DROPPING POINT OF LUBRICATING GREASE

DROPPING POINT OF LUBRICATING GREASE – ASTM 566

Model Code: SEWDG01

This test method covers the determination of the dropping point of lubricating grease. A sample of lubricating grease contained in a cup suspended in a test tube is heated in an oil bath at a prescribed rate. The temperature at which material falls from the hole in the bottom of the cup is averaged with the temperature of the oil bath and recorded as the dropping point of the grease.

APPARATUS CONSISTS OF :
Glass beaker400 ml capacity used as heating bath with stirring assembly.
Test tubesGlass test tubes with standard dimensions three indentations as per test standard.
Grease cupsMfg. of brass & chrome plating, conforming as per ASTM D 566.
Heating plateHeating plate / mantle with electrical type heating system.
Temperature indicatorStandard thermometers conforming to the requirements in
Specification.
Recommended sparesSpecula, ASTM standard thermometer, polished steel rods, etc.