• There are no items in your cart
We noticed you’re not on the correct regional site. Switch to our AMERICAS site for the best experience.
Dismiss alert

ASTM D 2596 : 2020

Current
Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Grease (Four-Ball Method)
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-06-2020

1.1This test method covers the determination of the load-carrying properties of lubricating greases. Three determinations are made:

1.1.1Load-Wear Index (formerly called Mean-Hertz Load),

1.1.2Weld Point, by means of the Four-Ball Extreme-Pressure (EP) Tester, and

1.1.3Last nonseizure load (LNSL).

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

1.3This 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.

1.4This 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.

Committee
D 02
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
6
ProductNote
This standard also refers to B3.12
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

ASTM D 6185 : 2011 : R2017 Standard Practice for Evaluating Compatibility of Binary Mixtures of Lubricating Greases
ASTM F 2489 : 2006 : R2013 Standard Guide for Instrument and Precision Bearing Lubricants—Part 2 Greases
ASTM D 2783 : 2019 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Fluids (Four-Ball Method)
ASTM D 4950 : 2019 Standard Classification and Specification for Automotive Service Greases

ASTM G 40 : 2021 Standard Terminology Relating to Wear and Erosion
ASTM D 2509 : 2020 : REV A Standard Test Method for Measurement of Load-Carrying Capacity of Lubricating Grease (Timken Method)
ASTM D 2509 : 2014 : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Load-Carrying Capacity of Lubricating Grease (Timken Method)
ASTM D 2509 : 2020 : REV A : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Load-Carrying Capacity of Lubricating Grease (Timken Method)
ASTM G 40 : 2021 : REV A Standard Terminology Relating to Wear and Erosion
ASTM G 40 : 2022 Standard Terminology Relating to Wear and Erosion
ASTM G 40 : 2022 : REV A Standard Terminology Relating to Wear and Erosion
ASTM D 2509 : 2020 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Load-Carrying Capacity of Lubricating Grease (Timken Method)
ASTM G 40 : 2017 Standard Terminology Relating to Wear and Erosion

View more information
£52.59
Excluding VAT

Access your standards online with a subscription

Features

  • Simple online access to standards, technical information and regulations.

  • Critical updates of standards and customisable alerts and notifications.

  • Multi-user online standards collection: secure, flexible and cost effective.