BESTOLIFE® C-55 Lead-Based Rock-Drill Compound
A lead-based thread compound for rock-drill steel joints, couplings and bits, formulated to withstand the stresses and temperatures of percussion rock drilling. Will not melt or leave burnt residue that binds threads; suitable for all rotary drilling joints.
Benefits
- Formulated for percussion rock drilling
- Suitable for all rotary drilling joints
- For coal, blast-hole, road construction, logging and mining
- Performs in pneumatic drilling and track drills
Specifications
- Base Materials
- Over 60% metallic lead with non-metallic additives
- Color
- Black
- Penetration
- 295–310 (ASTM D217)
- Weight per Gallon
- 19.6 lb/gal
- Thickener
- Lithium
- Fluid Type
- Petroleum
- Dropping Point
- ≥350°F (≥177°C)
- Flash Point
- ≥392°F (≥200°C)
- Service Rating
- 500°F (260°C)
- Friction Factor
- 1.0
- Shelf Life
- 4 years (unopened)