Bentonite Powder Manufacturers in Chennai
CMS Industries is one of the best companies of bentonite powder manufacturers, suppliers, and mines in Chennai. We manufacture Sodium and Calcium Bentonite, specialize in all grades of bentonite, and offer on-time delivery for all commercial applications.
Bentonite, also known as “a mineral of thousand uses,” is a naturally occurring rock that consists primarily of montmorillonite. It has the properties of high absorption, dry bonding strength, compressive strength, plasticity, hydration, coagulant, clumping, retention, swelling, water absorption, nutrient absorption, viscosity, and thixotropy.
Bentonite is safe for human and animal consumption, non-toxic, and helps digestion. It can also protect drill bits and lower the resistance to the earth. Bentonite has a high cation exchange capacity, making it a beneficial and commercial mineral.
At CMS Industries, we provide high-quality Sodium and Calcium Bentonite, which is processed to manufacture various grades in compliance with the API, Pilling, Earthing Grade, etc. We are among the top Bentonite Powder Suppliers from Gujarat, India. Kutch Bentonite has unique properties that are in high demand in various industries like Oil Drilling, Paper Industry, Iron Ore Pelletization, Civil Engineering, Agriculture, Water Well Drilling, Horizontal Directional Drilling, Water Treatment, Electrical Earthing, Animal Feed, Geosynthetic Clay Liner, Cosmetic, and Pet Litter worldwide.
We offer Bentonite in various forms, such as Granules, Powder, Micronized Powder, Ores, and Lumps. Our Bentonite is milled, tested, and packaged in small bags, bulk bags, and bulk lumps loose in containers.
Origins of Bentonite
Bentonite is usually formed by weathering volcanic ash in seawater that converts volcanic glass into clay minerals. Bentonite owes its name to Fort Benton because bentonite was first found there. Fort Benton is located in the Cretaceous Benton Shale near Rock River, Wyoming, USA.
Kutch Bentonite is of igneous origin because of the natural trait of volcanic ashes; its chemical composition is different from that found elsewhere in the world. This bentonite displays higher swelling capacity and gelling properties. These differences mean that the Kutch bentonite finds the most uses in various industries worldwide.
Types of Bentonites
There are two major types of Bentonite, including calcium and sodium. While sodium bentonite is a highly swelling clay and is more valuable, calcium Bentonite is a non-swelling type and is more commonly found.
Mining & Processing
We have extensive and versatile deposits of Sodium Bentonite and Calcium Bentonite located in Vandh, Pundi, Sherdi-Mandvi, Miyani, Raidhanjar-Abdasa, and the neighboring areas of Kutch, Gujarat.
We have manufacturing units strategically located at Mandvi Taluka, close to the world-class ports of Mundra and Kandla, Gujarat. We are fully equipped to produce more than 9000 metric tons of Bentonite powder in multiple grades monthly. We possess well-resourced facilities for producing Bentonite Lumps, exceeding 26,000 Metric Tons monthly.
Bentonite is exploited mainly from manual mines. The bentonite deposit is very close to the surface and is mined to a depth of 25 meters. Our mines, Kachchh and Bhavnagar districts of Gujarat deploy shovels and dumpers for mining, haulage, etc. We use selective mining, blending, and processing to achieve the required grade.
The processing involves drying, grinding, sizing, and, at times, using additives for cation exchange. The mined material is first graded and sun-dried before pulverization. Bentonite is generally processed by simple milling techniques that involve removing water and volatile matter like carbon dioxide, if present, and grinding it to the appropriate sizes.
Small amounts of chemicals like soda ash are sometimes added before grinding to control the properties of bentonite. Raw bentonite, when delivered to the processing plant, contains 25 to 40% moisture. Therefore, it is dried in dryers, and the dried clay is ground in roll and hammer mills or other pulverizers and screened. Most bentonite is ground to approximately 90% finer than 200 mesh. For insecticide purposes, bentonite is made in the form of granules.
Multiple Properties of Bentonite
The following are the typical physicochemical properties of bentonite:
One of the fundamental characteristics of Bentonite is its high absorption and swelling. Bentonite can absorb large quantities of water which swells it up to 20 times its original volume. However, not all bentonite has the same swelling capacity. Its level of hydration and swelling depends on the type of exchangeable ions contained.
Sodium bentonite allows water to penetrate through the platelets, forcing them apart, thus leading to swelling. Contrarily, calcium bentonite, while getting hydrated in much the same way, due to its strong positive charge, has lower absorption properties, not permitting water to penetrate through the platelets causing platelets to flake off rather than swell.
The binding property of Bentonite comes from its ability to attract and hold onto positively charged ions, such as calcium, magnesium, and sodium, through cation exchange. Bentonite is used as an additive, making the substance more durable, and, in particular, more resistant to heat stress.
The absorption property of Bentonite occurs due to the presence of high specific surface and free charges. Bentonite also has the property of coagulation which happens through the adsorption of ions of opposite charge to that of colloidal particles.
