Industrial
Industrial
years of experience many glass beads applications were developed. Filtration, light diffusion, light refraction, fluidization, thermal insulation, antifriction, lubrication, abrasion wear resistance, anti-stick… are only some examples of the many properties which could be enhanced by the use of glass beads. Pana Glass Beads Co is more than willing to share its experience with you and to support you with the development of your products. Please feel free to contact us for all your questions about the advantages of the use of glass beads in your products.
Concrete
During Pana Glass Beads Co.’s 11 years of experience many glass beads applications were developed. Filtration, light diffusion, light refraction, fluidization, thermal insulation, antifriction, lubrication, abrasion wear resistance, anti-stick… are only some examples of the many properties which could be enhanced by the use of glass beads.
Pana Glass Beads Co is more than willing to share its experience with you and to support you with the development of your products. Please feel free to contact us for all your questions about the advantages of the use of glass beads in your products.
Key benefits
· Improved surface smoothness and aesthetics
· Enhanced abrasion resistance
· Chemically inert and cement compatible
· Low water absorption
· Uniform particle size distribution
Technical specifications
Property | Typical Value |
Material | Soda-lime glass |
Shape | Spherical |
Color | Transparent |
Mohs hardness | 5.5 – 6 |
Density | ~2.5 g/cm3 |
Bulk density | 1.4 – 1.6 g/cm3 |
Water Absorption | < 0.1% |
Recommended sizes
Size (μm) | Application |
100 – 300 | Decorative concrete |
300 – 600 | Architectural & precast concrete |
600 – 850 | Industrial flooring |
850 – 1200 | Special concrete surfaces |
Standards
Standard | Description |
EN 12620 | Aggregates for concrete |
ASTM C778 | Standard specification for sand |
Iso 9001 | Quality management system |
REACH | EU chemical compliance |
Drilling
In the field of drilling, Ultra fine, fine, medium, course, ultra-course glass beads are offered according to international standards.
Glass beads act as small bearings to reduce stress and pressure, and do not produce any chemical reaction, which increases the life span of the drill bit, which in turn causes angled drilling to decrease and expand drilling capacity.
TORQUE-FREE
TORQUE-FREE is a mechanical lubricant which is act as ball bearings between surfaces slide and horizontal drilling. TORQUE-FREE is compatible with all types of fluids without any chemically changes in the fluids. In addition the Pills are effective when spotted across trouble zones while tripping, logging or running casing. TORQUE-FREE is available in different sizes from 1-1180 microns according to the requirement.
APPLICATION/Functions
- Provide lubrication in water-based, oil-based and synthetic-based
- Reduce torque and drag
- Provide lubrication in deviated wellbores
- Minimize or prevent differential sticking
- Coil tubing Drilling
ADVANTAGES
- Chemically inert
- Insoluble in oil and water
- Stable to temperatures in excess of 500 F
- Economic
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance | Colorless beads | |
Specific gravity | 2.4-2.65 S,G | |
Minimum Comprehensive Strength | 10000 psi | |
Micron Range | Grade UF | 1-125 Mic |
Grade F | 125-300 Mic | |
Grade M | 250-425 Mic | |
Grade C | 425-850 Mic | |
Grade UC | 850-1180 Mic | |
Hardness | 5.5(Moh’s scale) | |
Free silica | 0 |
TREATMENT
Sweeps containing 10 to 30 ppb are effective when slide drilling and/or horizontal drilling. Pills Containing 5 to 10 ppb spotted across trouble zones prior to logging or running casing have proved beneficial.
Recommended Treatment
Add 4-8 Ib/bbI (11.4-17.1 Kg/m3) of TORQUE-FREE
Packaging
TORQUE-FREE is packaged in 25 Kg (55Ib) multi-wall sacks.