Process Solutions International Optimizes Oilfield Safety with Enhanced Material Handling Equipment Line
Process Solutions International has released an enhanced line of MAX2000 Material Handling Equipment, focusing on safety and efficiency. The launch includes maintenance-friendly mud agitators, cost-saving shear hoppers, and safety-integrated screw conveyors for the global oil and gas market.
MAX2000 Series Product Launch
Houston, TX, United States, 9th Dec 2025 – Process Solutions International (PSI), a recognized leader in drilling fluid management systems, has launched an upgraded suite of products within its MAX2000 series. This expansion focuses on heavy-duty Material Handling Equipment designed to provide superior operational continuity and safety for oil and gas operators across the Permian Basin, the GCC region, and global offshore markets.
With over thirty years of industry experience, Process Solutions International continues to bridge the gap between American manufacturing excellence and the rugged demands of the energy sector. The enhanced product line addresses the critical need for “cradle-to-grave” solids control, ensuring efficient transport, mixing, and disposal of drilling fluids and cuttings.
Revolutionizing Solids Control Efficiency
In modern drilling, managing drilling fluids (“mud”) is essential for operational success. Inefficient equipment can cause costly non-productive time (NPT), unsafe conditions, and inconsistent fluid properties. Therefore, PSI designed the new MAX2000 lineup to reduce maintenance intervals and improve chemical integration.
Additionally, the updated portfolio focuses on three main goals: maximizing fluid consistency, ensuring operator safety, and cutting chemical costs.
MAX2000 Mud Agitator Upgrade
A standout is the MAX2000 Mud Agitator, engineered to remove one of the riskiest tasks on a rig: confined space entry. Traditional designs require crews to enter mud tanks for lower bearing maintenance, creating significant safety risks.
PSI re-engineered the process to improve safety and longevity:
- Top-Side Serviceability: Lower bearings can now be maintained from the top of the tank. Consequently, tank entry is no longer needed, greatly improving safety compliance.
- Helical Bevel Efficiency: High-efficiency helical bevel gearing delivers up to 98% torque transfer. This keeps solids suspended, even in high-viscosity fluids, and prevents tank-bottom buildup.
- Redundant Sealing: Four layers of protection isolate the lower bearing from abrasive drilling fluids. As a result, lifespan increases and replacement costs decrease.
High Shear Hoppers Reduce Costs
Chemical additives represent a major drilling budget expense. Inefficient mixing creates waste and “fish eyes”—unhydrated polymer clumps that damage equipment. PSI’s High Shear Hoppers feature a 6” Mixing Eductor and durable Urethane Nozzle, generating intense turbulence within the fluid stream.
Consequently, additives hydrate rapidly and uniformly. Field applications have demonstrated that this material handling equipment can reduce Bentonite and polymer usage can drop by up to 50%, saving operators substantial costs while maintaining optimal fluid properties.
Safety-First Conveyance Systems
Transporting drill cuttings presents mechanical hazards. PSI standardized safety features on their Screw Conveyors that other manufacturers treat as optional upgrades.
These modular systems are custom-built for specific rig footprints but follow a universal “Safety First” standard:
- Immediate Shutdown: Side-mounted emergency pull cables and remote stop switches allow any crew member to halt operations instantly.
- Audio-Visual Warnings: Strobe lights and high-decibel alarms clearly indicate equipment status, preventing startup accidents.
- Operator Protection: Heavy-duty troughs and secure top grates protect personnel while allowing efficient semi-solid waste transport.
Global Availability and Support
“We build equipment to survive extreme environments, from Texas heat to Middle Eastern deserts,” says Kye Keliehor of PSI. “However, durability must be paired with availability.” To achieve this, PSI stocks critical units and spares in global hubs. Consequently, clients never wait for the tools they need to keep operations running.
PSI maintains a large inventory of pumps and material handling equipment at its Houston headquarters and offices in Dubai and Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. This global presence enables rapid deployment of OEM parts and service technicians to major drilling hubs worldwide.
About Process Solutions International
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with additional facilities in Dubai and Saudi Arabia, Process Solutions International is a premier manufacturer of industrial pumps, solids control systems, and fluid management solutions. Since 1991, PSI has delivered robust, American-made equipment designed to meet the extreme challenges of the oil and gas industry.
Website: www.psimax2000.com
Company Details
Organization: Process Solutions International
Contact Person: Kye Keliehor
Website: https://psimax2000.com/
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Contact Number: +12818934774
Address: 7519 Prairie Oak Dr
City: Houston
State: TX
Country: United States
Release Id: 09122538720