At Friction Antidote Transnational, we don’t just sell GG Friction Antidote and move on, it is a partnership with the client encompassing services, product support and training, with each being an integral part of the whole. We are systemic in every country we operate and remain ready and willing to answer any questions you may have prior to our meeting with you for your GG Friction Antidote purchase. We can meet any quantity you order now and in the future and provide you with unsurpassed aftermarket support. With our vast experience, education and knowledge in industry, we provide support and services beyond the standard Original Equipment Manufacturer recommendations and that is one of many reasons you can count on Friction Antidote Transnational as your trusted partner. We proudly serve a variety of industries and our work is dedicated to the success of our clients. Our core services, solutions and product support are lubricant condition monitoring, fleet management software and maintenance seminars. These services, solutions and product support covers a wide variety of industry sectors and touch the lubricants and services that consumers around the world rely on every day. Your equipment is valuable to Friction Antidote Transnational and we welcome the opportunity to partner you in finding better ways to reduce your fleet cost of operation, optimize productivity and maximize vehicle/machinery lifecycle. We understand how important uptime is to you, hence, part of supplying you with the world’s best friction reducer is to provide you with excellent service, identifying your savings prospects, improving the energy efficiency of your fleet performance and high level of customer care. With our vast experience, education and knowledge in the lubrication industry we provide professional and experienced maintenance consultation as well as our product support and services before, during and after implementation and that is one of many reasons you can count on Friction Antidote Transnational as your trusted partner. We stand by our services, solutions and product support.

• LUBRICANT ANALYSIS	• SPECTROCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND FERROGRAPHY	• TURBINE OIL CONDITION MONITORING
• TRIBOLOGICAL ANALYSIS	• LUBE OIL CONDITION MONITORING	• SNUBBER OIL CONDITION MONITORING
• FLEET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE	• GREASE CONDITION MONITORING	• FUEL CONDITION MONITORING
• MAINTENANCE SEMINARS	• HYDRAULIC FLUID CONDITION MONITORING	• COOLANT CONDITION MONITORING

LUBRICANT CONDITION MONITORING

Clean and standard-conforming lubricants are essential for an efficient uptime. Lubricants transform during the application and can degrade prematurely in high temperature applications. Friction, contamination with water, dust, wear particles or similar, can transform lubricants into a health and safety risk. Even the smallest wear-particle traces can significantly reduce machine efficiency and harm the environment as well as the ecological production due to unnecessary and untimely lubricant replacement. Learn more >>

MAINTENANCE SEMINARS

Why participate in maintenance-oriented seminars?

Lubricants are more than operating supplies. They are an integral element of mechanical components and have significant impact on machine functionality and performance. The correct and application-suited lubricants as well as a carefully executed maintenance are therefore the key to success. A better tribological understanding and practice-related tips, which can be easily integrated into every day’s work, can benefit the component lifecycle of your vehicles/machinery and save operation and production costs significantly. Learn more >>

FLEETMAN®

Managing a fleet without automation involves a lot of people. Since fleet duties are spread across an organization, it’s vital to keep everyone in the loop and working together. But collaboration is inefficient and error prone, especially if you’re using outdated, paper-based operations. At GG, we believe effective fleet management depends on clear communication and seamless collaboration.

FleetMan® is GG’s web-based fleet management application with features such as multi-currency, multi-language and easy customizable access roles. Because there is nothing to download or install you can access it from any computer or your mobile device. FleetMan® is so easy and intuitive, you’ll be up and running immediately. Put the power of fleet management software in your pocket and bring convenience to your team. FleetMan® is currently undergoing the blueprinting process, if you would like to subscribe to FleetMan®, kindly submit your request through our contact form and we should contact you for commercial use. Learn more >>

Evaluation Test Methods

Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products is Friction Antidote Transnational’s primary partner in Industrial laboratory tests. Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products performs hundreds of standard and customized testing procedures and is one of the largest independent automotive related testing organizations in the world. Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products is ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited, Ford Q1, Mil-L-2105E accredited and compliant with the ACC Code of Practice.

Military specification tests for lubricants, gear oils and other materials offered by Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products include

MIL Test Methods	MIL Test Descriptions
MIL-H-46170B	Water Sensitivity
MIL-L-2104E(4.6.2)	Shear Stability
MIL-L-21260(4.6.1)	Corrosion Protection(Humidity Cabinet)
MIL-L-21260(4.6.2)	Corrosion Protection(Salt Water)
MIL-L-21260(4.6.3)	Corrosion Protection(Acid Neutralization)
MIL-L-9000H(4.6.3)	Compatibility
MIL-L-9000H(4.6.4)	Homogeneity
MIL-L-9000H(4.6.5)	Contamination

Engine Testing and Qualification

Engine testing, qualification and evaluation for the automotive, motor fluids and powertrain industries.

Testing, evaluation and research services for engines, components, fuels, lubricants, chemicals and engineering certification requirements are available through Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products automotive laboratory network. Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products provides engine, transmission, emission and related analytical services for the testing of engines, fuels, fuel systems, lubricants and other automotive fluids. Engine and vehicle testing are also offered.

