Penetration Grease Workers
Professional grease working equipment designed for worked penetration and prolonged worked penetration tests to determine consistency of lubricating greases. Available in mechanical and manually operated configurations to meet laboratory testing requirements.
Features
- Conform to ASTM D217 and related specifications
- Mechanical and manually operated types available
- Single and double-unit models
- Meets ASTM specifications for stroke length and rate
- Spring loaded tightening clamps hold grease workers securely on base
- Steel pins in base facilitate disassembly of grease workers after testing
Mechanical Grease Workers
Designed for worked penetration and prolonged worked penetration tests. Consists of single or dual steel ASTM grease workers mounted on a sturdy base and driven by a powerful gear reduction motor. Equipped with a presetting electronic counter that automatically shuts off the drive motor after any desired number of strokes up to 99,999. Steel grease workers have threaded cup and cover, and steel plunger plate with shaft and handle that connects to eccentric cam on drive unit. Accessory dial thermometer inserts in plated vent cock.
Manually Operated Grease Worker
Hand lever operated grease working machine designed for short duration worked penetration tests on lubricating greases. Consists of one steel ASTM grease worker with hand lever mechanism mounted on a sturdy steel base. Spring loaded tightening clamps hold grease worker securely on base, and steel pins in hand lever upright support facilitate disassembly of grease worker. Base plate is drilled at corners to allow for bolting to table top.
Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Conforms to |
ASTM D217, D4950; IP 50; ISO 2137; DIN 51804; FTM 791-311, 791-313* |
| Drive Motor (Single-Unit) |
Fan cooled gear reduction type, 1/3 hp |
| Drive Motor (Double-Unit) |
Fan cooled gear reduction type, 1/2 hp |
| Electrical Requirements (115V) |
115V 60Hz, Single Phase, 3A |
| Electrical Requirements (220-240V) |
220-240V 50/60Hz, Single Phase, 1.5A |
| Dimensions - Single-Unit (L x W x H) |
10 x 13.5 x 14.75 in. (25 x 34 x 37 cm) |
| Dimensions - Double-Unit (L x W x H) |
14 x 13.5 x 14.75 in. (36 x 34 x 37 cm) |
| Dimensions - Manual (L x W x H) |
30 x 10 x 15-1/2 in. (76 x 25 x 39 cm) |
| Net Weight - Mechanical Single-Unit |
106 lbs (48.1 kg) |
| Net Weight - Mechanical Double-Unit |
139.5 lbs (63.3 kg) |
| Net Weight - Manual |
21 lbs (9.6 kg) |
| Shipping Weight - Mechanical Single-Unit |
141 lbs (64.0 kg) |
| Shipping Weight - Mechanical Double-Unit |
171 lbs (77.6 kg) |
| Shipping Weight - Manual |
28 lbs (12.7 kg) |
| Shipping Dimensions - Mechanical |
4.2 Cu. ft. |
| Shipping Dimensions - Manual |
2.7 Cu. ft. |
*Requires substitution of 270-hole grease worker (K18030)
Included Accessories
- Mechanical ASTM Steel Grease Worker (1 or 2 depending on model)
Available Models
| Catalog No. |
Description |
| K18100 |
Single-Unit Model, 115V 60Hz |
| K18110 |
Single-Unit Model, 220-240V 50Hz |
| K18119 |
Single-Unit Model, 220-240V 60Hz |
| K18190 |
Double-Unit Model, 115V 60Hz |
| K18191 |
Double-Unit Model, 220-240V 50Hz |
| K18192 |
Double-Unit Model, 220-240V 60Hz |
| K18000 |
Manually Operated Grease Working Machine |
Accessories
| Catalog No. |
Description |
| K18020 |
Steel Grease Worker - Complete per ASTM specifications. Consists of cup, cover, plunger and vent cock. |
| K18030 |
Steel Grease Worker - Similar to K18020 above, but with 270-hole plunger plate per FTM 791-313 (AN-G-15) specifications. |
| K18022 |
Dial Thermometer - Inserts in petcock of steel grease worker. Supplied with adapter. |
| K18021 |
Overflow Ring - Collects displaced grease during penetration measurements. |
| K18028 |
Cover Assembly - Replacement cover assembly for steel grease worker. Includes vent cock, plunger plate, shaft and handle. |
| K18029 |
Grease Cup |
| K18023 |
Blank Lid, with seal - For ASTM Steel Grease Worker. Use when heating samples prior to test. |
