DRILLING FLUID
SOLUTIONS DESIGNED TO FEDERAL STANDARDS
Explore our comprehensive selection of bentonite and polymer-based drilling fluids and additives, suitable for horizontal directional drilling, waterwell drilling, mining, and oil & gas applications. Additionally, we provide bulk bentonite for pond sealing and roadbed stabilization, catering to a variety of project needs.
SlurryPro® CDP™
CUTTING EDGE SOLUTION
Introducing SlurryPro® CDP™, an innovative system designed to revolutionize soil stabilization in the geoconstruction industry. This cutting-edge solution excels in the preparation of viscous earth-stabilizing fluids or slurries, ensuring reliable stabilization in even the most challenging soil environments. SlurryPro CDP is an essential tool for a wide range of excavation techniques, including drilling, trenching, tunneling, and diaphragm wall applications.
SlurrySMART HDD
SPECIALIZED AND STREAMLINED
Introducing SlurrySMART®, a specialized, 100% active white granular polymer designed to revolutionize horizontal directional drilling (HDD) operations. This innovative product forms an enhanced synthetic membrane on borehole sidewalls during drilling, offering crucial benefits such as fluid loss control, increased lubrication, and reduced bitballing at the cutting interface. SlurrySMART HDD effectively combines the components of KB’s Enhanced Fluid System into a single, streamlined package tailored specifically for HDD needs.
CoreSMART
GROUNDBREAKING
Introducing CoreSMART, a groundbreaking solution in the field of mineral coring. Utilizing KB’s SMART polymer technology, CoreSMART is formulated into a single-bag system, designed to revolutionize the coring fluid and slurry process. This advanced product not only facilitates the cutting process but also envelops the core sample with a protective polymeric shield, ensuring its integrity and quality from extraction to retrieval.
EnhanceIT 100
GROUNDBREAKING
EnhancIT 100, a synthetic polymer, stands as a crucial element in KB's Earth Stabilization Systems. Specifically engineered to work in tandem with SlurryShield® fluid, EnhancIT 100 plays a vital role in stabilizing various soil conditions encountered in construction and drilling operations. This product is designed to enhance the efficacy of earth stabilization, ensuring structural integrity and operational efficiency.
EnhanceIT 200
GROUNDBREAKING
EnhancIT 200, the latest evolution in KB's Earth Stabilization Systems, sets a new standard in synthetic polymer technology. Building on the foundation established by EnhancIT 100, this enhanced formula is specifically tailored for complex soil stabilization challenges encountered in modern construction and drilling projects. With its advanced capabilities, EnhancIT 200 is adept at improving soil stability across a variety of demanding ground conditions.
SlurryPRO MPA
GROUNDBREAKING
SlurryPRO MPA is a cutting-edge addition to the SlurryPRO line, offering specialized enhancements in slurry management for construction and drilling applications. This advanced synthetic polymer is designed to address the complex challenges of modern geoconstruction, providing a robust solution for effective and efficient slurry utilization.
Magma-Fiber®
GROUNDBREAKING
Magma-Fiber®, developed by Lost Circulation Specialists Incorporated, is a unique extrusion spun mineral fiber, expertly designed for the demanding drilling conditions typical of Alaska's diverse geological landscapes. This product excels in sealing and stabilizing various formations, from the porous terrains of the Mat-Su Valley to the rugged environments of Alaska's remote drilling sites.
CS Granular Bentonite
GROUNDBREAKING
CS Granular, a high-quality product from the bentonite range, stands out for its exceptional sealing properties. Composed of polymer-free, dried bentonite in various mesh sizes, this granular bentonite is versatile and highly effective. Its certification to NSF/ANSI/CAN Standard 60 attests to its suitability for drinking water treatment applications, ensuring it meets rigorous health and safety standards.
Puregold Medium Chips
GROUNDBREAKING
Puregold Medium Chips, consisting of natural sodium bentonite sized at 1/4" - 3/8", offer a specialized solution for sealing and decommissioning applications. With NSF/ANSI/CAN Standard 60 certification, they are safe for use in drinking water treatment processes.
Drilling Fluids Frequently Asked Questions
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SlurryPRO CDP is designed for challenging soil environments, perfect for Alaska's diverse terrain. It aids in preparing viscous earth-stabilizing fluids, enhancing durability in excavation techniques.
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SlurrySMART HDD combines KB’s SMART polymer technology for HDD, optimizing slurry viscosity, reducing fluid loss, and improving drilling efficiency, especially in Alaska's varying geological conditions.
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CoreSMART enhances core recovery, is high-temperature stable, prevents clays from swelling, and improves bit life, making it highly effective for Alaska's mining and coring projects.
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EnhancIT 100 works with SlurryShield® fluid to create a polymer film, increasing slurry viscosity and reducing fluid loss, crucial for construction stability in Alaska's environments.
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EnhancIT 200 builds upon EnhancIT 100's properties, offering advanced stabilization and more efficient control in diverse soil conditions, suitable for Alaska's complex construction sites.
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Magma-Fiber's coarse, flexible fibers effectively bridge and plug off voids and fractures, enhancing circulation in Alaska's unique drilling landscapes.
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CS Granular Bentonite, with various mesh sizes and NSF/ANSI/CAN Standard 60 certification, is ideal for sealing tasks in water treatment and construction projects in Alaska.
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Puregold Medium Chips are effective for sealing boreholes and providing interfaces between gravel packs and grout, ensuring environmental safety in Alaskan well decommissioning and construction.