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Advantages of Fully Automatic Four-ball Machine in Lubricant R&D

Drawing on the technical characteristics and application scenarios of the fully automatic four-ball machine manufactured by Dongguan Lonroy Equipment Co., Ltd., this article summarizes the advantages of this equipment in the research and development (R&D) process of lubricants as follows:

I. High - Efficiency Automation and User - Friendly Operation

1. One - Click Full Automation

Lonroy’s fully automatic four - ball machine is equipped with an intelligent control system. This system allows users to set test parameters with a single click, and the machine can then automatically load samples and determine test results. A typical example is that the equipment can automatically lock values such as PB (maximum non - seizure load) and PD (sintering load). In contrast, traditional manual testing requires repeated trials multiple times. The fully automatic mode of this machine can cut labor costs by 70% - 80%, which greatly improves the efficiency of lubricant R&D.

2. Batch Testing and Task Handling Capacity

The machine supports the continuous switching of multiple test groups, which can meet the needs of large - scale formula screening in lubricant R&D. For research laboratories, under the fully automatic mode, they can quickly compare the anti - wear performance of lubricants with different additive concentrations. This rapid comparison helps to speed up the process of optimizing lubricant formulas.

II. High Precision and Reliable Data

1. Accurate Parameter Control

The fully automatic four - ball machine has excellent parameter control capabilities. The error of the axial test force is no more than ±0.5%, the temperature control accuracy is within ±2℃, and the measurement error of the friction torque is ±2%. These precise control indicators ensure that the test conditions are strictly consistent during the experiment, thus reducing errors caused by human factors.

2. Multi - Dimensional Data Collection

During the test, the machine can record the friction force, temperature curves, and wear diameter in real - time. Moreover, it combines online determination functions, such as the monitoring of friction coefficient fluctuations and the setting of wear amount thresholds. This multi - dimensional data collection and online determination provide a more comprehensive basis for analyzing the performance of lubricants. For example, the machine can automatically complete the step test of the friction coefficient in accordance with standards such as SH0762 and ASTM5183, and directly output the stability data of the lubricating film.

III. Multifunctional Testing and Standard Compatibility

1. Comprehensive Performance Evaluation

This fully automatic four - ball machine can measure a variety of key performance indicators of lubricating oil. It can test the extreme pressure performance (including PB, PD, and ZMZ values), anti - wear performance (evaluated by the wear diameter), friction coefficient, and shear stability (through the KRL test) of lubricating oil. These tested indicators cover the core parameters required in the R&D process of lubricants.

2. Wide Compatibility with International Standards

The machine complies with more than 20 international and national standards, including ISO, ASTM, GB, and SH standards. Specific examples include GB/T12583 (which is used to test the anti - wear performance of lubricants) and SH/T0765 (which is for testing the lubricity of diesel fuel). This wide compliance with standards ensures that the test results obtained by the machine are recognized globally.

IV. Resource Conservation and Cost Optimization

1. Low Sample Consumption

Each test conducted by the fully automatic four - ball machine only requires about 10 ml of oil sample. This low sample consumption feature is very suitable for the initial screening stage of expensive additives or new base oils in lubricant R&D. By reducing the amount of sample used in each test, the overall R&D cost of lubricants is effectively lowered.

2. Energy - Saving Design

The heating system of the machine adopts a 36V safe voltage and precise temperature control technology. This design can minimize energy waste during the heating process. In addition, the machine is equipped with a sealed oil box, which can prevent the oil sample from being polluted and also meets the relevant environmental protection requirements.

V. Safety and Equipment Stability

1. Multiple Safety Protection Measures

To ensure the safety of both the equipment and the operators, the fully automatic four - ball machine is equipped with a variety of safety protection functions. These include a soft emergency stop function, overload protection, friction vibration monitoring, and a millisecond - level fault locking function. These protection measures can promptly respond to potential safety hazards during the operation of the machine.

2. Durable Structural Design

The key components of the machine are optimized through finite element analysis. At the same time, the machine adopts a servo electronic loading system. These design features ensure that the equipment can operate stably for a long time even under high - load working conditions.

VI. Expansion of Application Scenarios

1. Formula Development

In the process of lubricant formula development, the machine’s stepwise loading mode can be used to quickly find the optimal proportion of anti - wear additives. This helps R&D personnel to develop lubricant formulas with better performance more efficiently.

2. Quality Verification

When verifying the quality of lubricants, the machine can be used to compare the consistency of extreme pressure performance between mass - produced oil products and R&D prototypes. This comparison ensures that the quality of mass - produced lubricants meets the R&D standards.

3. Competitor Analysis

In the analysis of competitors’ lubricant products, the machine can quantify indicators such as the burn - off load (PD) and comprehensive wear value (ZMZ) of competing products. These quantitative data can provide important guidance for the technological improvement of one's own lubricant products.

VII. Summary

Lonroy’s fully automatic four - ball machine integrates automated operation, high - precision control, and multi - functionality. This integration significantly improves the efficiency of lubricant R&D and the credibility of test data. In addition, the machine's standardized design and resource - saving features make it a core tool for evaluating the extreme pressure and anti - wear performance of lubricants. It is particularly suitable for the needs of research institutions, testing centers, and high - end oil laboratories engaged in lubricant - related work.