Laney Hi-Yield Bentonite Drilling Mud

LANEY HI-YIELD GEL has a high performance formula that makes it very effective. This premium grade beneficiated “Wyoming Bentonite” is designed for use in horizontal and directional drilling operations. HI-YIELD GEL is an efficient viscosifier that performs well in a variety of water qualities and successfully reduces application rates. It mixes easily and quickly.

HIGH YIELDING BENTONITE VISCOSIFIER:

• 220 to 235 barrel yield.
  

• Mixes rapidly for fast hydration.
  

• Carries cuttings in mud with lower solids content.
  

• Enhances fluid loss characteristics; reduces seeping into permeable formations.
  

• Assists in bore hole stabilization.
  

• Helps eliminate loss circulation conditions.
  

DRILLING FLUID PREPARATION

Always adjust make-up water in tank to a pH of 8 to 9 before adding bentonite and/or polymer. Public water supplies often has a pH of only 6.5 to 7. Start by adding 6 oz. of soda ash to 300 gallon and add more as required to maintain a pH of 8 to 9. Add HI-YIELD YIELD Bentonite to reach the desired initial funnel viscosity, then add UNI-DRILL liquid polymer for final desired funnel viscosity. In most cases begin at a 40 to 45 second initial viscosity, then add Uni-Drill to bring the viscosity up to 45 to 50 seconds. Below are more specific mixing instructions for various drilling conditions using a 300-gallon mud pit.

Clay--Soft or Hard—You want lower viscosity and lower fluid loss:

• Soda Ash — Add about ¼ # to get ph level of 8 - 9
  

• Hi-Yield Gel — Add 1 +/- bag for funnel viscosity of 30-35 seconds
  

• Uni-Drill — Add 3 - 4 quarts to bring final viscosity to 40-45 seconds
  

Sand--Wet or Dry — You want higher funnel viscosity and moderate fluid loss:

• Soda Ash — Add about ¼ # to get ph level of 8-9
  

• Hi-Yield Gel — Add 1½ - 2 +/- bags for funnel viscosity of 45-55 seconds
  

• Uni-Drill — Add 2 - 3 quarts to bring funnel viscosity to 55-65 seconds.
  

Unknown or Medium Soils — You want moderate viscosity and moderate fluid loss:

• Soda Ash — 1/4 # to get ph level to 8-9.
  

• Hi-Yield Gel — Add 1 ½ bags for funnel viscosity of 35-40 seconds
  

• Uni-Drill — Add 3 - 4 quarts to bring funnel viscosity to 45-55 seconds.
  

HI-YIELD GEL is packaged in 50 pound, multi-walled paper bags.