Features
- 180-200% swelling capacity
- Suitable for use in seawater
- Pre-formed pellet
- Delayed swelling
- No grout loss
- No grouting/mixing machines required
- Simple & easy to use
- Environmentally friendly
- Low permeability
- Dust-free
Mikolit B Bentonite Pellets
Mikolit B® is a sealing pellet which requires no mixing or pumping. It is a patented clay-based pellet with a very low dust content. It is a high grade bentonite pellet manufactured from a mix of activated calcium bentonites to provide a high swelling capacity of 180-200%.
All Mikolit B® pellets have excellent sinking qualities and are easy to use.
SHELF LIFE: Unlimited if unopened & kept in a dry location; PACKAGING: 25kg waterproof bags, 42 bags per Europallet (disposable). 500 & 1000kg ‘Big Bags’ also available.
Applications:
- Borehole sealing
- Isolating instrumentation and sampling zones
Technical Specifications
| Pellet Size | ± 8mm (D); 7-12mm(L) |
|---|---|
| Processing Time | None |
| Sinking Speed In Water | 21m/min |
| Saturated Density | ~1.70-1.80 t/m³ |
| Bulk Density | ~1.0 t/m³ |
| Delayed Swelling Tim | ~ 12 minutes |
| Swelling Capacity | 180-200% Swelling Pressure: 12-15 kN/m² Permeability:<10-12m/s |
