INTRODUCTION TO SIDE POCKET MANDRELS
OPTI-FLOW offers a comprehensive line of side pocket mandrels tor a variety of well completion applications. Our engineering, manufacturing and quality processes represent years of experience and dedication to providing top quality side pocket mandrels with enhanced features and specifications to meet the most demanding requirements.

The family of side pocket mandrels available from OPTI-FLOW includes both oval and round body designs. The oval body mandrels, with both machined or forged pocket designs, are typically used in dual string completions. The round body mandrels are full opening mandrels commonly used in high pressure environments and special clearance applications.

Each mandrel features a standard side pocket profile to receive gas lift valves, chemical injection valves, circulating valves, dummy valves, dump kill valves, and related equipment. Several different pocket porting configurations are available for applications such as waterflood injection, chamber lift, chemical injection and annular flow.