ADHESION OF SOLID FILM LUBRICANTS: ASTM D2510
EXPLANATION
Effective solid film lubricant coatings must adhere to surfaces to provide adequate lubrication in applications with restricted access where fluid lubricants cannot easily be replenished. Without this coating adhesion, metal to metal contact results in significant wear of contacting surfaces. Adhesion is critical to the performance of solid film lubricants in applications such as fasteners, bearings, and sliding members in automotive, aircraft, and aerospace hardware.
This test measures the adhesion of solid film lubricant coatings when submitted to contact with water and other fluids.
TEST SUMMARY
The dry solid film lubricant is applied to anodized aluminum panels, immersed in water or other fluids for 24 hours and then wiped dry. A strip of masking tape is pressed onto the panel and removed abruptly. Film removal exposing the surface of the metal panel is the criterion for failure.
TEST PRECISION
This is a qualitative pass-fail test and no estimates of precision or bias can be made.
