Even
when your drilling equipment supplier offers to throw in the mud mixer at a
great discount, is this ultimately the right deal for efficiency and economy?
Maybe not. Your decision should really be about total costs of ownership and
operation (COO) and not just the purchase price.
When you consider how that mixer will work when you are out on the job, you may
lose time and create more waste than you need to, both of which cost you money.
You don’t want your drill rig standing idle while you wait for your mixer to do
its job.
STS Mixers are designed to be effective, efficient and reliable. When you
consider equipment cycle-time, operating up time, and maintenance, repair, and
overhaul (MRO) you’d soon learn that STS Mixers are your best choice.
• STS Mixers have multiple shear points (more than any other mixer). These shear
points enhance hydration and opening of the bentonite platelets reducing cycle
time needed.
• The hopper is designed to prevent bridging of the dry bentonite when it’s
being filled so it doesn’t choke off the dry product flow. Its unique design
terminates in a large opening at the entry of the mixing chamber to enable the
generated vacuum to draw in product even when it’s damp or wet.
• The pump is selected for its ability to handle heavy muds, providing greater
life and better handling of recycled slurries and additives including those
designed to prevent loss of circulation. The pump has greater internal clearance
designed to manage even foreign objects.
• Well-placed jetting features eliminate dead spots in the tank. Being able to
mix while jetting provides optimal full volume continuous batch mixing.
• No specialist required. STS Mixers are designed for easy use and understanding
so anyone can operate one successfully and efficiently.
STS Mixers are so efficient they create better drill performance, prolong the
life of your drilling equipment and reduce waste.
Less downtime. Less waste. Easy to use. Even when it’s raining.
An article in Trenchless Magazine once said that to get the best drilling fluid
mix you need patience. But who has time to stand around waiting for their mixer
to get the job done? We certainly can’t see the sense in that. You’ll see in the
chart below that you get a great mix with excellent viscosity in a very short
period of time when you use one of our STS mixing units with patented shearing
technology.
We’ve tested the time to mix (and at what viscosity) for two popular drilling
fluid products. We aren’t comparing the products, just demonstrating the speed
at which you can get a great mix – and with less waste. Even with the Matex DD-2000,
a product that can present some mixing challenges, you get a great mix without
it taxing your patience.
Contact us today to learn how STS Mixers can save you time and money. Make the
right choice for the right mix, every time.
