Shale Shaker Screen Sizes & Mesh Size Chart

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Compare common replacement shale shaker screen dimensions for Derrick FLC2000, FLC500, 626 and Hyperpool, Brandt VSM 300 and Cobra, M-I SWACO Mongoose and MD-3, and KEMTRON KTL48 shaker configurations. This guide also explains why API screen designation should not be treated as a direct equivalent of traditional mesh count.

11screen families listed

API 20–400model-dependent range

PWP / PMDflat & corrugated profiles

mmdimensions shown in millimetres

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Quick Answer:
Shale shaker screen dimensions depend on the shaker model and deck configuration. Common Goldenman replacement configurations include 697 × 1053 mm for Derrick FLC2000, 1070 × 570 mm for Derrick Hyperpool, 1165 × 585 × 42 mm for M-I SWACO Mongoose, and separate screen sizes for Brandt VSM 300 scalping, primary and secondary deck positions. Dimensions alone do not guarantee interchangeability; locking geometry, gasket position, finished height and screen profile must also match.

Shale Shaker Screen Size Chart

The table below provides a quick reference for common replacement screen configurations supplied by Goldenman. Use it to identify the likely panel family before confirming the original screen part number, actual dimensions, API designation and installation geometry.

Compatible Shaker / Screen Family	Screen Dimensions	Screen Type	API Designation Range
Derrick FLC2000	697 × 1053 mm	PWP / PMD	API 20–360
Derrick FLC500	1050 × 695 mm	PWP / PMD	API 20–360
Derrick 626	626 × 710 mm	PWP / PMD	API 20–360
Derrick Hyperpool	1070 × 570 mm	PWP / PMD	API 20–400
Brandt VSM 300 Scalping	940 × 686 mm	PWP / PMD	API 20–360
Brandt VSM 300 Primary	889 × 686 mm	PWP / PMD	API 20–360
Brandt VSM 300 Secondary	686 × 203 mm	PWP / PMD	API 20–360
Brandt Cobra	630 × 1250 × 25 mm	PWP	API 20–360
M-I SWACO Mongoose	1165 × 585 × 42 mm	PWP	API 20–360
M-I SWACO MD-3	622 × 655 mm	PWP	API 20–360
KEMTRON KTL48	1220 × 720 mm	PWP	API 20–360

Important: A matching length and width do not automatically make two shaker screens interchangeable. Confirm the actual panel thickness, deck generation, feed/discharge orientation, gasket profile, wedge or locking arrangement, screen profile and original part number before ordering.

Derrick Shaker Screen Sizes

Derrick-compatible replacement screens in the Goldenman range cover four common screen families. The correct panel must be selected by exact shaker configuration, not by brand name alone.

Derrick-Compatible

FLC2000 Shaker Screen Size

697 × 1053 mm

PWP flat-screen option
PMD corrugated/high-area option
API 20–360 range

Derrick-Compatible

FLC500 Shaker Screen Size

1050 × 695 mm

PWP / PMD configurations
API 20–360 range
Confirm deck and locking details

Derrick-Compatible

Derrick 626 Shaker Screen Size

626 × 710 mm

PWP / PMD configurations
API 20–360 range
Model-matched replacement panel

Derrick-Compatible

Hyperpool Shaker Screen Size

1070 × 570 mm

PWP / PMD configurations
API 20–400 range
Highest listed API range in this guide

If you are replacing an existing Derrick-compatible panel, send the original screen part number and clear photos of the top, underside, gasket edge and locking side together with the measured dimensions.

Brandt Shaker Screen Sizes

Brandt VSM 300 applications require particular care because the scalping, primary and secondary deck positions use different screen dimensions. State the exact deck position when requesting a replacement.

Brandt-Compatible

VSM 300 Scalping Screen

940 × 686 mm

PWP / PMD · API 20–360

Brandt-Compatible

VSM 300 Primary Screen

889 × 686 mm

PWP / PMD · API 20–360

Brandt-Compatible

VSM 300 Secondary Screen

686 × 203 mm

PWP / PMD · API 20–360

Brandt-Compatible

Brandt Cobra Screen

630 × 1250 × 25 mm

PWP · API 20–360

M-I SWACO & KEMTRON Shaker Screen Sizes

M-I SWACO-Compatible

Mongoose Shaker Screen Size

1165 × 585 × 42 mm

PWP replacement configuration with API designations from API 20 to API 360.

