Drill Sodium Bentonite
Our drilling bentonite range is developed to meet different drilling requirements, from standard water well and general drilling applications to OCMA-compliant operations and high-performance HDD projects. With controlled moisture content, reliable viscosity, balanced rheological properties, low filtration values, and fine particle sizing, these three product grades provide consistent performance in a wide range of field conditions.
Each grade is designed to offer effective borehole stabilization, cuttings suspension, and fluid loss control, while addressing the specific needs of different drilling environments.
Afes Turkey is a reliable Turkish bentonite supplier and drilling bentonite exporter serving international markets with standard, OCMA, and Premium HDD bentonite products. Our drilling bentonite range is developed for water well drilling, geotechnical applications, horizontal directional drilling, trenchless pipe installation, and industrial drilling operations.
As a professional bentonite supplier in Turkey, we focus on controlled moisture, stable viscosity, low filtration, fine particle size, and consistent batch quality. Our products are suitable for customers looking for Turkish drilling bentonite, high-viscosity bentonite, and dependable drilling mud solutions for different soil and geological conditions.
Standard Product Drilling Bentonite
Our Standard Product Drilling Bentonite is designed for general-purpose drilling applications where dependable mud performance and cost efficiency are essential. With a moisture content of max. 12.00%, viscosity of min. 25 cP, n value max. 4, filtration of max. 18.00 ml, and +75 μ max. 2.50%, this product provides stable and practical performance for routine drilling operations.
It is suitable for applications such as water well drilling, basic geotechnical drilling, and other standard drilling processes where a reliable bentonite mud system is required. This grade helps improve suspension capacity, supports borehole stability, and contributes to smoother drilling operations.
OCMA (TSE 13500)
Our OCMA grade Drilling Bentonite, produced in accordance with TSE 13500, is developed for customers seeking a more controlled and recognized specification level for drilling fluid applications. With a moisture content of max. 12.00%, viscosity of min. 30 cP, n value max. 3–4, filtration of max. 16.00 ml, and +75 μ max. 2.50%, this product offers improved fluid performance compared to standard drilling bentonite.
This grade is well suited for oilfield-related drilling fluid preparation, water well drilling, and industrial drilling applications where better viscosity development and lower fluid loss are required. OCMA bentonite supports efficient mud formation, improved carrying capacity, and more stable drilling performance under demanding operational conditions.
Premium HDD
Our Premium HDD Bentonite is specially formulated for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) applications where superior rheological performance and strong borehole support are critical. With a moisture content of max. 12.00%, viscosity of min. 50 cP, n value max. 3–4, filtration of max. 16.00 ml, and +75 μ max. 2.50%, this grade delivers high-performance drilling fluid properties for technically challenging operations.
Premium HDD bentonite provides excellent slurry development, strong cuttings suspension, improved lubrication, and effective fluid loss control. It is ideal for trenchless drilling projects, pipe and cable installation, and other HDD applications requiring maximum stability, carrying capacity, and drilling efficiency.