Mining
Mining exploratory drilling requires that the borehole be stabilised to obtain the maximum geological information from returning core or cuttings. The drilling fluid design must address even the most challenging geological conditions. From exploratory drilling to core recovery, the drilling fluid must maximise borehole stability, properly clean the hole and optimise core recovery.
Max Gel high yield bentonite mixes easily to provide viscosity and suspension of cuttings and provides a high quality filter cake to aid in stabilising the borehole.
Platinum Pac additive is a readily dispersible pac specifically designed for easy mixing. It enhances the filtration control properties of a Max Gel slurry and also helps stabilise problem shales.
The Poly-Plus family of polymers aid in providing inhibition and control the swelling of reactive clays and shales.
Rod Ease lubricant helps protect the rods and provides excellent lubricity to aid in reducing torque.
Contact us to learn more about M-I SWACO Mining products.
M-I SWACO Mining Range:
| Kla-Gard |
Unique clay inhibitor |
| Lost Circulation Materials |
Various lost circulation materials |
| Max Gel |
High yield premium bentonite |
| Platinum Pac |
Premium specially treated, easy mixing Pac |
| Platinum Rod Coat |
Environmentally friendly rod grease |
| Poly-Plus 2000 |
High solids liquid polymer for clay inhibition |
| Poly-Plus EHV |
Very high viscosity dry polymer for clay inhibition |
| Poly-Plus |
Liquid polymer for clay inhibition |
| Poly-Plus RD |
Dry polymer for clay inhibition |
| Polypac R |
Filtration control polymer |
| Polyswell |
Crosslinked polymer for lost circulation |
| Ringfree |
Highly efficient polymeric dispersant |
| Rod Ease |
Efficient lubricant |
| Super Plug |
Plugging material |
| Tube Lube |
Core lubricant |