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Standardized test specifications determine and verify important grease performance characteristics. These tests measure things like the resistance of grease to water spray, the corrosion preventive properties of grease and behavior of grease in different conditions, among other things. The table below is a compilation of the most often used tests.
Lubrizol has committed significant resources to dedicated grease testing labs to ensure that greases are in compliance with a full range of standards and protocols worldwide.
| Characteristic |
Test Specification |
ISO* |
Common Designation |
| Bleed resistance |
ASTM D6184
ASTM D1742 |
|
Oil Separation (Static)
Pressure Oil Separation |
| Corrosion |
ASTM D1743
ASTM D5969
ASTM D6138
ASTM D4048 |
11009 |
Rust Test
Rust Test
EMCOR Steel Corrosion
Copper Corrosion |
| Extreme Pressure / Antiwear |
ASTM D2596
ASTM D2509
ASTM D2266
ASTM D5706
ASTM D5707 |
|
Four-Ball
Timken Method
Four-Ball Wear Test
SRV EP
SRV Friction & Wear |
| Identification and Quality Control |
ASTM D566
ASTM D2265 |
2176 |
Dropping Point
Dropping Point |
| Oxidation Resistance |
ASTM D942
ASTM D3527
ASTM D3336
DIN 51821
DIN 51819 |
|
PVOT Oxidation
Wheel Bearing Life
High-Temperature Performance
FE 9 Bearing Oxidation
FE 8 Bearing Wear |
| Apparent Viscosity |
ASTM D1092 |
|
Apparent Viscosity |
| Pumpability Torque |
ASTM D4693
LT37 |
|
Low-Temperature Torque
US Steel Mobility |
| Shear Stability |
ASTM D217
ASTM D1831 |
2137 |
Multistroke Penetration
Roll Stability |
| Leakage |
ASTM D4290
ASTM D1263 |
|
Wheel Bearing Leakage
Wheel Bearing Leakage |
| Water Resistance |
ASTM D1264
ASTM D4049 |
11009 |
Water Washout
Water Spray-Off |
| Constant Velocity Joints |
CVJ |
|
CVJ Unit Performance |
* International Standards Organization designation