Bentonite absorbs water which forms a semisolid gel-like substance due to the presence of strong hydrostatic pressure resistance. A montmorillonite platelet is formed as a thin packet of negatively charged layers. Due to the negative charge, repulsion takes place and water is let through, forming a strong cover. Once saturated, the cover begins repelling water, irrespective of pressure. Due to these properties, Bentonite finds applications in sealing and lining ponds, docks, landfills, etc.
When Bentonite is dispersed in water, it leads to the formation of highly stable colloidal suspensions that have high viscosity and thixotropy. This unique characteristic of Bentonite is to become thinner when a constant pressure is applied and once the pressure is removed, the viscosity reverts in the given time. These properties are the reason why Bentonite is used extensively in the drilling industry.
Applications of Bentonite
The following are a few examples of applications of Bentonite:
Oil & Water Well Drilling:
One bentonite powder is used in drilling and tunneling fluids to lubricate excellent cutting tools, remove cuttings, and help prevent blowouts. It is a common component in drilling mud and is used to curtail drilling fluid invasion due to its propensity to aid in forming mud cakes.
Foundry:
Bentonite is a critical constituent in casting high-quality products in foundry making. It is used as a binder for producing green sand molds to ensure defect-free final castings. Bentonite binders are cost-effective environmental solutions since most sand and binders can be reused in a cyclical system.
Civil Engineering:
Bentonite slurries construct special foundations for digging diaphragm walls and bored piles. In geotechnical engineering, bentonite is used for self-hardening mixtures employed to build cut-off walls, grouting mortars, and grouting. Finally, bentonite waterproofing properties are best exploited in environmental engineering to seal off soil infiltrations and line the base of landfills.
Cosmetic:
Bentonite clay is a mineral that has suitable whitening and skin care effects. It forms an organic complex with other cosmetic ingredients, which can prolong the action time of skin care ingredients on the skin surface and form a layer of mucosal protective film to reduce the evaporation of skin moisture. In addition, montmorillonite has a specific adsorption oil and cleaning effect, which can effectively remove and adsorb the skin’s residual makeup, dirt, and remaining oil, removing surface-level skin bacteria.
Iron Ore Pelletization:
In iron ore pelletizing, bentonite is a binder to form iron ore pellets. Pellets are balls produced from iron ore or concentrates used as feed material for iron making. Imerys bentonite adds significant value to the pelletizing process and the quality of the final product.
Paper:
Bentonite is used to improve the efficiency of pulp conversion into paper and improve paper quality by preventing rubber particle agglomeration. Due to its absorbing property, bentonite offers beneficial de-inking properties for paper recycling. The bentonite’s high surface area and unique properties make it ideal for various applications. Bentonite is used in retention systems and to control stickies and pitch. Furthermore, it helps improve the loop water treatment, reducing water consumption.
Water Treatment:
Due to its ion exchange, flocculation, and sedimentation properties, bentonite is used in environmental protection to clarify water and as an aid to polyelectrolytes and inorganic flocculants.
Agriculture:
Bentonite is used as an ion exchanger for soil improvement and conditioning. It is also used for gardening in soil compounds and mixtures to absorb humidity and as a carrier for various herbicides and pesticides.
Earthing:
Bentonite is sodium-activated montmorillonite that swells up to many times its dry volume when mixed with water. This enables moisture to be retained in the clay, solving soil-to-earth rod contact problems. Bentonite moisture-retaining clay is used as an earth electrode backfill installed in drill holes or as a layer enclosing horizontal earth conductors buried in a trench to help lower soil resistivity.
Cat Litter:
Our Specialized clay is an ideal natural cat litter. The characteristics of the material are high absorption, instant and strong clumping, natural odor control, safe and hygienic, low dust, and no waste.
Animal Feed:
Bentonite is an animal feed supplement and pelletizing aid used to produce animal feed pellets. Due to its high adsorption power, it is particularly effective against mycotoxins.
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FAQs
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What types of Bentonite products do you offer?
Bentonite is available in various types and grades, including sodium Bentonite, calcium Bentonite, and activated Bentonite. Each type has unique properties and is suitable for different applications.
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How do you ensure the timely delivery of Bentonite products?
We have a robust logistics network in place to ensure prompt delivery of Bentonite products to our customers worldwide. Our strategic partnerships with freight forwarders and carriers enable us to meet delivery deadlines efficiently.
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Can you provide customized Bentonite solutions for specific requirements?
We offer customized and durable packaging with multiple options to choose from, which include paper bags in 25kgs & 40 kgs, pp bags 25 kgs & 50 kgs and jumbo bags in 1000 kgs, 1250 kgs, 1350 kgs, 1375kgs & 1400 kgs. Our team of experts works closely with clients to develop tailored solutions based on their application needs.
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What is the packaging and storage recommendation for Bentonite products?
Our Bentonite products are typically packaged in durable bags or containers to prevent moisture absorption and maintain product integrity. It is recommended to store Bentonite in a dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures to prolong shelf life.
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What is your company’s experience and reputation in the Bentonite industry?
Our two decades of establishment experienced its glorious inception in Kachchh (Gujarat), India and since then we have been able to prove ourselves as one of the best quality manufacturers in Chennai.
