{"title":"Drilling Fluids \u0026 Bentonite","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.fl-intro{max-width:900px}.fl-docs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;margin:6px 0 10px}.fl-box{background:#fff;border:1px solid #dde2da;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 20px}.fl-box h3{margin:0 0 10px;font-size:1.15rem}.fl-box ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}.fl-box li{margin:0 0 8px}.fl-box a.doc{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;text-decoration:none;color:#1C2420;font-weight:600}.fl-box a.doc:before{content:'\\2b07';color:#1E5A3C}.fl-box a.doc small{font-weight:400;color:#4b544d}.fl-chart{background:#1E5A3C;color:#fff}.fl-chart h3{color:#fff}.fl-chart p{color:#e8eee9;margin:0 0 14px}.fl-chart a.big{display:inline-block;padding:12px 22px;background:#B8955A;color:#1C2420;border-radius:6px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none}.fl-chart a.samp{display:inline-block;margin-left:10px;color:#fff;font-weight:600}@media(max-width:700px){.fl-docs{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cp class=\"fl-intro\"\u003eGator HDD offers a premium line of drilling fluid additives to accommodate any soil condition, so at the end of the day you can drill more footage and increase your bottom line. Gator Snot, Gator Clean, Gator Bomb, Gator Gum and Gator Pac-R come in 5 gallon containers and totes; Wyo-Ben Hydrogel Plus bentonite in 50 lb bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fl-docs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-box fl-chart\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMixing chart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow much of each additive to run per 1,000 gallons, by ground condition — sand, clay, rock, cobble and mixed soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"big\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4629\/7640\/files\/gatorhdd-Drilling-Fluids-Mixing-Chart.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the mixing chart (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"samp\" href=\"\/pages\/additive-samples\"\u003eRequest free samples →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSDS \u0026amp; spec sheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"doc\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4629\/7640\/files\/gatorhdd-SDS-Gator-Snot.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGator Snot SDS \u003csmall\u003e(PDF)\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"doc\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4629\/7640\/files\/gatorhdd-SDS-Gator-Clean.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGator Clean SDS \u003csmall\u003e(PDF)\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"doc\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4629\/7640\/files\/gatorhdd-SDS-Gator-Bomb.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGator Bomb SDS \u003csmall\u003e(PDF)\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"doc\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4629\/7640\/files\/gatorhdd-SDS-Gator-Gum.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGator Gum SDS \u003csmall\u003e(PDF)\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"doc\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4629\/7640\/files\/gatorhdd-Gator-Pac-R-Spec.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGator Pac-R SDS \u003csmall\u003e(PDF)\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"doc\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4629\/7640\/files\/gatorhdd-SDS-Hydrogel-Plus.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWyo-Ben Hydrogel Plus SDS \u003csmall\u003e(PDF)\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"doc\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4629\/7640\/files\/gatorhdd-HydrogelPlus-Product-Info.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHydrogel Plus product info \u003csmall\u003e(PDF)\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure what to run in your ground? Call Broussard \u003ca href=\"tel:3372771785\"\u003e(337) 277-1785\u003c\/a\u003e or Richland \u003ca href=\"tel:6017242558\"\u003e(601) 724-2558\u003c\/a\u003e, or read the full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/additives-bentonite\"\u003eadditive guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"adtv-gs5-gator-snot-5-gallon-drilling-aid-torque-reducer","title":"Gator Snot 5 Gallon Drilling Aid \u0026 Torque Reducer","description":"\u003cp\u003eGator Snot is a liquid drilling aid and torque reducer for horizontal directional drilling. Add it to your bentonite or polymer mud to lubricate the bore, cut rotary torque and pullback drag, and keep clay from balling on the tooling. 5 gallon pail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn stock at Gator HDD Supply in Broussard, LA and Richland, MS — call (337) 277-1785 or (601) 724-2558 for jobsite delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gator HDD Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52376362975528,"sku":"ADTV:GS5","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4629\/7640\/files\/real-gator-snot_10bd1b43-0c9c-431c-9ab6-53e866a54d04.jpg?v=1790790979"},{"product_id":"adtv-gc5-gator-clean-5-gallon-drilling-detergent","title":"Gator Clean 5 Gallon Drilling Detergent","description":"\u003cp\u003eGator Clean is a concentrated drilling detergent for HDD fluid systems. Add it to the mud to keep sticky clay and shale from balling up on the bit, reamer and drill pipe, and to help clean cuttings out of the bore. 5 gallon pail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn stock at Gator HDD Supply in