LIQUID GREASE-STAR
LIQUID GREASE-STAR is a new concept in diamond drilling lubricants, formulated for quick and easy application by pouring it down the rods. LIQUID GREASE-STAR is poured into the rods when the inner tube is lowered again after core recovery, slowly washing LIQUID GREASE-STAR down the inside of the rods and forcing it into the annulus to do its work as rod grease. LIQUID GREASE-STAR is designed to create an extremely low torque environment by adhering to both the formation and the outside of the rods. LIQUID GREASE-STAR is proven in some of the deepest Diamond drill holes and is a biodegradable, nontoxic, and environmental friendly product.
Application
LIQUID GREASE-STAR reduces torque and frictional drag on the drill rods
Advantages
- Ease of application
- Biodegradable and environmentally safe
- Minimizes wear on drill string and stuck rods
- Increases bit life and production
- Stable at high pressure and temperatures
- Improves core recovery
Typical Usages
| Typical Amounts of LIQUID GREASE-STAR Added to freshwater | |
|---|---|
| Retrieve the inner tube for core recovery. Recover the core and lower the inner tube again. Before reconnecting the rods, pour LIQUID GREASE-STAR down the rods. Connect the rods and proceed with normal drilling operations | |
| 0 - 500 meters | Pour 1 - 2 liters down the rods after each tube pull |
| 500 - 1500 meters | Pour 2 - 4 liters down the rods after each tube pull |
| Greater than 1500 meters | Pour over 5 liters down the rods after each tube pull |
Typical Properties
| Physical Appearance | Brown Liquid |
|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 0.95 - 0.96 |
| Viscosity | 30 - 60 @ 40°C |
Packaging
LIQUID GREASE-STAR is packaged in 5 gallon (18.9L) buckets