M-I SWACO-Compatible

MD-3 Shaker Screen Size

622 × 655 mm

PWP replacement configuration with API designations from API 20 to API 360.

KEMTRON-Compatible

KTL48 Shaker Screen Size

1220 × 720 mm

PWP replacement configuration with API designations from API 20 to API 360.

Quick answer for Mongoose: the listed Goldenman M-I SWACO Mongoose-compatible PWP screen configuration is 1165 × 585 × 42 mm. Before production, Goldenman still verifies the locking direction, gasket location, finished height and installation orientation.

Shale Shaker Screen Mesh Size vs API Designation

“Mesh size” and “API screen designation” are often used interchangeably in informal purchasing discussions, but they do not describe the same thing.

Traditional Mesh Count

Traditional mesh count primarily describes the number of openings per linear inch of a woven screen cloth. The value is affected by wire diameter and does not fully describe the performance of a multilayer shaker screen panel.

API Screen Designation

API designation is based on measured separation performance. It is used to classify shaker screens using a standardized test approach rather than simply counting woven openings.

Is API 140 the same as 140 mesh? No. An API 140 designation should not be specified or interpreted as a direct 140-mesh equivalent. For procurement, state the required API designation and, where necessary, D100, conductance or non-blanked-area requirements.

Common API Designations in Replacement Screen Purchasing

Depending on the screen family and construction, common purchasing references include API 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140, 170, 200, 230, 270, 325, 360 and, for selected configurations, API 400.

Goldenman’s listed replacement range covers API 20–360 for the majority of screen families in this guide and up to API 400 for the listed Derrick Hyperpool-compatible configuration.

PWP vs PMD Shaker Screen Types

Screen dimensions identify the physical panel envelope, while PWP and PMD describe different screening-surface profiles. The screen profile must be compatible with the shaker deck and available clearance.

PWP Flat Shaker Screen

Flat pretensioned screen surface
Predictable solids conveyance
Simple deck contact and visual inspection
Available across all 11 screen families listed in this guide

PMD Corrugated / High-Area Screen

Three-dimensional corrugated screening profile
Increased effective screen area within the panel footprint
Available for selected Derrick and Brandt VSM 300 families
Requires exact deck-clearance and locking verification

Do not substitute a flat or corrugated profile solely because the overall length and width are similar. Confirm the shaker deck and original screen configuration first.

How to Measure a Shale Shaker Screen

If the original part number is unavailable, physical measurement can help identify the replacement panel. Measure the old screen before it is discarded and photograph both sides.

STEP 1Overall Length

STEP 2Overall Width

STEP 3Finished Height

STEP 4Locking Geometry

Measure the Panel Envelope

Overall length
Overall width
Maximum finished thickness or height
Frame-rib and edge geometry where relevant

Record the Installation Details

Wedge, hook, latch or quick-lock arrangement
Gasket position and profile
Feed-end and discharge-end orientation
PWP flat or PMD corrugated profile

For the fastest screen matching, send shaker brand + model + old part number + overall dimensions + API designation + clear photos. If the screen comes from a multi-position deck such as a VSM 300, identify the exact deck position.

How to Match the Correct Replacement Shaker Screen

A good replacement decision uses more than one dimension. Goldenman recommends checking the screen in the following order:

1. Shaker Manufacturer

Derrick, Brandt, M-I SWACO, KEMTRON or another shaker family.

2. Exact Model

FLC2000, Hyperpool, VSM 300, Mongoose, KTL48 or the applicable model.

3. Panel Dimensions

Confirm length, width, height and important frame geometry.

4. Screen Profile

Identify PWP flat or PMD corrugated/high-area construction.

5. API Designation

Specify the required API designation rather than relying only on mesh terminology.

6. Quantity & Destination

State order quantity, delivery country, marking, packing and document requirements.

Need Help Matching a Replacement Screen?

Send Goldenman the shaker manufacturer, exact model, old screen part number, dimensions, API designation and photos. We can review the panel family and confirm the replacement configuration before quotation.

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Does the Same Screen Size Fit Every Shaker?

