LACT Units Custody Metering Skid

When transferring oil and gas between companies, it’s important to have a system that you can trust. SafeRack’s LACT unit skids are custody-transfer-ready and can measure, sample, and transfer hydrocarbons accurately while protecting workers and revenue. Our systems are engineered as a complete oil and gas lact unit skid system, integrating meters, controls, grounding, and safety hardware onto a single field-ready frame.

What Is a LACT Unit?

A LACT (Lease Automatic Custody Transfer) unit skid is an automated system that measures the volume and quality of crude oil or condensate as ownership transfers from a producer to a pipeline, terminal, or buyer. It is an essential tool for loading and unloading crude oil, LPG, NGL, and Biofuels. SafeRack LACT unit skid for custody transfer continuously samples product, measures flow, and records data so both parties can trust the ticket and stay compliant with API and regulatory standards.

LACT units can automatically start and stop based on tank level or flow conditions. For remote or unmanned locations, an oil and gas lact unit skid system also provides remote data access and alarming, reducing site visits and fiscal risk.

Key Features of a SafeRack LACT Unit Skid

A SafeRack‑style lact unit skid is built as a compact, structural frame that drops into place with minimal field fabrication, wiring, or piping changes. Typical components include:

• Custody‑Transfer Equipment: SafeRack’s units have flow meters, a flow computer, and automated sampling to ensure accurate measurement and repeatable tickets between parties.
• Precise Control: All our custody transfer systems utilize pumps, strainers, BS&W monitoring, and control valves sized for your viscosity, flow rate, and pipeline backpressure. This promotes exact transfers and reduces risk for error.
• Automation Integration: LACT unit skids employ integrated PLC or flow computer controls, and SCADA connectivity allows for clear data logging and automatic control. This can be essential for audit trails and transfers in remote locations.
• Durable Construction: Our industrial, coated skid frames are engineered to withstand harsh midstream and terminal environments, reducing maintenance and downtime.
• Regulation Compliant: SafeRack’s LACT units utilize static grounding, overfill and spill protection, pressure relief, and emergency stops to meet or exceed safety and environmental requirements.
• Customizable Design: For operators, the SafeRack LACT unit skid for custody transfer arrives factory‑tested, cutting project risk, site work, and startup time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where are LACT unit skids used?
LACT unit skids are used in a variety of settings in the energy industry. They are used at oil and gas leases, pipeline injection points, truck or rail receipt stations, and midstream terminals wherever fiscal custody transfer occurs.

Q: What makes a skid “custody‑transfer ready”?
One concern for those looking to purchase SafeRack metering skids is whether they are automatically custody-transfer ready. Our equipment’s certified meters, calibrated instruments, and API/industry‑compliant controls combine into a complete oil and gas lact unit skid system ready for use upon arrival.

Q: Can a LACT unit skid be customized?
SafeRack’s LACT unit skid systems can be customized to match the exact material, industry, and location concerns of your operation. Flow range, product type, automation, grounding, and safety options can be configured to match your specific pipeline, terminal, or loading application.

Speak With a SafeRack Safety Expert Today

SafeRack is a turnkey operation that can partner with you for all steps of creating your custody-transfer system. We can discuss the product you are moving, suggest design changes matched to your situation, design and install the unit, and conduct ongoing maintenance. Contact us today to speak with a SafeRack safety expert to learn how we can make a positive difference in your day-to-day operations.