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Relevant Standards

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Brugger and Reichert

NFT 60-199 (France), test strategies according to Lubricants 2023

ASTM D7421, D5706, D5707, D7594, D6425, D7217, D8227, ISO 19291

all SRV standards + ISO, ASTM, DIN, CEC, national standards

ISO 19291

DIN 51834-2, ASTM D6425, ASTM D7421, GOST 33252, NB/SH/T 0847, NB/SH/T 0882

Oils – Friction & wear (oscillation)

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DIN 51834-4

ASTM D8316

Oils – Cylindrical roller plane geometry

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ASTM D8503

Scuffing temperature limit of lubricating oils

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ASTM D5706

NB/SH/T 0784

Greases - EP properties

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ASTM D5707

NB/SH/T 0721

Greases - Friction & wear

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ASTM D8317

Greases - Rolling motion

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ASTM D7594

NB/SH/T 0920

Fretting - High Hertz wear (greases)

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ASTM D7420

Greases - Spherical plain bearings with plastic shells (automotive)

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ASTM D8227

ISO 20120, GB/T 38074

Synchronizer friction (MTF)

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ASTM D7755

DIN 51834-3, NB/SH/T 0987

Wear volume determination (standard parts)

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DIN 51834-3

ASTM D7217, DIN EN 1071-12

Bonded coatings, Ceramics - tribological behavior

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ASTM F732

Polymer materials for endoprostheses (Annex A1/A3)

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DIN 50324

ASTM G99, DIN EN 1071-13

SRV Rotation - pin-on-disk

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DIN ISO 7148-1

Bearing materials - metals

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DIN ISO 7148-2

Bearing materials - polymers

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ISO 20808

Ceramics - ball-on-disc

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DIN 51834-5

Brake fluid - noise development EPDM/steel

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DIN 51834-6

Brake fluid - wear tendency EPDM/steel

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DIN 51834-7

Lubricants - roll-on-disc geometry Level Geometry

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DIN 62136-1/2

Knitting Machine Oils - Mineral/Synthetic Based

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ASTM D6185

Compatibility of Grease Mixtures

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ASTM D8324

Biodegradable Lubricants (Marine)

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SAE AMS3058

Aviation Grease for Wheelsets

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ASTM WK70777

PAG Lubricants for Turbines

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ISO 12924

Greases - Family X Specification

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BstfLBw 2019

Military Fluids - Oils & Greases

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NFT 60-199 (France)

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Brugger

Reichert

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Features

Typical questions

Fast friction coefficient comparison
Material compatibility
Online wear test

Additive/formulation effect
Endurance behavior
Wear with mixed friction

Service life under micromotion
Service life of rolling bearings
Fretting/false brinelling

Conformity to standard
Lubricant comparison
Quality control

H2 tribology
Low temperature tests
High temperature tests
Rotational/oscillation wear
Component tests

Quick friction coefficient comparison

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Material compatibility

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Online wear test

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Additive/formulation effect

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Endurance behavior

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Wear with mixed friction

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Conformity to standard

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Lubricant comparison

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Quality control

✔

H2 tribology

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Measured variables

Frictional force, online wear

Frictional torque, temperature, wear (calotte analysis)

Weight loss, temperature, current consumption, axial force if applicable

Friction coefficient, temperature, wear

>40 channels: Friction, acoustics, resistance, temperature, etc.

Coefficient of friction

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Frictional force

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Frictional torque

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Online wear

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Wear (remeasurement)

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Temperature

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Power consumption of the drive motor

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Acoustic emission

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Electrical contact resistance

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Test duration

1 min – 72 h

variable

typ. 50 h (programmable)

variable

Very variable / long-lasting

Automation / software

Plug & Play, intuitive GUI

Manual / semi-automatic

Manual evaluation + optional sensor integration

Touchscreen PC, simple operation

A-POS® / FPGA / ATD TriboProfiling®

Special features

Online wear and tear in real time
Beginner-friendly

Combines several classic test types
Adjustable speeds

Realistic simulation of pitch and bearing movements

SRV test methods in compact table version
Standard fulfillment

Highly modular & expandable
Combined movements & climate rooms

Price level

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Data Comparison

Type of movement

Oscillation

Gliding (continuous), Brugger, Reichert, Block-on-Ring

Oscillation at very small angles (±0.1°-3°)

Linear high-frequency oscillation

Oscillation & rotation (combinable)

Normal force range

1–300 N

100–1500 N

100-9000 N (disk springs)

typ. 100–2000 N

1-5000 N (adjustable)

Temperature range

RT – 200 °C

0 – 120 °C

-20 °C - 80 °C (optional, actively controlled)

down to -4 °C / optionally cryogenic

-45 °C – 1000 °C (with options)

Frequency / movement / speed

10–70 Hz

0.1 – 2.5 m/s, 50–1500 rpm

5–25 Hz, ±0.1° bis ±3°

50 Hz (typical)

1–500 Hz / 0–3000 rpm

Relevant standards

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Brugger and Reichert

NFT 60-199 (France), test strategies according to Lubricants 2023

ASTM D7421, D5706, D5707, D7594, D6425, D7217, D8227, ISO 19291

all SRV standards + ISO, ASTM, DIN, CEC, national standards

Additional explanations on the tribological issues:

ETS: Ideal for early material selection, rapid screening in development and quality assurance with minimal effort.
XCT: Combines known test standards for evaluating tribological load in sliding contact, incl. Reichert/Brugger.
SRV-SE: Performs established standard tests for oils, greases and additives - ideal for industrial customers with a focus on standards.
SRV5: High-end system with maximum flexibility for research, new test methods, sophisticated simulation (gas, H₂, climate).
SNR-FEB II: Special system for simulating realistic micro-movements in bearings, e.g. in wind turbines or automotive technology.

Notes on the selection

ETS is ideal for fast, cost-conscious QA tests or R&D preliminary tests.
XCT is ideal if classic friction/wear tests (Brugger, Reichert) with good flexibility are required in one device.
SRV-SE offers a solid price-performance ratio for standardized lubricant tests in industry and SMEs.
SRV5 is the industry standard with maximum expandability - ideal for research, H2 tests, high temperature or rotation.
SNR-FEB II is the special solution for evaluating damage caused by micromotion, ideal for bearings and rolling systems (e.g. wind power).

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