Product Description
SMD Drilling Viscosifier CLAY FIX(powder form) is a mutifunctional polymer additive designed to provide core protection, cuttings encapsulation and shale stabilization in freshwater to saltwater drilling fluids ranging from low solids to weighted muds. CLAY FIX acts as a viscosifier, friction reducer, while also providing some fluid-loss control.
Application/Function
Improves shale stabilization
Enhances removal of drill solids
Readily dispersible and does not form “fish eyes”
Excellent cuttings encapsulation limits cuttings dispersion
Can be used to viscosify clear-water and low-solids drilling fluids
Helps prevent balling on the bit, stabilizers, and bottom hole assembly by coating and lubricating solids
Advantages
Non-fermenting
Does not require biocides
Effective in small concentrations
Can be destroyed with oxidizing agents when desired
Stable in monovalent salt (NaCl, KCl, etc.) environments
Technical Data
Appearance White powder
pH 7 – 8
Recommended Treatment
Add Shale Inhibitor CLAY FIX in the concentration of 1.0 to 3.0 kg/m³ to any active system. Mix slowly through a jet mixer or sift slowly into the vortex of a high-speed stirrer.