Engine Deposit and Engine Wear Evaluations

Engine deposit and engine wear (distress) evaluation laboratory.

Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products specializes in engine deposit and wear visually quantifying engine deposits, including carbon, sludge and varnish. The laboratory evaluates engine wear (distress) and other performance characteristics of vehicle and engine hardware, fuels, and lubricants.

Engine Deposit and Wear Evaluation Services
Engine deposit and wear evaluations are performed on a variety of engines and configurations including the following:

Gasoline Engines
Diesel Engines
Engine Induction Systems
Marine or Industrial Two-Stroke-Cycle Engines
Hydraulic and Transmission Gears and Bearings

Standardized engine deposit and wear evaluation methods are available. Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products personnel can also customize evaluation methods to fit particular needs and requirements.

Diesel Fired Engine Lubricant Qualification Tests

Diesel fired lubricant testing encompassing standardized gasoline and diesel engine dynamometer tests, used in the evaluation of crankcase lubricants.

Standardized ASTM lubricant testing procedures are used for evaluating lubricants against standards published by the American Petroleum Institute (API), military, and various engine manufacturers.

Caterpillar Lubricant Qualification Test Methods

Lubricant qualification testing, encompassing standardized diesel engine dynamometer tests used in the evaluation of crankcase lubricants.

Caterpillar Lubricant Qualification Tests include the 1K, 1MPC, 1N, 1P, 1R and C-13 methods.

Caterpillar 1K Test Method

Caterpillar 1K is a 252 hour steady-state test run on a four stroke single cylinder diesel engine using high sulfur fuel (0.4%) and is designed to evaluate engine oils for certain high-temperature performance characteristics, such as the ability to protect against carbon and lacquer deposit formation. The method relates to high-speed, supercharged diesel engine operation and, in particular, to the deposit control characteristics. Test parts evaluated in this procedure include the piston, rings, and liner for distress and the piston for carbon and lacquer deposits. Oil consumption is also evaluated.

Caterpillar 1N Test Method

Caterpillar 1N is a 252 hour steady-state test run on a four stroke single cylinder diesel engine using low sulfur fuel (0.04%) and is designed to evaluate engine oils for certain high-temperature performance characteristics, such as the ability to protect against carbon and lacquer deposit formation. The method relates to high-speed, supercharged diesel engine operation and, in particular, to the deposit control characteristics. Test parts evaluated in this procedure include the piston, rings, and liner for distress and the piston for carbon and lacquer deposits. Another item evaluated includes oil consumption.

Caterpillar 1P Test Method

Caterpillar 1P is a 360 hour steady state test run on an electronically controlled, direct injection, in-head camshaft, single cylinder diesel engine with a four valve arrangement using low sulfur fuel (0.04%) and is designed to evaluate engine oils for certain high-temperature performance characteristics, such as the ability to protect against carbon and lacquer deposit formation and to maintain oil consumption control. The method relates to high-speed, supercharged diesel engine operation and, in particular, to the deposit control characteristics. Test parts evaluated in this procedure include the piston, rings, and liner for distress and the piston for carbon and lacquer deposits. Oil consumption is also evaluated.

Caterpillar C-13 Test Method

This test method is commonly referred to as the Caterpillar C-13 Heavy-Duty Engine Oil Test. The test method defines a heavy-duty diesel engine test procedure conducted under high output conditions to evaluate engine oil performance with regard to piston deposit formation, piston ring sticking and oil consumption control in a combustion environment designed to minimize exhaust emissions. This test method uses a Caterpillar production C-13 diesel engine. Test operation includes a 60-min. warm-up and break-in, followed by a 4 hour cool-down and a valve lash adjustment. Following the valve lash adjustment and any other needed adjustments, a 500 h test is begun. The engine is operated under steady-state, rated power conditions known to generate excessive piston deposits and/or oil consumption.

Cummins Lubricant Qualification Test Methods

Cummins lubricant testing encompasses standardized diesel engine dynamometer tests used in the evaluation of crankcase lubricants.

Cummins lubricant qualification test methods include the ISB and ISM test methods.

Cummins ISB Test Method

The Cummins ISB test method is a 350-hour test developed to evaluate the durability and reliability of the camshaft and tappet interface when run with different lubricating oils. The test method utilizes a modern medium-duty diesel engine equipped with exhaust gas recirculation. The test method uses a 2004 EPA emission compliant Cummins 5.9L ISB diesel engine. Test duration is 350 hours in two stages. During the 100 hour stage A, the engine is operated with retarded fuel injection timing to generate excess soot. During the 250 hour stage B, the engine is operated at cyclic conditions to induce valve train wear.

Prior to each test, the engine is cleaned and assembled with new overhead valve train components. All aspects of the assembly are specified. A forced oil drain, an oil sample, and an oil addition are performed at the end of each 25-hour period for the first 100 hours of the test. Oil samples are taken every 50 hours. Oil additions are not made during the last 250 hours of the test cycle. Oil performance is determined by assessing crosshead wear, tappet weight loss, and cam profile wear at 3.25% soot.

