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1 Introduction
The Automatic Non-Woods Metal Noack
Evaporative Apparatus tests for the evaporation loss
tendencies of lubricating oils at temperatures of up to
275°C. The newly designed electrically heated
aluminum block allows for testing without the use of
hazardous Woods Metal. The Noack tester is
equipped with an Electronic regulator allowing for
automatic control of temperature and differential
pressure. The system is managed by an integrated
6.5” Touch Screen Panel PC by means of the Noack
Evaluation Software run by a Windows® based
operating System. The Evaluation Software is
capable of recording all analytical parameters,
allowing for user customizable parameters, methods
and result reports as well as printing graphs and test
results.
• Conforms to ASTM D5800, Procedure B
• 6.5” Integrated Touch Screen Panel PC
• Integrated Vacuum Pump with automatic electronic
control system
• Direct sample temperature measurement via
PT100 probe
• Equipped with high resistant Kalrez valve, inlet filter
to remove product residuals
• USB port for connection to an external printer
and/or external PC
• Storage capacity for more then 60,000 analysis
• CE Marked
This manual provides important information
regarding safety, technical references, installation
requirements, operating condition specifications,
user facility resource requirements, and operating
instructions for the Automatic Non-Woods Metal
Noack Evaporative 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
http://www.astm.org • email: [email protected]
ASTM Publication:
ASTM D5800: Standard Test Method
Evaporation Loss of Lubricating Oils by
the Noack Method
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
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