We have expanded our services into the vertical drilled shaft market for all foundations including: large diameter shafts, power line and light standard shafts, drilled caissons and piers, and also for marine drilling, ventilation shafts and secant walls. DCS has developed a comprehensive product line for drilling under slurry to build a stable excavation in all ground conditions. We have drilling fluids engineering personnel that have over 20 years of consultation and service in this and other civil construction markets. DCS can design the fluid system and provide on-site service for both polymer and bentonite based drilling fluid with our full line of additive products.
SHAFT MASTER
Very high activity and easy mixing dry polymer designed to be mixed in fresh water for extremely high viscosity drilling applications such as vertical drilled shafts. SHAFT MASTER can be mixed through a mixing hopper in large volumes or directly in the shaft as required. SHAFT MASTER improves skin friction while stabilizing the excavation and binds all excavated materials including sand and gravel for efficient removal by auger or bucket. SHAFT MASTER releases suspended fine spoils quickly when undisturbed for quicker and improved shaft inspection. Unlike bentonite fluids, no solids control equipment is needed when SHAFT MASTER is used and the slurry can be thinned for disposal with BREAK MASTER.
Packaged in 50 lb. buckets and 10 lb. jugs
BREAK MASTER
Used to breakdown the viscosity of SHAFT MASTER drilling fluids for easy disposal. A dry powder that can be added directly to the mix pits or through the hopper to break the polymer chains that create the high viscosities. After use of BREAK MASTER the fluid will have the viscosity of water and where allowed can be pumped off for disposal.
Packaged in 14 lb. buckets
Used to breakdown the viscosity of SHAFT MASTER drilling fluids for easy disposal. A dry powder that can be added directly to the mix pits or through the hopper to break the polymer chains that create the high viscosities. After use of BREAK MASTER the fluid will have the viscosity of water and where allowed can be pumped off for disposal.
Packaged in 14 lb. buckets
FLOC MASTER
Fast acting dry flocculent used to release the residual suspended materials in SLURRY MASTER fluids before bottom clean-out. FLOC MASTER quickly drops the excess materials, lowers pH and readies the slurry for further processing after use. Excellent for removing cloudiness in slurry for down-hole camera use. Can be added directly to the drilled shaft or to the mixing pits. FLOC MASTER is a white granular powder.
Packaged in 14 lb. buckets
Fast acting dry flocculent used to release the residual suspended materials in SLURRY MASTER fluids before bottom clean-out. FLOC MASTER quickly drops the excess materials, lowers pH and readies the slurry for further processing after use. Excellent for removing cloudiness in slurry for down-hole camera use. Can be added directly to the drilled shaft or to the mixing pits. FLOC MASTER is a white granular powder.
Packaged in 14 lb. buckets
PRIME GEL
PRIME-GEL is an API certified, 200 mesh, 90 barrel yield, premium-grade sodium bentonite which complies with the current edition of API Specification 13A, section 9 requirements. PRIME GEL is a natural tan to grey 200 mesh powder mined in the western USA. PRIME-GEL functions as a viscosifier and filtrate reducer in all types of freshwater drilling systems and is especially beneficial in drilled shaft or slurry wall applications.
Packaged in 50 lb. bags
PRIME-GEL is an API certified, 200 mesh, 90 barrel yield, premium-grade sodium bentonite which complies with the current edition of API Specification 13A, section 9 requirements. PRIME GEL is a natural tan to grey 200 mesh powder mined in the western USA. PRIME-GEL functions as a viscosifier and filtrate reducer in all types of freshwater drilling systems and is especially beneficial in drilled shaft or slurry wall applications.
Packaged in 50 lb. bags
POLYMUD
Easy mixing liquid polymer viscosifier that can be used as an effective clay/shale inhibitor or as a sweep for cleaning spoils from the excavation. Highly effective as a quick viscosifying additive for SHAFT MASTER drilled shaft applications Can be used with all types of bentonite drilling fluids as well. Not recommended for use with CLAY BREAKER.
Packaged in 5 gallon buckets
POLYMUD DRY
Dry polymer version of POLYMUD. Same effectiveness and versatility in the convenience of a dry powder. Packaged in 14 lb. buckets
Easy mixing liquid polymer viscosifier that can be used as an effective clay/shale inhibitor or as a sweep for cleaning spoils from the excavation. Highly effective as a quick viscosifying additive for SHAFT MASTER drilled shaft applications Can be used with all types of bentonite drilling fluids as well. Not recommended for use with CLAY BREAKER.
Packaged in 5 gallon buckets
POLYMUD DRY
Dry polymer version of POLYMUD. Same effectiveness and versatility in the convenience of a dry powder. Packaged in 14 lb. buckets
ROCK BLOCK MINI
Non-treated dried and crushed sodium bentonite particles of various smaller (<8 mesh) sizes. Effective lost circulation material for vertical drilled shaft excavations. Add directly to the shaft as the excavation is advanced by auger in porous or high porosity loss zones.
Packaged in 50 lb. bags
ROCK BLOCK MAX
Non-treated sodium bentonite chips (3/8’-3/4”) for lost circulation applications in civil engineering excavations such as drilled shafts. Can be used in the same manner as ROCK BLOCK MINI.
