Aerospace series - Test method for dry film lubricants - Thickness measurement

This standard specifies a test method to measure the thickness of a dry film lubricant.

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La présente norme spécifie une méthode d'essai pour mesurer l'épaisseur d'un film lubrifiant solide.

Aerospace series - Test method for dry film lubricants - Thickness measurement

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
31-May-2001
ICS
49.035 - Components for aerospace construction
Technical Committee
SS SPL - Technical Board for the general field
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Jun-2001
Due Date
01-Jun-2001
Completion Date
01-Jun-2001
Ref Project
EN 3032:1994 - Aerospace series - Test method for dry film lubricants - Thickness measurement

Overview

EN 3032:1994 (adopted as SIST EN 3032:2001) is a CEN aerospace series standard that specifies a test method for measuring the thickness of dry film lubricants. The document provides a standardized approach for determining the thickness of solid/dry lubricant coatings used on aerospace components, intended to ensure consistent measurement, reporting and quality control across suppliers and test laboratories.

Key Topics

The standard focuses on core elements required for reliable thickness measurement of dry film lubricants:

  • Scope and definitions - clear terminology for dry film lubricants, substrates and measurement units.
  • Required apparatus and calibration - specification that appropriate, calibrated measuring equipment and reference standards be used.
  • Specimen preparation - guidance for handling and preparing coated specimens prior to measurement to avoid artifacts.
  • Measurement procedure - standardized steps to obtain representative thickness readings across coated areas.
  • Expression of results and reporting - recommended formats for reporting thickness values, test conditions and any deviations.
  • Quality aspects - attention to repeatability, traceability and documentation to support conformity assessment.

(Exact instrument types, numerical tolerances and procedural details are specified in the full EN 3032:1994 text and should be consulted for laboratory implementation.)

Applications

EN 3032:1994 is directly applicable where dry film lubricants are used in aerospace manufacture, assembly and maintenance. Typical users include:

  • Aerospace OEMs specifying lubricant coatings for components and fasteners
  • Coating and dry lubricant suppliers demonstrating conformance
  • Quality assurance and inspection teams in aerospace supply chains
  • Independent materials testing laboratories performing acceptance tests
  • Engineering teams assessing wear, friction and coating performance in flight hardware

Using a standardized thickness test helps ensure coating performance, reproducibility of tribological properties, and compliance with procurement or certification requirements.

Related Standards

For comprehensive coating and lubricant assessment, EN 3032:1994 is commonly used alongside other industry test standards covering coating characterization, adhesion, wear and environmental conditioning. Users should refer to the authoritative texts from CEN, ISO and national bodies for complementary test methods and for the latest revisions.

Keywords: EN 3032:1994, dry film lubricant thickness, aerospace test method, CEN standard, thickness measurement, dry lubricant testing, aerospace coatings, SIST EN 3032.

Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 3032:2001 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Test method for dry film lubricants - Thickness measurement". This standard covers: This standard specifies a test method to measure the thickness of a dry film lubricant.

This standard specifies a test method to measure the thickness of a dry film lubricant.

SIST EN 3032:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.035 - Components for aerospace construction. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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