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Standard Test Method for Determining the Resistance of Lubricating Grease to Water Spray
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers the ability of a grease to adhere to a metal surface when subjected to a water spray under prescribed laboratory conditions.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Significance and Use
This test method is used to evaluate the ability of a grease to adhere to a metal surface when subjected to direct water spray. The results obtained from the use of this test method suggest correlation in operations involving direct water spray impingement such as steel mill roll neck bearing service.4 This test method is used for quality control and purchase specifications.
Keywords
grease; spray; water resistance; waterspray
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Document Number
ASTM-D4049-06
Revision Level
2006 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
Nov. 1, 2006
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
5 pages
Committee Number
D02.G0.06