Viscosifier

Description

QUIK-GEL is an easy-to-mix, finely ground (200-mesh), premium-grade, high-yielding Wyoming sodium bentonite. QUIK-GEL imparts viscosity, fluid loss control and gelling characteristics to freshwater-based drilling fluids.

Applications/Functions

• Mix with fresh water to form a low-solids drilling fluid for general drilling applications
• Viscosify water-based drilling fluids
• Reduce filtration by forming a thin filter cake with low permeability
• Improve hole-cleaning capability of drilling fluids
• Mix with foaming agents to make “gel/foam” drilling fluids for air/foam drilling applications

Advantages

• NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certified
• Single-sack product and cost effective
• Provides lubricity for drilling fluids
• Mixes easily and quickly reaches maximum viscosity
• Yields more than twice as much mud of the same viscosity as an equal weight of API oilfield grades of bentonite

Recommended Treatment

Mix slowly through a jet mixer or sift slowly into the vortex of a high-speed stirrer.

Approximate Amounts of QUIK-GEL ^® Added to Freshwater

Additional Information

Note:

• For optimum yield, pre-treat make-up water with 1 - 2 pounds of soda ash per 100 gallons of water (1.2 - 2.4 kg/m3)