Drilling Supplies
Mikolit B Bentonite Pellets
Mikolit B® is a sealing pellet which requires no mixing or pumping. It is a patented clay-based pellet with a very low dust content. It is a high grade bentonite pellet manufactured from a mix of activated calcium bentonites to provide a high swelling capacity of 180-200%.
All Mikolit B® pellets have excellent sinking qualities and are easy to use.
SHELF LIFE: Unlimited if unopened & kept in a dry location; PACKAGING: 25kg waterproof bags, 42 bags per Europallet (disposable). 500 & 1000kg ‘Big Bags’ also available.
Applications
- Borehole sealing
- Isolating instrumentation and sampling zones
Features
- 180-200% swelling capacity
- Suitable for use in seawater
- Pre-formed pellet
- Delayed swelling
- No grout loss
- No grouting/mixing machines required
- Simple & easy to use
- Environmentally friendly
- Low permeability
- Dust-free
Technical Specification
Pellet Size
± 8mm (D); 7-12mm(L)
Processing Time
None
Sinking Speed In Water
21m/min
Saturated Density
~1.70-1.80 t/m³
Bulk Density
~1.0 t/m³
Delayed Swelling Tim
~ 12 minutes
Swelling Capacity
180-200% Swelling Pressure: 12-15 kN/m² Permeability:<10-12m/s