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Sodium vs calcium bentonite, viscosity vs filtration control, yield vs quality — a plain-language explanation of the properties that matter when selecting bentonite for HDD, piling, and waterwell applications.
The Challenge
Selecting bentonite based on price per bag or mixing speed leads to the wrong product for the application, costing more in volume used and in poor performance.
The Approach
Understanding three critical properties — viscosity, filtration control, and gel strength — and how sodium versus calcium bentonite delivers different levels of each.
The Outcome
The right bentonite choice reduces total product volume needed, improves bore stability, and is worth more than the marginal cost difference between suppliers.