No. Two screens can have similar overall dimensions and still be incompatible. Shaker screen interchangeability depends on the full panel-to-deck interface.

Physical Compatibility

Finished panel height
Frame profile
Gasket position
Wedge or locking system
Feed/discharge orientation

Performance Compatibility

API designation
PWP or PMD surface profile
Wire-cloth construction
Required conductance
Operating fluid and solids loading

This is why Goldenman recommends treating a size chart as a screen-family identification tool, not as the final production approval.

Frequently Asked Questions About Shale Shaker Screen Sizes

What size is a Derrick FLC2000 shaker screen?

The Goldenman-listed Derrick FLC2000-compatible replacement screen configuration is 697 × 1053 mm. PWP and PMD options are available in API 20–360 designations. Confirm the original screen and deck before ordering.

What size is a Derrick Hyperpool shaker screen?

The listed Derrick Hyperpool-compatible screen size is 1070 × 570 mm. PWP and PMD configurations are available, with the listed range extending from API 20 to API 400.

What size is a Mongoose shaker screen?

The listed M-I SWACO Mongoose-compatible PWP screen configuration is 1165 × 585 × 42 mm, with API 20–360 designation options.

What size is a Brandt VSM 300 primary shaker screen?

The listed Brandt VSM 300 primary-screen size is 889 × 686 mm. The VSM 300 scalping and secondary positions use different dimensions, so the deck position must be identified correctly.

Are API screen numbers the same as mesh size?

No. API designation is based on measured separation performance, while traditional mesh count mainly refers to woven openings per linear inch. They should not be treated as direct equivalents.

Can two shaker screens with similar dimensions be interchangeable?

Not necessarily. Compatibility also depends on panel height, frame profile, gasket position, locking geometry, screen profile, deck generation and installation orientation.

How do I measure an old shale shaker screen?

Measure overall length, width and finished height, then record the locking edge, gasket position, feed/discharge orientation and whether the panel is flat PWP or corrugated PMD. Clear photos of both sides are recommended.

What information should I send for replacement screen matching?

Send the shaker manufacturer, exact model, original screen part number if available, overall dimensions, PWP or PMD profile, required API designation, quantity, destination and clear photos of the existing screen.

Send Your Shaker Model or Screen Dimensions

Goldenman supplies compatible replacement shaker screens for selected Derrick, Brandt, M-I SWACO and KEMTRON shaker families. Send the existing panel information and we will review the model, physical dimensions, screen profile and API designation requirements for quotation.

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Compatibility notice: Derrick, FLC, Hyperpool, Brandt, VSM, Cobra, M-I SWACO, Mongoose, MD-3, KEMTRON, KTL48 and other referenced names or marks are used only to identify compatible equipment and replacement-screen applications. Goldenman supplies aftermarket compatible replacement screens and does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by the referenced OEM manufacturers unless expressly stated in writing.

Table of Contents

Shale Shaker Screen Size Chart

Derrick Shaker Screen Sizes

FLC2000 Shaker Screen Size

FLC500 Shaker Screen Size

Derrick 626 Shaker Screen Size

Hyperpool Shaker Screen Size

Brandt Shaker Screen Sizes

VSM 300 Scalping Screen

VSM 300 Primary Screen

VSM 300 Secondary Screen

Brandt Cobra Screen

M-I SWACO & KEMTRON Shaker Screen Sizes

Mongoose Shaker Screen Size

MD-3 Shaker Screen Size

KTL48 Shaker Screen Size

Shale Shaker Screen Mesh Size vs API Designation

Traditional Mesh Count

API Screen Designation

Common API Designations in Replacement Screen Purchasing

PWP vs PMD Shaker Screen Types

PWP Flat Shaker Screen

PMD Corrugated / High-Area Screen

How to Measure a Shale Shaker Screen

Measure the Panel Envelope

Record the Installation Details

How to Match the Correct Replacement Shaker Screen

1. Shaker Manufacturer

2. Exact Model

3. Panel Dimensions

4. Screen Profile

5. API Designation

6. Quantity & Destination

Need Help Matching a Replacement Screen?

Does the Same Screen Size Fit Every Shaker?

Physical Compatibility

Performance Compatibility

Frequently Asked Questions About Shale Shaker Screen Sizes

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