Cummins ISM Test Method

The Cummins ISM test method assesses the performance of engine oils, to control engine wear and deposits under heavy-duty operating conditions selected to accelerate soot generation, valve train wear, and deposit formation in a turbocharged, after cooled four-stroke-cycle diesel engine equipped with exhaust gas recirculation hardware. This test method uses a 2002 Cummins ISM diesel engine. Test duration is 200 hours in four 50-h stages. During stages 1 and 3, the engine is operated with retarded fuel injection timing and is over fueled to generate excess soot. During stages 2 and 4, the engine is operated at conditions to induce valve train wear.

Mack Lubricant Qualification Test Methods

Mack lubricant qualification testing encompasses standardized diesel engine dynamometer tests used in the evaluation of crankcase lubricants.

Mack lubricant test qualification test methods include:

Mack T-11 and T-11A Test Methods

The Mack T-11 test involves the use of a Mack E-TECH V-MAC III diesel engine with Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR). Two 30-min oil flushes are followed by a 252-h test at constant speed and load conditions. The V-MAC III consists of an electronically controlled fuel injection with six electronic unit pumps, using 2002 model year cylinder heads. It is an open chamber, in-line, six-cylinder, four-stroke, turbocharged, charge air-cooled, and compression ignition engine. The bore and stroke are 124 by 165 mm (4 7/8 X 6 1/2 in.), and the displacement is 12 L (728 in3). This test was developed to evaluate the viscosity increase and soot concentration (loading) performance of engine oils in turbocharged and intercooled four-cycle diesel engines equipped with EGR.

The T-11A test is equivalent to the T-11 test, with the following exceptions:

Test length is 180 hours

T-11 mini rotary viscometer (MRV) analysis is performed on the 180 hour oil sample

Reduction in the amount of oil analysis performed

Mack T-12 and T-12A Test Methods

The Mack T12 test uses a Mack E-TECH V-MAC III diesel engine with Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR). A warm-up and a 1-h break-in are followed by a two phase test consisting of 100 h at 1800 r/min and 200 h at 1200 r/min, both at constant speed and load conditions. This test method was developed to evaluate the wear performance of engine oils in turbocharged and intercooled four-cycle diesel engines equipped with EGR and running on ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel.

The T12-A test is used to provide a 100-h oil sample for a low temperature mini rotary viscometer (MRV) viscosity result.

Mack T-8, T-8A and T-8E Test Methods

The Mack T-8, T-8A and T-8E tests were developed to evaluate the soot-related viscosity increase performance of engine oils in turbocharged and intercooled four-cycle diesel engines. The tests utilize a Mack E7-350 mechanically-governed diesel engine. Tests are conducted on a flush-and-run format — with a warm-up, a 2-h flush for each test, and then a constant speed and fuel rate input for the duration of the test. Typically, the engine is rebuilt before a reference (calibration) test.

The T-8A test is 150 hours in duration, specified in the CF-4 category

The T-8 test is 250 hours in duration, specified in the CG-4 category

The T-8E test is 300 hours in duration and is currently used in the CH-4 and CI-4 categories

Gasoline Fired Engine Lubricant Tests

Gasoline fired lubricant testing using standardized gasoline and diesel engine dynamometer tests for the evaluation of crankcase lubricants.

Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products uses standardized ASTM test procedures for gasoline fired engine lubricant tests. The tests are used for evaluating lubricants against standards published by the American Petroleum Institute (API), U.S. Military, and various engine manufacturers.

Sequence IIIF Test Method

The Sequence IIIF Test is a fired-engine, dynamometer lubricant test for evaluating automotive engine oils for certain high-temperature performance characteristics, including oil thickening, varnish deposition, oil consumption, and engine wear.

Engine oils tested include both single viscosity grade and multi-viscosity grade oils that are used in spark-ignition, gasoline-fueled engines, as well as diesel engines. The Sequence IIIF Test utilizes a 1996 General Motors Powertrain 3800 Series II, water-cooled, 4 cycle, V-6 engine as the test apparatus. The Sequence IIIF test engine is an overhead valve design (OHV) and uses a single camshaft operating both intake and exhaust valves via pushrods and hydraulic valve lifters in a sliding-follower arrangement. The engine uses one intake and one exhaust valve per cylinder. Induction is handled by a modified GM port fuel injection system setting the air-to-fuel ratio at 15:1. The test engine is overhauled prior to each test, during which critical engine dimensions are measured and rated or measured parts (pistons, camshaft, valve lifters, etc.) are replaced.

The Sequence IIIF Test incorporates a 10-minute operational check, followed by 80 hours of engine operation at moderately high speed, load, and temperature conditions. The 80-hour segment is broken down into eight 10-hour test segments. Following the 10-minute operational check and each 10-hour segment, oil samples are drawn from the engine. Kinematic viscosities of the 10-hour segment samples are compared to the viscosity of the 10-minute sample to determine the viscosity increase of the test oil.

