US Patent for Extrusion of bentonite clay for fluid loss ...
The extrusion/cutting apparatus 10 generally includes a hopper 12 for maintaining a level of moist ( 2040% by weight water) bentonite clay, an elongated extrusion barrel 14 having a rotatable auger 16 disposed therein, and a die or extrusion plate 18 disposed at one extreme end of the extrusion barrel 14, including one or more die openings ...