Gilsonite powder supplier in UAE use in drilling additive

Gilsonite, also known as uintaite, natural asphalt and asphaltite which is a natural, solid hydrocarbon resin that is found in deposits in several regions around the world, including the United States, Turkey, Iran, Iraq and China. It is a black, shiny and brittle material that has a high carbon content and a unique chemical composition.

Applications and usage of Gilsonite

Gilsonite adding to drilling fluids to improve their rheological properties, such as viscosity and fluid loss control. It is helping to stabilize the wellbore and prevent drilling mud loss.

By adding Gilsonite to to drilling mud recipe there are several benefit as:

1. Fluid loss circulation control: Gilsonite can also help to control fluid loss in the wellbore, reducing the risk of formation damage and improving well productivity.

2. Wellbore stability:It is adding to drilling fluids as an additive to enhance stability and reduce issues such as wellbore collapse or sloughing.

3. Filter cake:Filter cake is a layer of solids that forms on the walls of the borehole during drilling. By adding Gilsonite helps to control fluid loss into the formation and provides stability to the wellbore.

4. Sealing and plugging: It is using as roofing and plugging of the well to help control and seal off zones where drilling fluids are lost to the formation.

5. Weighting weighting agent: By contribute of Gilsonite to the density of the drilling mud,  maintain wellbore stability and preventing blowouts by balancing the pressure from the formation.

6. High-temperature stability: has a high-temperature stability, making it suitable for use in high-temperature drilling operations.

7. Lubrication: can act as a lubricant, reducing friction and wear on drilling equipment.

8. Rheological properties: Gilsonite can help to control the rheological properties of drilling fluids, such as viscosity and gel strength. This can improve the efficiency of drilling operations and help to maintain wellbore stability.

Percentage of adding Gilsonite to drilling mud

It is typically added to drilling fluids at a rate of 1-4% by weight, depending on the specific application and the desired properties of the fluid. When using Gilsonite as a drilling fluid additive, it’s important to use high-quality products that are appropriate for the intended application. The drilling fluid should also be designed and tested according to industry standards and best practices to ensure optimal performance and wellbore stability.

Asphalt binder modifier

In the meantime Gilsonite is often used as a modifier for asphalt binders, where it can improve the performance and durability of asphalt pavements. It can also help to reduce pavement rutting and cracking.

Basekim Gilsonite is commonly used as an asphalt binder modifier to improve the performance and durability of asphalt pavements. When added to asphalt binder, Gilsonite can improve the properties of the binder and the resulting asphalt mix, including:

A. Increased durability: →Gilsonite can improve the resistance of asphalt to weathering, oxidation, and other types of deterioration, resulting in a longer service life for the pavement.

B. Increased stiffness: can increase the stiffness and modulus of the asphalt mix, improving its ability to resist deformation and cracking.

C. Reduced rutting: can improve the resistance of the asphalt mix to rutting, which is a common problem in areas with heavy traffic.

D. Improved workability: Gilsonite can improve the workability and mixing characteristics of the asphalt mix, making it easier to place and compact.

Gilsonite powder

When using “Gilsonite powder” as an asphalt binder modifier, it’s important to use high-quality products that are appropriate for the intended application. The asphalt mix should also be designed and tested according to industry standards and best practices to ensure optimal performance and durability.

Gilsonite in pipe coating and painting

Our unique material Gilsonite pipe coating is an effective and cost-efficient way to protect pipes from corrosion and abrasion, and to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of fluids through pipelines.

Basekim Gilsonite is known for its high melting point, low solubility in water, and excellent resistance to many chemicals and weathering agents.

Coating of pipe

One of the common applications of Gilsonite is in the coating of pipes used in the oil and gas industry. Gilsonite pipe coating is used to protect the steel pipes from corrosion and abrasion, which can lead to premature failure of the pipes. The coating also provides a smooth surface that reduces friction and improves the flow of fluids through the pipes.
Pipe coating by Gilsonite is using a variety of methods, including hot spray, cold spray, and brush or roller application. The coating is typically applied in multiple layers to ensure adequate coverage and thickness.

Some of the benefits in pipe coating include:

– Corrosion resistance: Gilsonite is highly resistant to corrosion, which makes it an ideal material for protecting pipes that are exposed to harsh environments.

– Abrasion resistance: Gilsonite has excellent abrasion resistance, which helps to protect pipes from wear and tear caused by the flow of fluids.

– Thermal stability: Gilsonite has a high melting point, which allows it to maintain its properties even at high temperatures.

– Chemical resistance: Gilsonite is highly resistant to many chemicals, including acids and alkalis, which makes it an ideal material for use in the oil and gas industry.

Overall, Gilsonite pipe coating is an effective and cost-efficient way to protect pipes from corrosion and abrasion, and to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of fluids through pipelines.

Foundry sand additive

High quality foundry Gilsonite can be used as an additive in foundry sands to improve their strength and reduce the amount of casting defects.