Sequence IIIF Test Method Services
The Sequence IIIF Test is operated at the following test states during the 80-hour portion of the test:

Parameter	Set Point
Engine Speed	3600 r/min
Engine Load	200 N × m
Oil Filter Block Temperature	155 ° C
Coolant Outlet Temperature	122 ° C
Fuel Pressure	365 kPa
Intake Air Temperature	27 ° C
Intake Air Pressure	0.05 kPa
Intake Air Dew Point	16.1 ° C
Exhaust Back Pressure	6 kPa
Engine Coolant Flow	160 L/min
Condenser Coolant Flow	10 L/min
Air-to-Fuel Ratio	15.0:1
Condenser Coolant Outlet Temperature	40 ° C

Sequence IIIFHD Test Method

The Sequence IIIFHD Test is a fired-engine, dynamometer lubricant test for evaluating automotive engine oils for certain high-temperature performance characteristics, including oil thickening, varnish deposition, oil consumption, and engine wear.

Sequence IIIFHD tests include oil thickening, varnish deposition, oil consumption, and engine wear. Such oils include both single viscosity grade and multi-viscosity grade oils that are used in spark-ignition, gasoline-fueled engines, as well as diesel engines.

The Sequence IIIFHD Test utilizes a 1996 General Motors Powertrain 3800 Series II, water-cooled, 4 cycle, V-6 engine as the test apparatus. The Sequence IIIFHD test engine is an overhead valve design (OHV) and uses a single camshaft operating both intake and exhaust valves via pushrods and hydraulic valve lifters in a sliding-follower arrangement. The engine uses one intake and one exhaust valve per cylinder. Induction is handled by a modified GM port fuel injection system setting the air-to-fuel ratio at 15:1. The test engine is overhauled prior to each test, during which critical engine dimensions are measured and rated or measured parts (pistons, camshaft, valve lifters, etc.) are replaced.

The Sequence IIIFHD Test consists of a 10-minute operational check, followed by 60 hours of engine operation at moderately high speed, load, and temperature conditions. The 60-hour segment is broken down into six 10-hour test segments. Following the 10-minute operational check and each 10-hour segment, oil samples are drawn from the engine. The Kinematic viscosities of the 10-hour segment samples are compared to the viscosity of the 10-minute sample to determine the viscosity increase of the test oil.

Sequence IIIFHD Test Method
The Sequence IIIFHD Test is operated at the following test states during the 60-hour portion of the test:

IIIFHD Test Parameters	Set Point
Engine Speed	3600 r/min
Engine Load	200 N – m
Oil Filter Block Temperature	155 ° C
Coolant Outlet Temperature	122 ° C
Fuel Pressure	365 kPa
Intake Air Temperature	27 ° C
Intake Air Pressure	0.05 kPa
Intake Air Dew Point	16.1 ° C
Exhaust Back Pressure	6 kPa
Engine Coolant Flow	160 L/min
Condenser Coolant Flow	10 L/min
Air-to-Fuel Ratio	15.0:1

Sequence IIIG Test Method

Sequence IIIG testing for automotive engine oils.

The Sequence IIIG Test is a fired-engine, dynamometer lubricant test for evaluating automotive engine oils for certain high-temperature performance characteristics, including oil thickening, varnish deposition, oil consumption, and engine wear. Such oils include both single viscosity grade and multi-viscosity grade oils that are used in spark-ignition, gasoline-fueled engines, as well as diesel engines.

The Sequence IIIG Test utilizes a 1996 General Motors Powertrain 3800 Series II, water-cooled, 4 cycle, V-6 engine as the test apparatus. The Sequence IIIG test engine is an overhead valve design (OHV) and uses a single camshaft operating both intake and exhaust valves via pushrods and hydraulic valve lifters in a sliding-follower arrangement. The engine uses one intake and one exhaust valve per cylinder. Induction is handled by a modified GM port fuel injection system setting the air-to-fuel ratio at 15:1. The test engine is overhauled prior to each test, during which critical engine dimensions are measured and rated or measured parts (pistons, camshaft, valve lifters, etc.) are replaced.

The Sequence IIIG Test consists of a 10-minute operational check, followed by 100 hours of engine operation at moderately high speed, load, and temperature conditions. The 100-hour segment is broken down into five 20-hour test segments. Following the 10-minute operational check and each 20-hour segment, oil samples are drawn from the engine. The kinematic viscosities of the 20-hour segment samples are compared to the viscosity of the 10-minute sample to determine the viscosity increase of the test oil.

Sequence IIIG Test Method Services
The Sequence IIIG Test is operated at the following test states during the 100-hour portion of the test:

Sequence IIIG Test Parameter	Set Point
Engine Speed	3600 r/min
Engine Load	250 N-m
Oil Filter Block Temperature	150 ° C
Coolant Outlet Temperature	115 ° C
Fuel Pressure	377.5 kPa
Intake Air Temperature	35 ° C
Intake Air Pressure	0.05 kPa
Intake Air Dew Point	16.1 ° C
Exhaust Back Pressure	6 kPa
Engine Coolant Flow	160 L/min
Breather Tube Coolant Flow	10 L/min
Air-to-Fuel Ratio	15.0:1
Condenser Coolant Outlet Temperature	40 ° C

Sequence IIIGA Test Method

The Sequence IIIGA Test is a fired-engine, dynamometer lubricant test for generating a used oil sample to evaluate the low-temperature performance of automotive engine oils after operation in a high-temperature environment.