Broussard, LA and Richland, MS — call (337) 277-1785 or (601) 724-2558 for jobsite delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gator HDD Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52376363106600,"sku":"ADTV:GC5","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4629\/7640\/files\/real-gator-clean_24318fdc-a742-4a84-8042-f74c0c0fd676.jpg?v=1790791406"},{"product_id":"adtv-gct-gator-clean-275-gallon-tote-drilling-detergent","title":"Gator Clean 275 Gallon Tote Drilling Detergent","description":"\u003cp\u003eGator Clean drilling detergent in a 275 gallon bulk tote for high-volume HDD crews. Add it to the mud to keep sticky clay and shale from balling up on the bit, reamer and drill pipe, and to help clean cuttings out of the bore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn stock at Gator HDD Supply in Broussard, LA and Richland, MS — call (337) 277-1785 or (601) 724-2558 for jobsite delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gator HDD Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52376363139368,"sku":"ADTV:GCT","price":3286.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4629\/7640\/files\/gatorhdd-additive-gator-clean.jpg?v=1789189554"},{"product_id":"adtv-gb5-gator-bomb-5-gallon-clay-inhibitor","title":"Gator Bomb 5 Gallon Clay Inhibitor","description":"\u003cp\u003eGator Bomb is a liquid clay inhibitor for horizontal directional drilling in reactive clay and gumbo. Add it to your drilling fluid to stop clay from swelling, sticking and balling on the tooling so cuttings flow back out of the bore. 5 gallon pail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn stock at Gator HDD Supply in Broussard, LA and Richland, MS — call (337) 277-1785 or (601) 724-2558 for jobsite delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gator HDD Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52376363204904,"sku":"ADTV:GB5","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4629\/7640\/files\/real-gator-bomb_da7d20e7-08b8-479e-ab10-c583d42e6015.jpg?v=1790791203"},{"product_id":"adtv-gbt-gator-bomb-275-gallon-tote-clay-inhibitor","title":"Gator Bomb 275 Gallon Tote Clay Inhibitor","description":"\u003cp\u003eGator Bomb liquid clay inhibitor in a 275 gallon bulk tote for high-volume HDD crews drilling in reactive clay and gumbo. Add it to your drilling fluid to stop clay from swelling, sticking and balling on the tooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn stock at Gator HDD Supply in Broussard, LA and Richland, MS — call (337) 277-1785 or (601) 724-2558 for jobsite delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gator HDD Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52376363237672,"sku":"ADTV:GBT","price":3561.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4629\/7640\/files\/gatorhdd-additive-gator-bomb.jpg?v=1789189554"},{"product_id":"adtv-gg5-gator-gum-5-gallon-xanthan-gum-sand-aid","title":"Gator Gum 5 Gallon Xanthan Gum Sand Aid","description":"\u003cp\u003eGator Gum is a liquid xanthan gum viscosifier for HDD drilling in sand and gravel. It builds gel strength in your bentonite mud to suspend and carry cuttings, hold the bore open and reduce fluid loss in loose ground. 5 gallon pail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn stock at Gator HDD Supply in Broussard, LA and Richland, MS — call (337) 277-1785 or (601) 724-2558 for jobsite delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gator HDD Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52376363303208,"sku":"ADTV:GG5","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4629\/7640\/files\/real-gator-gum_5b28967e-7455-444c-9d77-8cdd07ddb461.jpg?v=1790791673"},{"product_id":"adtv-gg25-gator-gum-25-lb-sack-xanthan-gum-sand-aid","title":"Gator Gum 25 lb Sack Xanthan Gum Sand Aid","description":"\u003cp\u003eGator Gum dry xanthan gum in a 25 lb sack for HDD drilling in sand and gravel. It builds gel strength in your bentonite mud to suspend and carry cuttings, hold the bore open and reduce fluid loss in loose ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn stock at Gator HDD Supply in Broussard, LA and Richland, MS — call (337) 277-1785 or (601) 724-2558 for jobsite delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gator HDD Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52376363335976,"sku":"ADTV:GG25","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4629\/7640\/files\/gatorhdd-additive-gator-gum.jpg?v=1789189554"},{"product_id":"adtv-gpr5-gator-pac-r-5-gallon-filtration-control","title":"Gator Pac-R 5 Gallon Filtration Control, Regular Viscosity","description":"\u003cp\u003eGator Pac-R is a liquid PAC (polyanionic cellulose) filtration control additive in regular viscosity. Add it to your HDD mud to build a thin, tough filter cake, cut fluid loss into porous ground and add viscosity for better cuttings carry. 5 gallon pail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn stock at Gator HDD Supply in Broussard, LA and Richland, MS — call (337) 277-1785 or (601) 724-2558 for jobsite delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gator HDD Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52376363434280,"sku":"ADTV:GPR5","price":136.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4629\/7640\/files\/real-gator-pac-r_4127084d-1688-40f9-8b07-27d27aed56a7.jpg?v=1790790744"},{"product_id":"adtv-bgp-wyo-ben-hydrogel-plus-bentonite-sack-pallet-price","title":"Wyo-Ben Hydrogel Plus HDD Bentonite, 50 lb Sack (Pallet Price)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWyo-Ben Hydrogel Plus is a high-yield Wyoming sodium bentonite blended for horizontal directional drilling. 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