The purpose of the Thermal Stability test is define the thermal stability of a lubricant, a Thermo-Gravimetric Analyser (TGA) is used. The lubricant is exposed to the required test temperature and held there for 24 hours. A plot of weight loss vs time is produced.
Our thermal stability test method:
-Ramp to test temperature and hold for 24 hours
-Plot weight loss vs. time
Making sure a lubricant does not have any compatibility issues with a plastic or rubber is very important, especially if you are similar to our typical customer and are using one of our synthetic lubricants inside your own finished device that will be manufactured in large volumes; any deformation or…
The grease low temperature torque test measures how a grease inhibits the motion of a slow rotating ball bearing at a low temperature: Test is run below -20°C at 1 RPM. Starting torque and running torque is recorded after 60 minutes. Very useful data point for selecting a grease for…
The LIP Antifriction Coating range is ideal for automotive interior trim noise prevention and elimination. Often we are asked to prove the range is effective when applied to vehicle interior trim parts. We are very confident that the products meet customer performance and durability expectations and refer customers for independent testing with…
Dropping Point is also known as ASTM Method D-2265. The dropping point of a grease is the temperature at which it passes from a semi-solid to a liquid state. The dropping point test determines the cohesiveness of the oil and thickener of a grease, or when the thickener breaks down….
Evaporation testing also known as CTM 1 for grease and CTM 2 for oil. An evaporation test indicates a functionality of grease at high temperatures. The test will determine the mass loss of a grease over a period of time. This test is one of Nye’s four required tests performed…
The Knudsen effusion test method is used to determine the vapour pressure at several temperatures. Below is an example of how the Knudsen vapour pressure test results are displayed on a technical data sheet of one of our lubricants: As you will see, our chosen unit of measure is Torr.