Standard Tests
Falex Tribology guarantees optimal test results and a fast turnaround time.
We use Falex and other tribometers, calibrated and maintained according to the manufacturer and relevant tribology standard specifications. We select only the best tribometers from other manufacturers. We use certified specimens and train our operators regularly. Full compliance with international standards assures known precision and repeatability of our standard tests.
Falex Tribology guarantees a competitive price.
Because we specialise in this type of testing, we can offer the best value for money. Our test prices include the fastest delivery times, full report, calibrated equipment and highly specialised staff, no hidden charges or special conditions.
First, select the standard test you need in our Test Guide by Number & Machine.
Then select the relevant machine in the alphabetical list of Tests by Machine for more detailed information.
Test Guide by Number & Machine
Standard Tests by Machine
Block on Ring
Block on Ring (LFW-1) Machine Test
ASTM D2714 – D2981 – D3704 – G77 – G176
ASTM Methods
D2714 – 94(2009) Standard Test Method for Calibration and Operation of the Falex Block-on-Ring Friction and Wear Testing Machine
D2981 – 94(2009) Standard Test Method for Wear Life of Solid Film Lubricants in Oscillating Motion
D3704 – 96(2006) Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Properties of Lubricating Greases Using the (Falex) Block on Ring Test Machine in Oscillating Motion
G77 – 05(2010) Standard Test Method for Ranking Resistance of Materials to Sliding Wear Using Block-on-Ring Wear Test
G176 – 03(2009) Standard Test Method for Ranking Resistance of Plastics to Sliding Wear using Block-on-Ring Wear Test—Cumulative Wear Method
Four Ball EP Machine Tests
Four Ball EP Machine Tests
ASTM D2596- D2783 ; DIN 51350 ; KRL L-45-A; AFNOR & IP standards
ASTM Methods
D2596 -10 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Grease (Four-Ball Method)
D2783 -03(2009) Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Fluids (Four-Ball Method)
DIN Methods
Determination of Welding Load of Fluid Lubricants (DIN 51350/2)
Determination of Wearing Characteristics of Fluid Lubricants (DIN 51350/3)
Determination of Welding Load of Consistent Lubricants (DIN 51350/4)
Determination of Wearing Characteristics of Consistent Lubricants (DIN 51350/5)
Determination of Shear Stability of Lubricants Containing Polymers (DIN 51350/6)
Pitting Stability of Components With Combined Sliding and Rolling Friction
(Pitting Test) (VW PV 1444)
IP Methods
Extreme Pressure Properties: Friction and Wear Tests for Lubrications (IP 239/85)
Four Ball Wear Machine Tests
Four Ball Wear Machine Tests
ASTM D2266 – D4172 – D5183 ; DIN, AFNOR & IP standards
ASTM Methods
D2266 -01(2008) Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Grease (Four-Ball Method)
D4172 -94(2010) Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)
D5183 -05 Standard Test Method for Determination of the Coefficient of Friction of Lubricants Using the Four-Ball Wear Test Machine
Pin & Vee Block Machine ('Falex') Tests
Pin & Vee Block Machine (‘Falex’) Tests
ASTM D2625 – D2670 – D3233 – D5620
ASTM Methods
D2625 -94(2010) Standard Test Method for Endurance (Wear) Life and Load-Carrying Capacity of Solid Film Lubricants (Falex Pin and Vee Method)
D2670 -95(2010) Standard Test Method for Measuring Wear Properties of Fluid Lubricants (Falex Pin and Vee Block Method)
D3233 -93(2009)e1 Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Extreme Pressure Properties of Fluid Lubricants (Falex Pin and Vee Block Methods)
D5620 -94(2004) Standard Test Method for Evaluating Thin Film Fluid Lubricants in a Drain and Dry Mode Using a Pin and Vee Block Test Machine
Fretting Machine Falex ASTM D4170
Fretting Machine Falex ASTM D4170
ASTM D4170
ASTM Methods
ASTM D4170 – 10 Standard Test Method for Fretting Wear Protection by Lubricating Greases
This machine is also known as the Fafnir Tester.
