Wyo-Ben has been in business since 1951, and is a leading producer of Wyoming Bentonite Clay based products.
Our materials are used globally in applications such as oil, gas, water well drilling, environmental construction and remediation, hazardous waste treatment, cat litter, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, as well as many other industrial and consumer related products.
Wyo-Ben is a privately held, family-owned business. Headquartered in Billings, Montana, Wyo-Ben mines from its reserves in the Big Horn Basin region of Wyoming and processes a multitude of products from its three plant facilities which serve a global marketplace.
Learn More about Wyo-BenCivil Engineering
Products used in the construction industry including caisson drilling, foundation, liners, caps and slurry cut-off walls.
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Drilling fluids for HDD, oil and gas drilling, water and mineral exploration, and grouting.
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Specially sized sodium bentonite products for absorbing, binding, suspending, plasticizing, sealing and other uses.
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Clay-based technology to address waste stream issues such as emulsified oils, heavy metals and suspended solids.
View ProductsTesting Equipment
A variety of test equipment to maximize the efficiency of your drilling mud.
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- Right Turn Supply Wyoben Vermeer Dealer Announcement
- Wyo-Ben’s MAX GEL and MAX BORE HDD System: Enhancing Drilling Performance and Efficiency
- Wyo-Ben Expands Global Footprint with Launch of Wyo-Ben Pet Canada in Toronto
- Wyo-Ben Recognized as a Montana State Fund Workplace Safety Honoree
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MAX BORE HDD System: Cost-Effective and Environmentally Friendly
The MAX BORE HDD system is a proprietary, high-yielding Wyoming bentonite blend, designed as a single-sack solution for boring-fluid applications. This versatile product provides excellent suspension, enhances wellbore stability, and ensures filtration control, contributing to smoother and more efficient operations. The MAX BORE HDD system also reduces torque and drag, making it a valuable tool for water-based applications. What sets MAX BORE HDD apart is its cost-effectiveness. With concentrations ranging from 15-45 lb/100 gallons (18-54 kg/m?), this system delivers viscosity for effective hole cleaning, gel strength for superior cuttings suspension and transport, and the control needed for fluid loss and filter-cake quality in both freshwater and seawater drilling environments. Its flexibility and ease of use make it a preferred choice for professionals looking to maximize efficiency while minimizing costs and environmental impact.
MAX GEL: Premium Performance for a Variety of Drilling Applications
MAX GEL is a premium-grade Wyoming bentonite, offering a 220-barrel yield when blended with specialized extenders. Its high yield—more than twice the viscosity of standard Wyoming bentonite—makes it the ideal choice for drilling and boring applications. This product mixes effortlessly and provides superior results, making it a trusted solution for challenging drilling environments. MAX GEL is particularly valuable for rapidly building mud viscosity, ensuring exceptional hole cleaning, and controlling lost circulation and formation sloughing. It also plays a critical role in promoting hole stability in unconsolidated formations, making it an essential product for a variety of applications, including:
- Potable-water wells
- Mineral exploration (coring and rotary drilling)
- Horizontal directional drilling
- Blast holes
- Shaft drilling
- Monitor/observation wells
- Gel-foam, air-drilling applications
