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ASTM D4172-21

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

Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method) D4172-21 ASTM|D4172-21|en-US Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method) Standard new BOS Vol. 05.01 Committee D02
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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 correlate this test with balls in rolling contact. The user of this test method should determine to his own satisfaction whether results of this test procedure correlate with field performance or other bench test machines.

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 standard. Because the equipment used in this test method is only available in kgf units, SI units 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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Book of Standards Volume: 05.01
Developed by Subcommittee: D02.L0.11
Pages: 5
DOI: 10.1520/D4172-21
ICS Code: 75.100