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Articles Tagged with ''bentonite''

Michael Kleespies

When to Use Bentonite Tablets vs. Bentonite Chips

Michael Kleespies
Michael Kleespies
October 21, 2019
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For many applications, bentonite chips are sufficient. However, there are cases where the use of bentonite tablets is preferred.
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PDSCo. bentonite plug

PDSCo. Bentonite Chips

September 16, 2019
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For use in sealing casings, plugging flow holes and other drilling applications.
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TRU-BORE drilling fluid
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Wyo-Ben TRU-BORE drilling fluid

November 14, 2018
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WYO-BEN, INC. created TRU-BORE® as a highly concentrated bentonite based drilling fluid.
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Simplifying BBL: HDD Specialty Fluid Products vs. High Yield Bentonite

Mario Brunet
Mario Brunet
February 15, 2018
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The biggest difference between high yield bentonite drilling fluid products and drilling fluid products specifically designed for HDD applications is in gel strength and fluid loss/filtration control.
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Michael Kleespies

Drilling Fluids: Proper Grouting Protects Groundwater

Michael Kleespies
Michael Kleespies
August 15, 2017
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In North America, state or provincial regulations work to ensure that wells are properly drilled and do not pose a threat to valued groundwater aquifers. An important aspect of completing a well is to grout the annular space between the drilled borehole and the casing.
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Richard Heskett

How Can Drilling Spoils Pass the Paint Filter Liquid Test?

Richard Heskett
April 1, 2017
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As a technical sales manager, I get asked with more and more frequency about problems associated with drilling spoils disposal.
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Wayne Nash

The Basics of Drilling Mud

Wayne Nash, Columnist
Wayne Nash
March 1, 2017
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I’ve had a lot of calls and emails/messages about mud lately, for some reason. The drilling kind, not the kind we get to drive in.
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Krause in the field

You Know the Drill: Staying Profitable Amidst Increasing Costs

Valerie King
Valerie King
December 1, 2016
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Before launching his professional career, Stewart Krause, sales manager with Wyo-Ben Inc., decided to take some time off from college to earn some money.
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Michael Kleespies

Tips for Materials Safety on Drilling Jobs

Michael Kleespies
Michael Kleespies
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Greg Plutko
November 1, 2016
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Everyone can agree that safety has become an integral part of any construction site. We all have the same goal — to come home safely at the end of every day.
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Bob Oliver

Using Dry Bentonite to Seal Boreholes

Bob Oliver
Bob Oliver
February 1, 2016
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Dry bentonite sealants have become very popular because they are easy to apply and require no mixing or pumping.
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