BIOSAM ROD GREASE

Biodegradable Diamond Drill Rod Grease

DESCRIPTION
BIOSAM ROD GREASE is a biodegradable non-toxic grease formulated from vegetable oils, specialised tackifiers and thickening agents to produce a very stable compound suited for diamond drilling applications in areas where environmental protection is of paramount importance.

BIOSAM ROD GREASE contains NO mineral oils, heavy metals, barium, environmentally unfriendly solvents, PSB’s, copper or zinc compounds. Through enhanced surface sticking characteristics AMC BIOSAM ROD GREASE offers superior performance to reduce vibration and frictional drag between the rod and casing or rock strata.

    APPLICATIONS/FUNCTIONS
    BIOSAM ROD GREASE is designed to provide a thin tenacious and erosion resistant lubristic film coating that, when subjected to extreme down hole pressures, provides lubrication, minimizes wear and protects against erosion and corrosion. AMC BIOSAM ROD GREASE is normally applied by hand to the drill rod surface before it is lowered back into the hole.

    ADVANTAGES

  • Easily applied
  • Biodegradable
  • Increases drilling efficiencies
  • Adheres to the rod under virtually any condition
  • Does not easily peel off from the surface
  • Resistant to water washing
  • Reduces rotational torque and vibration
  • Protects against corrosion
  • Thermally stable and extremely pressure resistant
  • Reduces wear on the drill string
  • Environmentally Friendly

    TYPICAL PROPERTIES

  • Physical appearance: Brown and stringy with vegetable oil odour
  • Flash point °C: 280 min
  • Oil viscosity at 40 °C: 680 cSt
  • Solubility: Insoluble

    RECOMMENDED TREATMENT
    Under normal drilling conditions initially apply 2.0 – 5.0 kg of the BIOSAM ROD GREASE for every 100 meters of rods. As the grease builds up on the surfaces apply less after each bit change.

    Dry Hole Conditions KG/100m
    NQ 5 - 10
    PQ 10 - 15
    HQ 15 - 25

    Hole conditions may vary so the grease should be used according to drilling conditions.

    To remove excess rod grease prepare 20 – 30 ltrs of concentrated drilling detergent with 1000 L of water and circulate through the hole.

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