Drill Pipe Grease

At South Coast Products (SOCO), we understand fully that you need dependable drill pipe grease products for extreme situations. It could be high temperatures, low temperatures, extreme environments, rigorous use, long run times, or some combination of all of the above. When you demand a lot from your equipment, you demand a lot from the products that you use with them. Our grease products are specifically developed to meet your needs every single time, and to go above and beyond to provide the elite level of performance that you have been looking for. Call us now to place your order and see an instant improvement in durability, reliability and overall performance.

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ThredOn® Absolute 1.2

Premium Copper Drilling and Storage Compound

ThredOn® Absolute 1.2 is a specially formulated hybrid drilling and storage compound, developed for operators desiring high performance thread compound with a friction factor of 1.2. Absolute 1.2 includes a high-performance corrosion inhibitor, providing excellent storage protection, while exhibiting superior running performance.

Special Features and Benefits
High Copper content
Friction factor of 1.15-1.25* (per API RP7A1)
High temperature service rating
Applies easily and evenly
Works on entire drill string
Short- and long-term storage (Up to 36 months)
Adheres to OBM covered threads better than many competitive alternatives
Versatile — one product, two applications
Lead and Zinc Free

*Contains no lead.
*Available in Arctic Grade.
*Optimal performance is achieved with a torque correction value of 1.2.

ThredOn® Absolute Copper

Premium Copper Drilling and Storage Compound

ThredOn® Absolute Copper is a specialy formulated hybrid drilling and storage compound, developed for extreme drilling and challenging storage environments. Absolute Copper includes a high-performance corrosion inhibitor, providing excellent storage protection, while exhibiting superior running performance. Absolute Copper protects against corrosion, resists washout, and will not harden or bleed in storage.

Special Features and Benefits
High Copper content
Friction factor of 1.1 (per API RP7A1)
High temperature service rating
Applies easily and evenly
Works on entire drill string
Short- and long-term storage (up to 24 months)
Adheres to OBM covered threads better than many competitive alternatives
Versatile — One product, two applications
Lead and Zinc free

*Contains no lead.
*Available in Arctic Grade.

ThredOn® Copper Choice

Premium Copper Base Tool Joint Compound

ThredOn® Copper Choice high temperature, high performance premium copper base tool joint compound is specially designed to work from the saver sub all the way to the bit. Copper Choice’s high copper content and extreme EP characteristics fill all thread compounds needs without compromise. Although specifically engineered for use on tool joints and drill collars, it is also well suited as a lead free replacement to API Modified. Copper Choice provides consistent makeup and breakout characteristics and meets or exceeds API performance specifications and recommendations.

*Contains no lead.

ThredOn® Copperhead

Premium Copper Compound

ThredOn® Copperhead is a premium drill collar and tool joint compound formulated to prevent downhole make-up even under high drilling torques. It contains copper flake and other time-proven solid lubricants and additives in a high quality grease base, and resists water washout and provides easier breakout without galling.

*Contains no lead.
*Available in Arctic Grade

ThredOn® EZE Break Drill Collar

Premium TFE Rotary Shoulder Compound

ThredOn® EZE-Break DC compound is a lead-free high pressure compound for rotary shouldered connections. It is compounded with PTFE and other solid additives to maintain a positive thread seal while preventing galling in the most extreme environments. Special corrosion inhibition and oxidation stabilization additives are present to prevent rust and expand shelf life. It insures a positive seal under pressure and ease of breakout without excessive torque.

ThredOn® EZE Break Drill Pipe

TFE Rotary Shoulder Compound

ThredOn® EZE-Break DP compound is recommended for rotary shoulder applications involving extreme temperatures, high pressures, vibration and worn or damaged threads. It adheres to wet joints by displacing moisture effecting long lasting protection against corrosion and metal-to-metal contact.

*Contains no lead.

ThredOn® Heavy DC

60% Lead Drill Collar Compound

ThredOn® Heavy DC is a heavy duty drill collar compound containing a minimum of 60% atomized lead powder. Heavy DC is resistant to vibration, contraction or expansion of tool joints and can be used as a lubricant and sealant for all threaded connections. Heavy DC prevents metal to metal contact, eliminates galling and seizure of threads. It provides a tight, leak-proof seal under high temperature and pressures and protects threads against corrosion. Heavy DC conforms to the requirements and standards of API Spec. 7, Appendix F, May, 1979.

*Caution: Do Not Use On Potable Water Lines

ThredOn® Klean Kote TJ

Metal Free Tool Joint Compound

ThredOn® Klean Kote TJ is a non-metallic and environmentally friendly compound for all tubular threads and is used as an alternative to metallic tool joint compounds. This premium compound is not affected by solvents, oil, mud, corrosion, mild acids, or alkalis.

