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Drilling fluid, Bentonite Tim Babbage Drilling fluid, Bentonite Tim Babbage

What is bentonite clay?

Bentonite is a very reactive clay that shrinks or swells markedly in response to the removal or addition of water.

Bentonite consists mainly of smectite minerals (swelling or expandable clay), commonly formed by the decomposition of volcanic ash or sometimes from other igneous or sedimentary rocks.

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Specialty grease Jon Speedy Specialty grease Jon Speedy

What is food grade grease?

The food & beverage industry uses food-safe grease to reduce contamination, between food processing equipment and the product itself.

Our products are MPI, NSF and KOSHER approved, and all are authorised to be used in food processing plants worldwide.

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Specialty Grease Tim Babbage Specialty Grease Tim Babbage

Why use thread grease?

Thread grease is designed to lubricate, seal and prevent galling. It helps to provide protection against corrosion and metal-to-metal contact in drill rods. At its most basic, an appropriate thread grease makes it easier to do up and undo your rods, as well as maintaining them in the best state - to maximise the life you get out of them.

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The must-have piece of equipment for your water bore project

Water level meters are fast becoming a must have piece of equipment, for any water bore project in Australia and New Zealand. Water level meters ensure efficiency when used in measuring the depth to water, in wells, boreholes and anywhere else water level depth measuring is desired.

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Blick and Transco partnership

We’re happy to announce that Blick is partnering with Transco Manufacturing - across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Transco Manufacturing is a premium manufacturer of hard rock drilling solutions.

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