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Premium Gel Bentonite API
 
 

 

Premium Gel®

API Bentonite

 

Description:

Premium Gel® is a 200 mesh, 90 bbl. yield sodium bentonite for freshwater drilling. Complies with API drilling fluid specification 13A.

Recommended use: May be used for all types of fresh water mud rotary drilling where higher solids are desired.

 

Characteristics:
  • Mixes quickly and easily.

  • Stabilizes borehole.

  • Removes cuttings.

  • Cools and lubricates bit.

  • Reduces fluid loss into the formation.

Mixing and applications:

Mixing ratios are based on the use of fresh water; water purity will affect bentonite performance. For best results, acidic and hard makeup water should be pretreated with soda ash to a pH of 8.5-9.5. Add Premium Gel® slowly through jet/hopper mixer.

Premium Gel® mixing ratio in pounds per 100 gallons of water:

Normal conditions..............….30 to 50 lbs.

Sand and gravel....................50 to 70 lbs.

Fluid loss control...................70 to 80 lbs.

Bulk Density : 54 lbs./ft3

 

Packaging:

Packaging: 50 lb. multi-wall, water-resistant bags, 48 bags per pallet; 100 lb.

bags, 28 bags per pallet. All pallets are plastic-wrapped.

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