tested in use in a PHQ Football Type Lubricator
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results of the comparative study using Petro-Canada Grease ARDEE EP000 and oil in a pneumatic drill |
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| Grease (Averages) | Oils (Averages) | |
| Oil concentration on operator's filter | 0.06 mg | 0.80 mg |
| Lubricant consumption | 80 ml per round | 325 ml per round |
| Noise levels | 125 dBA | 125 dBA |
| Penetration rates | 1.27 min per 4 foot steel | 1.26 min per 4 foot steel |
Results of Independent tests conducted at CANMET's Experimental Mine
Drills consume one quarter the amount of lubricant after switching to grease - (cost savings).
Air-borne oil misting is dramatically reduced in the work area (12 fold, from .80mg to .06mg)
No measureable change in noise levels or penetration rates using grease was observed.
A copy of CANMET's Comparative Study is Available on Request
Results noticed by PHQ Service department on field trips to customers
Rock drills returned to surface shop after storage underground are still well lubricated.
There is no evidence of corrosion wear on interior parts of drills switched to using grease.
Operator satisfaction is high using grease high due to elimination of air borne oil misting.
Comments from operators are that older rock drills are running better using grease.
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Petro-Canada ARDEE EP000 Rock
Drill Grease tested in use in a PHQ Football Type Lubricator |
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