Core Tube Lubricant

Description

CORE-LUBE is a natural, linseed-based soft soap used as a core tube lubricant on diamond core drills.

Applications/Functions

• Facilitate the core sliding into the inner tube
• Lubricate the core lifter
• Minimize wear on the inner tube
• Formulate a non-polluting water-based solution for cleaning inner tube components and rig equipment

Advantages

• Improves core recovery
• Extends length of core run in broken ground
• Lengthens useable life of downhole wireline components

Recommended Treatment

As aid in core recovery

• A handful or saturated swab of CORE-LUBE may be smeared inside the bottom of the inner tube before it is inserted into the drill rods. Also, a liberal amount may be applied to the core lifter parts.

As a cleaning solution for drill rig components

• Mix one quart of CORE-LUBE with 50 gallons of water or 5 litres of CORE-LUBE per m3 of water.

Packaging

CORE-LUBE is packaged in 25-lb (11.4 kg) resealable plastic pails with wire bail handles.