ASTM D2783-88(1998)
Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Fluids (Four-Ball Method)

Standard No.

ASTM D2783-88(1998)

Release Date

1988

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D2783-03

Latest

ASTM D2783-21

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the load-carrying properties of lubricating fluids. The following two determinations are made:

1.1.1 Load-wear index (formerly Mean-Hertz load) and

1.1.2 Weld point by means of the four-ball extreme-pressure (EP) tester.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.

1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI (metric) units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text the inch-pound units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents, therefore each system must be used independently of the other. Combining values of the two systems may result in nonconformance with the test method.

ASTM D2783-88(1998) history

• 2021 ASTM D2783-21 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Fluids (Four-Ball Method)
• 2019 ASTM D2783-19 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Fluids (Four-Ball Method)
• 2003 ASTM D2783-03(2014) Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Fluids (Four-Ball Method)
• 2003 ASTM D2783-03(2009)e1 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Fluids 40;Four-Ball Method41;
• 2003 ASTM D2783-03(2009) Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Fluids (Four-Ball Method)
• 2003 ASTM D2783-03 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Fluids (Four-Ball Method)
• 1988 ASTM D2783-88(1998) Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Fluids (Four-Ball Method)