RKO Sand Filtration System

The industry-leading unit engineered to filter frac sand and protect your pumps from harmful solids. Protecting your pumps and reservoir from debris.

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Your Partner for Frac Sand Filtration

The Industry-Leading Rock Knock Out System

At any frac site, protecting your pumps from debris damage is critical. Rock shot events mean costly fluid end replacements, unplanned NPT, and lost billing hours across your fleet. The RKO changed that.

The Rock Knock Out (RKO) Sand Filtration System removes harmful solids from the sand stream before they enter your pump fluid ends, eliminating the source of rock shot damage events fleet-wide.

How It Works

Features of the RKO Sand Filtration System

✓Intercepts rock, debris, and oversized material from the frac sand stream before it reaches your fluid ends
✓Integrates into your existing sand delivery setup with minimal modification — no disruption to your operation
✓Continuous protection with zero operational interruption — no NPT required during normal operation
✓Rental model: field-ready equipment with zero capital outlay
✓24/7 Rowan Energy field operations support throughout the rental period

Applications

RKO Applications in the Field

✓Conventional pressure pumping fleets across all major U.S. shale plays
✓eFleet operations with high-volume sand requirements
✓Multi-unit deployments protecting full frac fleets of 10–30+ pumps
✓International deployments active — U.S., Canada, Argentina, U.A.E., Saudi Arabia

Key Benefits

Key Benefits of the RKO Sand Filtration System

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Reduced NPT

Eliminate rock shot events — the leading cause of unplanned NPT in pressure pumping. Keep your fleet billing.

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Extended Fluid End Life

By removing harmful debris before it reaches your fluid ends, the RKO dramatically extends fluid end life across your entire fleet.

Reduced Operating Costs

Fewer emergency parts orders, planned replacement schedules, and recovered billing hours reduce your cost per job and annually.

Photo Gallery

RKO in the Field — Rocks, Debris & Equipment

What the RKO filters out before it ever reaches your fluid ends. Field photos from active deployments.

$Debris sample from frac sand$

$Debris from frac sand filtration$

$RKO protecting frac fleet$

$Rock and debris from frac sand$

Butterfly valve destroyed by rock shot debris — the damage RKO prevents

$Rock shot damage — destroyed butterfly valve disc and debris on frac location$

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About the RKO

How does the RKO eliminate rock shot events?+

The RKO intercepts rock, debris, and oversized material from the frac sand stream before it reaches your pump fluid ends. By removing the source of damage upstream, rock shot events are eliminated rather than managed after the fact.

Does the RKO disrupt our existing operation?+

No. The RKO integrates into your existing sand delivery setup with minimal modification and zero disruption to your frac job. It operates continuously without requiring NPT or manual intervention during normal operation.

What is the rental model and what does Rowan handle?+

The RKO is available on a rental basis — zero capital investment from your organization. Rowan Energy owns, maintains, and supports the equipment throughout your deployment. Our field operations team is available 24/7 for support.

Which basins and countries is the RKO deployed in?+

The RKO is active across all major U.S. shale plays including the Permian/Delaware, Marcellus/Utica, Eagle Ford, Haynesville, Rockies, Williston, and Scoop/Stack, plus international operations in Canada, Argentina, U.A.E., and Saudi Arabia.

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Contact Our RKO Experts

Talk with our team about RKO deployment, pricing, and availability for your frac fleet.

info@rowanenergycompany.com

Location

PO Box 163, Arcadia, OK 73007