Z-50 Tool Joint Compound

DESCRIPTION:

Z-50™ is the finest metallic zinc compound on the market today. It is specially formulated and tested to insure the best brushability and maximum protection under the widest temperature ranges. Z-50 has been test proven to significantly reduce stresses within tool joints, compared to a typical zinc compound.

Z-50 contains pure metallic zinc dust, exceeding the requirements set forth by API Bulletin 5A3. In addition, Z-50 contains a proprietary binder that dramatically increases the compound's ability to reduce friction and thus retard make-up, yet minimizes the plating of metallic zinc in the joints.

The oils used by Jet-Lube to manufacture Z-50's grease base contains less than .2% sulphur. Z-50 is manufactured to conform to the recommendations of the IADC's Tool Pusher's Manual

Z-50 is milled during the manufacturing process, thus assuring a uniform, consistent, smooth compound which applies evenly.

APPLICATIONS:

Z-50 is designed to provide the maximum protection for tool joint threads and shoulders over a wide variety of conditions. They prevent galling and wear plus ensure consistent rig floor make-up while providing resistance to further make-up downhole.

OPERATING RANGE:
-18°C to 205°C ( 0°F to 400°F)

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Non-plating
• Low sulphur content
• Non-reactive, no gassing
• Brushable over a wide temperature range
• Sticks to wet joints
• Consistent rig floor make-up
• Resistant to further downhole make-up

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

Thickener - Aluminum Stearate
Fluid Type - Petroleum
Color/Appearance - Smooth Grey Paste
Dropping Point (ASTM D-566) - 91°C (195°F)
Specific Gravity, Typical - 1.59
Density (kg/l), Typical - 1.59
Oil Separation, Wt. % Loss @ 100°C (212°F) - <5.0%
Flash Point (ASTM D-4049) - >221°C (430°F)
NLGI Grade - 2
Copper Strip Corrosion (ASTM D-4048) - 1A
Shell 4 Ball (ASTM D-2596) Weld Point, kgf - 500
Recommended Torque - Per API RP 7G

PACKAGING:

Pail Size: 8kg, 15 kg, 25 kg