ASTM G98-91(1996)e1
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Galling Resistance of Materials
Standard Test Method for Galling Resistance of Materials
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory test which ranks the galling resistance of material couples. Most galling studies have been conducted on bare metals and alloys; however, non-metallics, coatings, and surface modified alloys may also be evaluated by this test method.
1.2 This test method is not designed for evaluating the galling resistance of material couples sliding under lubricated conditions because galling usually will not occur under lubricated sliding conditions using this test method.
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: G 98 – 91 (Reapproved 1996)
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Standard Test Method for
Galling Resistance of Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation G 98; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
e NOTE—Section 11 was added editorially in October 1996.
1. Scope determined by this test method.
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory test which ranks
4. Summary of Test Method
the galling resistance of material couples. Most galling studies
4.1 This test method uses available laboratory equipment
have been conducted on bare metals and alloys; however,
capable of maintaining a constant, compressive load between
non-metallics, coatings, and surface modified alloys may also
two flat specimens, such as hydraulic or screw feed compres-
be evaluated by this test method.
sion testing machines. One specimen is slowly rotated one
1.2 This test method is not designed for evaluating the
revolution 360° relative to the other specimen. The surfaces are
galling resistance of material couples sliding under lubricated
examined for galling after sliding. The criterion for whether
conditions because galling usually will not occur under lubri-
galling occurs is the appearance of the specimens based on
cated sliding conditions using this test method.
unassisted visual examination. If the specimens have not
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
galled, a new set of specimens is tested at increased load. This
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
process is continued until galling occurs.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.2 Appropriate load intervals are chosen to determine the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
threshold galling stress within an acceptable range.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.3 The higher the threshold galling stressing, the more
2. Referenced Documents galling resistant is the test couple.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Significance and Use
G 40 Terminology Relating to Wear and Erosion
5.1 This test method is designed to rank material couples in
G 83 Test Method for Wear Testing with a Crossed-Cylinder
their resistance to the failure mode caused by galling and not
Apparatus
merely to classify the surface appearance of sliding surfaces.
3. Terminology 5.2 This test method should be considered when damaged
(galled) surfaces render components non-serviceable. Experi-
3.1 Definitions:
ence has shown that galling is most prevalent in sliding
3.1.1 galling—a form of surface damage arising between
systems that are slow moving and operate intermittently. The
sliding solids, distinguished by macroscopic, usually localized,
galling and seizure of threaded components is a classic
roughening and creation of protrusions above the original
example which this test method most closely simulates.
surface; it often includes plastic flow or material transfer, or
5.3 Other galling-prone examples include: sealing surfaces
both.
of value trim which may leak excessively due to galling; and
3.1.1.1 Discussion—The onset of galling usually requires
pump wear rings that may function ineffectively due to galling.
that the contact pressure exceeds some threshold value. Galling
5.4 If the equipment continues to operate satisfactorily and
can be a precursor to siezing or loss of function. The identifi-
loses dimension gradually, then mechanical wear should be
cation of galling is somewhat subjective, and complete agree-
evaluated by a different test such as the crossed cylinder Test
ment does not exist, even among experts. G40
Method (see Test Method G 83). Chain belt pins and bushings
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
are examples of this type of problem.
3.2.1 threshold galling stress—the stress midway between
5.5 This test method should not be used for quantitative or
the highest non-galled stress and the lowest galled stress as
final design purposes since many environmental factors influ-
ence the galling performance of materials in service. Lubrica-
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee G-2 on Wear
tion, alignment, stiffness and geometry are only some of the
and Erosion and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee G02.40 on Non-
Abrasive Wear.
factors that can affect how materials perform. This test method
Current edition approved Feb. 22, 1991. Published April 1991. Orignally
has proven valuable in screening materials for prototypical
published as G 98 – 89. Last previous edition G 98 – 91.
2 testing that more closely simulates actual service conditions.
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6. Apparatus
6.1 Commonly available laboratory equipment has been
used to conduct galling tests. Both Brinell hardness testers and
servo-hydraulic testing machines have proven to be satisfac-
tory as loading devices. Any apparatus that can apply and
maintain a constant compressive load should be acceptable.
7. Test Specimens
7.1 This test method uses a cylindrical flat-on-flat geometry.
One specimen is called the button (or pin) and is generally (but
not necessarily) rotated about its axis on the flat specimen
called the block.
7.2 Some typical button geometries are shown in Fig. 1.
FIG. 2 Schematic Diagram of Galling Test Set-Up
7.3 The only critical dimension is diameter “B’’ of the
contact area. The 6.4-mm (0.25-in.) diameter hole accommo-
any scale, oil film, or foreign matter. The following cleaning
dates a ball bearing for alignment purposes during the test. All
technique is suggested for metallic specimens: clean the button
other dimensions may be varied to the user’s convenience.
and block in trichloroethane, ultrasonically, if possible; a
7.4 The block specimen must have sufficient area to accom-
methanol rinse may be used to remove any traces of trichlo-
modate at least one test; however, most users have found that
roethane residue. Materials with open grains (some powder
blocks of length 76 mm (3 in.) to 152 mm (6 in.) are ideal for
metals) must be dried to remove all traces of the cleaning
multiple tests. A reasonable width is 19 mm (0.75 in.).
solvent which may be entrapped in the material. Demagnetize
Thickness is not critical. T
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