K18700 Grease Leakage Tendencies Tester
Test Method
Evaluates the tendency of automotive wheel bearing grease to separate oil and/or grease under prescribed laboratory conditions. The test is performed at elevated temperature in a modified automotive spindle-hub assembly rotated at 660rpm. Any leakage of oil or grease during the test period is collected and weighed. See also “ASTM D4290 Accelerated Leakage Tendencies Method” .

Features and Benefits
• Conforms to ASTM D1263 and FTM 791-3454 specifications

• Microprocessor programmable high accuracy temperature control

K18700 Grease Leakage Tendencies Tester
Consists of a modified front wheel hub and spindle assembly with drive motor and constant temperature air cabinet. Rotates hub at 660rpm while maintaining spindle temperature at a constant 220°F (104°C) or other specified temperature. Oil that has separated from the sample grease during the test period is collected in the hub cap and in a leakage collector that installs on the spindle. The hub is rotated by a durable 1/3hp motor through a V-belt drive. Microprocessor PID control provides quick temperature stabilization without overshoot, and the unit is protected by an overtemperature control circuit that interrupts power should bath temperature exceed a programmed cut-off point. Dual LED displays provide actual and setpoint temperature values in °C/°F format. Communications software (RS232, etc.), ramp-to-set and other enhanced features are available as extra cost options. Cabinet is insulated on all sides and has a hinged cover for easy access to the hub-spindle assembly. Thermometer ports in the spindle and the cabinet allow for precise setting and monitoring of test temperature. Housed in a heavy-gauge steel exterior with polyurethane enamel finish.
High Temperature models to 205°C available. Contact your Koehler representative for information.

Specifications
Conforms to: ASTM D1263; FTM 791-3454

Maximum Temperature: 250°F (121°C)

Electrical Requirements
115V 60Hz, Single Phase, 13.0A
220-240V 50Hz, Single Phase, 7A
220-240V 60Hz, Single Phase, 7A

Included Accessories
Large (Inner) Bearing (1)
Small (Outer) Bearing (1)

Dimensions lxwxh,in.(cm)
20.5x18x15 (52x46x38)
Net Weight: 95 lbs (43.1kg)

Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 145 lbs (65.8kg)
Dimensions: 8.3 Cu. ft.
Ordering Information
Catalog
Number
Product Description
Electrical Requirements
K18700
Grease Leakage Tendencies Tester
115V 60Hz
K18795
Grease Leakage Tendencies Tester
220-240V 50Hz
K18790
Grease Leakage Tendencies Tester
220-240V 60Hz
Accessories
Catalog
Number
Product Description
K18723
Torque Wrench
250-000-07F
ASTM 7F Thermometer
Range: 30 to +580°F
250-000-07C ASTM 7C Thermometer
Range: -2 to +300°C
289-004-004 Large (Inner) Bearing
289-004-003
Small (Outer) Bearing
When inquiring about NIST traceable certified thermometers, please refer to the catalog number for the corresponding thermometer and replace the middle three zeros in the catalog number with 004. Example: 251-000-01C ASTM 1C Thermometer would be 251-004-01C ASTM 1C Certified Thermometer.
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