Mud and Polymers

Southern Drill Supply supplies all M-I SWACO bentonite and polymer products specifically designed for HDD applications. These products are designed to stabilize the bore by improving filtration control in porous zones, improve suspension of the drilling fluid to maximize hole cleaning, provide lubrication, and aid in inhibiting troublesome clay zones.

MAX GEL
Wyoming bentonite blended with special extenders

MAX GEL* viscosifier is a premium 220‐bbl yield Wyoming bentonite blended with special extenders, capable of yielding more than twice as much viscosity as regular Wyoming  bentonite. MAX GEL viscosifier is an easily mixed, superior Wyoming sodium bentonite for  freshwater drilling and boring applications.

POLY‐PLUS
Polymer Mud Systems

POLY‐PLUS* polymer is a high‐molecular‐weight, anionic liquid designed to provide 
cuttings encapsulation and shale stabilization. POLY‐PLUS additive also acts as a viscosifier, 
friction reducer and flocculant. POLY‐PLUS polymer can be used in mud systems using 
makeup waters from freshwater to saltwater.

POLY‐PLUS polymer mud systems:  The POLY‐PLUS system provides excellent cuttings encapsulation 
and improved wellbore stability. Typical concentrations of POLY‐PLUS additive are 0.75–3 lb/bbl 
(2.1–8.5 kg/m3). It is also effective in salt muds, such as KCl‐ or NaCl‐enhanced fluids, although 
slightly higher concentrations of POLY‐PLUS polymer may be required.

Clear‐water fluids:  POLY‐PLUS polymer can be used in clear‐water, solids‐free drilling fluids. The 
POLY‐PLUS system increases viscosity and enhances solids removal by flocculating the undesired 
solids. It also provides cuttings encapsulation and improved wellbore stability. This system is 
frequently used in slim‐hole, continuous‐coring applications. Adding 0.5–1.75 lb/bbl (1.4–5 kg/m3) 
enhances solids removal by flocculating solids. 

ROD EASE
A superior lubricant for HDD, coring, and rotary drilling

ROD EASE lubricant mixes instantly and is not affected by water quality. For this product to deliver 
rod protection and reduce torque after drilling has started, consideration must be given to the 
number of rods and the amount of fluid in the hole. Treatment can require dosing the system with 
several pails of lubricant. Established maintenance levels are required after initial dosage and 
treatment. Normal treatment levels are 1 to 2% of fluid volume or 1 to 2 pints (0.473 to 0.946 L) per 
100 gal (378.5 L) of drilling fluid. The dosage amount should be increased if the penetration rate 
decreases, torque increases, or the run length decreases indicating poor cutting.
Advantages 
• Reduces torque 
• Prevents rust and scale 
• Environmentally safe 
• Increases penetration rates 
• Extends bit and mud motor life 
• Increases mud motor efficiency 
• Reduces wear on rods and equipment 
• Maximizes rig potential and steering control 
• Enhances the effectiveness of powdered drilling‐fluid additives 
 
ROD EASE lubricant is based on an environmentally safe technology that has proven effective in 
lubricating downhole consumables. This product has produced both bit‐life and penetration 
increases of more than 25% during drilling operations. Because ROD EASE lubricant reduces torque 
and drag, the operator can use the drill rig to its full potential, meaning thrusts and pulls are at a 
minimum, and steering control is precise. 

Whatever the drilling conditions, Southern Drill Supply has the product.

MiSWACO technichians available.

KEM-VIS HD
Viscosifer/Friction Reducer

KEM-VIS is a high molecular weight -anionic polyacrylamide in emulsion form that is specifically developed as a Viscosifier/Friction Reducer additive for fresh water drilling fluids. KEM-VIS is environmentally safe, contains no alkylphenois and have a category C toxicity classification.

• Improved Hydraulic Horsepower by reducing fluid turbulence at high Reynolds numbers
• Sweeping the cuttings from the hole when drilling with water
• Improved viscosity in fresh water based drilling fluids
• Improved solids separation in side of hydrocylones due to "Shear Thinning" characteristics
• Drill solids encapsulation and improved wellbore lubricity
• Allows for less bentonite consumption and less colloidal solids to provide improed bit penetration rates.

CLAY-KATCH
Clay Stabilizer

CLAY-KATCH is a very low molecular weight liquid polymer with a high cationic charge.

• Used for clay inhibition instead of potassium chloride
• Provides charge destabilization on clay surfaces
• Improved solids separation in side of hydroclones due to "Shear Thinning and enmesh solids due to polymer bridging characteristics
• Drill solids encapsulation with KEM-VIS additions
• Allows for less bentonite consumption and less colloidal solids to provide improved bit penetration rates

KEM-THIN
Deflocculant in Liquid Form

KEM-THIN is a sulfonated copolymer in liquid form provides a quick and efficient reduction of viscosity and gel strengths in drilling fluids containing moderate levels of calcium and salts while subjected to high bottom hole temperatures. KEM-THIN provides better performance, and is less toxic than traditional dispersants containing heavy metals. KEM-THIN is enviornmentally safe, contains no alkylphenols and have a category C toxicity classification.

• Stable up to 350 deg.F (175 deg.C)
• Prevents gel strength ascension in fluids with high calcium, salt and solids content.
• Excellent deflocculant in Low Solids Non-Dispersed Muds or Inhibitive Lime Muds.
• Improves fluid loss control by imporving clay platelet orientation
• Does not require supplementary hydroxyl ions for activation
• Rapid solubility
• Antiscalant

Whatever the drilling conditions, Southern Drill Supply has the product.

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