Polymer Products

SlurryPRO CDP- SlurryPRO CDP serves as KB’s primary base fluid and viscosifying agent. This polymer is specifically designed to perform in a variety of soil and water conditions. This system forms a synthetic membrane on the sidewalls during excavation, which controls fluid loss and provides excavation stability. The SlurryPRO CDP membrane remains a consistent thickness over time and is rapidly removed by the concrete during placement. This produces excellent skin friction by providing a clean surface for the soil/concrete interface.

Files

• SlurryPRO CDP SDS
• SlurryPRO CDP Product Data Sheet

SlurrySMART- SlurrySMART combines a standard dosage of the Enhanced System (SlurryPRO CDP, EnhancIT 100, and EnhancIT 200) into one package to perform in a variety of soil conditions. SlurrySMART forms a synthetic membrane on the sidewalls during excavation, which controls fluid loss and provides excavation stability. The SlurrySMART membrane produces excellent skin friction and does not build on itself in contrast to bentonite, which creates a thicker filter cake over time that is difficult to remove. The elimination of multiple additives simplifies application while gaining significant improvement in side wall stabilization, fluid loss control, and wall quality.

Files

• SlurrySMART SDS
• SlurrySMART Product Data Sheet

CoreSMART- CoreSMART takes KB’s SMART polymer technology and combines into a single bag for use as a mineral coring fluid or slurry. The fluid envelops the surface of the sample as it is being cut with a protective polymeric shield. Immediately upon forming, the shield is interwoven with a network of polymer filaments around the sample, imparting strength and durability. This network of filaments repels water, ensuring the sample is not deteriorated or washed away throughout the coring and retrieval process. The result is a near pristine core when exposed on the surface. CoreSMART solves core recovery issues, is high temperature stable, keeps clays from swelling, reduces torque and rod chatter, and improves the bit life for increased penetration rates.

Files

• CoreSMART SDS
• CoreSMART Product Data Sheet

PolyCUT can be used by itself as a complete fluid with cutters or with the HydroCUT Additives. It is especially effective when used in a saltwater environment. The PolyCUT technology was specifically designed to build viscosity and control fluid loss in the presence of multiple contaminants including saltwater and marine clay. PolyCUT also works to control clay and shale buildup on/or gumming of the cutting drums and teeth of hydromills. By keeping the wheels and teeth clean, higher production rates can be achieved. PolyCUT, in conjunction with its associated additives, helps control the creation of fines by encasing the clay and shale cuttings, keeping them in larger pieces as they come off the cutting face. This keeps the slurry mobile and easy to pump allowing for increased production rates to be maintained. In high silt soils, PolyCUT maintains its viscosity thereby maintaining a highly mobile and readily pumpable fluid resulting in higher excavation rates.

As the PolyCUT is returned from the panel to the plant, the cuttings are typically removed by the hydro-cyclones and the shakers with such efficiency that the resulting slurry is within retained solids, or density specifications. At this point, the recovered slurry only requires mild augmentation with fresh PolyCUT and any related additives to restore the fluid to specification for immediate reuse. This is typically achieved in a continuous loop without interruption to slurry circulation or the mill or cutter’s excavation rates. The use of PolyCUT allows for the excavation of soils containing soft and/or moist clays, shales, mudstone, fine sandstone, tills, and silts. Dosage ranges between 0.5 to 5.0 kg per cubic meter of water depending on soil and water conditions and if it is used independently of other additives.

Files

•  PolyCUT – Product Bulletin

KB International can provide everything you need for on-site slurry testing. See the list of equipment available below and contact us if you have questions about these or any other testing items.

Venturi Mixer:

With the KB Venturi Mixer, water passes through a venturi throat which creates suction and draws the polymer from the funnel. To help with the addition, the mixer has a secondary water supply that flushes the polymer from the funnel into the venturi throat, preventing clumping inside the mixer. This, combined with the venturi, ensures complete and uniform mixing.

Down Hole Slurry Sampler:

KB’s unique Down Hole Slurry Sampler allows for precision slurry sampling at any point in the excavation. The innovative design grabs a sample at the desired depth and locks the slurry into the canister, not allowing it to mix with slurry at any other level of the excavation. Precision sampling is very important in order to check and maintain proper viscosity, pH, specific gravity, and sand content.

Portable Slurry Lab:

This portable slurry lab is designed for measuring slurry properties in the field. It allows laboratory -quality measurements of viscosity, specific gravity/density, pH, and sand content. It includes the following:

• Sand Content Kit
  The Sand Content Kit allows you to determine the volume percent of sand-sized particles in drilling fluid. The kit contains the following: 500 ml wash bottle, 200 mesh sand screen, plastic funnel, and graduated glass sand tube. (May be purchased separately).
• pH Strips
  KB offers non-bleeding, multi-color pH strips that meet all testing guidelines. They have a range from 0-14 with a 1.0 pH unit. These strips can be used in most conditions but are not reliable in salt water and some very dark contaminated water.
• Marsh Funnel
  The Marsh Funnel allows you to determine the viscosity of the slurry at any point in the excavation. It includes the graduated funnel, graduated test cup, and stop watch.
• Mud Balance
  The Mud balance is a 4-scale balance designed to measure the slurry specific gravity or weight at any point in the excavation. It allows you to determine the amount of solids in suspension and adjust the slurry characteristics as needed.
• Carrying Case
  All of the components of the Portable Slurry Lab are contained in a high-density plastic carrying case. Each component  is held securely in place by foam inserts. The case ensures that components are protected from minor impacts and can be stored together for long-term use.

SlurrySMART HDD is an innovative polymer drilling solution that is designed to handle a variety of conditions within the HDD market. This all-in-one polymer is easy to mix in 500 gallon tanks and maintains its viscosity without sheering, ensuring that it can be used effectively. In addition, SlurrySMART HDD offers excellent lubrication and bit ball prevention, making it a reliable choice for bores up to 12 inches in diameter. SlurrySMART HDD is a versatile and effective drilling polymer that can help you get the job done quickly and efficiently.

Files

• SlurrySMART HDD SDS
• SlurrySMART HDD_ProductBulletin