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Laboratory Equipment
Each plant supplied by us is provided with a complete set of laboratory equipment to conduct basic tests meeting international specifications. Proper and thorough training is provided by our chemists for conducting tests and operating the lab equipment. Additional sophisticated equipment can be provided by us on request.
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TEST PURPOSE |
EQUIPMENT |
TEST STANDARDS |
Apparent Viscosity |
Measures pumpability and handling characteristics of grease. |
Apparent Viscosimeter; Refrigerated Apparent Viscosimeter |
ASTM D1092, FTM 791-306 |
Copper Strip Corrosion |
Used to evaluate the corrosivity of petroleum products. |
Copper Strips, Corrosion Standards, Constant Temperature Bath, Polishing Equipment |
ASTMD4048, FTM 791-5325 |
Corrosion Preventative Properties |
Determines the ability of lubricating grease to prevent rusting of metal bearing surfaces. |
Corrosion Preventative Properties Apparatus |
ASTMD1743, FTM 791-4012 |
Dropping Point |
Determines the temperature at which grease passes from a semisolid to a liquid state. |
Dropping Point Apparatus; High Temperature Dropping Point Apparatus |
ASTM D566, D2265, DIN 51801, FTM 791-1421, IP 132, ISO 2176 |
Evaporation Loss |
Measures the tendency of components in oils or greases to evaporate at high temperature. |
Evaporation Test Cell and Constant Temperature Bath; High Temperature Evaporation Loss Apparatus |
ASTMD972, D2595, FTM 791-351, IP 183 |
Grease Mobility |
Used to predict pumpability characteristics of lubricating grease under low temperature operating conditions. |
Grease Mobility Tester |
U.S. Steel/ASTM test currently in ballot |
Leakage Tendencies |
Evaluates the tendency of automotive wheel bearing greases to separate oil or grease (standard or accelerated methods). |
Leakage Tendencies Tester; High Temperature Wheel Bearing Grease Tester |
ASTMD1263, D4290, FTM 791-3454 |
Life Performance |
Evaluates the high temperature stability of automotive wheel bearing greases. |
High Temperature Wheel Bearing Grease Tester |
ASTM D3527 |
Low Temperature Torque |
Significant for the design and specification of greases for low temperature service. |
Low Temperature Torque Apparatus, Low Temperature Wheel Bearing Torque Apparatus |
ASTMD1478, D4693, FTM 791-334 |
Oil Separation |
Determines the tendency of lubricating grease to bleed oil during storage. |
Pressure Bleeding Test Cell and Constant Temperature Air Cabinet; Oil Separation Apparatus |
ASTMD1742, FTM 791-321.2, FTM 791-322, IP 121 |
Oxidation Stability |
An accelerated aging test for quality control. |
Oxidation Bomb, Pressure Gauge, Constant Temperature Bath |
ASTMD942, DIN 51808, FTM 791-3453, IP 142 |
Particle Contamination |
A rapid test for determining the presence of deleterious particles in lubricating greases. |
ASTM Deleterious Particles Determination Apparatus |
ASTMD1404 |
Penetration |
Determines the consistency of lubricating greases. |
Penetrometer (Automatic, manual), Penetration Cone, Grease Worker, Constant Temperature Bath, Accessories |
ASTMD217, D1403, DIN 51580, DIN 51804, FTM 791-311, 312, 313, IP 50, IP 179, IP 310, ISO 2137 |
Roll Stability |
Used together with the ASTM D1403 Cone Penetration test to evaluate shear stability. |
Roll Stability Tester, Quarter-Scale or Half-Scale Penetration Test Equipment |
ASTMD1831, MIL-G-10924SA |
Water Leaching |
Determines the ability of silicone thread compounds to resist the washing action of water. |
Gas Evolution/Water Leaching Test Apparatus |
API (BUL 5A2) |
Water Spray Off |
Evaluates the tendency of a lubricating grease to adhere to a metal surface under direct water spray. |
Water Spray Off Tester |
ASTMD4049 |
Water Washout Characteristics |
Evaluates the adhesion properties of grease when subjected to direct water stream. |
Water Washout Tester |
ASTMD1264, FTM 791-3252, IP 215 |
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S F ENGINEERING WORKS offers state of the art plants for the manufacture of a wide range of greases such as Lithium, Calcium, Soda, Aluminum complex, Polyurea, Synthetic and Specialty greases. We employ highly experienced Partners and Grease technologists who have hands on plant experience for manufacturing quality greases based on NLGI specifications. Our dedicated team of engineers works closely with our customers to ensure that the entire process of setting up the plant is made simple.
MANUFACTURING KNOW HOW
The project/plant offered by us is the outcome of many years of technical and scientific experience.
Modern manufacturing equipment, scientifically developed formulations, the processes, careful supervision at every stage, vast manufacturing, fabrication and design experience are put together to create the project.
Accurate process controls, high manufacturing standards, quality controls, repeatable and reproducible conversion efficiency incorporated in the plant ensure very high manufacturing standards resulting in production of complete range of greases of proven qualities.
PLANT STARTUP
Supervision of erection and commissioning of plants supplied by us is undertaken by a team of experienced technicians. Our supervisors are sent to the project site to ensure that the plant is erected on time and kept ready for commissioning in accordance to the drawings and instructions provided by us. Pre-commissioning trials are conducted prior to deputing our technologists.
DETAILED ENGINEERING
A complete package starting from selection of site, preparing engineering drawings,planning layout right upto production and quality control is offered by us. Each project is executed keeping the clients best interest in mind. Detailed drawings are prepared for electrical, civil, mechanical process and piping making our plants easy to operate and maintain.
FORMULATION
We employ a team of experienced grease technologists having hands on experience in their respective fields in the manufacturing of greases and lubricants. Products are formulated after careful consideration of raw material availability.Manufacturing costs and present trends in the international market. We also offer tailor made products to meet local market conditions.
LAB SETUP
Each plant supplied by us is provided with a complete set of laboratory equipment to conduct basic tests meeting international specifications. Proper and thorough training is provided by our chemists for conducting tests and operating the lab equipment. Additional sophisticated equipment can be provided by us on request.
AUTOMATION
From raw material storage to product packaging. Depending on the level of automation and budget available total solutions and software packages are offered for operating the plant using a single operator. PLC and SCADA based systems manufactured by Allen Bradley or Equivalent are incorporated in our plants. The Package includes the Hardware, Software, Input and Output Modules, Operator Display, Internal wiring, documentation and manuals.
Advantages:
- Maintaining Data, Fault Finding, Secrecy.
- Recipe Operation.
- PC compatible and Reduced Manpower.
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