The science of lubrication
Molyslip® is an independent, UK-based manufacturer of specialist industrial lubricants, supplying products in the UK and internationally, exporting to over 60 countries around the world.
The oil and gas industry operates in some of the world's harshest environments. With products specially formulated to keep machines and equipment operating in the most adverse conditions, Molyslip® is your tried and tested lubricant brand. The Molyslip® all-encompassing range of superior-performance lubricants ensures continued reliable operation of machinery. Our Oil and Gas product range includes specially developed OCTG drill collar and tool joint compounds, valve lubricants, technically advanced wire rope, jack-up and open gear lubricants, in addition to salt water-resistant corrosion preventatives. Many of our products have been formulated to meet the environmental needs of the modern operator. Coupled with the industry proven Molyslip® maintenance ranges, we offer a comprehensive lubrication package to the offshore, onshore and marine engineers. At Molyslip®, science remains at the heart of our success and our purpose-built, state-of-the-art laboratories meet all the requirements for a 21st century lubricant developer, allowing us to produce premium products that repeatedly outperform the competition. Our success also lies in our ability to be flexible, offering unrivalled technical and after-sales support. It is our priority for customers to run at peak efficiency — and for over 80 years we have delivered a world-class service and superior-performance products.
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Valve, IBOP and Flow Control Lubricants
The Molyslip® range of high-performance lubricants has been developed specifically to ensure a steady flow and keep your operations running smoothly. The range covers most valve types, IBOPs and flow control equipment operating in extreme environments.
VLS
Biodegradable valve lubricant and seal
Molyslip® VLS is an adhesive, salt water, stream and hydrocarbon fluid resistant lubricant formulated for use in oil field valve applications.
Benefits:
- Excellent lubrication and anti-wear properties
- High-load carrying capability
- Long-term corrosion protection
- Provides sealing capability for use in older and worn valve equipment
- Environmentally friendly
PVG-679
High-performance synthetic valve lubricant
Molyslip® PVG-679 is formulated on a specially selected synthetic base oil coupled with solid lubricants and corrosion inhibitors that provide a wide operating temperature capability. Molyslip® PVG-679 maintains equipment integrity by providing maximum resistance to chemicals encountered in the energy exploration industry.
Benefits:
- Designed specifically to address the requirements of gate and plug valves operating in the petrochemical industry
- Premium blend of high-performance, fully-synthetic oil
- Highly resistant to steam, saltwater, crude oil, sour gas and condensates, H2S, drilling muds, etc.
BVL
Ball valve lubricant
Molyslip® BVL is a uniquely formulated soft grease specifically developed to ensure the continued efficiency and longevity of spring-loaded ball valves.
Benefits:
- Based on viscous synthetic fluid and formulated for use in spring-loaded ball valves
- Carefully selected raw materials ensure Molyslip® BVL is fully compatible with all commonly encountered seal materials
- Highly resistant to chemicals encountered in the oil and gas exploration industry
WRL-C Series
Wire Rope Lubricants
Molyslip® WRL-C Series are high-load carrying lubricants in different NLGI grades developed to protect wires and strands from wear and breakage in extreme conditions.
Benefits:
- Excellent corrosion resistance protecting wire ropes in both wet and humid environments
- Highly adhesive, tenacious film extending re-lubrication intervals
- Low-temperature flexibility prevents flaking and cracking
WRL-05
- Molyslip® WRL-05 is a graphite reinforced NLGI 2 lubricant suitable for application both manually or by pressure lubricator.
WRL-CV
- Molyslip® WRL-CV is an NLGI 00 version of WRL-05 for easy application and should be for use in cold climates.
RL-E Series
EU Ecolabel/VGP-compliant lubricants
Molyslip® WRL-E Series have been specially developed to have high-load carrying and wear-reduction capabilities whilst being environmentally friendly and compliant with US VGP 2013. For applications where environmental factors are a priority, WRL-E Series lubricants ensure that wires and strands are protected from wear and breakage.
