WorldWide Drilling Resource

! " # ! Time-Tested Premium Thread Compounds Adapted from Information by BESTOLIFE Corporation Since 1932, BESTOLIFE has been a trusted name in the petroleum industry as a manufacturer of high-performance, premium thread compounds for any drilling situation. BESTOLIFE Founder I.H. Grancell created the very first thread com- pound to combat galling, seizing, and down hole makeup. Grancell, who made the formula in a dishpan, called his invention BESTOLIFE No. 270 ® and it quickly be- came the premier thread compound in the oil industry. The compound has with- stood the test of time and is still available for purchase today. In the1950s, the company’s new formula “Mr. B” became a favorite in oilfield and industrial applications. The Bestolife 2000 series was created in the 1980s as the alternative to API Modified. It exceeded the performance of other storage com- pounds in pipe mills, threader, and inspection compounds, and remains the global industry standard today. In the 1990s, the Bestolife 3000 series was rated best metal-free compound in a European Joint Industry Testing Program. Throughout their history, BESTOLIFE has demonstrated a spirit of innovation by staying in tune with their customers’ needs and creating specific solutions formulated to withstand the most extreme conditions on earth. Though the industry is very different than it was in 1932, the company’s commitment to their customers has never wavered. BESTOLIFE leads the market for drilling, production, and industrial compound appli- cations. The company offers a wide range of premium compounds, which are proven to ex- tend the life of drilling equipment. They are formulated and manufactured with continued commitment to strict standards of quality and performance, which meet or exceed industry standards and customer needs. The company’s dedication to research and development led them to invest in a new state-of-the-art lab, which is one way BESTOLIFE shows how serious they take product development. Not only does the company’s lab team continually develop new product in- novations, they also test samples from every batch produced, assuring clients of the very best product performance and consistency. The company’s motto, coined in the 1930s, still holds true: No matter the drilling con- dition, BESTOLIFE has the solution. G&O 21 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® SEPTEMBER 2018