Counterbalance weight

Counterbalance weight

Part of rod pumping unit. The counterbalance weight is installed on the end of the walking beam, opposite to the end over the well, and counterbalances the weight of the sucker rods and the fluid being pumped.

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Industry/Domain: Oil & gas
Category: Oilfield
Company: Schlumberger
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