Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. Scope

1.1 This standard [P : 116] covers the test method to describes two procedures for measuring the consistency of small samples of lubricating greases by penetration of a 1/4 scale cone or a 1/2 scale cone. This standard include procedures for the measurement of unworked and worked penetrations.

1.2 Unworked penetrations do not generally represent the consistency of greases in use, as effectively as do worked penetrations. The latter are usually preferred for inspecting lubricating greases.

NOTE This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. References

The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below.

IS No. Title

1448 [P : 60] : 1994 Petroleum and its products - Methods of test: [P : 60] Consistency of lubricating greases by cone penetrometer ( second revision )