Such oils include both single viscosity grade and multi-viscosity grade oils that are used in spark-ignition, gasoline-fueled engines, as well as diesel engines. The Sequence IIIGA Test utilizes a 1996 General Motors Powertrain 3800 Series II, water-cooled, 4 cycle, V-6 engine as the test apparatus. The Sequence IIIGA test engine is an overhead valve design (OHV) and uses a single camshaft operating both intake and exhaust valves via pushrods and hydraulic valve lifters in a sliding-follower arrangement. The engine uses one intake and one exhaust valve per cylinder. Induction is handled by a modified GM port fuel injection system setting the air-to-fuel ratio at 15:1. The test engine is overhauled prior to each test, during which critical engine dimensions are measured and rated or measured parts (pistons, camshaft, valve lifters, etc.) are replaced.

The Sequence IIIGA Test consists of a 10-minute operational check, followed by 100 hours of engine operation at moderately high speed, load, and temperature conditions. The 100-hour segment is broken down into five 20-hour test segments. Following the 10-minute operational check and each 20-hour segment, oil samples are drawn from the engine.

The Sequence IIIGA Test Method Services
The Sequence IIIGA Test is operated at the following test states during the 100-hour portion of the test:

Sequence IIIGA Test Parameters	Set Point
Engine Speed	3600 r/min
Engine Load	250 N-m
Oil Filter Block Temperature	150 ° C
Coolant Outlet Temperature	115 ° C
Fuel Pressure	377.5 kPa
Intake Air Temperature	35 ° C
Intake Air Pressure	0.05 kPa
Intake Air Dew Point	16.1 ° C
Exhaust Back Pressure	6 kPa
Engine Coolant Flow	160 L/min
Breather Tube Coolant Flow	10 L/min
Air-to-Fuel Ratio	15.0:1
Condenser Coolant Outlet Temperature	40 ° C

Sequence IIIGB Test Method

The Sequence IIIGB Test is a fired-engine, dynamometer lubricant test for generating a used oil sample to evaluate the ability of an oil to retain Phosphorus after operation in a high-temperature environment.

Such oils include both single viscosity grade and multi-viscosity grade oils that are used in spark-ignition, gasoline-fueled engines, as well as diesel engines. The Sequence IIIGB Test utilizes a 1996 General Motors Powertrain 3800 Series II, water-cooled, 4 cycle, V-6 engine as the test apparatus. The Sequence IIIGB test engine is an overhead valve design (OHV) and uses a single camshaft operating both intake and exhaust valves via pushrods and hydraulic valve lifters in a sliding-follower arrangement. The engine uses one intake and one exhaust valve per cylinder. Induction is handled by a modified GM port fuel injection system setting the air-to-fuel ratio at 15:1.

The test engine is overhauled prior to each test, during which critical engine dimensions are measured and rated or measured parts (pistons, camshaft, valve lifters, etc.) are replaced. The Sequence IIIGB Test consists of a 10-minute operational check, followed by 100 hours of engine operation at moderately high speed, load, and temperature conditions. The 100-hour segment is broken down into five 20-hour test segments. Following the 10-minute operational check and each 20-hour segment, oil samples are drawn from the engine.

Sequence IVA Test Method

The Sequence IVA test measures engine oil’s ability to inhibit camshaft wear.

The Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products test engine is a Nissan 2.3L, 3 valve per cylinder, 4 cylinder engine. The crankcase oil is subjected to 100 hours of continuous engine running, cycling from an 800 rpm idle period to a short 1500 rpm stage, and back again, 100 times, under very precise control of operating conditions. At the end of the test, the camshaft is removed and measured for wear. Each of the 12 camshaft lobes is measured in 7 places, and an average lobe wear is computed for the test.

This test replaces the wear measurement portion of the Sequence VE test.

Sequence VG Test Method

The Sequence VG engine sludge and varnish deposit test is a fired engine-dynamometer test that evaluates the ability of a lubricant to minimize the formation of sludge and varnish deposits

The Sequence VG test is a cyclic test, with a total running duration of 216 hours, consisting of 54 cycles of 4 hours each. The test engine is a Ford 4.6L, spark ignition, four stroke, eight cylinder “V” configuration engine. Features of this engine include dual overhead camshafts, a cross-flow fast burn cylinder head design, two valves per cylinder, and electronic port fuel injection. A 90-minute break-in schedule is conducted prior to each test, since a new engine build is used for each test. Upon test completion, the engine is disassembled and rated for sludge and varnish. Average engine sludge and average engine varnish are calculated.

Sequence VIII Test Method

The Sequence VIII test evaluates crankcase lubricating oils for their copper and lead corrosion control capabilities, along with shear stability under high temperature operating conditions

The Sequence VIII test involves steady state operation of the single cylinder CLR oil evaluation engine. After a 4-hour break-in and a 1/2-hour flush, the engine is operated under constant speed, air-fuel ratio and fuel flow conditions for an additional 40 hours. Prior to each run, the engine is thoroughly cleaned, and pertinent measurements of the engine parts are taken. A new piston, piston rings, and copper/lead connecting rod bearing are installed. The cylinder head is also reconditioned.

