Drilling rigs, workover units, compressor stations and refineries run high-pressure, high-temperature equipment where a lubricant failure is a safety issue, not just a maintenance one.
Oil and gas operations put lubricants under some of the highest pressures in industry. Drill pipe and casing threads see enormous make-up torque and are washed by drilling mud. Gas and air compressors run continuously at high discharge temperatures. Mud pumps, drawworks and cranes carry heavy shock loads outdoors, often in coastal air. Specification compliance and documented supply matter as much as performance.
Banesto supplies thread compound and drill lubricant, compressor, gear and hydraulic oils, high-temperature greases, wire rope lubricants and corrosion preventives, each matched to the equipment maker's or operator's specification.
Selected from our 852+ SKU range for the duty cycles most common in oil and gas operations. Every recommendation is matched by application (temperature, load, speed and exposure), not by catalogue number. Where the equipment maker specifies a grade, the maker's specification comes first.
Need specifications? Full technical data sheets are available for every grade.
View Product Datasheets →A starting point for your lubrication schedule, point by point.
| Equipment | Lubrication point | Banesto product | Good practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drill pipe, casing, tubing | Threaded connections | Oilfield Thread Compound (API 5A3 compatible) | Apply to clean, dry threads; use the make-up torque recommended for the compound. |
| Mud pumps | Power-end gears and bearings | Industrial Gear Oil ISO VG 220 EP, or the maker's grade | Check for water and mud in the oil. |
| Drawworks, rotary table | Gears, chains | Gear oil as per the maker; Chain & Wire Rope Lubricant on exposed chains | Inspect chain stretch and lubrication daily. |
| Gas and air compressors | Crankcase and cylinders | Compressor Oil ISO VG 100, where a mineral oil is specified | Follow the maker's gas-specific advice for sour or rich gas. |
| Pumping units | Gear reducer | Industrial Gear Oil ISO VG 220 EP, or the maker's grade | Sample the oil at least once a year. |
| Cranes, drilling lines | Wire ropes | Wire Rope & Open Gear Grease | Clean the rope before relubricating. |
| Pumps and motors | Bearings | Polyurea Bearing Grease for motors; Ca-Sulfonate Complex for wet, hot bearings | Do not mix grease types in one bearing. |
| Refinery and plant hydraulics | Hydraulic systems | Hydraulic Oil HLP 46; fire-resistant fluid near hot surfaces | Keep fill points closed and clean. |
API RP 5A3 (also published as ISO 13678) is the recommended practice for evaluating thread compounds used on casing, tubing, line pipe and drill stem elements. Banesto's oilfield thread compound is formulated to be API 5A3 compatible.
It depends on the gas and the discharge temperature. Many run on a mineral ISO VG 100 or 150 compressor oil; sour or hydrocarbon-rich gas may need a heavier or synthetic oil. Follow the compressor maker's recommendation.
Calcium sulfonate complex grease is a strong choice where heat, water and heavy loads come together, thanks to its inherent rust protection, wash-out resistance and natural EP performance.
Send us the specification or tender sheet. Our team will map each line to the matching Banesto grade and share data sheets for your evaluation.
Working on a rig, compressor station or refinery? Send us the specification or tender sheet, and our team will match Banesto grades line by line with data sheets for evaluation.