Molygraph DR Grease HD 1: Exceptional Adhesion to Drill Rods Leads to Remarkable Reduction in Vibration Levels and 15% Decrease in Grease Consumption

Drill rod grease is used in drilling operations to reduce friction and wear on drill rods and other components in a drilling operation. A customer in Australia got in touch with Molygraph to replace their existing lubricant. They were facing issues of insufficient lubricity that led to increased vibration between contacting surfaces and inconsistent torque spikes. The variation in torque has a direct correlation to increased frictional wear in the components. Molygraph recommended DR Grease HD 1 as a replacement for their existing lubricant.

Drill rods are subjected to heavy loads and frictional wear, and insufficient lubrication can lead to increased wear and tear in drill rods while reducing their life span. The following was the core issue faced by the customer

• Excessive vibration which was a result of insufficient lubrication was causing the drill rods to crack and was reducing the life of the drill string.

DR GREASE HD 1

HIGHLY WATER-RESISTANT & TEMPERATURE-RESISTANT DRILL ROD GREASE

Molygraph recommended DR Grease HD 1 which was specifically developed for drill rod lubrication. A blend of polymeric tackifiers, solid lubricants, and a specialized thickener system has resulted in a lubricant suited for this application. The key features of DR Grease HD 1 are

• Reducing friction and increasing the efficiency of the drilling process.
• Extend the life of not only the rod but the head as well.
• Increasing the lifespan of the equipment.
• Protects against rust and corrosion.
• Prevents chattering of the rods.

DR GREASE HD 1

HIGHLY WATER-RESISTANT & TEMPERATURE-RESISTANT DRILL ROD GREASE

• Base Oil: Mineral
• Base Oil Viscosity @ 40°C : 460 cSt
• Operating Temperature Range: -10 to +200°C
• Packaging: 18 Kg

• Excellent adhesion to drill rods resulted in much-lowered vibration levels.
• Overall grease consumption was reduced by 15% due to lowered relubrication intervals.
• Lower upfront cost of DR Grease HD 1 against the existing lubricant provided an excellent performance-to-value ratio and resulted in significant cost savings.