ASTM D2670-95(2010)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Measuring Wear Properties of Fluid Lubricants (Falex Pin and Vee Block Method)
Standard Test Method for Measuring Wear Properties of Fluid Lubricants (Falex Pin and Vee Block Method)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method may be used to determine wear obtained with fluid lubricants under the prescribed test conditions. The user of this test method should determine to his or her own satisfaction whether results of this test procedure correlate with field performance or other bench test machines. If the test conditions are changed, wear values may change and relative ratings of fluids may be different.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for making a preliminary evaluation of the wear properties of fluid lubricants by means of the Falex Pin and Vee Block Lubricant Test Machine.
Note 1—Certain fluid lubricants may require different test parameters depending upon their performance characteristics.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: D2670 − 95(Reapproved 2010)
Standard Test Method for
Measuring Wear Properties of Fluid Lubricants (Falex Pin
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and Vee Block Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2670; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 3.1.2 direct load, n—theloadthatisappliedlinearly,bisect-
ing the angle of the vee block corrected to either the 800 lbf or
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for making a
3000 lbf gage reference.
preliminaryevaluationofthewearpropertiesoffluidlubricants
3.1.2.1 Discussion—This load is equivalent to the true load
by means of the Falex Pin and Vee Block Lubricant Test
times the cos 42°.
Machine.
3.1.3 true load, n—the sum of the applied forces normal to
NOTE 1—Certain fluid lubricants may require different test parameters
the tangents of contact between the faces of one vee block and
depending upon their performance characteristics.
the journal pin corrected to the 4500 lbf gage reference line.
1.2 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
3.1.4 wear teeth, n—a measurement of wear, which in this
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
test, is based on the number of ratchet wheel teeth advanced
information only.
during the test while maintaining load.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.4.1 Discussion—The number of teeth is directly related
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
to the total wear (inches).
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4. Summary of Test Method
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1 The test consists of running a rotating steel journal
againsttwostationarysteelV-blocksimmersedinthelubricant
2. Referenced Documents
sample. Load is applied to the V-blocks and maintained by a
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
ratchet mechanism. Wear is determined and recorded as the
B16/B16MSpecification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar
numberofteethoftheratchetmechanismadvancedtomaintain
and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
load constant during the prescribed testing time.
3. Terminology
5. Significance and Use
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
5.1 This test method may be used to determine wear
3.1.1 actual gage load, n—thevalueobtainedfromthegage
obtained with fluid lubricants under the prescribed test condi-
while running the test and before any corrections are made.
tions. The user of this test method should determine to his or
3.1.1.1 Discussion—The gage reading is irrespective of the
her own satisfaction whether results of this test procedure
particular gage used, and corrections are made by comparison
correlate with field performance or other bench test machines.
to a standard reference.
Ifthetestconditionsarechanged,wearvaluesmaychangeand
relative ratings of fluids may be different.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of Committee D02 on Petroleum
6. Apparatus
Products and Lubricantsand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D02.L0.11
6.1 Falex Pin and Vee Block Lubricant Test Machine,
on Tribiological Properties of Industrial Fluids and Lubricates.
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This test method was prepared under the joint sponsorship of the American
illustrated in Figs. 1-3.
Society of Lubrication Engineers. Accepted by ASLE in May 1967.
Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originally
approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D2670–95 (2004).
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DOI: 10.1520/D2670-95R10. The Falex Pin and Vee Block Test Machine available from Falex Corp., 1020
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Airpark Dr., Sugar Grove, IL60554 has been found satisfactory for this purpose.A
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM new model of this machine has been available since 1983. Certain operating
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on procedures are different for this new model. Consult the instruction manual of
the ASTM website. machine for this information.
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7. Reagents and Materials
7.1 Required for Calibration of Load Gage:
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7.1.1 Allen Screw, with attached 10-mm Brinell ball.
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7.1.2 Back-Up Plug.
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7.1.3 Standard Test Coupon, soft, annealed copper, HB 37
to 39.
7.1.4 Brin
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