The Pluses of Drilling Fluid Additives
Drilling fluid additives are important materials which enhance borehole drilling for oil, gas and fresh water. These additives are often composed of solid granulated particles which are then mixed with water, oil or other synthetic liquid to make drilling muds. Additives are used for a variety of reasons such as controlling the movement of rock cuttings, controlling drilling pressure, lubricating drill components and maintaining borehole structure and integrity. Without effective drilling fluid additives, it would be far more difficult to maintain drilling efficiency and well stability.
Drilling fluid additives can be made from many types of materials. Some are composed from common minerals such as bentonite, barium sulfate and calcium carbonate. Others are derived from engineered materials including polymers, polysaccharides and resins. When these additives are solid material, it is usually necessary to tightly control their particle size. Particle size is important to help ensure proper mixing with liquids and maintain the proper density under high pressures.
Stellar Manufacturing provides contract manufacturing and tolling services for companies developing drilling fluid additives. We have fully integrated 50, 75, 150, and 300-ton compaction systems and can produce particles in the 70 mesh to 1/2” range. Stellar also provides blending, mixing, filling and packaging services.
If your company is developing or manufacturing additives for use in the drilling industry, please contact Stellar Manufacturing to understand how our services can help you achieve your production goals. Our contact information is (618) 337-1700 or info@stellarmfg.com.
About Stellar Manufacturing
Stellar is a contract manufacturer with 25 years of experience helping companies manufacture consumer and industrial products. Stellar is a leader in solid particle and bulk material processing for products requiring unique safety and handling procedures. Our services include compaction granulation, briquetting, blending, tableting and packaging of chemicals and materials for use in a variety of applications by Fortune 500 and 1000 companies.