DriFlow: The Dry Friction Reducer
Delivery System Built for Modern Frac
The DriFlow system is the most reliable and advanced dry friction reducer delivery platform on the market — engineered for every frac job, from single-well operations to complex simul-frac operations.
How does DriFlow
deliver dry friction reducer?
The DriFlow platform includes the DriFlow mixing equipment, the DriFlow operations team, and the DriFlow dry friction reducer chemicals. The equipment & service model is largely the same; we like to say the beauty is in the simplicity! Robust equipment, simple operation, expert utilization of technology, and highly trained operators yield the best overall service. See below for how it works on location!
Note: The DriFlow 4.X unit is shown above. All DriFlow units share the same core functionality — the 2.X and 3.X models add additional discharge options (suction-side, discharge-side) on top of the standard blender tub connection.
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Flexible Rig-UpMultiple injection point configurations adapt to any pad layout or pumping company setup.
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Dust-Free Vacuum ConveyingPneumatic conveyance from the trailer to the mixing unit with no open-air powder exposure.
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Ideal Mixing & Optimally Designed HydrationPurpose-engineered mixing chamber ensures complete, consistent hydration at every flow rate.
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Constant Water Rate, Variable Powder RateStable hydraulic baseline with real-time powder rate adjustment for precise FR concentration control.
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FR Loadings of 0.5 – 18 PPT @ 100 BPMWide dosage range to match any water chemistry or frac design requirement.
Flexible Delivery
for modern frac
The DriFlow platform adapts to your operational model — choose the service package that fits your job, your crew, and your budget.
Manned Operation
24/7 on-location DCS DriFlow operators ensure the most comprehensive turn-key service solution. Our team manages all things from start to finish on the job site.
- ✓Dedicated on-location DCS technician throughout the job
- ✓Full treating chemical pumping capability
- ✓FR delivery to clean & dirty sides
- ✓All injection point configurations
- ✓Available on all DriFlow unit generations
Unmanned Operation
The same full service package as our manned operation, but with tablet-centric operations from the data-van, and enhanced oversight from our Remote Operations Center.
- ✓No dedicated on-site technician required
- ✓Tablet-centric control from the data-van
- ✓24/7 ROC monitoring, control & remote intervention
- ✓Unmanned discount applied — reduced cost per stage
- ✓Exclusive to the DriFlow 4.X unit
Every DriFlow service includes the full DCS support package.
Whether you're running manned or unmanned, you get the same core infrastructure — inventory management, ROC oversight, lab analytics, and data visibility — from day one.
The unmanned model removes the on-location technician and a handful of configuration options, delivering the core DriFlow service at a lower cost per pound. It's the same platform, the same reliability, and the same DCS team behind it.
For manned operation, DCS's DriFlow operator ensures optimal on-location service.
DriFlow 2.X Series Unit
DriFlow 3.X Series Unit
DriFlow 4.X Series Unit
DriFlow Pneumatic Trailer
| Service | Manned | Unmanned |
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| 24/7 On-Location Support | ✓ | — |
| Complete Inventory Management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Equipment Transport & Rig-Up | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-Time Remote Support (ROC) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Field Technical Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lab & Engineering Analytical Services | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data Analytics Dashboard | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dust-Free Operation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Injection Point: Suction-Side | ✓ | ✓ |
| Injection Point: Blender Tub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Injection Point: Discharge-Side | ✓ | — |
| Ability to Pump Treating Chemicals | ✓ | — |
| FR to Clean & Dirty Sides | ✓ | — |
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The complete
frac chemical delivery ecosystem
Every DriFlow unit is supported by purpose-built ancillary equipment — engineered as a system, not an afterthought.
Pneumatic Trailer (PT)
Bulk dry chemical transport & on-location storage, ready to deliver product. The PT is equipped with dual augers & conditioning equipment to deliver dry FR or guar. The dispensed product is vacuumed into the DriFlow unit's mixer, keeping the process dust-free & continuous throughout the job.
