Megalex Rods Information

Megalex carbon fiber sucker rods were developed to expand the operating capability of the sucker rod pumping system. Sucker rod pumping (SRP) is the most mechanically efficient and cost-effective method of artificial lift, however, it’s limited by depth and volume. The limiting component in the sucker rod pumping system is the sucker rod itself. Lightweight, high strength, small diameter Megalex carbon fiber sucker rods overcome the limitations of steel and fiberglass sucker rods, expanding the operating range of sucker rod pumping systems to greater depths and higher production volumes than ever before. For the Megalex sucker rod to leverage the full strength of its carbon fiber material, it was necessary to design an end-fitting connection to the carbon fiber rod that would be as strong as the carbon fiber material itself. After many design iterations and strength and fatigue tests, Megalex developed its new end-fitting design that fulfills these performance parameters and more. Beta testing began in early 2015 with the installation of approximately 2,800 ft. of Megalex rods in each of two 8,500 ft. Montana wells in the top section of the rod string. Peak polished rod loads and gear reducer torque loads decreased dramatically while maintaining the pre-installation production rates. Megalex carbon fiber sucker rods are the brainchild of Mitchell Hale, President of Lone Star Artificial Lift Systems. With 30 years of experience in oil field operations engineering and artificial lift systems design, Mitchell knew there was a more efficient way to increase well production while delivering more long term value for the operator. Megalex carbon fiber sucker rods give operators the ability to optimize each well for optimum efficiency by increasing production volumes at deeper depths, lowering operating costs and extending well life.