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THE NEED FOR

THE NEED FOR IN considering the properties possessed by lubricating oils priority is generally given to viscosity which is not only a most important criterion of performance but can be measured easily and expressed quantitatively. This is reflected in the systems agreed by such groups as the American Society of Automotive Engineers S.A.E., the American Gear Manufacturers' Association A.G.M.A. and so on. Those who have been associated with the selection and application of lubricants will no doubt have been confused by the various systems which classify viscosity for only limited purposes. In recent years there has developed a greater awareness of the need for a single, logical viscosity system which can be applied to all industrial lubricants regardless of purpose. While it is still true that there is not enough reliable information now available as regards test methods to permit writing workable oil purchase specifications which would within themselves, without performance tests, serve as a reliable guide in the selection of lubricants, a necessary first step is the preparation of a universally acceptable viscosity classification. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Industrial Lubrication and Tribology Emerald Publishing

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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
ISSN
0036-8792
DOI
10.1108/eb052479
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Abstract

IN considering the properties possessed by lubricating oils priority is generally given to viscosity which is not only a most important criterion of performance but can be measured easily and expressed quantitatively. This is reflected in the systems agreed by such groups as the American Society of Automotive Engineers S.A.E., the American Gear Manufacturers' Association A.G.M.A. and so on. Those who have been associated with the selection and application of lubricants will no doubt have been confused by the various systems which classify viscosity for only limited purposes. In recent years there has developed a greater awareness of the need for a single, logical viscosity system which can be applied to all industrial lubricants regardless of purpose. While it is still true that there is not enough reliable information now available as regards test methods to permit writing workable oil purchase specifications which would within themselves, without performance tests, serve as a reliable guide in the selection of lubricants, a necessary first step is the preparation of a universally acceptable viscosity classification.

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Industrial Lubrication and TribologyEmerald Publishing

Published: Oct 1, 1957

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