ASTM D4172-94(2004)e1
Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)

Standard No.
ASTM D4172-94(2004)e1
Release Date
1994
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Status
Replace By
ASTM D4172-94(2010)
Latest
ASTM D4172-21
Scope

This test method can be used to determine the relative wear preventive properties of lubricating fluids in sliding contact under the prescribed test conditions. No attempt has been made to correlate this test with balls in rolling contact. The user of this test method should determine to his own satisfaction whether results of this test procedure correlate with field performance or other bench test machines.

1.1 This 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 D 2266.

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

This 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.

ASTM D4172-94(2004)e1 history

  • 2021 ASTM D4172-21 Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)
  • 2020 ASTM D4172-20 Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)
  • 2018 ASTM D4172-18 Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)
  • 1994 ASTM D4172-94(2016) Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)
  • 1994 ASTM D4172-94(2010) Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)
  • 1994 ASTM D4172-94(2004)e1 Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)
  • 2004 ASTM D4172-94(2004) Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)
  • 1999 ASTM D4172-94(1999) Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)



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