ASTM D2596-20
Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Grease (Four-Ball Method)
- Standard No.
- ASTM D2596-20
- Release Date
- 2020
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Latest
- ASTM D2596-20
- Scope
- 1.1 This test method covers the determination of the loadcarrying properties of lubricating greases. Three determinations are made: 1.1.1 Load-Wear Index (formerly called Mean-Hertz Load), 1.1.2 Weld Point, by means of the Four-Ball ExtremePressure (EP) Tester, and 1.1.3 Last nonseizure load (LNSL). 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only. 1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D2596-20 Referenced Document
- ASTM D2509 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Load-Carrying Capacity of Lubricating Grease (Timken Method)
- ASTM G40 Standard Terminology Relating to Wear and Erosion
ASTM D2596-20 history
- 2020 ASTM D2596-20 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Grease (Four-Ball Method)
- 2015 ASTM D2596-15 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Grease (Four-Ball Method)
- 2014 ASTM D2596-14 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Grease (Four-Ball Method)
- 2010 ASTM D2596-10e1 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Grease 40;Four-Ball Method41;
- 2010 ASTM D2596-10 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Grease (Four-Ball Method)
- 1997 ASTM D2596-97 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Grease (Four-Ball Method)
- 0000 ASTM D2596-96
