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...
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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...