Swell Well Bentonite

Complete Swell Well Bentonite Line

Ajamil Group is the exclusive Swell Well bentonite distributor in Angola, Congo, and Namibia. We supply the complete product line from drilling to specialty applications.

Drilling Bentonite

PILEWELL™ SW-100

Water & oil well drilling, mineral exploration

Usage: Add 55 kg to 1,000 L fresh water → Marsh viscosity 40 sec

Yield: ~100 BBL

  • Builds a stable drilling fluid with minimal sedimentation.
  • Fine, low-silica powder hydrates quickly and is ready for immediate use.
  • Strong gel strength keeps cuttings suspended and carries them to surface.
  • Single-bag slurry preparation reduces time at the rig.
  • Packaging options are available to match project requirements.
PILEWELL™ SW-100
PILEWELL™ SW-120
Drilling Bentonite

PILEWELL™ SW-120

Diaphragm walls, bored piles, slurry trenches

Usage: Add 47 kg to 1,000 L fresh water → Marsh viscosity 40 sec

Yield: 120 BBL

  • Forms an instant thixotropic gel to support trench walls and reduce collapse risk.
  • High yield point improves cuttings transport during drilling.
  • Helps cool and lubricate the drill bit throughout the operation.
  • One product supports multiple foundation applications with simple site mixing.
Trenchless / HDD Bentonite

PILEWELL™ SW-150

HDD, HDB, microtunneling, pipe jacking — no-dig technology

Usage: Add 45 kg/m³ to fresh water → Marsh viscosity 40 sec

Yield: 150 BBL

  • Polymer-treated, sodium-activated grade designed for 150 BBL yield.
  • Performs across varied soil conditions, reducing product changes across the project.
  • Maintains reliable cuttings transport in trenchless operations.
  • Reduces surface friction and heat at the cutter head.
  • Single-bag formulation includes additives for faster preparation.
PILEWELL™ SW-150
PILEWELL™ SW-220
Trenchless / HDD Bentonite

PILEWELL™ SW-220

High-tech HDD, HDB, microtunnels, vertical drilling

Usage: See drilling fluid table for concentration vs. performance

  • Sodium-based, polymer-treated bentonite for demanding HDD and microtunneling jobs.
  • Carries cuttings from the drill face to the surface with stable flow behavior.
  • Rapid hydration supports fast mixing and quicker startup.
  • Maintains suspension performance in high-dilution drilling fluids.
  • Supports formation stability and helps reduce circulation loss.
  • Provides buoyancy support to drill string and casing.
  • Maintains performance even when input water quality is inconsistent.
Oil & Water Well Drilling

DRILLWELL

Oil well and water well drilling (API 13A Sec. 9, 10, 11/OCMA)

  • Lifts drill cuttings from the bit and transports them to the surface.
  • Helps seal the borehole wall to limit infiltration and washouts.
  • Provides cooling and lubrication at the bit during long drilling runs.
  • Builds a consistent filter cake to support wellbore stability.
  • Produced to API 13A Sections 9, 10 and 11 (OCMA) requirements.
DRILLWELL
SWELLBOND™
Foundry Bentonite

SWELLBOND™

Green sand molding for ferrous and metal alloy casting

  • High-purity bentonite with low sand content for dependable bonding.
  • Supports clean mold release with controlled GCS and WTS demand.
  • Designed to reduce initial consumption and lower rejection rates.
  • Suitable for steel, iron and other alloy casting operations.
  • Available in Grade 28, Grade 30 and Grade 32 to match foundry requirements.
Iron Ore Pelletizing

PELLETWELL

Iron ore pellet production for blast furnaces and direct reduction iron

  • Delivers strong green and dry pellet strength with efficient bentonite dosage.
  • Maintains binding performance before and after pellet firing.
  • High absorption improves cohesion and helps prevent agglomeration issues.
  • Absorbs excess moisture and oil during pellet preparation.
  • Supplied as SW600 (lumps) and SW650 (powder).
PELLETWELL
PAPIERWELL™
Paper Industry

PAPIERWELL™

Paper and pulp manufacturing — retention agent and uniformity aid

  • Helps control fine particle agglomeration and improves pulp retention.
  • Improves sheet uniformity and supports a smoother surface finish.
  • Fine, soft, sand-free powder supports low consumption rates.
  • Designed to deliver consistent retention performance in paper lines.
  • Thixotropy and viscosity profile are tuned for paper and pulp operations.
Animal Feed

FEEDWELL

Binding agent for animal feed pellets (EFSA approved, max 2%)

  • EFSA-approved binder for use in feed formulations up to 2%.
  • Typical dosage of 1-1.5% by weight supports pellet strength without cracking.
  • Calcium bentonite profile supports lower water use and shorter drying time.
  • pH 8-10 supports feed stability across standard livestock feed lines.
  • CEC structure helps bind mycotoxins and aflatoxins.
  • Heavy metal values are controlled within accepted international limits.
  • Supported by third-party laboratory testing and quality control documentation.
FEEDWELL
KETWELL™
Cat Litter & Industrial

KETWELL™

Cat litter, catalyst support, fungicides, desiccant agent

  • Forms firm clumps quickly for easier waste removal.
  • Clean granules remain intact after clump removal, reducing replacement rate.
  • Recommended 0.5-2 mm grain profile supports reliable absorption and clumping.
  • Also suitable for catalyst support, fungicide carrier and desiccant applications.
Soil Conditioner

FERTIWELL

Agricultural soil conditioning — especially arid and semi-arid regions

  • Improves soil structure and balances solid, liquid and gas phases in the root zone.
  • Delivers up to 500% water retention for arid and semi-arid agriculture.
  • Supports microbial activity and long-term soil fertility improvement.
  • Helps control nutrient release from fertilizers to improve utilization and reduce waste.
  • Granulometry can be adjusted to match the end-use application.
FERTIWELL