Jet-Lube Seal-Guard is a metal-free premium thread compound designed to prevent galling and provide controlled friction in high-interference OCTG connections, including high-alloy steels.

Key Specifications

• Product Type: Premium metal-free thread compound
• Base Grease: CZ-EX PLUS complex grease
• Colour: Black
• Friction Factor: 1.0 relative to API Modified
• Service Temperature: -29°C to 232°C (-20°F to 450°F)
• Four-Ball Weld Point: 620 kgf minimum (ASTM D2596)
• Specific Gravity: 1.24–1.28

Product Characteristics

• Metal-free formulation designed for premium metal-to-metal seal and high-interference OCTG connections.
• Suitable for high-chrome and high-alloy steel connections.
• Provides excellent galling resistance and consistent friction during connection make-up.
• Adheres to wet or oily threads.
• Contains hydrogen sulphide (H2S) corrosion inhibitors.
• Provides approximately 6–9 months of storage protection on properly prepared connections.
• Formulated to meet API 5A3 requirements.

Applications

• Premium OCTG connections incorporating metal-to-metal seals.
• High-interference and high-alloy threaded connections.
• API 8-round threaded connections.
• Flow-line connections, nuts and bolts.
• Mechanical jacking systems.

Note: Seal-Guard may not provide optimum sealing performance on buttress-thread connections.