Significance and Use
This test method is an indicator of the wear characteristics of petroleum and non-petroleum hydraulic fluids operating in a constant volume vane pump. Excessive wear in vane pumps could lead to malfunction of hydraulic systems in critical applications.
Scope
1.1 This test method covers a constant volume high-pressure vane pump test procedure for indicating the wear characteristics of petroleum and non-petroleum hydraulic fluids.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.3 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.
