Standard Test Method for Low-Temperature Torque of Ball Bearing Grease

Importancia y uso:

5.1 This test method was developed using greases having very low torque characteristics at −54 °C (−65 °F). Specifications for greases of this type commonly require testing at this temperature. Specifications for greases of other types can require testing at temperatures from −73 °C to −18 °C (−100 °F to 0 °F).

5.2 This test method has proved helpful in the selection of greases for low-powered mechanisms, such as instrument bearings used in aerospace applications. The suitability of this test method for other applications requiring different greases, speeds, and temperatures should be determined on an individual basis.

5.3 Test Method D4693 may be better suited for applications using larger bearings or greater loads. However, greases having such characteristics that permit torque evaluations by either this test method or Test Method D4693 will not give the same values in the two test methods (even when converted to the same torque units) because the apparatus and test bearings are different.

Subcomité:

D02.G0.05

Referida por:

D6185-11R17, D6185-11R17, D6185-11R17

Volúmen:

05.01

Número ICS:

75.100 (Lubricants, industrial oils and related products)

Palabras clave:

ball bearing grease; ball bearing torque; low-temperature torque; lubricating grease; torque;