*Contains no lead.

ThredOn® LDD

Zinc Base for Light Duty Drilling

ThredOn® LDD contains oxidation inhibitor to increase shelf life and special wetting agents help to coat even wet threads. It prevents galling and makes for easy breakouts in light duty drilling applications.

ThredOn® Metal Free TJ

Metal Free Tool Joint Compound

ThredOn® Metal Free TJ is a non-metallic and environmentally friendly compound for all tubular threads and is used as an alternative to metallic tool joint compounds. This premium compound is not affected by solvents, oil, mud, corrosion, mild acids, or alkalis.

ThredOn® Rotary Gold

Copper Tool Joint Compound

ThredOn® Rotary Gold is formulated with Lithium complex grease to ensure long-term shear stability. Rotary Gold contains rust and oxidation inhibitors plus other lubricant stabilizers to resist reaction with H2S and other down hole environments. Copper flakes and amorphous graphite are used as anti-galling additives and ensure a positive seal, providing an incredibly stable, high temperature thread compound that can be used in most drilling situations.

*Contains no lead.

ThredOn® Rotary Gold Extra

Copper Tool Joint Compound

ThredOn® Rotary Gold Extra is formulated with Lithium Complex grease to ensure long-term shear stability. Rotary Gold Extra contains rust and oxidation inhibitors plus other lubricant stabilizers to resist reaction with H2S and other down hole environments. Copper flakes and amorphous graphite are used as anti-galling additives and ensure a positive seal, providing an incredibly stable, high temperature thread compound that can be used in most drilling situations.

*Contains no lead.

ThredOn® Z-40

Zinc Base Tool Joint Compound

ThredOn® Z-40 zinc compounds contain oxidation inhibitor to increase shelf life and special wetting agents help to coat even wet threads. It prevents galling and makes for easy breakouts.

ThredOn® Z-50

Zinc Base Tool Joint Compound

ThredOn® Z-50 zinc compounds contain oxidation inhibitor to increase shelf life and special wetting agents help to coat even wet threads. It prevents galling and makes for easy breakouts.

ThredOn® Z-60

Zinc Base Tool Joint Compound

ThredOn® Z-60 zinc compounds contain oxidation inhibitor to increase shelf life and special wetting agents help to coat even wet threads. It prevents galling and makes for easy breakouts.

We Have the Experience as a Drilling Grease Distributor 

We have been in business since 1968, so you can trust us to get it right with all of our industry-leading drilling compound products. Very few companies last for five decades or more. Even fewer are able to sustain a high level of success, innovation and growth over that time. We have managed to do both, and we’re proud of those 50+ years of experience. They have shaped SOCO into what it is today, and they have helped us develop the cutting-edge products that you need. Don’t cut corners. Don’t settle for less. Order from us so that you know your equipment is protected to the highest degree possible. 

Another benefit of choosing us as your drilling grease distributor is that we have such a wide range of products. We can address your unique concerns, and our friendly team can answer your questions and guide you toward the right products if you’re unsure what to buy. Just a few of our many popular options include:

  • Chemola™ ThredOn™ 304 Copperhead: Premium Copper Compound
  • Chemola™ ThredOn™ Copper Choice: Premium Copper Base Tool Joint Compound
  • Chemola™ ThredOn™ 301 EZE Break DC: Premium TFE Rotary Shoulder Compound
  • Chemola™ ThredOn™ 305 Rotary Gold: Copper Tool Joint Compound
  • Chemola™ ThredOn™ 312 Z-60: Zinc Base Tool Joint Compound

This is just a small sampling of our drill pipe grease products, but they do help to show you the variety we offer and how we focus on a number of different needs and applications. We also have environmentally-friendly products, as we are an eco-conscious company that always strives to make a difference. If you want to learn about innovative new products or see a list of all current options we sell, you can either do it online or by calling our sales team. We’re happy to help either way.

Finally, it does not matter where you’re located. We are a Texas-based company that proudly offers American-made products that are designed and created in our state-of-the-art Houston factory. At the same time, though, we have a worldwide distribution setup that reaches across the globe. There are options and suppliers on every continent. We know that these industries often take you to remote locations, and we can get you the products you need no matter what. 

Our Contact Information 

If you do have questions for the top drill pipe grease supplier in Texas, or if you’d like to find out more about our product line before placing an order, just give us a call locally at (713) 225-0048 or toll-free at (800) 535-5823.