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How to mix bentonite for HDD: the order that keeps the fluid stable
Water first, then polymer, then bentonite. Get the order wrong and the fluid never builds a filter cake.
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Articles2 Jul 2026
When does a drilling fluid recycling unit pay for itself?
A recycler costs money and takes space on site. Here is the break-even in cubic metres, not in slogans.
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FAQ11 May 2026
How much drilling fluid storage do you need on site?
The short answer: four hours of your peak flow. The long answer depends on your water supply.
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Tips & Tricks1 Apr 2026
Rod handling on site: fewer hands, fewer injuries
A 9 m drill rod weighs 300 kg. A crew moves it 150 times a day. Here is how to take the hands out of that.
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FAQ14 Feb 2026
DCA Europe technical guidelines for HDD: the reference we work from
The Drilling Contractors Association publishes the technical guidelines most European tenders refer to.
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