| Test instrument: | External laboratory |
| Sample quantity: | min. 5 l (optimal 10 l) |
| Unit: | Ra [µm]; SKS (GFKT): Dimensionless |
| Determined values: | Damage force level in case of occurrence of micropitting, tooth flank roughness Ra |
| Analysis for: | Oils |
| Brief description: | The FZG Micropitting Short Test provides a quantitative assessment of lubricant influence (especially additives), lubrication temperature and other parameters on the occurrence of micropitting. |
| Statement: | The FZG Micropitting Short Test is suitable for distinguishing between lubricants with regard to their micropitting load capacity and thus allows the selection of a lubricant with sufficient load capacity. The effect of additives on micropitting load carrying capacity depends on the lubricant temperature. Typically, the test is performed at a temperature of 90 °C. The FZG micropitting short test classifies tested lubricants into load carrying capacity classes. The test is a screening method to compare several lubricant candidates. |
| Underlying test standard: | In-house method |
