About this episode

This episode discusses the benefits and specifications of JetLube KOPR-KOTE, a copper-based drill collar compound designed to prevent downhole makeup in rotary drilling.

JetLube KOPR-KOTE® is the copper-based drill collar and tool joint compound built to solve one of the most costly problems in rotary drilling: preventing downhole makeup on API rotary shouldered connections before it destroys shoulder faces, joint efficiency, and your day. Browse the full drill collar compounds category at https://www.pe-energy.com/product-category/drill-collar-compounds/ KOPR-KOTE's solids package — copper flake, graphite, and natural extreme-pressure additives in an aluminum-complex petroleum-fluid base — works differently from conventional lubricants. Instead of reducing friction uniformly, it increases the coefficient of friction under compressive load , so as makeup stress rises, resistance rises with it. The result: shoulder faces seat cleanly, standoff is eliminated, and connections hold torque where it belongs. Friction factor is 1.15 relative to API RP 5A3 Annex I , developed on full-scale API tool joint connections. Multiply your thread manufacturer's recommended torque value by 1.15 — or contact the connection manufacturer directly for confirmed torque specs. The thermal and mechanical specs support demanding downhole service. Service range runs 0°F…

Topics covered

• drilling compounds
• downhole makeup
• friction management
• API connections
• lubrication technology

Keywords

• JetLube
• KOPR-KOTE
• drill collar
• copper-based
• friction
• API
• lubricants
• downhole service

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PE-Energy, API, ASTM

Products: JetLube KOPR-KOTE

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