Just starting out in the oil drilling business is an exciting adventure. Whether you offer drilling services to a property owner or you intend to drill on your own land in Colorado could be quite lucrative. However, it does require a lot of exploration into equipment and maintenance of said equipment. Proper maintenance requires purchasing fluids and chemicals from an oilfield supply company. There are many different chemicals you will need from the oilfield supply company prior to your first drilling job.
Lubricants
Lubricants keep drill parts moving smoothly and with little friction. You do not want friction to create overly hot or heated parts that could ignite oil or gas pockets and cause explosions. The lubricants cool parts as well as help them barrel through hard rock and soil.
Anti-Rust Chemicals
Most oil rigs are comprised of steel. Some of the hardest steel is used to make the drill’s moving parts. Unfortunately, this steel is frequently exposed to the wild and unfriendly weather conditions in Colorado. Rusty drilling components leads to breakage and more friction, neither of which you want in this business. Applying these chemicals prevents rust from developing and spreading over your drilling equipment.
Chemicals That Are Safe for Environmental Use
Drilling for oil isn’t exactly an environmentally friendly business, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use chemicals that help reduce the environmental dangers. It’s important to prevent potential harm to the surrounding areas of your wells. To find out more, contact Flatirons Chemicals.
