Cone penetration of lubricating grease. Cover four procedures for measuring the consistency of lubricating greases by penetrating a cone of specified dimensions, mass, and finish.

LT/GW-67000/M:Manual Grease Worker ASTM D217 - D1403
• Brass body
• Screw cover with air valve and thermometer pass
• Piston with a ground-slideway brass handle allowing connection to a base with lever LT/GW-68000/M) or automatic machine (LT/GW-69000/M, LT/GW-70000/M)
• Disc complying with ASTM regulations and with 51 holes 6.35 mm diameter

LT/GW-68000/M:Slave Unit ASTM D217 - D1403
• For manipulating fats manually
• Adaptable to Manual Grease Worker (LT/GW-67000/M)

LT/GW-70000-1/M:Automatic Grease Worker ASTM D217 - D1403
• 5-figure stroke counter
• Automatic preselector
• Adaptable to Manual Grease Worker (LT/GW-67000/M)

LT/GW-70000-2/M: Automatic Grease Worker (2 places)

ASTM D1743 - Corrosion Preventive Properties of Lubricating Greases. This test method covers the determination of the corrosion-preventive properties of greases using grease-lubricated tapered roller bearings stored under wet conditions. This test method is based on CRC Technique L 41, which shows correlations between laboratory results and grease-lubricated aircraft wheel bearings service.
ASTM D4950 - Classification and Specification of Automotive Service Greases. This specification covers lubricating greases suitable for the periodic relubrication of chassis systems and wheel bearings of passenger cars, trucks, and other vehicles.

LT/CG-205800/M: Automatic Bearing Preparation for Corrosion Preventive Properties of Lubricating Greases
• Lightweight and solid structure painted with anti-epoxy products.
• Mechanical group for ASTM D1743 preparation made of brass with Ni-Cr treatment.
• Brushless motor technology with adjustable rpm 0-2000 (customizable procedure) and 1-30 min timer.
• TFT Display 10” with dedicated software for automatic sample preparation according to ASTM D1743 and customizable procedure.
• Automatic Positioning system of head.
• Automatic force adjustment continuously controlled.
• Integrated balance with real-time readout until 5 kg.
• Fine regulation can be performed manually along with security release.
• Software calibration tools for the balance system.
• Safety weight imbalance control system.
• 1 × bearing and 1 × container.
• 1 × bearing holder composed of weight 1 kg, kit of air bleeds, bearing holder, o-rings, and adapter ring.

ASTM D566 - IP 132 - DIN 51801 - Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease. This test method determines the dropping point of lubricating grease. This test method is not recommended for use at bath temperatures above 288°C.
ASTM D2265 - Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease over Wide Temperature Range This test method covers determining the dropping point of lubricating grease.
ASTM D4950 - Classification and Specification of Automotive Service Greases. This specification covers lubricating greases suitable for the periodic relubrication of chassis systems.

LT/DP-211000/M: Manual Apparatus for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease, ASTM D566 – D4950
• Metallic case structure painted with anti-acid products.
• Electric heater 500 Watt with main switch, power regulator and centring aluminium ring.
• Aluminium rod and clamp for holding the stirrer motor.
• Bath glass 400 ml without spout, cover made in aluminium, cork/silicon stoppers with hole for thermometer.
• Test tube with three pins, cork ring guide and grease cup.

LT/DP-211000/M: Manual Apparatus for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease, ASTM D566 – D4950
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: Manual Apparatus for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease, ASTM D2265 – D4950
• Metal structure painted with anti-epoxy varnish with frontal stainless-steel opening to quickly check the 6 test positions.
• Insulated six places aluminium furnace block for heat up to +400°C.
• Six vertical apertures are used to introduce the sample tubes with spherical ends for easy cleaning.
• Viewing chambers illuminated by a cold light lamp.
• Temperature is controlled by a digital thermoregulator PID with an overtemperature alarm and probe PT100 A class with 0.1°C resolution and 0.5°C precision.

LT/DP-211503/DC: Digital Manual Apparatus for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease, ASTM D2265 – D4950
• Metal structure painted with anti-epoxy varnish with frontal stainless-steel opening to quickly check the 6 test positions.
• Insulated six places aluminium furnace block for heat up to +400°C.
• Six vertical apertures are used to introduce the sample tubes with spherical ends for easy cleaning.
• Viewing chambers illuminated by a cold light lamp.
• The 7 " touch screen is easy to read with the operation system, and there is an alarm for overtemperature.
• Lablink software: Diagnostic and calibration menu; Real-time temperature display for each channel.
• 3 × PT100 sensors Class A, for real-time sample temperature with 0.1°C resolution and 0.5°C precision.

This test method covers the determination of the loss in mass by evaporation of lubricating greases and oils for applications where evaporation loss is a factor. Evaporation loss data can be obtained at any temperature between 100 and 150°C (210 to 300°F).

