AMC BORE HOLE

STABILISER
SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS

DESCRIPTION
ADVANTAGES
AMC BORE HOLE STABILISER is a multifunctional product
formulated specifically for air drilling applications including “Drill ŠŠ Reduces the need for re-drills
& Blast”. It helps prevent a wide range of down-hole problems ŠŠ Reduces the need to install casing to support
including poor collaring, hole decay or sidewall instability. AMC unconsolidated sections
BORE HOLE STABILISER also provides a degree of lubrication ŠŠ Reduces overall expenditure on drilling
to the hole and will improve the lifting capacity of the air stream consumables, fuel, labour and driller time
for cuttings transportation. ŠŠ Provides exceptional hole stability
ŠŠ Produces a cleaner hole with fewer disturbances
AMC BORE HOLE STABILISER’s unique formulation enables it
to the side wall structure
to penetrate deep into the surrounding strata where it will bond
ŠŠ Improves the lifting capacity of the circulating air
friable, fragmented materials, significantly reducing the need for
excess conditioning, expensive redrills or casing. ŠŠ Helps prevent bit balling and collaring
ŠŠ Improves down-hole equipment life

APPLICATION ŠŠ Easy application.

AMC BORE HOLE STABILISER can be administered as a dilution

or injected neat. It is recommended that treatment be localised
to the area of concern and as the hole advances remedial dosage
RECOMMENDED TREATMENT
be performed every 2 – 3 connections or as required. Depending
on conditions and the volume of air being circulated the solution AMC BORE HOLE STABILISER should be pre-mixed at a rate
will require time to penetrate the strata and to aggregate and of 0.5 – 2% by volume and applied while drilling. Concentration
deposit fines so the bonding and stabilising effect is maximised. will be determined by the mixing equipment available on site
While injecting, the drill pipe should be rotated and moved back and the desired viscosity.
and forth using moderate speed. System viscosity and injection
Depending upon the quality of the mix water, pre-treatment
rates will depend on available equipment and be dictated by the
with a conditioning agent such as AMC SODA ASH may be
formations being drilled.
required. When preparing AMC BORE HOLE STABILISER as
a dilution adequate shear or mixing is required for best results.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Viscous white liquid
Several factors will dictate the most appropriate concentration
pH (1% in solution): 7-9 rate. Please contact your nearest AMC representative for optimum
results.
Specific gravity: 0.90 – 1.10

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