Perforating Systems and Energetic Materials

Perforating Designs

System

Diameter

Carrier Type

Max. Pressure Rating (psi)

Shot Density (spf)

Encapsulated Charge

1-11/16"

Link

20,000

4 or 6

 

2-1/8"

Link

20,000

4 or 6

 

1-11/16"

Strip

20,000

4 or 6

 

2-1/8"

Strip

20,000

4 or 6

Hollow Carrier (Expendable)

2"

HSD

18,500

4 or 6

 

2-1/2"

HSD

20,000

6

 

2-7/8"

HSD

23,000

6

 

3-1/8"

HSD

22,000

6

 

3-3/8"

HSD

20,000

6

 

3-1/2"

HSD

23,000

6

 

4"

HSD

20,000

6

 

4-5/8"

HSD

20,000

6

 

4-1/2"

HSD

18,000

5, 6 or 12

 

5"

HSD

20,000

6, 12

 

6"

HSD

16,500

6, 12

 

7"

HSD

13,000

5, 12

Ported Carrier

3-1/8"

PPG

22,000

4

 

4"

PPG

20,000

4

 

5"

PPG

20,000

4, 6 or 8