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1.1”These test methods cover four procedures for measuring the consistency of lubricating greases by the penetration of a cone of specified dimensions, mass, and finish. The penetration is measured in tenths of a millimetre.

Note 1:The National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)3 classified greases according to their consistency as measured by the worked penetration. The classification system is as follows:

NLGI
Consistency Number

Worked Penetration Range,
25””’C (77””’F)

000

445 to 475

”’00

400 to 430

”””0

355 to 385

”””1

310 to 340

”””2

265 to 295

”””3

220 to 250

”””4

175 to 205

”””5

130 to 160

”””6

”’85 to 115

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