At Stribeck Addichem, our Technical Services Laboratory bridges the worlds of chemistry and tribology, providing customers with practical solutions for real-world lubrication challenges. Our facility is equipped to replicate demanding operating environments on bench-top machines, allowing additives and lubricants to be evaluated under controlled yet highly challenging conditions.
Capability to Handle Complex Formulation Problems
Industrial lubricants today face harsher conditions than ever before — higher loads, faster speeds, extreme temperatures, and exposure to moisture or aggressive environments. Our laboratory is designed to simulate these stresses and provide insights that guide the development of additives and blends engineered to outperform conventional solutions.
Wide Range of Testing Expertise
We offer testing and evaluation across a comprehensive range of lubricant classes:
• Hydraulic Oils – wear, oxidation, filtration, and stability performance
• Compressor Oils – deposit formation, oxidation stability, demulsibility
• Industrial & Automotive Greases – consistency, load-bearing, water resistance, oxidation life
• Rust Preventives – humidity chamber, salt spray, and acid-fume resistance evaluations
• Gear Oils – scuffing, micropitting, and extreme-pressure performance
• Neat Metalworking Fluids – lubricity, smoke tendency, tool life assessments
• Water-Soluble Metalworking Fluids – emulsifier stability, corrosion protection, foaming tendency
| Test | Purpose / What It Evaluates |
|---|---|
| Consistency & Stability | Penetration (ASTM D 217), roll stability (ASTM D 1831), and dropping point (ASTM D 2265) to assess grease structure |
| Water Resistance | Resistance to water washout (ASTM D 1264) and spray-off (ASTM D 4049) under dynamic conditions |
| Adhesion to Metal | Ability to remain bonded to metal surfaces under stress |
| Four-Ball Wear & Weld | Anti-wear (ASTM D 2266) and extreme-pressure performance under load (ASTM D 2596) |
| Test | Purpose / What It Evaluates |
|---|---|
| Salt Spray (ASTM B-117) | Resistance of protective film under aggressive salt fog conditions |
| Humidity Chamber (ASTM D 1748) | Corrosion protection under warm humid conditions |
| Stack-Stain Testing | Prevention of stain/corrosion in stacked components |
| De-Watering & Demulsibility | Ability to displace water and maintain protective film |
Our laboratory is fully equipped to evaluate industrial oils under a wide range of simulated conditions. We conduct standardized ASTM methods to ensure formulations deliver long service life, cleanliness, wear protection, and reliability in demanding applications.
| Test | ASTM Method | Purpose / What It Evaluates |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Corrosion | ASTM D-665 | Resistance of oils to rusting in the presence of water |
| TOST (Oxidation Stability) | ASTM D-943 | Long-term oxidation resistance and oil life |
| Hydrolytic Stability | ASTM D-2619 | Stability of oils in the presence of water and metals |
| Four-Ball Wear | ASTM D-4172 | Anti-wear performance under sliding contact conditions |
| CM Thermal Stability | ASTM D-2070 | Oxidative and thermal stability of circulating oils |
| Turbine Oil Sludge Test | ASTM D-4310 | Sludge formation tendency during oxidation |
| Water Separability (Demulsibility) | ASTM D-1401 | Ability of oils to separate from water |
| TIMKEN (EP Test) | ASTM D-2782 | Extreme-pressure performance of lubricants |
| Gear Oil Oxidation | ASTM D-2893 | Oxidation stability of gear oils under heat exposure |
| Foam Test | ASTM D-892 | Tendency of oils to foam and foam stability |
Customer-Focused Technical Support
Our technical service extends beyond routine testing. We work as an extension of your R&D team, offering:
• Performance Data Generation – benchmark and guideline formulations tested under standardized conditions
• Formulation Testing – independent evaluation of customer-made formulations using our additives
• Problem-Solving Support – troubleshooting performance issues and recommending formulation strategies
• Application-Specific Advice – translating test results into actionable recommendations for field performance
