What is a process skid?
A process skid is a modular unit that contains all the equipment, instruments, pumps, valves, and controls needed to carry out an industrial process — all mounted on a compact frame.
Common Types of Process Skids
Depending on the industry:
| Skid Type | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Pumping Skids | For water, chemicals, oil transfer, etc. |
| 2. Filtration/Separation Skids | For solids removal, oil-water separation, gas filtration. |
| 3. Heat Transfer Skids | Heating/cooling systems with heat exchangers and pumps. |
| 4. Batch or Mixing Skids | Reactors or mixers used in pharmaceuticals or food processing. |
| 5. Gas Treatment Skids | Dehydration, sweetening, compression, etc. |
Contain
Advantages
Used
- Pumps
- Heat exchangers
- Mixing vessels or reactors
- Filters and separators
- Instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature sensors)
- Control systems (PLC/DCS panels)
- Piping, valves, manifolds
- Electrical wiring and supports
Everything comes factory-built, tested, and ready for installation.
- Faster installation (no site assembly)
- Higher quality (built under factory conditions)
- Lower cost and fewer site errors
- Compact footprint
- Easy transportation and relocation
- Pre-tested before delivery
- Oil & Gas
- Petrochemical plants
- Water treatment
- Power plants
- Food & Beverage
- Pharmaceutical industries
- Chemical processing
A typical process skid may contain
- Pumps
- Heat exchangers
- Mixing vessels or reactors
- Filters and separators
- Instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature sensors)
- Control systems (PLC/DCS panels)
- Piping, valves, manifolds
- Electrical wiring and supports
Everything comes factory-built, tested, and ready for installation.
Advantages of Process Skids
- Faster installation (no site assembly)
- Higher quality (built under factory conditions)
- Lower cost and fewer site errors
- Compact footprint
- Easy transportation and relocation
- Pre-tested before delivery