Construct Gel
Purpose-built bentonite for piling and construction drilling.
Construct Gel is a premium sodium bentonite specifically formulated for piling and construction drilling applications. It delivers exceptional suspension, lubricity, and ground stabilisation in demanding conditions where bore integrity is critical.
Designed to meet the stringent requirements of bored pile construction, diaphragm walls, and foundation drilling. Construct Gel provides the cake-building and filtration properties needed to maintain bore stability in soft and unstable ground.
Key Benefits
- Engineered for piling and construction
- Excellent cake-building properties
- Superior bore stability in soft ground
- Meets construction drilling specifications
Technical Specifications
- Appearance
- Tan to red powder
- Specific Gravity
- 2.3 – 2.6
- Bulk Density
- 769 – 833 kg/m³
- Recommended Treatment
- 30 to 50 kg/m³. Adjust based on ground conditions.
- Packaging
- 25 kg bags, bulk sacks
Construct Gel features in 1 of our standard fluid programs
These are the ground conditions where Construct Gel appears in a Blick standard program. It may suit other situations too — talk to us if your conditions aren't listed.
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