Lubricating Oil Foam Characteristics Tester
Introduction
The Lubricating Oil Foaming Characteristics Tester is used to determine the foaming characteristics of petroleum products such as engine oils, gear oils, and hydraulic oils. It is designed to evaluate the foaming tendency and foam stability of lubricating oils.
Application
The Lubricating Oil Foam Characteristics Tester is widely used in petroleum laboratories, lubricant manufacturers, quality inspection agencies, and research institutions. It is suitable for testing engine oils, gear oils, hydraulic oils, turbine oils, and other lubricants to evaluate their foaming tendency and foam stability under different temperature conditions, supporting product quality control and formulation optimization.
Standard
GB/T12579、 ASTM D892
Features
1. Adopts high-precision digital display temperature control mode.
2. Features high temperature control accuracy, intuitive display, automatic temperature control, automatic timing, centralized control of air source and gas flow, and easy operation. It is highly technological and equipped with a digital electronic timing function.
3. The instrument adopts a split and integrated combined design, making it easy to move.
Parameters
Item | Specification |
Constant temperature bath temperature | 24°C (optional immersion-type chiller) / 93.5°C |
Temperature control accuracy | ±0.5°C |
Heater power | 2500 W (93.5°C bath) / 800 W (24°C bath) |
Temperature sensing element | Platinum resistance (PT100) |
Gas diffusion head diameter | 25.4 mm ± 0.02 |
Air permeability of diffusion head | 3000–6000 mL/min at 2.4 kPa (250 mmH₂O) pressure |
Test cylinder specification | 1000 mL (compatible cylinder) |
Flow control | 16–160 mL/min float flowmeter, adjustable, with 94 mL/min scale marking |
Power supply | AC 220 V ±10%, 50 Hz |
Ambient temperature | 5–45°C |
Relative humidity | ≤85% |
Dimensions | 1000 mm × 340 mm × 740 mm |
Instrument weight | 46kg |
FAQ
(1) What is the Lubricating Oil Foam Characteristics Tester?
The Lubricating Oil Foam Characteristics Tester is a laboratory instrument used to evaluate the foaming tendency and foam stability of lubricating oils under controlled temperature and airflow conditions, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
(2) What is the Lubricating Oil Foam Characteristics Tester used for?
The Lubricating Oil Foam Characteristics Tester is used to assess foam formation and stability in engine oils, gear oils, and hydraulic oils, helping manufacturers and laboratories ensure product quality and performance.
(3) What is the working principle of the Lubricating Oil Foam Characteristics Tester?
The Lubricating Oil Foam Characteristics Tester works by introducing controlled airflow into an oil sample at specified temperatures and measuring the volume of foam generated and its stability over time.
(4) Why is the Lubricating Oil Foam Characteristics Tester important?
The Lubricating Oil Foam Characteristics Tester is important because excessive foam in lubricating oils can affect lubrication performance, leading to equipment wear or failure, making accurate testing essential for quality control.
(5) Which industries use the Lubricating Oil Foam Characteristics Tester?
The Lubricating Oil Foam Characteristics Tester is widely used in petroleum refining, lubricant manufacturing, automotive industry, quality inspection laboratories, and research institutions focused on oil performance evaluation.
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