OfiTE 112-00 Instruction Manual

OfiTE 112-00 Instruction Manual

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EP (Extreme Pressure) and
Lubricity Tester
#112-00 115 Volt
#112-00-1 230 Volt
Instruction Manual
Updated 10/11/2013
Ver. 1.4
OFI Testing Equipment, Inc.
11302 Steeplecrest Dr. · Houston, Texas · 77065 · U.S.A.
Tele: 832.320.7300 · Fax: 713.880.9886 · www.ofite.com
Copyright OFITE 2013
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  • Page 1 EP (Extreme Pressure) and Lubricity Tester #112-00 115 Volt #112-00-1 230 Volt Instruction Manual Updated 10/11/2013 Ver. 1.4 OFI Testing Equipment, Inc. 11302 Steeplecrest Dr. · Houston, Texas · 77065 · U.S.A. Tele: 832.320.7300 · Fax: 713.880.9886 · www.ofite.com Copyright OFITE 2013 ©...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Control Panel ..................4 Lubricity Test ..................5 EP Test....................8 Reporting Test Results..............9 Disassembly..................10 Maintenance..................10 Standardizing the Test Block ............12 Block Adjustment ................13 Measurements / Calculations............14 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Maximum 600 inch-pounds of torque 1,000 RPM Maximum Size: 19" × 15" × 14" (48.3 × 38.1 × 35.6 cm) Weight: 56 lbs. (25.4 kg) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 4: Components

    Coarse Grinding Compound, Grit 120, 16 oz Can Top Row (Left to Right): Retainer Nut, Lubricity Test Ring, Lubricity Test Block Bottom Row: EP Test Block (Left), EP Test Ring (Right) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    1. Zero the Test Time 2. Set Torque = 0.0 3. Restore Last Torque To stop the motor, press the Scroll Wheel in twice. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 6: Lubricity Test

    Raise the cup stand until the test ring, test block, and block holder are fully submerged. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the cup stand. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 7 Wipe any remaining fluid from the sample cup, block, block hold- er, and test ring. Belt Guard Torque Arm Clamp Torque Arm Torque Adjust Handle Display Screen Sample Cup Torque Gauge OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 8 Let the machine run for 3 to 5 minutes. 14. After 3 to 5 minutes, record the torque reading and release the torque on the arm. Important OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 9: Ep Test

    Due to the extreme friction between the ring and the block, the fluid will get very hot and may reach the boiling point. Important OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 10: Reporting Test Results

    Film strength in PSI. This value must be calculated. (refer to page 14) d. Average current (torque reading on the display screen in pounds divided by 10) in amps. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 11: Disassembly

    Shaft end-lay is indicated by excessive oscillation in the torque reading. To replace the bearing: Gear Plate Main Shaft OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 12 To increase the belt tension, loosen the motor mount bolts on the back of the unit, slid the motor towards the torque adjust handle and then retighten the mounting bolts. Re-install the belt guard. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 13: Standardizing The Test Block

    15. Return to step 9 of the Lubricity Test (page 6) and continue. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 14: Block Adjustment

    4. Tighten the socket head bolt to hold the adjustment. 5. Tighten the lock nut against the housing. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 15: Measurements / Calculations

    To calculate the correction factor, divide the stan- dard meter reading for water (34) by the actual meter reading, which you recorded in step 8 of the Lubricity Test (Page 6). OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 16 W = The load or force with which the test block is pressed against the test ring through the torque arm. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

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