SPIREL has its own integrated R&D lab, allowing to :

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Some of our test benches :

– 4 balls machine ASTM 2595 & 2566 : anti-wear and extreme pressure performances
– Graduated binocular : wear scar diameter
– Automatic penetrometer NFGT 60-626 : greases consistancy
– Worker NFT 60-626 : worked penetration
– Automatic dopping point NF ISO 2176
– Water wash out ASTM D1264 : water resistance
– Pycnometer : density
– Oil separation NFT-60 191
– Brookfield dynamic viscosimeter ASTM D2983
– Kinematic viscosimeter ASTM D445
– Flash point close cup
– pH meter
– Copper strip corrosion..

We have also some mixers, blenders, grinders, desaerator to produce prototypes.