Koehler’s Four Ball Tester determines the Wear Preventative (WP) and Extreme Pressure (EP) characteristics of lubricating oils and greases in sliding steel-on-steel applications. The test consists of rotating a steel ball under load against three stationary steel balls coated with lubricant. Measurements are taken at the rotating speeds, temperatures, and duration as specified by published standards. The load-wear index can be calculated from the weld point in EP tests, and lubricant comparisons can be made based upon scar diameters incurred from wear tests.
Conformation of specifications
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ASTM D2266, D2596, D2783, D4172, D5183*, IP 239
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Drive Motor
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1.5 kW
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Test Speeds
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1200, 1440, 1760 rpm
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Optional Test Speeds (min/max)
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1000/3000, 300/3000 rpm
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Maximum Axial Load
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10000 N at 3000 rpm or 12000 N at 1800 rpm
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Test Duration (min/max)
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1/9999 min
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Test Ball diameter
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12.7 mm
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Conformation of specifications
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ASTM D2266, D2596, D2783, D4172, D5183*, IP 239
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Drive Motor
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1.5 kW
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Test Speeds
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1200, 1440, 1760 rpm
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Optional Test Speeds (min/max)
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1000/3000, 300/3000 rpm
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Maximum Axial Load
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10000 N at 3000 rpm or 12000 N at 1800 rpm
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Test Duration (min/max)
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1/9999 min
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Test Ball diameter
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12.7 mm
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Conformation of specifications
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ASTM D2266, D2596, D2783, D4172, D5183*, IP 239
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Drive Motor
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1.5 kW
|
Test Speeds
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1200, 1440, 1760 rpm
|
Optional Test Speeds (min/max)
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1000/3000, 300/3000 rpm
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Maximum Axial Load
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10000 N at 3000 rpm or 12000 N at 1800 rpm
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Test Duration (min/max)
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1/9999 min
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Test Ball diameter
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12.7 mm
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Conformation of specifications
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ASTM D2266, D2596, D2783, D4172, D5183*, IP 239
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---|---|
Drive Motor
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1.5 kW
|
Test Speeds
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1200, 1440, 1760 rpm
|
Optional Test Speeds (min/max)
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1000/3000, 300/3000 rpm
|
Maximum Axial Load
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10000 N at 3000 rpm or 12000 N at 1800 rpm
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Test Duration (min/max)
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1/9999 min
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Test Ball diameter
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12.7 mm
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