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March 20, 2017

The modern driller: Benefitting from evolving solids control

AMC Solids Removal Unit™ range acts as an alternative to earthen sumps, to face increasing costs related to drilling fluids and waste disposal.
March 27, 2017

Combatting environmental impact with solids control: an 89% reduction in water use and minimal impact with AMC’s SRU™ technology.

May 29, 2017

Ground breaking system for torque, fluid loss and borehole instability

The AMC Borehole Optimization System™ (AMC BOS™) makes wire-line drilling more predictable, and encourages proactive versus reactive drilling.
May 29, 2017

Reactive versus proactive drilling: introducing the AMC BOS™

Content While no one would argue that fixing things as quickly as possible when they break is important, few realise the high costs associated with solely practising this mode of operation. Down the borehole, you can’t always predict when or how things will go wrong. And as accountability and productivity targets for drillers intensify, traditional drilling methods, such as grouting, casing and rod greasing are leaving too much room for error. With over 30 years of experience supporting the drilling industry, AMC Drilling Fluids & Products thought it was time to develop a proactive measure against downhole issues – leading […]
August 1, 2017

Proactive measures for the borehole

Geodrilling International asks Cory Mackay, of Imdex, about AMC Drilling Fluids & Products’ recently launched borehole optimisation system, the AMC BOS.
January 23, 2018

Solid results: Managing risk with drilling fluids

Drilling fluids are composed of a wide variety of chemicals. While the majority of Drilling Fluid Products are designed to minimise their impact on the environment, there are still those which can pose risks to Health and Safety or which may be harmful to the fauna and flora or contaminate waterways or land areas. Vigilance is required not only during the direct handling of drilling fluids and chemicals but also as part of their wider use in the drilling process.
January 1, 2020

DRILL HAX – What are the biggest issues with using Drilling Fluids?

What are the biggest issues with using Drilling Fluids? IMDEX in-house Mud expert Scott Sholer provides insights to one of the most asked questions by the industry.
January 2, 2020

DRILLHAX – What are the primary functions of a drilling fluid?

IMDEX in-house Mud expert Scott Sholer provides insights to some FAQs in the drilling industry. What are the primary functions of a drilling fluid?