Low Temperature Torque Apparatus for Fuel Testing Instrument

The Low Temperature Torque Tester is designed to evaluate the effect of lubricating grease on the rotational resistance of bearing assemblies under low-temperature conditions. The test measures the torque required to rotate a bearing assembly at a specified temperature, providing important information for selecting greases used in cold environments.

The apparatus features a refrigerated, insulated air chamber with two test positions, drive shafts, and externally mounted gear motors. The drive shafts rotate at 1 rpm, while electronic load cell and strain gauge indicators measure the torque required to restrain the test rigs. Digital LED displays show the torque values for both drive units and the chamber temperature. For the automotive wheel bearing configuration, spindle temperatures are also displayed.

The system includes drive shaft overtorque protection that automatically shuts down the motors when torque exceeds a preset limit, helping prevent damage to shaft insulators. It is available in configurations for ball bearing grease testing, automotive wheel bearing grease testing, or both methods in one system.

Manufactured by Atico Export for reliable low-temperature torque testing and lubricant performance evaluation in industrial and automotive laboratories.

• Low-temperature torque testing of lubricating greases
• Evaluation of ball bearing greases
• Testing of automotive wheel bearing greases
• Assessment of grease performance in cold environments
• Measurement of starting and running torque
• Research and quality control of lubricants

Test Capacity :

• Two test positions

Drive Shaft Speed :

• 1 rpm

Standard Cooling Range :

• Down to −65°F (−54°C)

Optional Cooling Range :

• Down to −100°F (−73°C)

Temperature Uniformity :

• ±1°F (±0.5°C)

Refrigeration System :

• Air-cooled mechanical cascade hermetic system

Torque Measurement :

• Electronic load cell and strain gauge indicators
• Digital LED display for each drive unit

Safety System :

• Automatic motor shutdown when drive shaft torque exceeds the preset limit

Cabinet Construction :

• Floor-mounted design
• Polished stainless steel exterior
• Swivel casters

Dimensions (L × W × H) :

• 48.5 × 34 × 45.5 inches (123 × 86 × 116 cm)

Net Weight :

• 597 lb (270.8 kg)

Optional Accessories :

• Data acquisition software
• Data acquisition board and cable
• Torque-versus-time graphing and test data recording

• Two-sample testing capability
• Digital torque indication for both test positions
• Mechanically refrigerated cooling system
• Standard cooling range down to −65°F (−54°C)
• Optional extended cooling range down to −100°F (−73°C)
• Insulated, thermostatically controlled air chamber
• Drive shafts rotating at 1 rpm
• Electronic load cell and strain gauge torque measurement
• Digital LED displays for torque and chamber temperature
• Spindle temperature display for the ASTM D4693 configuration
• Automatic drive shaft overtorque protection
• Multiple test rig configurations available
• Optional data acquisition software
• Torque-versus-time graphing, including starting torque, running torque, and elapsed time
• Floor-mounted cabinet with polished stainless steel exterior
• Swivel casters for mobility