Spotting Fluids
Spotting fluids for stuck pipe
A spotting fluid is a soaking pill placed across a stuck section of drill string to help free it. Galaxy Drilling Fluids Pvt Ltd supplies 4 products in this category: 3 for water-based mud and 1 for oil-based mud, in weighted and unweighted forms.
Weighted or unweighted
The soak has to leave the well under control. Unweighted fluids such as GS Free NW suit wells where that is straightforward; a weighted fluid such as GS Free W is used where mud pressure must be held during the soak. Both are classified eco-friendly.
Powder and oil-based options
Polvo Spot is a powdered spotting fluid, meaning less freight and less storage. For oil-based mud, GS Free OBM comes in weighted and unweighted grades.
Product designations and classifications are those of the manufacturer. Descriptions explain the function of the chemistry and are not performance specifications. Technical data sheets and certificates of analysis are issued with quotation. Galaxy Drilling Fluids Pvt Ltd is a supplier of these products.
Products in this range
Water Based 3
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GS Free NW
Eco-friendly, non-weighted
Soaking pill to free stuck pipe. Unweighted, classified eco-friendly.
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GS Free W
Eco-friendly, weighted
The same, weighted, where mud pressure must be held during the soak.
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Polvo Spot
Powder spotting fluid
Powdered spotting fluid. Less freight and less storage.
Oil Based 1
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GS Free OBM NW / W
Spotting fluid for oil-based mud
Soaking pill to free stuck pipe in oil-based mud. Weighted and unweighted grades.
Frequently asked questions
What is a spotting fluid?
A spotting fluid is a pill placed around a stuck section of drill string and left to soak, to help free the pipe. Galaxy Drilling Fluids Pvt Ltd supplies GS Free NW, GS Free W, Polvo Spot and GS Free OBM.
When is a weighted spotting fluid used?
A weighted spotting fluid is used where mud pressure must be held during the soak. Galaxy Drilling Fluids Pvt Ltd supplies GS Free W for water-based mud and weighted GS Free OBM for oil-based mud.