Key operating conditions for the Sequence VIII procedure:

Test Parameters	Set Point
Duration	40 h
Speed	3150 ± 25 r/min
Load	Adjusted to provide proper fuel flow at the specified Air-to-Fuel Ratio
Fuel Flow	2.25 ± 0.11 kg/h
Air-to-Fuel Ratio	13.43 ± 0.5
Engine Jacket Out Coolant Temperature	93.5 ± 1°C
Engine Jacket Coolant Temperature Delta	5.6 ± 1°C
Gallery Oil Temperature	135.0 or 143.5 ± 1°C [B]
Crankcase Off Gas	850 ± 28 SCL/h [A]

[A] Controlled by adding sufficient ambient air to rocker box to achieve an Off Gas Flow of 30 ft3/h[B] 135°C for SAE 5W, 10W; 143.5°C for SAE 20,30,40,50 and multi-viscosity grade oils

This test utilizes an unleaded fuel named “KA24E” which has a green identifying dye. It is supplied by Haltermann Products. At the conclusion of the test, the engine is disassembled and the performance of the oil tested is judged by the following:

Weight loss of the copper/lead big end connecting rod bearing.
Periodic oil sample analysis.

Sequence VID Test Method

The Sequence VID is an engine dynamometer test that measures a lubricant’s ability to improve the fuel economy of passenger cars and light-duty trucks

The lubricant-fuel economy impact evaluation is provided by Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products . The VID method compares the performance of a test lubricant to the performance of a baseline lubricant over six different stages of operation. A 2008 Cadillac SRX 3.6L High Feature (HF) V6, 4-cycle engine is used as the test apparatus. The engine incorporates Dual Overhead Camshafts, 4 Valves / Cylinder, Dual Stage Plenum Induction Manifold, 94×85.6mm Bore & Stroke, with 10.2:1 compression ratio.

The Sequence VID test incorporates a flush and run type procedure. Each test consists of two 6-stage fuel economy measurements on baseline oil (BL), one at the beginning of the test and one at the end. The test oil is evaluated in between the two baseline runs. The test oil is initially aged during 16 hours of engine operation at 2250 r/min and 120^oC oil temperature. After the initial aging, a 6-stage fuel economy measurement is taken. The test oil is then aged an additional 84 hours at an engine speed of 2250 r/min and 120^oC oil temperature. Following this final aging, the test oil once again goes through a 6-stage fuel economy measurement. The two fuel economy measurements taken on the baseline oil (BL) and a final value for Fuel Economy Improvement is calculated for the test oil.

Below is a summary of the operation conditions for the aging and 6-stage fuel economy portions of the test.

Fuel Economy Measurement and Aging Conditions

FE Stage	Speed (r/min)	Torque (N-m)	Oil Temp. (°C)	Coolant Temp. (°C)
1	2000	105	115	109
2	2000	105	65	65
3	1500	105	115	109
4	695	20	115	109
5	695	20	35	35
6	695	40	115	109

Aging Stage	Speed (r/min)	Torque (N-m)	Oil Temp. (°C)	Coolant Temp. (°C)
1 & 2	2250	110	120	110

API Engine Oil Licensing and Certification

American Petroleum Institute (API) licensing and certification tests for engine oils and lubricants available from Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products include:

Test Method	Test Description
D 6557	Ball Rust Test (BRT, TMC Calibrated)
D 5968	Corrosion Bench Test (CBT, TMC calibrated)
D 6594	High Temp Corrosion Bench Test (HTCBT, TMMC Calibrated)
D 5133	Gelation Index (TMC calibrated)
D 6278	Shear Stability of Fluids (Kurt Orbahn) – 30 Cycles
D 7109	Shear Stability of Fluids (Kurt Orbahn) – 30/90 Cycles
D 6795	Engine Oil Filterability Test (EOFT, TMC Calibrated)
D 6794	Engine Oil Water Tolerance Test (EOWTT, TMC Calibrated)
D 6335	TEOST 33C Test (TMC Calibrated)
D 7097	TEOST MHT Test (TMC Calibrated)
D 5800	Volatility, NOACK (TMC Calibrated)
D 6417	Volatility Simulated Distillation (TMC Calibrated)
D 6922	Homogeneity & Miscibility (H&M)
D 892	Foaming Tendency/Stability Seq. I-III
D 6082	High Temp Foaming Tendency/Stability
D 4951	Phosphorus Content by ICP
D 2622	Sulfur Content by WDXRF
D 445	Kinematic Viscosity (for J300 Viscosity Grade)
D 4683	High Temp High Shear Viscosity @ 150°C (for J300 Viscosity Grade)
D 4684	MRV-TP1 Viscosity at J300 Grade Temperature
D 5293	CCS Viscosity at J300 Grade Temperature

Automotive Testing Services

From headlights to mufflers, chassis to interiors and everything in between, Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products offers the professional automotive testing and certification services manufacturers and OEMs need to set their products apart.

Automotive products today need to be safe and strong. Is your chassis built to defend against salt spray erosion? How does your engine respond in high altitude? Will your vehicle or component withstand years of vibration?

Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products can help substantiate the durability of the engine or shocks, for example, or collaborate on a build of specific test methods for key areas of product development. Expedite environmental exposure testing for everything from -45°C to 177°C, optimize thermal shock or tensile strength testing, targeted electrical testing, and much more. Automotive testing supports materials testing, performance testing, research and development, safety, and certification for both established and developmental alternative energy fuels and new technologies.

But Galileo Galilei Lab offers much more than automotive testing and certification; they are a Total Quality Assurance provider. Through their global network of state-of-the-art facilities and industry-leading technical expertise they provide innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification services throughout the operations and distribution chains delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.

Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products’ other areas of expertise include

Autonomous and Connected Vehicles:

Achieve compliance with all testing and design criteria required to launch your autonomous vehicle solution.

Dedicated short range communications (DSRC) testing & certification
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) testing
Track and On-Road Fleet Testing
Functional Safety
Full Vehicle Homologation Services

Automotive fluids:

Expert services for liquids in the automotive industry offering independent tests for customer-oriented solutions based on modern laboratories.

Dust separation test
Lubricants & Fuel Systems
Testing fuels / oils – engines and laboratories

Electrical Components and Electronics:

Ensure that your systems and components are compliant with SAE, OEM, E / e-Mark and other related national and international regulatory standards.

Accredited EMC test
Battery Test
Buzz squeaking and rattle (BSR)
Durability Testing
Electrical and EMC Testing for Automotive Components
Environmental Testing
Fault Check (FMVT)
Noise measurements (Sones, dB)
Durability test / life cycle
Altitude simulation
Measuring technology
Automotive Headlamps & Luminaire Testing
Protection against intrusion/penetration (IP)
Telematics & Wireless Testing
Vibration Testing & Analysis

Electro Mobility / Electric Vehicles:

As world leader in testing and certification of electric vehicles and related charging systems, Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products is further investing in keeping the pulse of time in the area of renewable and clean energy. This allows you to bring your products faster than other competitors to these rapidly growing markets.

Automotive Battery and Electric Vehicle Testing
Electrical vehicle component testing
Services in the field of electro mobility
Electric Mobility
Battery test electric vehicle
Charging Infrastructure
Interoperability Studies
Environmental performance
Battery safety testing

Materials and Components – Composites, Plastics and Metals:

Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products supports developers and manufacturers of automotive materials with expertise in the field of plastic materials, composites, components and metal. Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products experts in automotive materials understand the behavior and properties of automotive materials and have the latest laboratory equipment and techniques.

Automotive Materials Weathering Testing
Chemical Testing and Analysis
Permanent function test
Final product inspection of automotive components
Polymers & Plastics
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services
Quality control
Automotive Materials Testing
Environmental exposure (-45 ° C to 177 ° C)
Automotive Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Testing
Approval test (OEM – Animal) (à to be developed)

Engine and Gears:

Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products test services for automotive engines and drive trains help to develop optimal products. Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products offers options for a wide range of customers in passenger cars, trucks and high-performance engines sectors.

Engine Research, Development and Emissions
Noise measurements (Sones, dB)
Gear test
Engine Endurance and Durability Testing
Automotive Internal Engine Tests
RDE / PEMS test
Dust separation process

Environmental Testing

The range of simulated and accelerated Automotive Environmental Testing options provided by Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products brings your automotive products an assurance that they are ready to weather any environmental challenges that may come their way, rain, shine or freezing temperatures and corrosive salt.

Thermal Shock / Mechanical Shock
Vibration Testing
Dust, Fog, Salt Spray, UV

System Management IATF 16949:

With our services in the field of auditing and certification of management systems (for example ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, 27001, 50001, IATF 16949, IFS, HACCP, BRC, SMETA, supplier audits, etc.), we help you to continually improve your company.

ISO TS 16949 Certification
IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor Training
Accreditation for Management Systems Certification

System Testing:

As the complexity of vehicle technology is constantly increasing, cooperation between OEMs and specialized test partners is gaining importance. Complete inspection of the system should assure your product to perform in all driving situations.

Field Performance Data Collection and Analysis
Driveline test (including hybrids and eMotors)
Fleet Testing Services
Dust-settling method
Environmental exposure (-45 ° C to 177 ° C)

Vehicle Testing Services:

Our in-lab, closed course (track), and on-road fleet testing solutions provide Total Quality Assurance to passenger and heavy-duty vehicles.

On-road or closed course (track) vehicle and component testing
Automotive Homologation

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Testing

Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products has been accredited for material testing by automotive market leading OEM(s) and works with customers on VOC issues to minimize problems before they arise in the field, providing VOC and aldehyde-ketone emission testing for materials and products.

Automotive Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Testing

Transportation

Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products provides aerospace and defense, automotive, marine, rail and space industries with the confidence that its products and services meet required safety and quality standards.

Many issues play a part in the successful operation of transport systems, including local and international legislation, ensuring high standards of safety, logistics and efficiency. The building and maintenance of transport modes – such as aircraft, trains, cars and ships – also poses significant challenges as safety and reliability are vital. Stringent industry regulations govern not only the manufacturing of components and parts from engines, interiors, exteriors and everything in between but also in-service inspection and maintenance.

