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ASTM International - ASTM D4172-94(2016)

Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)

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Organization: ASTM International
Publication Date: 1 January 2016
Status: inactive
Page Count: 5
ICS Code (Lubricants, industrial oils and related products): 75.100
significance And Use:

5.1 This test method can be used to determine the relative wear preventive properties of lubricating fluids in sliding contact under the prescribed test conditions. No attempt has been made to... View More

scope:

1.1 This test method covers a procedure for making a preliminary evaluation of the anti-wear properties of fluid lubricants in sliding contact by means of the Four-Ball Wear Test Machine. Evaluation of lubricating grease using the same machine is detailed in Test Method D2266.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Document History

November 1, 2021
Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for making a preliminary evaluation of the anti-wear properties of fluid lubricants in sliding contact by means of the Four-Ball Wear Test Machine. Evaluation...
December 1, 2020
Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for making a preliminary evaluation of the anti-wear properties of fluid lubricants in sliding contact by means of the Four-Ball Wear Test Machine. Evaluation...
October 1, 2018
Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for making a preliminary evaluation of the anti-wear properties of fluid lubricants in sliding contact by means of the Four-Ball Wear Test Machine. Evaluation...
ASTM D4172-94(2016)
January 1, 2016
Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for making a preliminary evaluation of the anti-wear properties of fluid lubricants in sliding contact by means of the Four-Ball Wear Test Machine. Evaluation...
May 1, 2010
Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for making a preliminary evaluation of the anti-wear properties of fluid lubricants in sliding contact by means of the Four-Ball Wear Test Machine. Evaluation...
November 1, 2004
Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for making a preliminary evaluation of the anti-wear properties of fluid lubricants in sliding contact by means of the Four-Ball Wear Test Machine. Evaluation...
November 1, 2004
Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for making a preliminary evaluation of the anti-wear properties of fluid lubricants in sliding contact by means of the Four-Ball Wear Test Machine. Evaluation...
November 10, 1999
Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for making a preliminary evaluation of the anti-wear properties of fluid lubricants in sliding contact by means of the Four-Ball Wear Test Machine. Evaluation...
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