Benefits:
- EU Ecolabel certified and fully compliant with US VGP 2013
- Highly adhesive and tenacious 'fling off' resistant film extending re-lubrication intervals
- Excellent corrosion resistance protecting ropes in both wet and humid environments
WRL-E40
- Molyslip® WRL-E40 is a semi-opaque lubricant which facilitates easy visual rope inspection.
WRL-E70
- Molyslip® WRL-E70 is a graphite-reinforced version of WRL-E40, with enhanced load-carrying capability for high-load applications.
WRL-S Series
Pseudoplastic Wire Rope Lubricants
Molyslip® WRL-S Series combines the high-load carrying capabilities of our WRL range with Pseudoplastic rheology, optimising penetration and wash-off resistance in harsh environments.
Benefits:
- High-load carrying and wear-reduction capabilities that are synonymous within our WRL range, protecting wires and strands from wear
- Superior corrosion resistance protecting ropes operating in wet and humid environments
- Highly adhesive 'low fling' film, which extends re-lubrication intervals
- Excellent low-temperature flexibility preventing flacking and cracking
WRL-S10
- Molyslip® WRL-S10 is a translucent pseudoplastic lubricant that is specially developed to allow easy rope inspection
WRL-S15
- Molyslip® WRL-S15 is a sprayable grade of WRL-S10 for easy application
WRL-S20
- Molyslip® WRL-S20 is a graphite-reinforced lubricant to provide enhanced load-carrying properties for high-load applications
Open Gear Lubricants
The Molyslip® Arvina range of open gear lubricants is specifically formulated to address cold and damp metal applications, providing high-load carrying lubrication for use on the oil and gas industry’s open gear and jack-up equipment.
Arvina OG0 And OG2 Range
High-Load, Open Gear Lubricants
Providing extreme-pressure and anti-wear performance, the Molyslip® Arvina OG range has been formulated to be highly effective against the most corrosive effects of the environment.
Benefits:
- Extreme-pressure and anti-wear performance
- Exceptional mechanical stability which extends re-lubrication intervals
- Highly resistant to water wash-off
- Effective protection against corrosion
OGO NLGI 0
- Molyslip® Arvina OGO NLGI 0 has been specially designed for spray application
0G2 NLGI 2
- Molyslip® Arvina 0G2 NLGI 2 features excellent pumpability with a self-repairing film, ensuring a consistent application in open gears
Arvina-AW
Universal Open Gear and Jack-up Lubricant
Molyslip® Arvina-AW is a highly versatile all-weather grease that has been developed for applications in heavy-duty, and extreme weather environments.
Benefits:
- Superior high-load carrying and anti-wear capability
- Adheres to cold and damp metals
- Highly resistant to water wash-off
Arvina-AW ECO
Environmentally Acceptable Open Gear and Jack-up Lubricant
Molyslip® Arvina-AW ECO is specially developed to deliver characteristically high-load carrying and anti-wear properties with the added benefit of being environmentally friendly. Arvina-AW ECO is ideal for applications where environmental considerations are a priority.
Benefits:
- Excellent high-load carrying anti-wear capability
- Adheres to cold and damp metals
- Highly resistant to water wash-off
- Biodegradable and compliant with HOCNL 'E' classification in UK/NL and 'Yellow' rating in Norway
Corrosion Protection Coatings
Molyslip® X range of corrosion preventatives is specially formulated and tested under extreme conditions. These products deposit a protective barrier coating to metallic components during storage, transit and to equipment operating in highly corrosive environments.
X10 Fluid
Pressure-test Additive and Corrosion Inhibitor
Molyslip® X10 is a fully-synthetic corrosion inhibiting pressure test concentrate that provides short-term, inter-process protection to equipment in harsh environments.
Benefits:
- Fully-synthetic, environmentally friendly concentrate
- Low foaming in pressure test applications
- Water extendible, cost effective
X12 Spray and Fluid
Light Oil Film Corrosion Inhibitor
Molyslip® X12 features a specially developed dewatering formulation, providing up to 18 months indoor protection to metallic components.
