Product Description

RXSOL SwellPolymer LCM is a cross-linked, water-swellable polyacrylamide-based polymer designed for use as a Loss Circulation Material (LCM) in horizontal drilling, HDD and drilling-fluid applications.

The dry polymer rapidly absorbs water and expands to many times its original volume, producing a soft, cohesive and highly swollen polymer mass. When placed into permeable zones, fractures, voids or unconsolidated formations, the swollen material helps bridge, seal and reduce fluid losses.

Unlike conventional water-soluble polyacrylamides, RXSOL SwellPolymer LCM is cross-linked and insoluble in water. It retains its polymeric structure while absorbing and holding large quantities of water.

Product Short Description

Water soluble polymer for use as Loss Circulation Material in drilling work

Product Application

RXSOL SwellPolymer LCM is primarily designed for:

Horizontal directional drilling (HDD)
Horizontal drilling operations
Drilling-fluid loss control
Fracture sealing
Highly permeable formations
Unconsolidated formations
Gravel and void zones
Caving zones
Lost-circulation zones
Annular loss control
Borehole stabilization
Temporary plugging applications

Product Dose

How to use and control Lost Control Material

RXSOL SwellPolymer LCM may be introduced directly into the drilling fluid or used as a pre-hydrated treatment.

Method A - Dry Addition

Determine the severity and approximate size of the loss zone.
Select an appropriate particle-size grade.
Add the required quantity slowly into the circulating drilling fluid.
Maintain sufficient agitation to achieve uniform dispersion.
Circulate toward the loss zone.
Allow sufficient residence/contact time for hydration and swelling.
Monitor returns and fluid-loss reduction.
Repeat treatment if required.

Method B - Pre-Hydration

Pre-hydration can be used where rapid swelling and plugging are required.

Fill a clean mixing tank with compatible water.
Start moderate agitation.
Slowly add RXSOL SwellPolymer LCM.
Allow the polymer to hydrate and swell.
Continue mixing until a uniform swollen polymer slurry/gel is obtained.
Pump or place the swollen material into the designated loss zone.
Allow sufficient static contact time for formation of the sealing plug.

Do not add large quantities of dry polymer at once, as rapid hydration can cause lump formation and uneven dispersion.

Product Note

Key Features of using RXSOL LCM Swelling Polymer

Rapid water absorption and swelling
Can be pre-hydrated before application
Swells several hundred times its dry volume under suitable conditions
Helps seal fractures, voids and permeable formations
Effective in unconsolidated and caving formations
Useful for horizontal drilling and HDD operations
Non-fermenting polymeric material
Easy to handle, mix and apply
Economical compared with many conventional LCM systems
Remains as a cohesive swollen mass after hydration
Particle size can be selected according to loss-zone characteristics

Industrial area

Swelling Polymer LCM Plug manufacturer and supplier in Middle East : UAE, Oman Saudi Arabia.

Remarks

How does LCM Lost Circulation Material work in drilling?

When the dry polymer comes into contact with water, the cross-linked polymer network rapidly absorbs water.

The polymer particles expand and form a swollen, cohesive mass.

Dry polymer → Water absorption → Rapid swelling → Particle expansion → Fracture/void filling → Loss reduction

The cross-linked structure prevents the polymer from simply dissolving into the drilling fluid. Instead, the material maintains its three-dimensional polymer network while retaining absorbed water.

Other Equivalent Brand

SwelPoly LCM, Lost Circulation Material, Lost Circulation Polymer

Supply Locations

Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, Duqm, Rustaq, Barka, Sanaiya, Sur, Seeb, Shinas, Nizwa, Oman, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Al Ain, Dubai, Ras Al-Khaimah, Fujairah, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Ruwais, Khalifa Port, Jebel Ali, DP WORLD, and all UAE ports...