Free Sample Technical Support Provide Formula Export Mud Bentonite Supply Infrastructure Amphibious

• Customization: Available
• Certification: RoHS, CIQ, CE, ISO 9001:2008
• Packaging: 25kg Per Woven Bag
• Model NO.: MUD
• Color: Light Yellow/Gray
• Usage: Ceramic, Paper, Concrete, Model
• Shape: Powder
• Viscosity Meter 600 Rpm Reading: ≥30
• Rheoplasticity Ratio: ≤1.5PA/(MPa·S)
• Loss on Filtration: ≤15.0ml
• 75μm Sieve Residue: ≤4
• Moisture: ≤10%
• Transport Package: Woven
• Specification: 25kg/bag, 50kg/bag, Customized
• Origin: China
• Production Capacity: 200000 Ton/Year

Product Description

Product Overview

Types of Bentonite

Characteristics 

Mud bentonite, also known as drilling fluid bentonite, is a clay mineral primarily composed of montmorillonite. When mixed with water, it forms a highly viscous, colloidal suspension (mud), which plays an irreplaceable role in fields such as drilling and underground engineering.Its key properties include: high water absorption, swelling capacity, thixotropy, suspension ability, binding capacity, and cation exchange capacity.

1.Sodium Bentonite:

High swelling capacity, high yield, good suspension, low fluid loss. The preferred material for drilling mud.

2.Calcium Bentonite:

Naturally inferior properties, low yield. Usually requires sodium activation by adding soda ash before it can be used for drilling mud.

3.Organoclay / Organophilic Bentonite:Treated with organic cations, it can swell in organic solvents. Mainly used in oil-based drilling fluids (OBM) and industries like paints and greases, not for water-based mud.

1.High Water Absorption

2.Excellent Swelling Capacity

Thixotropy

3.High Suspension Capacity

4.Lubricity

5.Chemical Stability

6.Cation Exchange Capacit

7.High Yield

8.Low Fluid Loss

9.Cooling Capacity

10.Good Cuttings Transport Capacity

These characteristics work together to make mud bentonite a core material ensuring safe, efficient, and economical drilling operations.
 

Specification

Viscosity Meter 600 rpm Reading	≥30	Moisture	≤10%
Rheoplasticity ratio	≤1.5Pa/(mPa·s)	form	Power
Loss on filtration	≤15.0ml	Color	Brown, light yellow, white
75μm sieve residue	≤4	production capacity	500 tons/month

The above parameters represent data for only a portion of our product types. Should you require more detailed information, please feel free to contact us at any time. We would be delighted to assist you.

Product Applications

Product Functions

Slurry Making & Viscosity Enhancement

Bentonite particles disperse in water to form a colloidal suspension, significantly increasing the viscosity of the mud, ensuring its ability to carry drill cuttings.

Wall Stabilization & Borehole Integrity:

The mud forms a thin, tough filter cake on the borehole wall, sealing pores and preventing fluid invasion into the formation, thereby stabilizing the wellbore and preventing collapse.

Cuttings Transport & Suspension:

The high-viscosity mud transports rock and drill cuttings generated during drilling to the surface. It also effectively suspends cuttings when circulation stops, preventing them from settling and burying the drill string.

Filtration Control:

High-quality bentonite forms a dense filter cake, minimizing the filtration of water from the mud into the surrounding formation, maintaining mud performance stability and protecting the formation.

Cooling & Lubrication

Transmitting Hydraulic Power

During drilling, the high-speed friction between the drill bit and rock generates enormous heat. If this heat is not dissipated promptly, it can cause the drill bit tip to anneal, soften, wear out rapidly, or even fail, and also lead to the failure of seals. It can also affect the strength and service life of downhole tools. Bentonite mud, as a circulating medium, flows through the drill bit nozzles and inside/outside the drill string. Like a coolant, it continuously carries away the substantial heat generated by the drill bit. The heat is then dissipated naturally in the mud circulation system (e.g., in the mud pits), allowing the drill bit to operate within a safe temperature range.

1. Between the drill string and the wellbore wall: Bentonite particles in the mud form a smooth, low-friction liquid film on the surfaces of the drill string and the wellbore wall. This significantly reduces the frictional drag and torque during drill string rotation and tripping operations, lowers power consumption, and prevents the risk of the drill string getting stuck (known as "differential sticking").

2. Between the drill bit and the rock: This lubricating film also helps reduce direct friction between the drill bit teeth and the rock surface. Although rock breaking primarily relies on impact and crushing, lubrication minimizes unnecessary energy loss and wear. High-quality bentonite mud can significantly reduce the coefficient of friction.

Sodium Bentonite

Calcium Bentonite

Organoclay / Organophilic Bentonite

High swelling capacity, high yield, good suspension, low fluid loss. The preferred material for drilling mud.

Naturally inferior properties, low yield. Usually requires sodium activation by adding soda ash before it can be used for drilling mud

Treated with organic cations, it can swell in organic solvents. Mainly used in oil-based drilling fluids (OBM) and industries like paints and greases, not for water-based mud.

Packaging & Shipping

About us

We offer very flexible packaging and shipping solutions to meet your needs:
If you are using it regularly, we recommend the standard packaging of 25kg/bag, using an inner film woven bag with good moisture resistance, easy handling and storage, ensuring that the goods are dry and delivered.
If you have a large usage and ton bag feeding equipment, we strongly recommend ton bags with a capacity of 1 ton, which can significantly save you packaging and handling costs per ton and increase unloading efficiency.

Company Profile

Purey Tech is a trading company specializing in the export of bentonite products. We are dedicated to providing global customers with high-performance bentonite solutions sourced from China's premium mineral deposits. Through long-term, stable strategic partnerships with leading producers in China's major bentonite mining regions

we have consolidated a diverse and robust supply network. This allows us to reliably offer a wide range of bentonite products tailored to various specifications, which are extensively used in multiple industrial sectors such as foundry, drilling fluids, and feed additives.

Our Advantages

A. With over 12 years of export experience, our professional team provides prompt online support to address your inquiries anytime

B. Superior quality, price assurance, and rapid supply to meet large order demands

C. Flexible payment options with timely delivery of goods and documentation for hassle-free efficiency

D. Durable, moisture-resistant outer packaging with multiple options to accommodate diverse shipping requirements

E. Close collaboration with freight forwarders ensures rigorous post-shipment security, delivering peace of mind.

FAQ

Q: What about your price?
A: We offer products at competitive rates, as we believe this helps foster lasting partnerships with our clients and build a strong reputation.

Q: What payment terms do you accept?
A: New customers are required to pay 50% T/T in advance, with the remaining 50% due upon copy of shipping documents. We also accept L/C at sight. Regular customers may enjoy more flexible terms based on past cooperation.

Q: What is the order lead time?

A: Orders are typically processed within 10-15 days after we receive your advance payment.

If you are interested, please contact me immediately, I will give you the most satisfactory answer.Thank you very much.