EN 14865-2:2006+A2:2010

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Testing principle
5 Reagents and materials
6 Apparatus
7 Sampling
8 Testing procedure
9 Evaluation
10 Precision
11 Test report
12 Other test rig
Annex A (normative) - V2F test rig
Annex B (normative) - Axlebox
Annex C (informative) - Round Robin test
Annex D (informative) - Precision calculation examples
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
         Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and
         of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability
         of the rail system within the Community (Recast)
Bibliography

This European Standard specifies a test method and sets the acceptance criteria for the determination of the mechanical stability of lubricating greases intended for the lubrication of axlebox bearings according to EN 12081. In the test, impacts are applied to the lubricating grease so that only very stable lubricating greases will perform acceptably. The method is used in a discrimination process for finding lubricating greases of such mechanical stability that they are considered accepted lubricating greases for more extensive performance tests according to EN 12082.For purposes of quality assurance and quality control, this test method is also used for batch testing of lubricating greases.