Timken Machine Tests
Timken Machine Tests
ASTM D2509 – D2782
ASTM Methods
D2509 -03(2008) Standard Test Method for Measurement of Load-Carrying Capacity of Lubricating Grease (Timken Method)
D2782 -02(2008) Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Fluids (Timken Method)
Miller Slurry Machine Tests
Miller Slurry Machine Tests
ASTM G75
ASTM Methods
ASTM G75 – 07 Standard Test Method for Determination of Slurry Abrasivity (Miller Number) and Slurry Abrasion Response of Materials (SAR Number)
Multispecimen Machine Tests
Multispecimen Machine Tests
ASTM D3702 – D2266 – D4172
ASTM Methods
D3702 – 94(2009) Standard Test Method for Wear Rate and Coefficient of Friction of Materials in Self-Lubricated Rubbing Contact Using a Thrust Washer Testing Machine
D2266 -01(2008) Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Grease (Four-Ball Method)
D4172 -94(2010) Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method)
D5183 -05 Standard Test Method for Determination of the Coefficient of Friction of Lubricants Using the Four-Ball Wear Test Machine
Cameron Plint (TE 77) Machine Tests
Cameron Plint (TE 77) Machine Tests
ASTM G133 – G181
ASTM Methods
G133 -05(2010) Standard Test Method for Linearly Reciprocating Ball on Flat Sliding Wear
G181 -04(2009) Standard Practice for Conducting Friction Tests of Piston Ring and Cylinder Liner Materials Under Lubricated Conditions
Pin on Disk Machine Tests
Pin on Disk Machine Tests
ASTM G 99
ASTM Methods
-05(2010) Standard Test Method for Wear Testing with a Pin-on-Disk Apparatus
This test method covers a laboratory procedure for determining the wear of materials during sliding using a pin-on-disk apparatus. Materials are tested in pairs under nominally non-abrasive conditions. The principal areas of experimental attention in using this type of apparatus to measure wear are described. The coefficient of friction may also be determined.
Rubber Wheel Sand Abrasion Machine Tests
Rubber Wheel Sand Abrasion Machine Tests
ASTM B611 – G65 – G105
ASTM Methods
ASTM G65 – 04 Standard Test Method for Measuring Abrasion Using the Dry Sand/Rubber Wheel Apparatus
ASTM G105 – 02(2007) Standard Test Method for Conducting Wet Sand/Rubber Wheel Abrasion Tests
ASTM B611 – 85(2005) Standard Test Method for Abrasive Wear Resistance of Cemented Carbides
Tapping Torque Machine Tests
Tapping Torque by Microtap
ASTM D5619 modified
TTT methods
ASTM Methods
ASTM D5619 – 00(2005) has been withdrawn in 2016 and the original ASTM test machine is no longer supported.
But we offer similar test methods with the Microtap TTT test system.
Vane Pump Tests
Vane Pump Tests
ASTM D7043 (replaces ASTM D2882) – ISO 20763
Previously ‘Vickers Constant Volume vane pump tests
ASTM Methods
ASTM D7043 – 10 Standard Test Method for Indicating Wear Characteristics of Petroleum and Non-Petroleum Hydraulic Fluids in a Constant Volume Vane Pump
ISO Methods
ISO 20763:2004 Petroleum and related products – Determination of anti-wear properties of hydraulic fluids – Vane pump method
FZG Machine tests
FZG Tests
ASTM Methods
ASTM D4998 FZG for Tractor Hydraulic Fluids
ASTM D5182 FZG Scuffing Load Capability
DIN Methods
DIN 51354 FZG Scuffing Load Capability
ISO Methods
ISO 14635-2 FZG Scuffing Load Capability
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