Testing Philosophy

Testing Methods

WAM High Speed Load Capacity Test Method

WAM Load Capacity Testing for Lubricating Capability of Oil Formulations

Cage-Land Abrasive Wear

Adhesive Wear Test Method

Oil-Off Test Protocol

WAM Load Capacity Testing for Lubricating Capability of Oil Formulations


(Screening test method to encourage exploratory and qualification testing)

» Based on methodology developed for the U.S. Navy engine/gearbox oil qualification testing

» Quick turn-around testing and data transmission via internet

» Reference database for current qualified oil types: STD, HTS, CI, DOD and basestocks

» Reduced cost by posting test method and transmitting data without formal report


WAM High Speed Load Capacity Test Method


Database


Qualified Products and Averaged Results for:

» Standard (STD) MIL-PRF-23699 (5 oils)

» High Thermal Stability (HTS) MIL-PRF-23699 (4 oils)

» Corrosion Inhibited (CI) MIL-PRF-23699 (3 oils)

» DOD (high load carrying) DOD-L-85734 (2 oils)

» Grade 4 (4 cSt) MIL-PRF-7808K (2 oils)

» Basestocks (6 oils)