Packaged in 50 lb. bags
Non-treated dried and crushed sodium bentonite particles of various smaller (<8 mesh) sizes. Effective lost circulation material for vertical drilled shaft excavations. Add directly to the shaft as the excavation is advanced by auger in porous or high porosity loss zones.
Packaged in 50 lb. bags
ROCK BLOCK MAX
Non-treated sodium bentonite chips (3/8’-3/4”) for lost circulation applications in civil engineering excavations such as drilled shafts. Can be used in the same manner as ROCK BLOCK MINI.
Packaged in 50 lb. bags
SODA ASH
SODA ASH (Sodium Carbonate) is a water conditioner that effectively precipitates calcium hardness out of solution and raise pH which enables bentonite gel and drilling additives to mix more efficiently. SODA ASH is a natural white powder Packaged in 50 lb. pails
SODA ASH (Sodium Carbonate) is a water conditioner that effectively precipitates calcium hardness out of solution and raise pH which enables bentonite gel and drilling additives to mix more efficiently. SODA ASH is a natural white powder Packaged in 50 lb. pails
SODIUM BICARBONATE
SODIUM BICARBONATE is a natural pH adjuster that can lower pH and act as a buffer to maintain pH levels of 8.0-9.5. May be helpful in aiding to the mixing efficiency of polymer or bentonite drilling fluid additives in certain make-up water conditions. SODIUM BICARBONATE is a natural white powder.
Packaged in 50lb. pails
SODIUM BICARBONATE is a natural pH adjuster that can lower pH and act as a buffer to maintain pH levels of 8.0-9.5. May be helpful in aiding to the mixing efficiency of polymer or bentonite drilling fluid additives in certain make-up water conditions. SODIUM BICARBONATE is a natural white powder.
Packaged in 50lb. pails
DCS CHLORINE ELIMINATOR
Neutralizes the chlorine found in municipal water sources and eliminates the detrimental effects on polymer additives. Chlorine acts to greatly weaken the ability of many polymers to increase the viscosity drilling fluids. Municipalities normally add chlorine to disinfect drinking water and many sources contain excess residual chlorine from this process. DCS CHLORINE ELIMINATOR is a dry white granular powder.
Packaged in 50 lb. buckets
Neutralizes the chlorine found in municipal water sources and eliminates the detrimental effects on polymer additives. Chlorine acts to greatly weaken the ability of many polymers to increase the viscosity drilling fluids. Municipalities normally add chlorine to disinfect drinking water and many sources contain excess residual chlorine from this process. DCS CHLORINE ELIMINATOR is a dry white granular powder.
Packaged in 50 lb. buckets
FLO-PAC
An extremely useful additive in all drilling conditions. FLO-PAC lowers water-loss from PRIME GEL based drilling fluid. Lowered water loss increases borehole stability by preventing the soils from washing or loosening, dissolving or becoming dis-lodged by free water leaving the excavation. Controlling water loss also helps prevent partial or even whole fluid loss in many formations. FLO-PAC slightly increases fluid viscosity and can be used with any other DCS additive to improve and control fluid properties. FLO-PAC is an off-white powder.
Packaged in 25 lb. buckets
An extremely useful additive in all drilling conditions. FLO-PAC lowers water-loss from PRIME GEL based drilling fluid. Lowered water loss increases borehole stability by preventing the soils from washing or loosening, dissolving or becoming dis-lodged by free water leaving the excavation. Controlling water loss also helps prevent partial or even whole fluid loss in many formations. FLO-PAC slightly increases fluid viscosity and can be used with any other DCS additive to improve and control fluid properties. FLO-PAC is an off-white powder.
Packaged in 25 lb. buckets
SAND MASTER
A versatile additive that significantly increases suspension characteristics of PRIME GEL based drilling fluids when drilling in coarse sand and/or gravel. SAND MASTER helps carry gravel and sand or any large cutting out of the excavation. This type of natural polymer fluid mixes easily in hard water or water with low pH and is very resistant to contamination. SAND MASTER is an off-white powder.
Packaged in 25 lb. buckets
A versatile additive that significantly increases suspension characteristics of PRIME GEL based drilling fluids when drilling in coarse sand and/or gravel. SAND MASTER helps carry gravel and sand or any large cutting out of the excavation. This type of natural polymer fluid mixes easily in hard water or water with low pH and is very resistant to contamination. SAND MASTER is an off-white powder.
Packaged in 25 lb. buckets
MAGMA FIBER
In general lost circulation conditions, Magma Fiber forms a dense packing distribution to effectively plug fractures while being non-toxic, non-fermenting, and resistant to migration. Magma Fiber is a specially-formulated, extrusion-spun mineral fiber with an interlocking matrix to give increased circulation by bridging and plugging off voids, fractures, all types of permeable formations, and even aquifers. Can be used with other LCM.
Magma Fiber® is a registered product of Lost Circulation Specialists, Inc.
Packaged in 30 lb. bags
In general lost circulation conditions, Magma Fiber forms a dense packing distribution to effectively plug fractures while being non-toxic, non-fermenting, and resistant to migration. Magma Fiber is a specially-formulated, extrusion-spun mineral fiber with an interlocking matrix to give increased circulation by bridging and plugging off voids, fractures, all types of permeable formations, and even aquifers. Can be used with other LCM.
Magma Fiber® is a registered product of Lost Circulation Specialists, Inc.
Packaged in 30 lb. bags