Field-check excerpt · 8 sec
A mud-balance field check
Identify the cup, beam and sliding weight.
In this video
- Identify the sample cup and beam of the mud balance.
- Look for the sliding weight and balance support.
- Keep mud-check records with the tool, ground and drilling-cycle observations.
The mud balance measures density. Record the result against the project specification and test method.
Video description
The camera shows the mud-balance beam, sample cup and support in a field close-up.


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