Across industries such as energy, water treatment, food processing, mining, and petrochemical refining, inefficient mixing has long been one of the most expensive bottlenecks. From delayed batches and wasted additives to clogged systems and costly downtime, the ripple effects of poor mixing add up to billions in annual losses for industrial operations. The newly relaunched AquaShear brand by Johnson Specialty Tools is stepping in with a patented approach that eliminates common mixing problems while cutting operational costs and downtime.
AquaShear’s proprietary hydraulic mixing technology delivers near-instantaneous hydration, dispersion, blending and shearing of additives in both water- and oil-based fluids. With no moving parts to wear down or fail, maintenance needs are as low as 15 minutes per month, and field-proven savings reach into the tens of thousands of dollars per project.
Traditional mixers and agitators often create bottlenecks. AquaShear changes the equation by delivering measurable improvements:
- Up to 20 percent less additive product required per project.
- 50 percent reduction in mixing and maintenance time.
- No sludge buildup or product loss due to incomplete mixing.
- Simplified operation that requires minimal training for teams.
- Dustless operation for a cleaner, more environmentally friendly process.
The result is a consistent, stable mixture that stays within spec without constant adjustment, whether mixing drilling fluids in the oilfield, chemicals for municipal water treatment or ingredients in a food processing plant. For industry veterans, this has already proven to be a game changer.
One client operating in the Haynesville Shale reported that “chemical mixing time was reduced from 12 hours at a traditional mechanical mud plant to just one to two hours” using the hydraulic AquaShear mud plant. Another reported, “After the AquaShear unit was installed, our mud cost per foot was 52 percent less, cut in half.” According to field comparisons, traditional mechanical systems often require up to 12 hours of agitation to achieve full hydration and uniform mud properties, while AquaShear technology completes the process in as little as one to two hours, representing an 85 to 90 percent reduction in mixing time and significantly faster fluid readiness.
The AquaShear system uses a specialized mixing chamber and venturi-driven eductor to generate intense turbulence, fully wetting dry products and creating a controlled vortex that rapidly emulsifies chemicals and other materials without chemical fallout or sedimentation. This approach eliminates viscosity spikes, fisheyes and clogging while handling high volumes of difficult materials without slowing down operations.
For professionals responsible for production and cost efficiency, including project engineers, procurement teams, plant operators, water treatment specialists and food processing executives, AquaShear offers a practical solution that directly addresses the pressures of uptime, quality control and budget management.
“Our engineering team designed AquaShear with one purpose: to solve the toughest mixing challenges with minimal downtime,” said Marlon Allison. “We’ve replaced outdated mixers with a high-velocity emulsification process that delivers faster results, lower costs and a more sustainable approach to fluid management.”
For years, AquaShear has been a behind-the-scenes performer in drilling operations, quietly improving efficiency and lowering costs. The relaunch as a standalone brand is about expanding that impact to industries where precision mixing is critical to profitability, safety and sustainability.
“This relaunch is about giving AquaShear the platform it deserves,” said Brett Johnson, founder and CEO of Johnson Specialty Tools. “We’ve seen incredible results in drilling operations for years, but the technology’s impact is just as powerful in other sectors. Whether reducing chemical waste in water treatment or improving batch consistency in food processing, AquaShear is ready to deliver measurable value across industries.”
About AquaShear
AquaShear is a proprietary hydraulic mixing solution delivered by Johnson Specialty Tools and engineered to provide unmatched performance in chemical mixing, water treatment and industrial fluid processing. With more than 20 years of research and development, AquaShear combines rugged engineering with precision performance to deliver measurable savings, sustainability and long-term reliability.
For more information, visit aquashearusa.com.