Long Sweep vs Short Sweep Cementing and Circulating Hose Loops

The oil and gas industry demands highly durable and flexible equipment for critical well service applications. Among the most essential tools are cementing and circulating hose loops, designed to safely transport fluids like cement slurry, mud, and fracturing fluids under extreme pressure. Selecting the correct type—Long Sweep or Short Sweep—is vital for optimizing performance, safety, and operational efficiency.

 

Long Sweep Hose Loops

The Long Sweep Hose Loop is engineered for the most rigorous and abrasive applications. Its defining characteristic is the long radius bend, achieved by using specialized swivel joints and pipe sections.

 

Product Specifications & Features:

Pressure Rating: Standard CWP of 10,000 PSI and 15,000 PSI. Higher ratings (up to 20,000 PSI) are available for extreme deep-well operations.

Swivel Joints: Integral steel swivel joints, frequently utilizing Style 10 and Style 50 configurations. The long radius design minimizes erosion, extending the life of the hose when handling abrasive fluids like cement slurry and fracturing fluids.

Connections: Often feature high-pressure, quick-connect wing union end connections (e.g., Fig 1502) for fast and reliable make-up/break-out.

 

Short Sweep Hose Loops

The Short Sweep Hose Loop offers a more compact and economical solution, ideal for lower-pressure duties where space or a tight bend radius is a factor.

 

Pressure Rating: Typically rated up to 6,000 PSI CWP.

Swivel Joints: Commonly employs Style 50 swivel joints, offering excellent multi-plane flexibility. Lower pressure options may utilize threaded connections instead of integral wing unions.

Applications: Well testing lines, standard circulating lines, water injection, and general fluid transfer applications that do not involve extremely high pressures or highly abrasive media.

Key Advantage: More compact for easier storage and transportation, with sufficient flexibility for many general well service tasks.

 

Feature	Long Sweep Hose Loop	Short Sweep Hose Loop
Bending Radius	Larger, smoother bend (Long Radius)	Tighter, sharper bend (Short Radius)
Internal Flow	Maximized flow characteristics, minimized turbulence and pressure drop.	Higher potential for turbulence and pressure drop.
Primary Use	High-pressure, abrasive services (e.g., cementing, fracturing, acidizing).	Low-to-medium pressure utility lines, well testing, and circulating lines.
Cold Working Pressure (CWP)	Typically 10,000 PSI and 15,000 PSI (up to 20,000 PSI available).	Generally lower, around 6,000 PSI.
Swivel Joint Styles	Commonly uses Style 10 (one plane of rotation) and Style 50 (two planes of rotation, or full 360-degree rotation in one section). Often integral connections (no threading).	Primarily uses Style 50 swivel joints or lower-pressure threaded connections.

 

Both hose loops are indispensable for well servicing operations, including:

Cementing: Used to pump cement slurry downhole to secure casing strings

Fracturing (Fracking): Connecting pumps to the wellhead for high-pressure fluid injection

Acidizing: Pumping corrosive acids to stimulate reservoir production

Well Testing & Circulation: General fluid delivery and temporary flow lines

 

By offering both the heavy-duty Long Sweep and the versatile Short Sweep, we ensure that our customers have the right tool for every pressure and flow requirement, guaranteeing safe, efficient, and compliant operations across Europe.