Drilling Mud Lubricants: Water-Based vs. Oil-Based

Drilling Mud Lubricant

Water-Based

To be used in mud systems utilizing makeup waters from fresh to salt water.  INC643 can be used as a filtrate reducer, lubricant and bore hole stabilizer and produces a thin, slick, tough filter cake.  It will also significantly reduce torque, drag, metal surface wear, and prolong bit life.  Recommended usage rates for INC643 range from 025 to 1.0 gal per barrel.  Dosages can vary greatly depending upon the application, loading rates, and many other factors.  


Oil-Based

That is designed as an extreme pressure drilling fluid lubricant.  INC648 forms a very tenacious film on all metal surfaces and is stable under pressures of thousands of psi.  Excellent torque reduction is realized in slim-hole and directional drilling which permits higher RPM.  INC648 will significantly reduce torque, drag, metal surface wear, and prolong bit life.  Recommended usage rates for INC648 range from 025 to 2.0 gal per barrel, and is not recommended for use in air mist drilling operations.