Technical Guides

Webinar Series - Smarter Fuel Lubricity Testing for Modern Labs with HFRR-ADV

In this webinar, our latest webinar, Smart Fuel Lubricity Testing, we discuss the key methods to evaluate diesel fuel lubricity, compare ASTM vs ISO standards and present HFRR-ADV with workflow automation.

Published:
Jun 2026
Updated:
Jun 2026

Detecting fuel contamination using HFRR-ADV

This study explores the use of High Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR) to detect diesel fuel adulteration through lubricity analysis. Adulterated fuels show poorer lubricity compared to pure fuel.

Published:
May 2026
Updated:
May 2026

Discover HFRR-ADV : Next-Generation Automated Fuel Diesel Lubricity Testing

The next-generation HFRR-ADV is a fully automated, ultra-compact desktop instrument for assessing diesel lubricity in compliance with ASTM D6079. Inline stroke control and a high-precision digital humidity control system ensure accurate results while advanced workflow automation simplifies testing.

Published:
May 2026
Updated:
May 2026

ASTM D6079 vs ISO 12156 - Comparing HFRR test methods

ASTM D6079 vs. ISO 12156 HFRR test methods: learn key differences between environmental conditions that may affect lubricity. The precision statement differs for ASTM (lubricity-independent) compared to ISO (lubricity-dependent)

Published:
May 2026
Updated:
May 2026

Webinar Series - Lubricant Testing: from Friction to Traction

In our latest webinar, Lubricant Testing: From Friction to Traction, we explore the key principles behind lubricant behavior and how advanced testing methods help bridge the gap between theoretical models and real-world applications.

Published:
Apr 2026
Updated:
Apr 2026

Quick Guide: Generate a Traction Curve on MTT

Generate a traction curve on MTT using only two parameters - variable slide to roll ratio (SRR) and fixed entrainment velocity

Published:
Apr 2026
Updated:
Apr 2026

Discover the Modular Traction Tribometer – Your All-in-One Solution for Advanced Friction and Wear Testing

The Modular Traction Tribometer is designed to deliver precise insights into friction and wear behavior for both lubricated and unlubricated rolling-sliding contacts with slip ratios from 0 to 100%

Published:
Apr 2026
Updated:
Apr 2026

Everything You Need To Know About Lubricant Traction and Friction Test Methods

Understand basics of traction in EHD contacts, test methods for evaluating traction curve and determining limiting shear stress of lubricants

Published:
Apr 2026
Updated:
Apr 2026

Lubricity evaluation of commercial aviation turbine fuels: a BOCLE-ADV report

This application note reports the lubricity of undoped and doped Jet A1 fuels, obtained using BOCLE-ADV, for different applications in commercial and military aircrafts.

Published:
Apr 2026
Updated:
Apr 2026

Quick Guide: Calibrating your BOCLE for jet fuel testing

Calibration is a critical step to ensure precision in lubricity results. This involves qualifying a ring with reference fluids before testing the actual fuel.

Published:
Mar 2026
Updated:
Mar 2026

BOCLE-ADV : Automation of Aviation Fuel Lubricity Evaluation

BOCLE-ADV redefines the ASTM D5001 method with complete workflow automation. Featuring inline imaging, continuous data logging, AI enabled wear scar detection and digital calibration ensure high precision and traceability.

Published:
Mar 2026
Updated:
Mar 2026

Everything you need to know about fuel lubricity testing

Learn why fuel lubricity is important and the global regulations for this. Understand differences between BOCLE and HFRR methods for aviation turbine and diesel fuel lubricity.

Published:
Mar 2026
Updated:
Mar 2026