STELLAR MANUFACTURING Home About Services Industries Served Safety + Quality News Contact Careers June 7, 2018 by Stellar Team The Pluses of Drilling Fluid Additives Drilling fluid additives are important materials which enhance borehole drilling for oil, gas and fresh water. These additives are often composed of solid granulated particles which are then mixed with water, oil or other synthetic liquid to make drilling muds. Additives are used for a variety of reasons such as controlling the movement of rock cuttings, controlling drilling pressure, lubricating drill components and maintaining borehole structure and integrity. Without effective drilling fluid additives, it would be far more difficult to maintain drilling efficiency and well stability. Drilling fluid additives can be made from many types of materials. Some are composed from common minerals such as bentonite, barium sulfate and calcium carbonate. Others are derived from engineered materials including polymers, polysaccharides and resins. When these additives are solid material, it is usually necessary to tightly control their particle size. Particle size is important to help ensure proper mixing with liquids and maintain the proper density under high pressures. Stellar Manufacturing provides contract manufacturing and tolling services for companies developing drilling fluid additives. We have fully integrated 50, 75, 150, and 300-ton compaction systems and can produce particles in the 70 mesh to 1/2” range. Stellar also provides blending, mixing, filling and packaging services. If your company is developing or manufacturing additives for use in the drilling industry, please contact Stellar Manufacturing to understand how our services can help you achieve your production goals. Our contact information is (618) 337-1700 or info@stellarmfg.com. About Stellar Manufacturing Stellar is a contract manufacturer with 25 years of experience helping companies manufacture consumer and industrial products. Stellar is a leader in solid particle and bulk material processing for products requiring unique safety and handling procedures. Our services include compaction granulation, briquetting, blending, tableting and packaging of chemicals and materials for use in a variety of applications by Fortune 500 and 1000 companies. Share this: EmailPrintFacebookTwitterLinkedInMore Filed Under: Stellar Company News First Name* First Last Name* Last Company* Job Title Phone Email* Message* CAPTCHA Stellar News Engineered Materials – Product Improvement Through Granulation June 29, 2018 Engineered Materials – Product Improvement Through Granulation Engineered materials are … Overcoming Particle Segregation with Powder Blending Techniques September 14, 2017 Overcoming Particle Segregation with Powder Blending Techniques One of the … Four Reasons Why Agglomeration is Important in Chemical Manufacturing June 27, 2017 Four Reasons Why Agglomeration is Important in Chemical Manufacturing Agglomeration … About Us Stellar Manufacturing Company Stellar Manufacturing Company is a contract manufacturer specializing in solid particle processing of difficult to manage chemicals. Our services include processing, forming and packaging chemicals for use in a variety of applications by many of the Fortune 500 companies in the United States. 1647 Sauget Business Blvd. Sauget , IL 62206 USA Phone (618) 337-1700 Fax (618) 337-0003 Email info@stellarmfg.com Website stellarmfg.com Office Hours are 8AM - 5PM Dock Hours are 7AM - 2:30PM (By appointment ONLY) © 2021 Stellar Manufacturing. All Rights Reserved. | Our Privacy Policy | Biometric Information Retention Policy