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.
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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