ABS (Automated BOCLE System)
The ABS is a microprocessor-controlled Ball-on-Cylinder wear test system which provides a fast, repeatable assessment of the performance of jet fuels that fully conforms to the ASTM D5001 test method for “Measurement of Lubricity of Aviation Turbine Fuels by the Ball-on-Cylinder Lubricity Evaluator”.
Technical Specifications
| Operating Conditions - Ambient Temperature | 15 to 35°C |
| Operating Conditions - Ambient Humidity | 20-80% (non-condensing) |
| Mains Power | Universal (100-230V) 750 VA |
| Temperature Control | Solid state thermoelectric heater/cooler |
| Weight | 34 Kg (75lb) |
| Length | 520 mm (21") |
| Width | 520 mm (21") |
| Height | 340 mm (14") |
Full description
The ABS comprises a single, compact, bench top mounted unit. The only external services required are compressed air to the specification in ASTM D5001 and 100-230V mains power. The internal de-ionised water reservoir requires refilling after approximately 1000 tests. An air cleaner/dryer is available which can clean and de-humidify normal laboratory or shop air to meet the requirements of the ASTM standard (<0.1 ppm hydrocarbon).
Recognised standard
ASTM D5001- Standard Test Method for Measurement of Lubricity of Aviation Turbine Fuels by the Ball-on-Cylinder Lubricity Evaluator (BOCLE) (www.astm.org/Standards/D5001.htm)
Main product features
- The PCS Automated BOCLE System (ABS) is included in the D5001 ASTM specification.
- Simple to use interface -microprocessor control of all instrument functions.
- Standard ASTM D5001 test sequence pre-loaded into ABS microprocessor controller – operator fits cleaned specimens, adds fuel sample and presses the ‘Start Test’ button.
- Automatic control of test sequence – no operator-induced variability in test results.
- Automatic flow controllers for moist and dry air – no operator input required to control the humidity and flow rate of the conditioned air.
- Optional PC-based data logging software – allows test data to be recorded as a permanent record (available for both D5001 and D6078).
- Interchangeable humidity and temperature probes – humidity and temperature measurement does not need to be re-calibrated – simply replace the combined relative humidity and temperature probe with an exchange pre-calibrated unit.
- PCS manufactures the test rings – single source supplier of test rings and specimens leads to higher quality control.