mild steel.
The design supports controlled fluid movement and improved performance in applications where gas affects pump operation.
Operating Function
During the downstroke, the drop moves downward and contacts the seat, sealing the pump from the hydrostatic head of the tubing fluid above. This reduction in hydrostatic head within the pump allows the traveling valve to open more effectively, supporting improved handling of gas-affected fluids.
During the upstroke, produced fluid lifts the drop off the seat, allowing fluid to exit through the ports in the housing.
Application
The sliding valve assembly is used in applications where gas interference impacts pump performance. It supports improved production in wells with gassy fluids and is also suitable for fluid systems where entrained gas is present.
Construction and Materials
The housing is manufactured from stainless steel or mild steel, the seat is stainless steel, and the drop is available in brass or mild steel. Material selection is aligned with operating conditions and application requirements.
Available Configurations
The assembly is available for 2" x 1-1/16" valve rod guides and 2-1/2" x 7/8" valve rod guides.
Application Support
Tri‑Alta provides application support to assist with sliding valve selection, material configuration, and integration for gas-affected pump applications.