CARBO Ceramics

Low Temperature Chemical Activator for curable resin-coated products – CARBOBOND LTCA may be run as a liquid additive in the frac fluid or as part of a post-frac low pressure squeeze, depending on the completion. Features: used as a liquid chemical activator frac fluid additive; extends the application range for CARBOBOND curable resin-coated proppants; applicable to most water-based frac fluids including foams and brine-based fluids. Benefits: enhances CARBOBOND curable resin-coated proppant bonding at lower temperatures; improved proppant pack bond strength for flowback control at BHST down to 100°F (38°C).

Low-density ceramic proppant – Both the bulk density and specific gravity of CARBOECONOPROP, a low-density ceramic proppant, are similar to frac sand, yet its high conductivity makes it more cost-effective than resin-coated sand proppant. CARBOECONOPROP is non-reactive to fracturing fluid crosslinkers and breakers and is ideally suited for moderate-depth natural gas wells. Features: bulk density and specific gravity similar to frac sand; chemically inert; available in three standard sizes-20/40, 30/50, and 40/70. Benefits: developed for largest well concentration; cost-effective alternative for resin-coated sand; will not react with fracturing fluid crosslinkers and breakers; high conductivity for increased production.

High-performance, low-density ceramic grinding media – CARBOGRIND high-performance low-density ceramic grinding media is engineered to provide a unique combination of thermal, physical, and chemical properties. It features a low density similar to silica sand, but the sintering manufacturing process results in superior strength and wear resistance with a consistent particle size and shape, providing economic and performance advantages. Benefits: reduced product contamination; reduced equipment wear; lower equipment maintenance costs; high grind efficiency; longer product life cycle; enhanced brightness; chemically inert and non-hazardous, contains no quartz silica.

High-performance, intermediate-density cylindrical ceramic grinding media (sizes 25-50mm; apparent density >3.6 g/cm3) – CARBOGRIND CT high-performance intermediate-density cylindrical ceramic grinding media is engineered with a low wear rate and high resistance to wear to provide unmatched economic advantages. The proprietary manufacturing process produces cylinders with mechanical properties similar to those of alumina balls. Features: superior strength and hardness; lower density than alternatives such as steel or iron balls; chemically inert and environmentally friendly; larger surface area compared to a sphere of equivalent size. Benefits: high grinding efficiency; longer product life cycle; decreases product contamination; reduces equipment wear and maintenance costs; less cost per volume than high-density alternatives. Applications: industrial minerals; industrial ceramics; paints and pigments; chemical industry.

Ultra high-performance, intermediate-density ceramic grinding media (sizes 0.25-3.0mm; apparent density 3.75 g/cm3) – CARBOGRIND NANO ultra high-performance, intermediate-density ceramic grinding media is engineered to provide unmatched economic and performance advantages in ultra-fine grinding and regrind applications. The double sintering process used in manufacturing results in superior strength and wear resistance with consistent particle size and shape. Features: superior strength and hardness; uniform size and shape with excellent sphericity; lower density than alternatives such as steel or iron balls; exceptionally low internal porosity; chemically inert and environmentally friendly; white color with high brightness. Benefits: high grind efficiency; longer product life cycle; decreases product contamination; reduces equipment wear and maintenance costs; requires less energy than steel or iron balls. Applications: horizontal mills; ultra-fine grinding for paints and pigments, agrochemistry, inks, minerals, food and beverage.