UPCO <BR> Incorporated

Thursday 20th of November 2008 01:52:02 PM CST

News: UPCO, Inc has developed and constructed testing equipment to study sucker rod make-up. The first phase of this program has been completed. Download our Power Point presentation on rod lubricants and their effects on rod string load carrying ability.

This study has resulted in the introduction of UPCO's new Rod Lube product.

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UPCO Rod Lube is a specially formulated, high performance lubricant designed specifically for make-up and breakout of sucker rod connections. It contains corrosion inhibitors and molybdenum disulfide to protect against thread galling, seizing, and wear. UPCO Rod Lube is smooth with no fillers.

UPCO Rod Lubricant


Specifications
Color Black
Texture Smooth
Thickener Aluminum Complex
Density, lb/gal @ 77° (25°C) 7.35
Specific Gravity, lb/gal @ 77° (25°C) 0.88
Flash Point, ASTM D-92 >400°F (204°C)
Penetration, ASTM D-217 worked @ 77° (25°C) 400-430
NLGI Grade 00
Base Oil Viscosity, CST @ 212°F (100°C) 18.81
Base Oil Viscosity, CST @ 104°F (40°C) 279
Corrosion Preventive Properties, ASTM D-1743 @ 125°F (51°C) Pass
Water Washout Characteristics, ASTM-1264 @ 100°F (37°C) 279
Oil Separation, ASTM-1742 @ 77°F (25°C) <1.0
Shelf Life Two Years

Application Instructions

A quart of UPCO Rod Lube will lubricate approximately 500 sucker rod pins. The applicator assists in prevention of contaminants. Apply a small bead of UPCO Rod Lube to the pin threads. The rod shoulder and coupling face should remain dry. Do not dilute.


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