Grease Drop point apparatus

Service Overview

Compliance Standard : Astm D566
Application                  : Determination of drop point of Lubricating greases

Product Desciption :
The Instrument is used to determine the temperature at which Lubricating grease passes from semi-solid state to liquid state under controlled heating conditions upto 250°C temp. The apparatus consists of a precision heating unit, transparent oil bath, standardized grease cup assembly, thermometer/probe holder, and temperature measurement system for accurate and repeatable results.

Technical Specifications 

Test method  Astm D566
Temp Range  Ambient upto 250°C 
Temp. Accuracy  +/- 1°C 
Heating Control Energy Regulator
Construction  Mild Steel body powder coated 
Bath Medium Silicon oil as heating medium
Power Supply  230V Ac, Single phase, 50Hz F 

 

Apparatus is supplied with the following items :

  1. Main unit = 1 nos 
  2. Glass Beaker = 1 Nos 
  3. Grease Test-cup = 1 Nos
  4. Glass Test-tubes = 2 Nos 
  5. Forcep and Spatula = 1 Nos 
  6. Digital Themometer = 2 Nos 

Optional Accessories :

  • Glass Beaker
  • Grease Test-cup 
  • Glass Test-tubes 
  • Silicon oil as heating medium 
  • Digital Thermometer
  • NABL Calibration test-certificate 

Dimensions and weight (Approx)

Overall Length  650-700mm
Base width and Depth 300 mm 
Heating Unit Height 230-250mm 
Net Weight  12-15 Kgs
Gross weight  18-20 Kgs 

 

 

 

 

Applications : Lubricating grease, Quality control, Petroleum and lubricant testing Laboratories, Research and development Laboratories.

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