ASTM D4170-16
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Fretting Wear Protection by Lubricating Greases
Standard Test Method for Fretting Wear Protection by Lubricating Greases
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is used to evaluate the property of lubricating greases to protect oscillating bearings from fretting wear. This method, used for specification purposes, differentiates among greases allowing low, medium, and high amounts of fretting wear under the prescribed test conditions. The test has been used to predict the fretting performance of greases in wheel bearings of passenger cars shipped long distances.5 Test results do not necessarily correlate with results from other types of service. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether test results correlate with other types of service.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method evaluates the fretting wear protection provided by lubricating greases.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.2.1 Exception—Other units are provided 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. For specific warning statements, see 7.2 and 9.2.
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Designation: D4170 − 16
Standard Test Method for
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Fretting Wear Protection by Lubricating Greases
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4170; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* oxidation product. In the case of ferrous metals, the oxidized
wear debris is abrasive iron oxide (Fe O ) having the appear-
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1.1 This test method evaluates the fretting wear protection
ance of rust, which gives rise to the nearly synonymous terms,
provided by lubricating greases.
fretting corrosion and friction oxidation. A related, but some-
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
what different phenomenon often accompanies fretting wear.
standard.
False brinelling is localized fretting wear that occurs when the
1.2.1 Exception—Other units are provided for information
rolling elements of a bearing vibrate or oscillate with small
only.
amplitude while pressed against the bearing race. The mecha-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
nism proceeds in stages: (1) asperities weld, are torn apart, and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the form wear debris that is subsequently oxidized; (2) due to the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
small-amplitude motion, the oxidized detritus cannot readily
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- escape, and being abrasive, the oxidized wear debris acceler-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific
ates the wear. As a result, wear depressions are formed in the
warning statements, see 7.2 and 9.2. bearing race. These depressions appear similar to the Brinell
depressions obtained with static overloading. Although false
2. Referenced Documents
brinelling can occur in this test, it is not characterized as such,
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and instead, it is included in the determination of fretting wear.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Test Methods for Rating Motor, Diesel, andAviation Fuels;
4. Summary of Test Method
Motor Fuels (Section I), Reference Materials and Blend-
ing Accessories (Annex 2), Reference Fuels (A2.7.3.3), 4.1 The tester is operated with two ball thrust bearings,
and Table 32 (Specification for n-Heptane Motor Fuel)
lubricated with the test grease, oscillated through an arc of
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0.21 rad (12°), at a frequency of 30.0 Hz (1800 cpm), under a
2.2 Military Standard:
load of 2450 N (550 lbf), for 22 h at room temperature (Note
MIL-S-22473D Sealing, Locking and Retaining
1). Fretting wear is determined by measuring the mass loss of
Compounds, Single-Component
the bearing races.
3. Terminology
NOTE 1—Arc, frequency, and load are factory-set operating conditions
and should not be altered. The load spring constant may change over an
3.1 Definitions:
extended time period. Spring calibration should be checked periodically
3.1.1 fretting wear, n—a form of attritive wear caused by
and, if necessary, a suitable shim should be fabricated to obtain the
vibratory or oscillatory motion of limited amplitude character-
required load (63 %) at the assembled length of the spring.
ized by the removal of finely-divided particles from the
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rubbing surfaces.
5. Significance and Use
3.1.1.1 Discussion—Air can cause immediate local oxida-
5.1 This test method is used to evaluate the property of
tion of the wear particles produced by fretting wear. In
lubricating greases to protect oscillating bearings from fretting
addition, environmental moisture or humidity can hydrate the
wear. This method, used for specification purposes, differenti-
ates among greases allowing low, medium, and high amounts
of fretting wear under the prescribed test conditions. The test
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of has been used to predict the fretting performance of greases in
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Subcommittee D02.G0.04 on Functional Tests - Tribology.
wheel bearings of passenger cars shipped long distances. Test
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2016. Published February 2017. Originally
results do not necessarily correlate with results from other
approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D4170 – 10. DOI:
10.1520/D4170-16.
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See 1998 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.04.
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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Verdura, T. M., “Development of a Standard Test to Evaluate Fretting
Section D, 7
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D4170 − 10 D4170 − 16
Standard Test Method for
1
Fretting Wear Protection by Lubricating Greases
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4170; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method evaluates the fretting wear protection provided by lubricating greases.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. Other units are for information only.
1.2.1 Exception—Other units are provided 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. For specific warning statements, see 7.2 and 9.2.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Test Methods for Rating Motor, Diesel, and Aviation Fuels; Motor Fuels (Section I), Reference Materials and Blending
Accessories (Annex 2), Reference Fuels (A2.7.3.3), and Table 32 (Specification for n-Heptane Motor Fuel)
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2.2 Military Standard:
MIL-S-22473D Sealing, Locking and Retaining Compounds, Single-Component
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 fretting wear, n—a form of attritive wear caused by vibratory or oscillatory motion of limited amplitude characterized by
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the removal of finely-divided particles from the rubbing surfaces.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.G0.04 on Functional Tests - Tribology.
Current edition approved May 1, 2010Dec. 1, 2016. Published June 2010February 2017. Originally approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 20022010 as
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D4170–97(2002)D4170 – 10. . DOI: 10.1520/D4170-10.10.1520/D4170-16.
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See 1998 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.04.
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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098.
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NLGI Lubricating Grease Guide, 3rd edition.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—
Air can cause immediate local oxidation of the wear particles produced by fretting wear. In addition, environmental moisture or
humidity can hydrate the oxidation product. In the case of ferrous metals, the oxidized wear debris is abrasive iron oxide (Fe O )
2 3
having the appearance of rust, which gives rise to the nearly synonymous terms, fretting corrosion and friction oxidation. A related,
but somewhat different phenomenon often accompanies fretting wear. False brinelling is localized fretting wear that occurs when
the rolling elements of a bearing vibrate or oscillate with small amplitude while pressed against the bearing race. The mechanism
proceeds in stages: (1) asperities weld, are torn apart, and form wear debris that is subsequently oxidized; (2) due to the
small-amplitude motion, the oxidized detritus cannot readily escape, and being abrasive, the oxidized wear debris accelerates the
wear. As a result, wear depressions are formed in the bearing race. These depressions appear similar to the Brinell depressions
obtained with static overloading. Although false brinelling can occur in this test, it is not characterized as such, and instead, it is
included in the determination of fretting wear.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 The tester is operated with two ball thrust bearings, lubricated with the test grease, oscillated through an arc of 0.21 rad
0.21 rad (12°), at a frequency of 30.0 Hz (1800 cpm), under a load of 2450 N (550 lbf), for 22 h at room temperature (Note 1).
Fretting wear is determined by measuring the mass loss of the bearing races.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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FIG. 1 Fafnir Friction Oxidation Tester and Time Switch
NOTE 1—Arc, frequency, and load are factory-set operating conditions and should not be altered. The load spring constant may change over an extended
time period. Spring calibration should be checked periodically and, if necessary, a suitable shim should be fabricated to obtain the required load (63 %)
at th
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