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Fast Fall Plungers

Flowco’s fast fall plungers cycle two to three times faster than conventional plungers, improving liquid removal and reducing downtime without the need for mechanical shifting mechanisms.
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What is a Fast Fall Plunger?

Fast fall plungers are engineered for higher cycle rates, allowing wells to remove more fluid per day compared to conventional plunger lift. Unlike continuous flow plungers, fast fall plungers reduce impact on downhole tools due to their slower fall speeds. This minimizes premature bumper spring wear and helps extend equipment life.
2-3x more cycles per day than conventional plungers: resulting in higher efficiency and improved production
Minimized Downhole Impact: reduces stress on bumper springs and wellbore equipment
Optimized for challenging well conditions
Maximized production flow time for reduced downtime and increased output
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How It Works

Understanding Fast Fall Plungers

Controlled fall speeds up to 1200 ft/min allow for rapid cycling while maintaining an efficient seal during ascent.
No shift rod required—ensuring seamless integration into existing plunger lift systems.

The Flowco Advantage: Why Choose Our Fast Fall Plungers?

Smarter Plunger Design for Faster Liquid Removal and More Production

Two to three times more cycles per day than conventional plungers

Maximizes production without increasing risk of damage, while minimizing maintenance requirements

Simplifies Operations and Enhances System reliability

Designed For The Transition From Continuous Flow Plungers

When additional close time is required to optimize well production.

Types of Fast Fall Plungers

Fusion™ Series Plungers
Fury Series Plungers
A modified one-piece fast-fall plunger with a patented clutch assembly for tension control, providing a perfect seal upon ascent.

Key Features:

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  • Integrates easily with existing lubricators—no shift rod required
  • Fall speeds up to 1200 ft/min for rapid cycling
  • Customizable designs to adapt to various well conditions

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Available Sizes:

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  • 2-3/8″
  • 2-7/8″
  • 3-1/2″
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Fluted design with strategically placed flow ports for accelerated fall speeds and optimal clean-out, ideal for sand and scale-heavy wells.

Description:
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  • Best for wells with sand, scale, or lower BHP
  • Performs well in horizontal or deviated wells
  • Multiple sleeve lengths for fall control

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Available Sizes:
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  • 1-1/2”
  • 2-1/16”
  • 2-3/8”
  • 2-7/8”
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“A Permian Basin operator switched to Flowco’s Fast Fall Plungers and saw a 22% increase in production while extending downhole tool life by 30%.”

Production Engineer - Permian Basin OperationsCase Study & Field Results

Case Study & Field Results

“Swapping to Flowco PPO valves extended run life by 2.5x on our high-temp South Texas wells. Zero dome failures, and our crews haven’t pulled tubing in over a year.”

- Major Oil & Gas Operator in the Permian Basin

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Compliance and Certification

Providing Data to Meet Compliance and Certification

Flowco's vapor recovery solutions are fully compliant with all relevant regulations, including EPA standards. Our systems have undergone rigorous testing and certification processes to ensure they meet the highest industry standards for safety and performance.
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Increase Well Performance with Fast Fall Plungers

Get in touch with Flowco’s experts to find the right plunger for your well.
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