SWACO MD-2/MD-3 Composite Screen Fit Guide
MI-SWACO MD-2 and MD-3 decks are unforgiving about footprint: a few millimetres of frame length, or a clamp that will not seat, costs a rig a screen change and lost fluid. This composite-frame swaco md replacement screen measures 630 × 650 ± 2 mm, is clamped by wedge block and carries SS316 mesh, so the buying decision comes down to three checks: the machine badge, the dimensional envelope and the clamp interface. Work through this guide before you commit, whether you are ordering a first swaco md shaker screen for a new deck or restocking spares for the shaker and the mud cleaner.
- Overall size630 × 650 ± 2 mm
- Mesh materialSS316 stainless steel
- Frame typeComposite, steel-rod reinforced
- ClampingWedge block, quick change
Identify the Machine Before You Order
MD-2 and MD-3 both point to the same screen, but the deck the screen goes into — shaker or mud cleaner — is a separate confirmation. Verify the machine first, then measure.
Where to read the model
Check the machine itself rather than a photograph of the deck.
- Nameplate or model badge on the shaker frame.
- The operations manual supplied with the shaker package.
- The label, stencil or part marking on the screen currently loaded in the deck.
- The purchase or spare-parts record already held by the rig or the warehouse.
Which deck is the screen going into?
Three decks are covered by the published compatibility:
- MI-SWACO MD-2 shaker deck.
- MI-SWACO MD-3 shaker deck.
- MI-SWACO MD-2 / MD-3 mud cleaner deck.
Check the Dimensional Fit Envelope
These are the published figures for the SWACO MD screen. Compare them with the screen you are about to take off the deck.
| Item | Published value | Why it matters at the deck |
|---|---|---|
| Overall size | 630 × 650 ± 2 mm | Decides whether the frame drops into the deck channel without forcing. |
| Working area | 0.4 m² | Confirms the screening footprint the deck is sized for. |
| Screen weight | 7.0 ± 0.3 kg | A quick sanity check on frame build when handling the screen alone. |
| Mesh material | SS316 | Sets the corrosion and chemical environment the cloth is intended for. |
| Frame type | Composite — high-strength plastic and glass composite reinforced with high-tensile strength steel rods | Determines how the frame behaves under the wedge block. |
| Clamping | Wedge block | The screen can be replaced quickly, but the deck must use wedge-block clamping. |
Measure the screen you are replacing
Five measurements are enough to confirm the envelope before you place an inquiry.
- Measure the overall length of the old screen, edge to edge, including the frame.
- Measure the overall width the same way, at the widest point of the frame.
- Compare both numbers with 630 mm and 650 mm — a difference inside ±2 mm matches the published tolerance.
- Check the deck footprint against a 0.4 m² working area.
- Weigh the old screen: 7.0 ± 0.3 kg matches the published weight and helps confirm the composite frame type.
Match the Clamp and the Frame Interface
Dimensions get the screen onto the deck; the clamp and the frame decide whether it stays seated once the mud is flowing.
How the screen is held
The screen is clamped by wedge block, which is the reason it can be replaced quickly on the deck. The frame that the wedge bites against is a composite of high-strength plastic and glass composite material, reinforced with high-tensile strength steel rods, with SS316 mesh as the screening surface.
- Clamp type: wedge block — quick screen changes are part of the design, not an afterthought.
- Frame build: high-strength plastic and glass composite, reinforced by high-tensile strength steel rods.
- Mesh: SS316 stainless steel cloth over the full working area.
Compatibility Matrix: Where This Screen Fits, and Where It Stops
The rows below are the complete set of machines covered by the published compatibility. Nothing is extrapolated beyond them.
| Machine | Screen model | Mesh | Frame | Clamp | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI-SWACO MD-2 shaker | SWACO MD | SS316 | Composite | Wedge block | Listed as adaptable for the MI-SWACO MD-2 series shaker. |
| MI-SWACO MD-3 shaker | SWACO MD | SS316 | Composite | Wedge block | Listed as adaptable for the MI-SWACO MD-3 series shaker. |
| MI-SWACO MD-2 / MD-3 mud cleaner | SWACO MD | SS316 | Composite | Wedge block | Listed as adaptable for MD-2 and MD-3 series mud cleaners. |
No other machine or screen series appears in the published fit list. For any deck outside these three rows, measure the existing screen and confirm size and clamp type with the supplier before sourcing.
