ASTM International - ASTM D7918-15
Standard Test Method for Measurement of Flow Properties and Evaluation of Wear, Contaminants and Oxidative Properties of Lubricating Grease by Die Extrusion Method and Preparation
| Organization: | ASTM International |
| Publication Date: | 1 June 2015 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| ICS Code (Lubricants, industrial oils and related products): | 75.100 |
significance And Use:
5.1 Trending the wear, contamination, consistency, and oxidative properties of a lubricating grease are a crucial part of condition monitoring programs. Changes in these properties or deviations... View More
scope:
1.1 This test method covers the determination and evaluation of flow properties, wear levels, contaminants, and oxidative condition of new and in-service lubricating grease.
1.2 This test method provides guidance on evaluating in-service grease samples, NLGI grades 00 to 3, for wear, consistency, contamination, and oxidation.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3.1 Exception-The exception to this will be where units of references were developed by the developers of the test equipment and necessary to report the results of the test.
1.4 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.
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