The DrilRite line of High Performance Fluid Additives for Horizontal Directional Drilling.
Liquid Fluid Additives for Horizontal Directional Drilling
DrilRite’s liquid drilling fluid additives are 100% concentrated and engineered for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) applications. Providing fast-mixing solutions for viscosity, clay control, lubrication, and fluid loss prevention.
Our liquid line includes high-performance polymers and clay inhibitors designed to simplify your fluid program and optimize performance in sand, clay, and mixed ground conditions. Ideal for utility bores and short shots, these concentrated liquid additives deliver consistent results with minimal setup—trusted by HDD professionals across the industry.
SureFlow Clay is an all-in-one clay control additive that combines inhibition, lubrication, and fluid loss control in a single concentrated product. Designed for reactive soils, it simplifies your fluid program while improving performance in clay-heavy ground.
SureFlow Clay
Treats 2500 Gallons
ClayRite
DetRite
ClayRite is a concentrated liquid clay inhibitor that controls swelling and reduces stickiness in reactive soils during HDD operations.
DetRite is a liquid detergent additive that reduces torque and drag in HDD operations.
PolyRite
ZanRite-L
ZanRite-L is a high-performance liquid xanthan polymer that boosts gel strength and improves cuttings transport in challenging HDD conditions.
PolyRite is a fast-mixing liquid polymer that enhances suspension and fluid stability in small-diameter HDD bores.
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Dry Fluid Additives for large scale HDD projects
DrilRite’s line of dry drilling fluid additives is built for large-scale HDD and maxi rig projects, as well as jobs that demand a custom-tailored fluid program. Our dry products include high-performance PAC polymers, viscosifiers, clay inhibitors, and specialty additives - giving contractors the flexibility to fine-tune fluid properties for complex ground conditions.
Featured Product
SureFlow
Our most popular product, the HDD Game Changer - SureFlow, is a proprietary drilling fluid additive that is raising the bar for whats possible.
PacRite-R
PacRite is a high-yield dry polymer that improves fluid loss control and enhances borehole stability in HDD operations.
ZanRite
ZanRite is a dry xanthan polymer that increases gel strength and enhances suspension for improved cuttings transport in HDD applications.
ThinRite
ThinRite is a dry thinning agent that reduces gel strength and lowers fluid viscosity to improve flow in high-solids or over-yielded HDD fluid systems.
VisRite
VisRite is a dry viscosifier that builds gel strength and improves cuttings suspension in horizontal directional drilling fluid systems.
SealRite
SealRite is a dry granular loss circulation material designed to seal fractures and porous formations, maintaining fluid circulation during HDD operations.
RiteMix
RiteMix is a custom-blended dry additive that combines viscosity, suspension, and fluid-loss control for efficient drilling in sand, gravel, and mixed ground conditions.
Drilling Fluid Loss Control - LCM Additives for HDD
Drilling fluid loss circulation materials (LCMs) are essential additives for managing fluid loss in horizontal directional drilling (HDD), especially when working in fractured, porous, or unconsolidated formations. DrilRite’s LCMs are engineered to seal off voids, stabilize the borehole, and maintain drilling fluid circulation, reducing downtime and preventing costly loss of returns.
These high-performance loss circulation additives are field-proven on challenging HDD projects across North America. Whether you're drilling through gravel seams, fractured rock, or sand formations, our LCM products help ensure borehole integrity and keep your HDD operation on track.
SealRite
SealRite is a granular loss circulation material that seals fractures and porous zones to maintain fluid circulation and prevent inadvertent returns in HDD applications.
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PLUGZ-IT
Plugz-It is a coarse, fast-acting loss circulation material designed to bridge and seal large voids and fractures in HDD bores, restoring fluid circulation in severe loss zones.
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Delta-P
Delta‑P is a dry fluid loss additive designed to reduce filtrate loss and improve borehole stability in porous formations during HDD operations.
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Remedy HDD
Remedy HDD is a specialized blend of loss circulation materials formulated to quickly seal severe fluid loss zones and restore circulation in challenging HDD conditions.
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Bentonite Products for HDD Applications
DrilRite offers a complete line of premium bentonite products formulated for horizontal directional drilling (HDD), delivering reliable viscosity, suspension, and sealing performance in a variety of soil conditions.
GelRite and TrueBore are high-yield Wyoming sodium bentonites that build strong gel strength and enhance cuttings transport, ideal for maintaining borehole integrity in sand, gravel, and clay formations.
Grout Well DF and EnviroPlug are fine-mesh bentonite powders designed for sealing annular spaces, controlling fluid loss, and stabilizing boreholes in porous or unconsolidated ground. Whether you're building a full drilling fluid system or sealing critical zones, DrilRite bentonite products provide the performance and consistency HDD contractors demand.
TRU-BORE
TrueBore is a high-yield sodium bentonite designed to build viscosity and provide excellent cuttings suspension and filtration control in horizontal directional drilling.
ENVIROPLUG
EnviroPlug is a premium fine-grind sodium bentonite designed for HDD applications requiring borehole sealing, fluid loss control, and stabilization in sandy or porous ground conditions.
GelRite
GelRite is an extended high-yield Wyoming bentonite that builds viscosity and improves suspension for effective cuttings transport in HDD fluid systems.
GROUT-WELL
Grout Well is a fine mesh sodium bentonite used in HDD applications for sealing annular spaces, stabilizing boreholes, and reducing fluid loss in permeable formations.
Specialty Products
DR Lube
DR Lube is a high-performance liquid lubricant that reduces torque and drag in HDD operations, protecting tooling and improving performance in tight or curved bore paths.
Thread Compound
Heavy-duty thread compound used in HDD to protect drill pipe connections from wear, corrosion, and seizing under high torque conditions.
DR Foam
DR Foam is a concentrated foaming agent used in HDD to assist with cuttings removal, dust suppression, and improved air drilling efficiency in dry or unstable ground conditions.
Soda Ash
Soda Ash is a pH control additive used in HDD to condition makeup water, improving bentonite hydration and overall drilling fluid performance.
RiteWipes
RiteWipes are durable, pre-moistened cleaning wipes designed for HDD job sites, ideal for removing drilling fluids, grease, and grime from hands, tools, and equipment.
An introduction to the critical role of fluid additives in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) operations.