Mud mixing systems

Jan Wadsworth

If you have come to the realization that you need a mud recycler, now what? Where do you start? What do you need to know to make the best informed decision?

Mud mixing systems from KEMTRON, TT Technologies, Triflo Intl., American Augers, Ditch Witch, Vermeer and Mud Technology Intl.

The old adage “don’t muddy the water” doesn’t apply to horizontal directional drilling (HDD) where the water is supposed to be muddy. Drilling fluid (mud) extracts particles and cuttings from the bore hole, as well as stabilizes the hole itself. Mud has always been an essential element to a successful drilling operation.

Mud mixing systems from Vermeer, TT Technologies, Ditch Witch, SiteTec, American Augers, Tri-flo Inc.,
Kem-Tron Technologies and Mud Technologies International.

Erin Nelsen, Online Editor

In 2009, integrated systems manufacturer Kem-Tron Technologies barely broke even. Despite a market that’s flat in more ways than one, the company’s president says that as of September 2010 the company’s revenue has already matched the full year totals for 2009, with 30% growth expected by the end of the year. What made the difference?

In order to educate the buyer on what factors to consider when purchasing a mud system Kem-Tron has created the Buyers’ Guide to Mud Recycling & Mixing Systems.

SiteTec Mix units range from 70 ltr/min to 2,500 ltr/min for both sales and rental.

The new fluid mixing system FM25 is a reliable, low-maintenance system for mixing the drilling fluid in HDD operations.

The MX240 Modular Drilling Fluid Mixing System is designed to provide fast, efficient high-volume mixing of drilling fluid for larger-diameter and long-distance HDD applications.

The MPR-6000 has the ability to mix, pump and provide large volumes of mud downhole for use with mud motors or large reamers.

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