ASTM D 4172 : 1994 : R2016

Name: ASTM D 4172 : 1994 : R2016
Brand: ASTM
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Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

29-10-2018

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2016

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

CONTAINED IN VOL. 05.02, 2016 Describes 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.

1.1This 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.

1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Committee	D 02
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	5
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 2016
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	ASTM D 4172 : 2018
Supersedes	ASTM D 4172 : 1994 : R2010

ASTM D 2266 : 2001 : R2015	Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Grease (Four-Ball Method)
ASTM G 190 : 2015	Standard Guide for Developing and Selecting Wear Tests (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 5183 : 2005 : R2016	Standard Test Method for Determination of the Coefficient of Friction of Lubricants Using the Four-Ball Wear Test Machine
ASTM F 2161 : 2010	Standard Guide for Instrument and Precision Bearing Lubricants-Part 1 Oils (Withdrawn 2020)