Glossary
The glossary provides a list of terms and acronyms that are frequently used by lubrication specialists. The list contains definitions and explanations necessary for understanding.
5
5 wheel/fifth-wheel coupling
D
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)
E
EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation)
F
FZG test
P
PAO
p
pH
S
SAPS
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
A
Adhesion
B
Base Oil
A
Ashless additives
B
Biodegradability
V
Viscosity
Viscosity CCS
D
Dynamic viscosity
M
MRV, the viscosity of the pumpability
E
Evaporation according to the NOACK method
N
NOACK Volatility Test
F
Four-Ball Wear Test
H
High temperature viscosity at high shear speed HTHS
Hydrodynamic Lubrication
Hydrocracking oil
Hydrolytic Stability
B
Boundary Lubrication
D
Density
Deaeration
Demulsibility
Deemulsification
B
Brookfield dynamic viscosity
W
Wear scar diameter
D
Dielectric Strength
T
Total Base Number (TBN)
V
Viscosity index
L
Load wear index
T
Total Acid Number (TAN)
K
Kinematic viscosity (@ 40, 100 ⁰С)
C
Coefficient of Friction
A
Antifreeze color
C
Color according to the ASTM scale
G
Grease
C
Corrosion of Copper
V
Volatility
A
Alkalinity
M
Mass content of active elements (Ca, Zn, Mg, P)
Mass content of water
Mineral oil
F
Friction Modifier
W
Welding load
S
Semi-synthetic oil
O
Oxidative stability
A
Additives
E
EP (Extreme Pressure) additives
A
Anti-Wear (AW) additives
Antifoam additives
S
Synthetic oil
Shear Stability
Sulphated Ash
P
Pour Point
B
Boiling point of brake fluid
C
Coolant boiling point
T
The crystallization onset temperature
F
Flash point
R
Rust test
T
Tribological properties
F
Food grade lubricants