LT/EC-205000/M: Evaporation cell, manual instrument composed by:
• Stainless steel cylindrical body with neck flange and three screw bolts for tight cover closure.
• Double bottom with 3.17 mm orifice.
• Stainless Steel pre-heating coil with cell connections and air inlet tube.
• Stainless steel cover with neoprene gaskets.
• Central air flow-off connected to an 18/8 stainless steel tube with a lower threaded junction for connection with the test cup.

This test method covers the determination of evaporation loss of lubricating greases at temperatures between 93 °C and 316 °C (200 °F and 600 °F). This test method is intended to augment Test Method D972, which is limited to 149 °C (300 °F).

LT/TB-205100/2-DM: Thermostatic Dry Bath, 2 places:
• Two places aluminium block with double insulating wall
• Operating temperature up to + 320°C
• Digital thermoregulator, risolution 0.1°C, PT100 probe class A, over-temperature alarm and safety thermostat
• Digital display for air temperature control with thermocouple K for each single position
• Stainless steel heater controlled by PID system
• Two stand-by covers
• Remote control unit with cooling fan
• Two test places each with its flow meters 2 Lt/Min or 120 Lt/h
• Power supply: 220 Vac ±10% 50 Hz
• User manual
• Cord cable with shuko plug

Procedure for evaluating the filterability of lubricating oils, particularly those designed for hydraulic applications, in water. The method only applies to mineral-based oils since fluids manufactured from other materials (e.g., fire-resistant) may not be compatible with the specified test membranes.

LT/FR-13357/M: Manual Filterability of Lubricating Greases - ISO 13357 -1 -2:
• Stand support with relevant clamps
• Filter funnel system with support for 47 mm filter
• Oil tank gas tight closure with 350 ml capacity
• Membrane filter 47 mm 0.8 µm
• Grounding system
• Air pump valve 220 Vac 50/60 Hz – power cable included
• Pressure gauge Dial to 250 kpa
• Ball valve on/off to apply the pressure
• Measuring/receiving cylinder 250 ml capacity and 320 ml capacity
• Forceps for managing the filter
• Digital stopwatch
• Petrislide 47 mm, pack of 100 for microscopic examination
• Oven natural convection 8 litres

This test method evaluates the leakage tendencies of wheel bearing greases when tested under prescribed laboratory conditions.

LT/WB-205300/M: Wheel Bearing Grease Apparatus - ASTM D1263:
• Benchtop thermostatic steel cabinet equipped with thermic insulator and thermometer support
• Front cover with handle and anti-tipping system
• Command panel with digital display for bath temperature setting, hub temperature display, RPM counter/regulator, emergency stop
• Manually settable safety thermostat prevents over-heating
• Brushless high-torque drive motor
• Two electric heaters with protection cover grant fast heating
• Stainless steel hub for long maintenance-free operation
• Stainless steel grease collector
• Included in the scope of supply: two taper roller bearings, drive belt
• Settable hub speed: 50 – 800 rpm
• Settable temperature: ambient +10° up to +150°C

ASTM D1742 - Oil Separation from Lubricating Grease During Storage. This test method determines the tendency of lubricating grease to separate oil during storage in both usually filled and partially filled containers.
ASTM D6184—Standard Test Method for Oil Separation from Lubricating Grease (Conical Sieve Method): This test method determines the tendency of lubricating grease to separate oil at an elevated temperature. It shall be conducted at 100°C for 30 h unless other conditions are required by the grease specification.
DIN 51817 - Oil Separation Under Static Conditions @ 18 hours; one run for screening.
FTM 791-321 - Determination of the Tendency of Lubricating Grease to Separate Oil at an Elevated Temperature.
IP 121 - Determination of Oil Separation from Lubricating Grease - Pressure Filtration Method.

LT/GS-203128/M: Oil separation from lubricating grease during storage with climatic chamber ASTM D1742:
• Compact structure painted with anti-acid epoxy products and plexiglass protection doors.
• The bottom is stainless steel with independent activation valves, a pressure gauge, and a regulator.
• Integrated air generator with main switch.
• Temperature is controlled by a digital thermo-regulator with PID functions that control the temperature through an A class PT100 sensor in the range from ambient to +50°C, resolution 0,1°C and stability +/- 0.5°C.
• Rear joints for water tap/cooling circuit connection.
• Active fan grants uniformity.
• 4 × 5664 Complete cell type B included

This test method determines the consistency changes, as measured by cone penetration, of lubricating greases when worked in the roll stability test apparatus.

LT/RS-205702/M: Manual Roll stability of Lubricating Grease ASTM D1831, 2 places:
• Thermostatic cabin granting the following working temperature: from ambient to +80°C.
• Touch screen with dedicated software, pre-set parameters for ASTM D1831, and customizable methods.
• Safety thermostat.
• 160rpm (±15) speed geared motor.
• The instrument can accommodate up to 2 stainless steel cylinders containing the test grease, with internal stainless-steel roller weights that rotate inside the cylinder.
• Base with roller supports, allowing the rotation.