Benefits:
- Provides environmental protection during transport and storage for up to up to 18 months indoor and short term outdoor
- Dewatering capability facilitates application to damp surfaces
- Superior wetting gives a consistent even coating and reliable protection
- Self-healing film provides protection from incidental contact
- Biodegradable applied film
X30 Spray and Fluid
Heavy-duty, Long-term Corrosion Inhibitor
Molyslip® X30 is a high-density corrosion inhibitor developed to provide long-term outdoor protection for up to 24 months.
Benefits:
- Provides up to 24 months outdoor storage protection
- Dewatering capability facilitates application to damp surfaces
- Superior wetting gives a consistent even coating and reliable protection
- Self-healing wax film provides protection from incidental contact
X50 Grease
OCTG Storage Compound
Molyslip® X50 is a specially formulated moisture displacing corrosion preventing grease designed to provide long term protection of oil country tubular goods. The product deposits a highly effective adhesive grease film containing powerful corrosion inhibitors and a unique scavenger that displaces and absorbs moisture from the metal surface to prevent rusting over prolonged periods.
Benefits:
- Moisture displacing
- Excellent adhesion to cold damp substrates
- Highly effective protection against corrosion
- Good wash-off resistance
Tool Joint and Drill Collar Compounds
Molyslip® OCTG products are designed to provide controlled, consistent joint make-up and lower torque breakout when applied to threaded tool joints, drill pipe, casing and tubing. Rigorously tested, our OCTG range of compounds ensures long-term operation and optimised efficiency for equipment.
Copaslip TM OCTG
Tool Joint and Drill Pipe Compound
Building upon one of our most universally recognised products, Molyslip® CopaslipTM OCTG has been specifically formulated to apply its characteristically high performance to the needs of Oil and Gas production.
Benefits:
- Independently tested and meets the requirements of API RP 5A3/ISO 13678:2010
- Premium-performance compound featuring both metallic and non-metallic solids to prevent cold welding of substrates
- Superior protection of tool joint threads and collar joints
- Even distribution of lubricant ensuring consistent tightening and breakout torques
- Suitable for applications to cold and damp equipment
CU30
Production Thread Compound
Molyslip® CU30 is a high-performance, lead and zinc free production thread compound developed to replace API modified for casing, tubing and line pipe applications.
Benefits:
- Independently tested and meets the requirements of API RP 5A3/ISO 13678:2010
- Reduces friction during the make-up of casing and tubing, preventing galling and wear, whilst ensuring longevity and performance
- Outstanding resistance to water washout
Graphslip Octg
Metal-free Tool Joint and Drill Collar Compound
Molyslip® Graphslip OCTG is a premium performance, metal-free, tool joint and drill collar compound based on highly refined low sulphur, low pour point mineral oil thickened with calcium sulphonate complex soap.
Benefits:
- Metal-free, high-graphite content alternative to COPASLIPTM OCTG
- Excellent lubricating and anti-wear properties to reduce friction during assembly preventing 'pick-up', galling and seizure facilitating easier breakout for routine maintenance
- Effective over a wide temperature range
- GRAPHSLIP OCTG is specifically designed to prevent seizure of threaded connections and 'cold welding' of rotary should/drill collar/tool joint connections on oilfield equipment such as drill strings, casings, production tools and tubing etc
- Independently tested and meets the requirements of API RP 5A3/ISO 13678:2010
GC 10
Metal-Free Production Thread Compound
Molyslip® GC10 is a high performance, metal-free production thread compound that can replace API modified for casing, tubing and line pipe applications.
Benefits:
- Excellent load carrying and anti-wear properties
- Outstanding resistance to water washout
- Allows consistent joint make-up
- Highly effective protection against corrosion
- Formulated to meet the requirements of AIP RP 5A3/ISO 13678:2010
