Features And Advantages
318 Metal-Free Thread Compound is a superior thread compound for casing, tubing, premium connections, and line pipe. It provides excellent performance in the areas of lubricity, sealing properties, make-up/break-out torque, and long-term corrosion protection during periods of storage. 318 Metal-Free Thread Compound contains no metals which may create a corrosive atmosphere thereby eliminating galvanic corrosion while making 318 Metal-Free thread compound the ideal product for today’s stringent environmental concerns. 318 Metal-Free Thread Compound is recommended for application to threads being hydrostatically tested. 318 Metal-Free Thread Compound is manufactured using components that meet or exceeds the listed performance objectives in API RP 5A3/ISO 13678. 318 Metal-Free Thread Compound meets the objective for eliminating hazardous materials in the workplace as presented in OSHA Communication CFR 1910.1200.
318 Metal-Free Thread Compound is high temperature and high pressure rated and contains corrosion and H2S inhibitors to eliminate thread corrosion, pitting and to provide extended protection to tubular threads. Note: 318 Metal-Free Thread Compound is not recommended for rotary shouldered connections.
In use for years now, 318 Metal-Free Thread Compound has provided excellent results for pipe storage, downhole service, and hydrostatic testing. This triple servicing ability assures you of a safe, effective, and economical way to meet all your casing, tubing, premium connections and line pipe thread compound needs.
Typical Observations
Color: Black
Texture: Grainy
Specific Gravity, at 77°F (25°C): 1.16
Flash Point, ASTM D-92: >400°F (>204°C)
Temperature Range: 0°F to >500°F (-17°C to >260°C)
Shelf Life (unopened container): Four years
API RP 5A3/ISO 13678
Dropping Point, ASTM D-2265: >500°F (>260°C)
Evaporation, % loss 24 h at 212°F (100°C): Pass
Gas Evolution, cm3 120 h at 151°F (66°C): Pass
Oil Separation, % 24 h at 212°F (100°C): Pass
Penetration, ASTM D-217 worked at 77°F (25°C): 310–340
Mass Density, lb/gal at 77°F (25°C): 9.66
Water Leaching, % loss 2 h at 151°F (66°C): Pass
Application & Adherence, 2 h at 0°F (-18°C): Pass
Compound Stability: Pass
Corrosion Resistance, ASTM B-117: 2000+ hrs
Copper Corrosion, ASTM D-4048: 1A
Friction Factor, API RP 5A3 Annex I: 1.0
Application
318 Metal-Free Thread Compound is for application to casing, tubing, premium connections, and line pipe.