Misfit and Misfeed Symptoms to Watch For
When a screen is the wrong size, or is simply not seated correctly, the signs appear on the deck rather than on the paperwork. Stop the machine and work through these checks.
Frame will not lie flat
The frame rocks or sits proud of the deck surface instead of resting on it edge to edge.
Wedge block will not bite or seat
The wedge does not pull up tight, or it needs excessive force to travel into position.
Uneven tension across the deck
One side of the screen sits noticeably tighter than the other once the clamps are closed.
Screen movement under flow
The screen shifts or lifts after the deck starts running, even though it looked seated at installation.
Operating Limits and Screen Data
Published values for the screen material and the environment it is rated for — useful when your mud programme sits at the edge of the range.
Match the Deck You Are Running
Three decks take this screen. Each one comes with a different decision, even though the part is the same.
MD-2 shaker deck
Screen factThe SWACO MD series screen is listed as adaptable for MI-SWACO MD-2 series shakers.
Buyer decisionConfirm the badge, then check that the outgoing screen measures 630 × 650 ± 2 mm and order against that measurement.
MD-3 shaker deck
Screen factThe same screen is listed as adaptable for MI-SWACO MD-3 series shakers, on the same 630 × 650 ± 2 mm footprint.
Buyer decisionThe platform is confirmed, so the remaining work is mesh choice and spare-quantity planning for the deck.
MD-2 / MD-3 mud cleaner deck
Screen factMD-2 and MD-3 series mud cleaners are also listed as adaptable for this composite-frame screen.
Buyer decisionOrder the same screen type for the mud cleaner deck rather than treating it as a separate part number, and state the deck in your inquiry.
A Composite-Frame Replacement for the SWACO MD Screen
Built as a direct replacement screen for the SWACO MD deck, with a frame designed for fast change-outs under wedge-block clamping.
Key build points
- Direct replacement shaker screen for the SWACO MD screen.
- Composite frame made of high-strength plastic and glass composite material, reinforced with high-tensile strength steel rods.
- SS316 mesh as the screening surface.
- Clamped by wedge block, so the screen can be replaced quickly on the deck.
- Adaptable for MI-SWACO MD-2 and MD-3 series shakers and mud cleaners.
Request a Quotation for Your Deck
Send machine and deck details with your inquiry so the quotation matches your screen instead of a generic size.
- Confirm the machine badge: MD-2 or MD-3.
- State which deck the screen goes into — shaker or mud cleaner.
- Measure the existing screen and check it against 630 × 650 ± 2 mm.
- Note the quantity required and any existing screen reference you use.
- Send the details and ask for a quotation through the inquiry form.
Frequently Asked Questions
will this screen fit an mi-swaco md-2 or md-3 shaker?
yes. the published fit list states that swaco md series screens are adaptable for mi-swaco md-2 and md-3 series shakers and mud cleaners. confirm your machine badge and the deck it serves before ordering.
what are the screen dimensions and weight?
the screen measures 630 × 650 ± 2 mm, with a 0.4 m² working area and a weight of 7.0 ± 0.3 kg per screen.
what mesh material and frame type does it use?
ss316 mesh is fitted to a composite frame made of high-strength plastic and glass composite material, reinforced with high-tensile strength steel rods.
how is the screen clamped into the deck?
it is clamped by wedge block, which is why the screen can be replaced quickly on the deck. check that your machine uses wedge-block clamping before ordering.
what temperature and chemical limits apply?
the published working temperature range is −45 to +150 °c, and the working chemical range is ph 3 to 13.
does it fit other md series models or other shakers?
the published fit list covers only mi-swaco md-2 and md-3 series shakers and mud cleaners. for any other machine, measure the existing screen and confirm its dimensions and clamp type with the supplier before ordering.
