Fuels & Lubricants Testing Capabilities

FTM 5305 (Corrosiveness of Lubricants)

We perform lubricants quality testing by FTM 5305 to measure the corrosive tendencies of lubricants on bronze, copper, and silver at high temperatures. We also perform copper corrosion testing by ASTM D1275, ASTM D130, ASTM D4048, DIN 51811, IP 315, ISO 2160, ISO 5662, and MIL-PRF-372 §4.3.2. These different test methods use different instruments or procedures or are used for […]

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FTM 3604 (Elastomer Compatibility)

We perform lubricants quality testing by FTM 3604 to measure the swelling effects that aircraft turbine lubricants have on synthetic rubber. We also perform elastomer compatibility testing by Def Stan 05-50 (Part 61) Method 22, FTM 3432, FTM 3433, FTM 3603, MIL-H-22072 §4.6.9, and SAE ARP6179. These different test methods use different instruments or procedures or are used for certain sample […]

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FTM 3603 (Elastomer Compatibility – AMS 3217/2)

We perform lubricants quality testing by FTM 3603 to measure the swelling effects that petroleum products have on synthetic rubber. We also perform elastomer compatibility testing by Def Stan 05-50 (Part 61) Method 22, FTM 3432, FTM 3433, FTM 3604, MIL-H-22072 §4.6.9, and SAE ARP6179. These different test methods use different instruments or procedures or are used for certain sample types. Contact us today to receive […]

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FTM 3467 (Storage Stability of Lubricating Grease)

We perform lubricating grease quality testing by FTM 3467 to measure the stability of a lubricating grease after storage at a high temperature. The time period and temperature vary by specification. We also perform storage stability testing by ASTM D4625, ASTM D5304, FTM 3465, IP 378, MIL-PRF-3150 §4.5.5, MIL-PRF-7808 §4.4.4, and MIL-PRF-7808 §4.4.5. These different test methods use different instruments or procedures […]

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