The Sharad Group Makes Application-Specific Bentonite Clay Grades Available for India's Foundry, Drilling, Construction, and Agricultural Sectors

2026-07-14 11:52:21 Industry

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Gandhigram, Gujarat - The Sharad Group, a mineral mining and processing company based in Gandhidham, Kutch,
Gujarat, India, is making its range of application-specific bentonite clay grades available to industrial buyers, construction
companies, drilling operators, and agricultural suppliers across India and international markets seeking a dependable source of processed bentonite mineral supply.

India's demand for bentonite clay spans multiple industries simultaneously - from steel and automotive foundries that use
bentonite-bonded green sand for metal casting, to oil and gas drilling operations that depend on bentonite-based drilling fluid for borehole stability, and civil contractors who use sodium bentonite for pile foundation sealing and cut-off wall construction.Meeting this multi-sector demand with the right grade for each application requires a supplier with both geological access to quality bentonite deposits and the processing capability to produce consistent, application-matched grades.

At The Sharad Group, our 64 years of mining experience in Gujarat's mineral-rich Kutch region gives us both the reserve access and the processing knowledge to supply bentonite grades that genuinely perform in the applications they are designed for. Each grade we supply is tested against the specific properties - swelling index, plasticity, viscosity, filtration loss - that determine its performance in the buyer's process," said a spokesperson for The Sharad Group.

Bentonite for Foundry Applications:

India's foundry industry is among the largest in the world by casting volume. Green sand foundries use sodium bentonite as the primary binder in moulding sand, where its plasticity allows sand to be compacted into precise mould shapes and its thermal stability maintains mould integrity during metal pouring. The Sharad Group's TSG Bfound grade is formulated to deliver the high montmorillonite content, plasticity index, and compressive strength required by automotive, engineering, and heavy machinery foundries for consistent, low-defect casting output.

Bentonite for Oil and Water Well Drilling:

Drilling operations in the oil and gas sector and water well construction depend on bentonite-based drilling fluid to stabilise the borehole, transport drill cuttings to the surface, and seal the borehole wall against fluid loss. The Sharad Group's TSG
DrillSeal grade is a high-swelling sodium bentonite with swelling capacity up to 15 times its dry volume, producing the high-
viscosity mud and mud cake formation required for effective borehole management in diverse geological formations.

Bentonite for Civil Engineering and Piling:

Foundation contractors and civil engineers use sodium bentonite in bored pile construction, diaphragm wall installation, and hydraulic cut-off wall construction in dams and embankments. The swelling and self-sealing properties of sodium bentonite provide reliable hydraulic isolation in below-ground construction where water ingress control is critical. The Sharad Group's TSG PilePro grade is engineered for these civil applications, with the swelling pressure and fluid loss control properties needed for effective pile and wall sealing performance.

Bentonite for Water Filtration and Purification:

Sodium bentonite is used in water treatment as a coagulation and flocculation aid, helping to precipitate dissolved solids, heavy metals, and other contaminants from raw water in municipal and industrial water treatment facilities. Its high adsorption capacity makes it effective in removing effluents from contaminated water streams.

Bentonite for Animal Feed and Agriculture:

Calcium bentonite is used as a binder and flow agent in animal feed pelletisation and as a soil conditioner in agriculture. The
Sharad Group supplies calcium bentonite grades suitable for animal feed and agricultural applications, supporting improved nutrient retention and pellet durability requirements in animal nutrition and crop production operations.

Bentonite for Pet Care:

The Sharad Group's TSG CatCare grade is a calcium bentonite formulated specifically for cat litter applications. High natural adsorption provides effective clumping and odour control, while the low-dust formulation ensures safety for both pets and users in household environments.

The Sharad Group supplies bentonite in lump and powder forms with packaging options from 25 kg PP bags to 1.5-ton jumbo bags. The company manages complete export logistics to the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia, including export documentation, customs clearance, and pre-shipment inspection certifications.

For complete grade information, specifications, and procurement contact, visit:
https://thesharadgroup.com/bentonite/

About The Sharad Group:
The Sharad Group is a Gandhidham, Gujarat-based multi-mineral solutions provider with over 64 years of mining experience and reserves exceeding 300 million tons. The company supplies bentonite, silica sand, kaolin clay, quartz, ball clay, and other minerals to buyers across India and global markets including the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.