K430X2 Dual Twin Foaming Characteristics Test Bath
Operation and Instruction Manual
K430X2-Manual
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1 Introduction
The Koehler K430X2 High Temperature Dual
Twin Foaming Characteristics Test Apparatus is
the latest design for determining foaming
characteristics of lubricating oils according to the
ASTM D892 test method and related test
specifications.
This manual provides important information
regarding safety, technical reference, installation
requirements, operating condition specifications,
user facility resource requirements, and operating
instructions for the High Temperature Dual Twin
Foaming Characteristics Test Apparatus. This
manual should also be used in conjunction with
applicable
published
laboratory
procedures.
Information on these procedures is given in
section 1.2.
1.1
Koehler’s
Commitment
to
Our
Customers
Providing quality testing instrumentation and
technical support services for research and testing
laboratories has been our specialty for more than
50 years. At Koehler, the primary focus of our
business is providing you with the full support of
your laboratory testing needs. Our products are
backed by our staff of technically knowledgeable,
trained specialists who are experienced in both
petroleum products testing and instrument service
to better understand your requirements and
provide you with the best solutions. You can
depend on Koehler for a full range of accurate and
reliable instrumentation as well as support for your
laboratory testing programs. Please do not
hesitate to contact us at any time with your
inquiries about equipment, tests, or technical
support.
Toll Free: 1-800-878-9070 (US only)
Tel: +1 631 589 3800
Fax: +1 631 589 3815
Email: [email protected]
http://www.koehlerinstrument.com
1.2 Recommended
Resources
and
Publications
1. American Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM)
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-
2959, USA
Tel: +1 610 832 9500
Fax: +1 610 832 9555
email: [email protected]
ASTM Publication:
ASTM D892: Standard Test Method for
Foaming Characterisitics of Lubricating
Oils
2. Energy Institute (IP)
61 New Cavendish Street
London, WIM 8AR, United Kingdom
Tel: 44 (0)20 7467 7100
Fax: 44 (0)20 7255 1472
http://www.energyinstpubs.org.uk/
IP Publication:
IP 146: Foaming Characteristics of
Lubricating Oils
3. Deutsche International Norm (DIN)
http://www.din.de
DIN Publication:
DIN 51566
4. Federal Test Method (FTM)
FTM Publication:
FTM 791-3211
FTM 791-3213: Aircraft Lubricants Test
5. Association
Française
de
Normalisation
(AFNOR)
http://www.afnor.fr
AFNOR Publication:
NF T 60-129
