Bentonite Clay

Bentonite Clay is a natural absorbent clay with excellent swelling, thickening, sealing, and adsorption properties. It contains a high concentration of montmorillonite, which allows it to absorb water and form a stable gel.

NOKS Industrial Systems supplies Bentonite Clay from Industrial Area, Nairobi, for applications across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. We provide industrial minerals, chemicals, engineering products, and technical solutions for commercial, manufacturing, construction, and industrial projects across East Africa.

Applications of Bentonite Clay

• Drilling mud and borehole construction
• Foundry sand bonding
• Waterproofing and sealing
• Construction and civil engineering
• Cat litter manufacturing
• Oil and grease absorption
• Wastewater treatment
• Pelletizing applications
• Geosynthetic clay liners
• Agricultural and industrial applications

Key Features & Benefits

Feature	Benefit
High swelling capacity	Creates effective seals and barriers
Excellent water absorption	Supports moisture-control applications
Strong adsorption properties	Helps remove impurities and contaminants
Natural mineral composition	Suitable for various industrial processes
Good binding performance	Improves bonding in foundry and pelletizing applications
Multiple grades available	Supports different processing requirements

Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Parameter	Typical Details
Product Name	Bentonite Clay
Main Mineral	Montmorillonite
Appearance	Fine Powder / Granules
Colour	Beige, Grey, Cream, or Brown
Swelling Capacity	Grade Dependent
Moisture Content	Grade Dependent
pH	Typically Alkaline
Packaging	Bags or Bulk Packaging
Grade	Industrial / Drilling / Foundry / Other Grades

Why Choose NOKS Industrial Systems

• Reliable supply across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
• Multiple Bentonite  grades available
• Suitable for industrial and construction applications
• Consistent product quality
• Bulk supply for commercial projects
• Technical product guidance available
• Convenient supply from Industrial Area, Nairobi

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Bentonite Clay?

Bentonite Clay is a natural clay mineral rich in montmorillonite, known for its swelling, absorption, binding, and sealing properties.

2. What is Bentonite Clay used for?

Industries use it for drilling fluids, foundry casting, waterproofing, construction, wastewater treatment, pelletizing, and absorbent products.

3. Does Bentonite  absorb water?

Yes. Bentonite can absorb significant amounts of water and swell to form a gel-like material.

4. Can Bentonite  be used for boreholes?

Yes. Drilling-grade bentonite helps control drilling fluid viscosity, carry cuttings, and stabilize boreholes.

5. Is Bentonite Clay suitable for waterproofing?

Yes. Its swelling properties allow it to create effective sealing barriers in selected waterproofing and civil engineering applications.

6. What forms are available?

Bentonite commonly comes in powder or granular form, depending on the application and grade.

7. Can I buy Bentonite  in bulk?

Yes. NOKS Industrial Systems can supply bulk quantities for industrial, construction, and manufacturing requirements.

8. Do you supply Bentonite  outside Kenya?

Yes. NOKS Industrial Systems supplies customers in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

Contact NOKS Industrial Systems

NOKS Industrial Systems
Industrial Area, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: 0142998027
Email: [email protected]