The outer portions of the float shoe are made of steel and generally match the casing size and threads, although not necessarily the casing grade.
浮鞋的外壁由钢制成，且一般与套管的尺寸和丝扣匹配，然而浮鞋的钢级不一定要与套管钢级一致。
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The float shoe prevents reverse flow, or U-tubing, of cement slurry from the annulus into the casing.
浮鞋能够防止环空中的水泥浆向套管内流动这种回流或者U型管效应的发生。
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The float shoe also guides the casing toward the center of the hole to minimize hitting rock ledges or washouts as the casing is run into the wellbore.