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- Bulk dry chemical transport & on-location storage for dry FR and guar
- Dual augers & conditioning equipment ensure consistent, reliable product dispensing
- Vacuum conveyance into the DriFlow mixer — completely dust-free operation
- Continuous delivery throughout the job with no operator intervention required
- Compatible with all DriFlow unit generations (2.X, 3.X, 4.X)
Multi-Stim™ System
Simultaneous mixed dry FR delivery to two independent frac splits from a single DriFlow 2.X unit. Engineered for simul-frac operation, the Multi-Stim system eliminates the need for a second unit on simul-frac operations without compromising rate or control on either split.
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Multi-Stim™ Unit
Multi-Stim™ Operating Method
- Deliver mixed dry FR to Split 1 and Split 2 simultaneously — no second unit required
- Independent rate control per split without compromising performance on either
- Engineered specifically for simul-frac operations at scale
- Full ROC visibility across both splits in real time
- Reduces pad chemical equipment count and associated footprint
Chem-Add Skid
An engineered liquid chemical pumping skid for operations not yet ready to transition to dry FR. Equipped with redundant liquid FR pumps and precision ancillary chemical pumps to handle any treating chemical — at any concentration.
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- 2 redundant liquid FR pumps — 0.2 GPT up to 8.0 GPT delivery range
- 4 ancillary chemical pumps engineered for maximum turn-down — 0.025 GPT up to 1.5 GPT each
- Fully redundant pump configuration ensures no job interruption
- Slaved to a DriFlow unit or operated standalone for complete chemical management
- Covers any treating chemical requirement for any job type
Chemical Injection Spool
A key component of the CFM system — designed to inject chemicals upstream of the frac tanks, independent of frac rate. Purpose-built with industry-standard water transfer connections, a dedicated flow meter, and multi-point injection quills.
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- Injects chemicals upstream of the frac tanks — independent of frac rate
- 12" standard water transfer connections for seamless integration into any water transfer line
- Dedicated flow meter for independent water transfer rate measurement
- Up to 6 independent chemical injection quills for multi-chemical treatment
- Slaved to a DriFlow unit or Chem-Add Skid for automated injection rate management
DriFlow 4.X Pump Skid
An add-on skid that expands the DriFlow 4.X into the full discharge capabilities of a 3.X unit. The ultimate footprint-flexibility solution — same core performance, fraction of the space.
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Pump Skid
With DriFlow 4.X Unit
- Allows the DriFlow 4.X to flex into the full capabilities of a 3.X unit
- Matched buffer tank, discharge pump, and control equipment to 3.X specification
- Ideal when pad footprint is a critical constraint but full discharge options are required
- Deploys alongside the 4.X skid — no additional DriFlow unit needed
Proven across
every major basin
DCS has deep operational experience across all key domestic onshore operating basins and shale plays. From the Permian and Eagle Ford to the Marcellus, Utica, Haynesville, DJ, Bakken, and beyond — the DriFlow platform has been proven in the harshest water chemistries, the most demanding simul-frac environments, and the widest range of operating conditions in the industry. Wherever you operate, DCS has been there.
Dry Friction Reducers
& viscosifying products
Dry Friction Reducers — DriFlow Product Line
Proprietary dry polyacrylamide-based friction reducers engineered for superior dispersion, rapid hydration, and consistent performance across variable water chemistries.
| Product | FR Charge & Type | Application Description | Documents |
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| DriFlow 4 | Anionic dry VFR | fresh – low TDS water | PDS ↓ SDS ↓ |
| DriFlow 10 | Anionic dry VFR | low – moderate TDS water | PDS ↓ SDS ↓ |
| DriFlow 12 | Anionic dry VFR | moderate – high TDS water | PDS ↓ SDS ↓ |
| DriFlow 14 | Anionic dry VFR | high – extreme TDS water | PDS ↓ SDS ↓ |
| DriFlow 110 | Cationic dry VFR | high – extreme TDS water | PDS ↓ SDS ↓ |
Guar Viscosifier — Dry Gel / DriVisc
Dry guar-based viscosifiers for hybrid frac applications. Delivered and metered via the DriFlow platform for consistent, precise dosing without tote handling.
See how DriFlow can drive value
for your entire frac chemical program
CFM ties DriFlow delivery into a system-level operational strategy — fewer trucks, smaller footprint, digital optimization, and predictable chemical costs across the entire pad.
