Benchtop Four Ball Wear and EP Tester
The K93170 Four Ball Wear and EP Tester is designed as per ASTM standards to conduct tests to determine the coefficient of friction of lubricants, wear preventative (WP) and extreme pressure (EP) properties of lubricating oils and greases under a variety of test conditions. This instrument can also be used to determine load carrying properties by the load wear index and the weld point method.
The test load is directly controlled through a software-based close loop servo-pneumatic drive, which enables precise control over the load application. The user can choose between different loading sequences, such as constant load test, progressive loading in increment or decrement, and also step-wise loading in increment or decrement. This dynamic load control system with speed control can also be used for understanding the Stribeck curve phenomena, which is not possible with the conventional dead weight loading technique.
Features:
- Conforms to the specifications of: ASTM D2266, D4172, D5183, D2596, D2783; CEC L-45-A-00; IP 239, IP 300; DIN 51350-1, DIN 51350-2, DIN 51350-4, DIN 51350-6
- Integrated 15 inch multi-touch control panel
- Predefined standard test protocol and user defined test customization options
- Accurate speed control through AC servo motor
- Built-in pneumatic loading system up to 1000 kg (optional low range from 0 to 50 kg)
- Dynamic load control system – Constant load test, incremental/decremental loading, step wise loading
- Integrated temperature control module
- Safety for speed, temperature, load, friction force
- USB 3.0 port for data transfer