Natural foundry sand Gilsonite can also be used as an additive to improve their properties and reduce casting defects. Foundry sand is used to create molds for casting metals, and the addition of Gilsonite can help to improve the strength and quality of these molds.

When added to foundry sand, Gilsonite can provide several benefits, including:

1. Improved strength: Gilsonite can improve the strength and durability of foundry sand molds, reducing the risk of mold failure and improving casting quality.
2. Reduced casting defects: can help to reduce the occurrence of casting defects such as veining, scabbing, and penetration, resulting in higher-quality castings.
3. Improved flowability: Gilsonite can improve the flowability and packing characteristics of foundry sand, making it easier to create molds with complex shapes.

Rate of gilsonite in foundry sands

It is typically added to foundry sand at a rate of 1-3% by weight, depending on the specific application and the desired properties of the sand. When using Gilsonite as a foundry sand additive, it’s important to use high-quality products that are appropriate for the intended application. The foundry sand should also be designed and tested according to industry standards and best practices to ensure optimal performance and casting quality.

Ink and paint additive

Used as an additive in ink and paint formulations, where it can improve their color, gloss, and durability.

The Gilsonite using as an ingredient in ink formulations. When added to ink, Gilsonite can provide several benefits, including:

1. Increased viscosity: Gilsonite can increase the viscosity of ink formulations, improving their flow properties and reducing bleeding or smudging.

2. Enhanced print quality: Gilsonite can enhance the print quality of ink formulations, producing sharper and more vivid images.

3. Improved gloss: Gilsonite can also improve the gloss and shine of printed materials, creating a more attractive and professional appearance.

4. Cost savings: Gilsonite is a cost-effective alternative to other ink additives, such as carbon black or titanium dioxide, which can be more expensive.

Formulation

It is typically added to ink formulations at a rate of 2-5% by weight, depending on the specific application and the desired properties of the ink. When using Gilsonite as an ink additive, it’s important to use high-quality products that are appropriate for the intended application. The ink formulation should also be designed and tested according to industry standards and best practices to ensure optimal performance and print quality.

Quality of Gilsonite

Premium quality of Gilsonite® is depending on location of mining. If in the core of mine doing mining the best quality we will have and on beside is more impurity contained.Also when using Gilsonite, it’s important to use high-quality products that are appropriate for the intended application. Care should also be taken to handle Gilsonite safely, as it can be a combustible material and may cause skin irritation or other health effects if not used properly. Appropriate protective equipment, such as gloves and safety glasses, should be worn when handling Gilsonite.

Gilsonite particle size

As it is brittle material easily powdering accordingly to customer requirement? We can produce from 10 mesh to 30-40 mesh then 70-100 mesh and 150-200 mesh also 325 and 600.Depend on each application side of gilsonite powder would be different and we will advise customer how to use it.

Grades and requirements

Important grade of Gilsonite categorizing by mesh, softening point, solubility and impurities and the rest item is not in contract as it is mineral natural and day by day and location by location is different. If customer focus on one item would be loser. I mean if for instance requires high softening point then there is not solubility or less impurity the same.

Packing of Gilsonite

Export packing of (Gilsonite) is according to customer demand but we recommend to choose the best possible to protect again humidity and sun. Normally oil companies take 50LBS paper bag as they need to be recycled and pass the ISO certificates.

In 50LBS or 25Kg multi paper bag or PP bag, we are using 34 bag per pallet and 20 pallet per 20ft container.Inside of the bags are seal and validity of the goods would be 10 years.

In case customer need big bag we have two options of 500Kg and 1 tons jumbo bag and inside of the bags is liner to keep away from air and humidity.

We can use wooden or plastic pallet under the jumbo bag to easy handling during multimodal transport.

Price of Gilsonite

Market price of “Gilsonite” is varying in summer and winter time, also it is depending on oil price and how many mine are under exploration. Normally in winter time a lot of rain and snow in mine area stop the work and most of them prefer to close it till dry season. In summer time weather is too hot and dry so most of them working and store for wet season. In summer price is lower and winter higher and if oil price be more than 50$ then demand in market is very high and normally pulverize production line has queue.

Gilsonite for sales

Normally customer asking sample before confirming order. When we sell it is same as available sample and any time available to collect and test. Normally we ask application, if used before or not? Where is destination? What kind of packing you are looking for?

Delivery time and readiness

Delivery time is depend on marking of customer, some of them need to color print on the bag so we have to wait to get ready so if they need special requirement we need to wait but if the order is in plain and no mark then during 7 days we can fill 200MT for them 200mesh and 400MT 30-40 mesh in jumbo bag.

Why we are No.1 exporter of Gilsonite

Since 15 years we are working from A to Z of → Gilsonite as mining and exploration, pulverization and packing , transport and exporting, inspection, packaging, international requirement and standard, financial and global reference in this type of business for this material and stocking in Dubai , Singapore , Malaysia , USA and Turkey. We know what you need to work for you.

Specification of Gilsonite