Hydra-Cell® Replaces Piston Pumps to Reduce Maintenance
Pumping a suspension of bentonite at high pressure into boreholes during mining and tunneling operations is commonly used for stabilization and cooling. Holes from 6 to 20 inches in diameter (150 – 500 mm) are initially sustained with bentonite slurry. In loose soils, bentonite solidifies and maintains the integrity of the borehole wall. When drilling…











