MATRIX provides polymer and bentonite drilling fluids to the construction market in addition to a wide range of additives and chemicals to enhance drilling performance.  We also offer Certified MATRIX testing equipment and mixers to help ensure your slurry system operates to the highest level of performance.

Below is a comprehensive list of MATRIX products. Click on the product name to get more information such as Product Data Sheets (PDS), Mixing Guidelines and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). 

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DRILLING FLUIDS

DRILLING FLUIDS PRODUCT TYPE PURPOSE ORDER
BIG-FOOT® PHPA dry polymer (high molecular weight) Polymer slurry to fortfy the excavation ORDER
MATRIX-GEL® Sodium Bentonite (200 mesh) Gellant viscosifier ORDER
MEGA-GEL® High yield treated bentonite High Yield gellant viscosifier ORDER
LIL MO's-MUD® PHPA liquid polymer Viscosifier stabilizer ORDER
MO's-MUD Liquid anionic polymer Stabilizes loose granular soil/instant viscosity ORDER
 

ADDITIVES

ADDITIVES PRODUCT TYPE PURPOSE ORDER
BLOCK-AID® 3/8"-3/4" sized graded sealing and plugging agent Treats and controls advanced slurry loss conditions ORDER
CRISS-CROSS® Liquid polymer dispersant Thins bentonite slurry ORDER
FAST-FLOC® Liquid flocculent Extremely effective at cleaning slurry prior to pouring concrete ORDER
FORTIFY® Dry cellulosic polymer Filtration control/slurry booster ORDER
GEO-NET® Soluble fibrous loss circulation material Cuts slurry seepage into open sands and gravels viscosity ORDER
GRID-LOCK® Water-swellable solid crystalline polymer Controls loss of slurry into sidewalls ORDER
MESH-SET® 8-12 Mesh granular sealant Sealing and plugging agent ORDER
RAPID-DROP® Responsive separating catalyst Added into slurry acts rapidly to drop fines held in suspension ORDER
 

CHEMICALS

CHEMICALS PRODUCT TYPE PURPOSE ORDER
BASE-X® Mix water conditioner Prevents damage caused by organic soil and seawater ORDER
BICARBONATE® A buffer used to lower pH Treats slurry corrupted by Alkaline concrete ORDER
CHLOR-AWAY® Chlorine removal Prevents early decrease in viscosity of slurry ORDER
M-BOOSTER® Dry pH adjuster Optimizes BIG-FOOT® polymer performance and yield ORDER
NEUTRALIZER® Dry reducing compound Slurry breaker for disposal ORDER
 

FIELD TESTING EQUIPMENT

FIELD TESTING EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION PURPOSE ORDER
Water Hardness Strips Calcium hardness test strips Detects calcium in mix water ORDER
Chlorine Test Strips Chlorine test Strips Detects chlorine in mix water ORDER
Marsh Funnel and Cup Test slurry fluid viscosity Measures slurry thickness ORDER
Mud Balance Measures density Measures slurry fluid weight ORDER
pH Test Strips Indicator test strips Test fluid acidity or alkalinity ORDER
Slurry Sampler Slurry samples from excavation Capture slurry samples at depth ORDER
Sand Content Kit Deluxe 5-piece set Test for sand within slurry fluid ORDER
Sand Content Replacement Set Replacement 3-piece set purpose ORDER
Slurry Test Kit Testing instruments in case Measure slurry properties ORDER
 

SLURRY MIXING EQUIPMENT

SLURRY MIXING EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION PURPOSE ORDER
Venturi Mixing Hopper Proper mixing dry products Economical mixer ORDER
3" Jet Mixing Hopper Heavy duty industrial mixer Best mixer for BIG-FOOT® polymer slurry ORDER
Lobestar Mixing Eductor Premium vacuum mixer Mix in sensitive conditions ORDER

BIG-FOOT POLYMER SLURRY • DRILLING FLUIDS • ADDITIVES • CHEMICALS • EQUIPMENT • CONTACT 

MATRIX Construction Products, LLC (MATRIX) provides high quality polymer and bentonite products and additives to the construction drilling industries.  Our products, technical service and equipment are used in a wide variety of applications for contractors in the construction of deep earth excavations such as foundation drilled shafts, diaphragm slurry walls, tunneling, soil mixing and micropiles.  Our products and technology also extend to other heavy civil construction industries.