Using Sodium Bentonite To Seal Earth Dams, Ponds & Streams
Sodium bentonite clay has been successfully used as a sealant for earth dams where the soil is of a permeable nature and where less than optimum compaction can be achieved. It is extremely important that the bentonite clay is incorporated and compacted correctly as...
Sodium Bentonite Clay – The Basics
They use sodium Bentonite in many industries, from a foundry, metallurgy, well drilling slurry, oil, agriculture, and foodstuffs to cosmetics and dam sealing. Our Bentonite clay is Engineering grade and suitable for engineering projects. We commonly use it for sealing...
Sealing Dams With Sodium Bentonite – The Pure Blanket Method
THE PURE BLANKET METHOD The blanket method is usually the most effective method for sealing leaking ponds with bentonite. However, more care is required during its application. A mixture of powder and granular sodium bentonite, is best suited for this method unless...
Sealing Dams With Sodium Bentonite – The Sprinkle Method
Sealing Leaking Dams Using The Sprinkle Method When leaking occurs below the water level and the leakage area can be identified with reasonable accuracy, bentonite may be broadcast onto the surface of the water in that vicinity, several applications may be necessary...Dam Sealers
