Lubricants
Lubricants for drilling fluids
A drilling fluid lubricant reduces friction between the drill string and the hole, which lowers torque and drag, particularly in deviated and horizontal sections. Galaxy Drilling Fluids Pvt Ltd supplies 10 lubricants: 9 for water-based mud and 1 for oil-based mud.
Choosing a lubricant
GS Lube is the general-purpose grade for water-based mud, and is classified eco-friendly. Gel EB Lube is ester-based, and Gel EP Torque Reducer is a vegetable-based, extreme-pressure product for long horizontal and high-torque sections. GS Lube NV has a low pour point and stays pourable in cold weather.
Brines, powders and oil-based mud
Clear brines have no solids to help them, so GS EM Lube and GS Sal Lube are made for that duty. POLVO LUBE, POLVO EB LUBE and POLVO EPTR are powdered lubricants, which do away with the drum. For oil-based mud, GS Lube OBM adds lubricity in high-torque directional sections.
Product designations and classifications are those of the manufacturer. Descriptions explain the function of the chemistry and are not performance specifications. Technical data sheets and certificates of analysis are issued with quotation. Galaxy Drilling Fluids Pvt Ltd is a supplier of these products.
Products in this range
Water Based 9
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GS Lube
Eco-friendly, universal application
General-purpose lubricant for water-based systems. Reduces drill-string friction. Classified eco-friendly.
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GS Lube NV
Low pour-point lubricant
Lubricant that stays pourable in cold weather.
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Gel EB Lube
Ester based
Ester-based lubricant. High lubricity with a good environmental profile.
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Gel EP Torque Reducer®
Vegetable based
Vegetable-based, extreme-pressure. For long horizontal and high-torque sections.
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GS EM Lube
Lubricant for clear brines and completion fluids
Lubricant for clear brines, where there are no solids to help.
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GS Sal Lube
Clear brine
Lubricant for clear brine. Soluble, non-toxic and biodegradable.
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POLVO LUBE
Powdered lubricant
Powdered lubricant. Same job, without the drum.
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POLVO EB LUBE
Powdered ester-based lubricant
Powdered ester lubricant.
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POLVO EPTR
Powdered extreme-pressure torque reducer
Powdered extreme-pressure torque reducer.
Oil Based 1
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GS Lube OBM
Lubricant for oil-based mud
Extra lubricity for high-torque directional sections in oil-based mud.
Frequently asked questions
How do you reduce torque and drag in a horizontal well?
A lubricant added to the drilling fluid reduces friction between the string and the hole. For long horizontal and high-torque sections, Galaxy Drilling Fluids Pvt Ltd supplies Gel EP Torque Reducer, a vegetable-based extreme-pressure product, and GS Lube OBM for oil-based mud.
What lubricant works in clear brine completion fluids?
Clear brines need a lubricant made for them, as they have no solids to help. Galaxy Drilling Fluids Pvt Ltd supplies GS EM Lube for clear brines and completion fluids, and GS Sal Lube, a soluble clear brine lubricant.
Are powdered drilling lubricants available?
Yes. Galaxy Drilling Fluids Pvt Ltd supplies POLVO LUBE, POLVO EB LUBE, which is ester-based, and POLVO EPTR, an extreme-pressure torque reducer, all in powder form.