Ball Type Float Shoe

The float ball is made of high density phenolic for strength and resistance to abrasion, even when subjected to long periods of pumping abrasive materials. The ball seat, a rubber O-Ring located in an aluminum disk, is designed to be out of the flow path of circulating fluids so that it can not wash out.

The ball is guided into the seat by aluminum guide fins which are an integral part of the guide nose.

The fins not only guide the ball, but also direct the flow of cement slurry evenly around the shoe for a better cementing job.