The services Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products provides to the transportation industry cover all aspects of our clients’ needs from advisory, auditing, certification and inspection to outsourcing, quality assurance, testing, training and more.

Our partner laboratories and personnel enable us to provide the local and international knowledge your business needs to operate with confidence and know that safety, environmental and quality standards are adhered to.

Aerospace & Defense

A diverse range of services supporting all aspects from research and development and quality control to material certification, accelerated stress testing, failure analysis and more. Our capabilities span both military and civil.

Automotive

We work alongside the key players in the industry, from OEMs to suppliers, and our wide-ranging services support product development, testing, certification, and more.

Marine

Our expertise can help your marine activities run more smoothly and cover aspects such as marine lubricants, fuel, cargo inspection, potable water testing and beyond.

Rail

We provide vital services to the rail and light rail industries, from inspection, testing and risk assessment to design optimization and asset integrity management and much more.

Space

Equipment destined for space must function as designed, with no margin for error. We can help the industry meet those mission critical specifications.

Standards We Test For

Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products is accredited to conduct thousands of electrical, chemical, and mechanical tests for full vehicles, automotive components, products and related systems. Some of the more frequently requested standards include:

ASIL-A,B,C,D
ASTM B117
CETP… Ford Catalog
GMW 3172
GMW 16390
IEC 60529
ISO 16750-4
ISO 26262
USCAR-1

Additional Resources:

Consulting: Project management; Wireless; EV charging stations; Drive by wire; EMC; Signal integrity, power integrity analysis; High speed analog/Digital circuit design; Mixed signal design, RF circuit design; Low noise analog circuit design; Cavity and structural resonance analysis; Interconnect analysis; CST microwave studio, Agilent ADS, HyperLynx; HSPICE, MatLab. Mathcad/Simulink; Sonar system design, Display system design; EMC/EMI simulation and design for EMC; Cadence, Altium Mentor Graphics, PADS; OrCAD, Cadenace SpectraQuest; Switching and linear power supplies design; Design team management.

DVP&R Support: Engineer a Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) for your products.

Test Development: Create new test methods based on your specific objectives.

Test Equipment Design: Draft and build customized test equipment available to purchase.

Fixture Design: Originate and build fixtures and support structures needed for testing your products.

Dimensional Analysis: Using Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products’ CMM and 3D scanning/printing capabilities, we can quickly analyze and determine dimensional variances in prototype, production, and CAD models. This service can also be used before and after testing to monitor for dimensional stability.

Data Acquisition/Monitoring: Design and develop systems to collect, monitor, and control data and communications to your products; for example, monitoring/controlling CAN bus data flow, strain gauges, and digital and analog I/O.

CAD and FEA: Enjoy full CAD capabilities, as well as stress analysis capabilities using finite element analysis (FEA).

Auditing and System Certification Services

Galileo Galilei Innovative Lab Innovative Products’ comprehensive range of auditing and certification services ensure that your management systems are optimized to facilitate successful growth.

Your product or service is only as good as the management system that supports it. At Galileo Galilei Lab Innovative Products, we give you the tools you need to evaluate and continually improve your business processes. With a high level of technical expertise and a customer-focused approach, we look beyond the standards to provide audits that add strategic value to your business.

Our global network of auditors and technical experts are dedicated to helping you meet any auditing or certification challenge you may face. From sharing best practices and new industry requirements, to assessing your performance against your own objectives, our team gives you the means to evaluate and enhance your business while meeting both external and internal customer expectations.

Quality

ISO 9001 Certification Quality Management System
ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System Revision

Green Services

GHG Validation and Verification Services
ISO 14001 Certification and Environmental Auditing Services
ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management System Revision
ISO 50001:2011 Energy Management Systems
Zero Waste to Landfill Certification

Occupational Health & Safety

OHSAS 18001 Certification
ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System

Medical & Cosmetics

ISO 13485:2003 Medical Management System
ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practices
ISO 13485:2016 Quality Management Systems for Medical Devices

Aerospace & Automotive

ISO TS 16949 Automotive Management System
AS9100 Series Aerospace Management Systems

Supplier Management

Supply Chain Management
Global Supplier Management System
Corporate Social Responsibility
Custom Audit Solutions

Risk Management

Due Diligence Assurance
ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management
ISO 55001:2014 Asset Management

Information Technology

ISO 20000 Information Technology Management System
ISO 27001 Information Security Management System

Food

ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System
Gluten Free Certification
Food Safety System Certification 22000
Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification
GLOBAL G.A.P Certification
Good Catering Practice Audits (GCP)
HACCP Food Safety Certification
International Featured Standard (IFS Food)
Roundtable Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)

Management Systems Training

IRCA-Registered Training Courses
Public Seminars and Training Courses
Training Webinars

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The information in this literature is intended to provide education and knowledge to a reader with technical experience for the possible application of GG Friction Antidote. It constitutes neither an assurance of your vehicle/machinery optimization nor does it release the user from the obligation of performing preliminary tests with GG Friction Antidote. We recommend contacting our technical consulting staff to discuss your specific application. We can offer you services and solutions for your heavy machinery and equipment.

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