Superseded , Reaffirmed Standard
Historical

ASTM D3233-93(2014)

Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Extreme Pressure Properties of Fluid Lubricants (Falex Pin and Vee Block Methods)

Summary

1.1 These 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 Machine.

Note 1: Additional information can be found in Appendix X1 regarding coefficient of friction, load gage conversions, and load gage calibration curve.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

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.


Significance and Use:

5.1 Evaluations by both test methods differentiate between fluids having low, medium, and high levels of extreme-pressure properties. The user should establish any correlation between results by either method and service performance.

Note 3: Relative ratings by both test methods on the reference fluids covered in Table 1 and Table 2 are in good general agreement with four-ball weld-point relative ratings obtained on these same reference fluids, covered in Test Method D2783.

 

 

  Repeatability

 

 

 

 

 Reproducibility

 

 

 

 

  s = 0.0624

 

 

 

 

S = 0.140

 

 

 

 

  r = 0.179 (TL)D

 

 

 

 

R = 0.402 (TL)D

 

 

(A) Reference fluids used and described in Test Method D2783.
(B) Calibration curves shifted.
(C) Six laboratories.
(D) TL = average true load, lbf, of sample tested.

 

 

  Repeatability

 

 

 

 

 Reproducibility

 

 

 

 

  s = 0.0624

 

 

 

 

S  = 0.137

 

 

 

 

  r   = 0.179 (TL)E

 

 

 

 

R = 0.391 (TL)E

 

 

(A) Reference fluids used and described in Test Method D2783.
(B) Calibration curves shifted.
(C) Seven laboratories.
(D) Six laboratories.
(E) TL = average true load, lbf, of sample tested.

Technical characteristics

Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International)
Publication Date 01/01/1993
Confirmation Date 12/01/2014
Collection
Page Count 11
Themes Lubricants, industrial oils and related products
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