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EXTREME PRESSURE PROPERTIES OF SOLID BONDED FILMS USING AN SRV TEST MACHINE: AST
EXTREME PRESSURE PROPERTIES OF SOLID BONDED FILMS USING AN SRV TEST MACHINE: ASTM D7217EXPLANATIONThis test method covers a procedure for determining extreme pressure properties of solid bonded films under high-frequency linear-oscillation motion using the SRV test machine. This laboratory test method ...
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EXTREME PRESSURE PROPERTIES OF LUBRICATING GREASES: ASTM D5706
EXTREME PRESSURE PROPERTIES OF LUBRICATING GREASES: ASTM D5706EXPLANATIONThis test method is used for quickly determining extreme pressure properties of lubricating greases at selected temperatures specified for use in applications where high speed vibrational or start-stop motions are present with high ...
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EXTREME PRESSURE PROPERTIES OF LUBRICATING GREASE: ASTM D2596
EXTREME PRESSURE PROPERTIES OF LUBRICATING GREASE: ASTM D2596EXPLANATIONSee the discussion under Test Method ASTM D2783. This test is not applicable to lubricating greases that have as their fluid component a silicone, halogenated silicone, or a mixture comprising silicone fluid and petroleum oil.TEST ...
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EXTREME PRESSURE PROPERTIES OF LUBRICATING FLUIDS: ASTM D2783
EXTREME PRESSURE PROPERTIES OF LUBRICATING FLUIDS: ASTM D2783EXPLANATIONThis test method is used for specification purposes, differentiates between lubricating fluids having low, medium, and high levels of extreme pressure properties. Two determinations are made: load-wear index, and weld point by means ...
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EXTREME PRESSURE PROPERTIES OF LUBRICATING FLUIDS: ASTM D2782
EXTREME PRESSURE PROPERTIES OF LUBRICATING FLUIDS: ASTM D2782(Equivalent Test Methods: IP 240 and DIN 51434)EXPLANATIONThis test method is widely used for the determination of extreme pressure properties for specification purposes of the load carrying capacity of lubricating fluids by means of Timken ...
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EXTREME PRESSURE PROPERTIES OF FLUID LUBRICANTS: ASTM D3233
EXTREME PRESSURE PROPERTIES OF FLUID LUBRICANTS: ASTM D3233EXPLANATIONThese test methods cover two procedures for making a preliminary evaluation of the load-carrying properties of fluid lubricants by means of the Falex Pin and Vee Block test machines. Evaluations by both test methods differentiate between ...
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EXPLOSIVE REACTIVITY OF LUBRICANTS: ASTM D3115
EXPLOSIVE REACTIVITY OF LUBRICANTS: ASTM D3115EXPLANATIONExplosive reactivity has resulted when parts made from some light alloys, typically high in aluminum and magnesium, are loaded under shear conditions while in contact with certain lubricants. A typical example is a threaded part, lubricated with ...
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EVAPORATION LOSSES BY THERMO GRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS (TGA) NOACK METHOD: ASTM D6375
EVAPORATION LOSSES BY THERMO GRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS (TGA) NOACK METHOD: ASTM D6375EXPLANATIONThis is a safe and fast alternative for the determination of Noack evaporation loss of a lubricant. This test method is applicable to base stocks and fully formulated lubricating oils having a Noack evaporative ...
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EVAPORATION LOSSES NOACK EVAPORATION LOSS: ASTM D5800
EVAPORATION LOSSES NOACK EVAPORATION LOSS: ASTM D5800(Equivalent Test Methods: IP 421, DIN 51581, and CEC-L14-A88)EXPLANATIONWith the introduction of a maximum volatility limit in European crankcase lubricant specifications there was a requirement for a volatility test with acceptable precision limits, ...
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EVAPORATION LOSSES OF LUBRICATING GREASES AND OILS: ASTM D972
EVAPORATION LOSSES OF LUBRICATING GREASES AND OILS: ASTM D972EXPLANATIONSee the discussion under Test Method ASTM D2595. This test is run at temperatures between 100 and 150° C (210 to 300° F).TEST SUMMARYSee the discussion under Test Method ASTM D2595.TEST PRECISIONThis test method has a repeatability ...
