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

 

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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)

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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.

 

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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)

 

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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)

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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.

 

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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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