Foaming Characteristics Tester
Foaming Characteristics Tester Description
High foaming tendency and slow foam collapse time are two undesirable responses of engine oils and hydraulic fluids which can result in mechanical failure. Serving as a highly efficient Foaming Characteristics Tester, the Tannas Foam Air Bath, or TFAB, measures the tendency and stability of foam additive effectiveness in oils and lubricants over a broad temperature range (24°C to 150°C).
The single air bath approach of the TFAB dramatically reduces bench space requirements, eliminates the need to replace oxidized (discolored) bath oil, permits more accuracy in reading foam levels, and significantly reduces the hazards of operating sequences of higher temperatures. with comprehensive Foam Characteristics Analyzer, the TFAB has shown correlation in ASTM round-robin studies and has assisted in ASTM efforts of improving the test method precision. As a trusted Foam Characteristics Analyzer supplier, we ensure seamless distribution, installation, and technical support for these advanced systems across laboratories in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain.
Foaming Characteristics Tester Method Compliance
As a versatile ASTM D892 Foam Tester, this instrument meets rigorous global testing standards. Method compliance includes:
| ASTM D892 | Sequence I, II, III |
| ASTM D6082 | Sequence IV |
| ASTM D1881 |
| ASTM D7840 |
| IP 146 |
| Chinese GB/T 12579 |
| Chinese SH/T 0722, SH/T 0066 |
Foaming Characteristics Tester Features
Designed to stand out among modern lubricant testing instruments, the TFAB offers advanced capabilities for high-precision analysis. Key features of the product include:
- The non-liquid system eliminates hazardous bath mediums from laboratory environments.
- Direct Drive motor for quiet and maintenance-free operation.
- Thermal equivalence at all locations within the bath – no temperature variations among samples.
- Removable six-position cylinder carousel; convenient side-mounted cylinder drying rack.
- Touchscreen controller and thermocouple placement for accurate control via sample temperature.
- Progressive timer with audible alarms for simplified determination of Collapse Time in D6082 test.
- Built-in cool ‘tap’ water circulation system aids cooling from higher temperature sequences and maintains 24°C in warmer lab environments. Optional Chiller Bath available for labs without a cold tap water source nearby
Foaming Characteristics Tester Specifications
| Product Specifications | |
| Dimensions | Bench-top: 61(w) x 61(d) x 53(h) cm | (24 x 24 x 21 inches) |
| Weight | ~72.5 kg (~160 lbs.) |
| Voltage | 220 VAC, Single Phase, 10 Amp. |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz. |
| Heating Medium | Air |
| Improved Feature | New Direct Drive motor for quiet and maintenance-free operation |
| Diffuser Air Flow | Stainless steel, cylindrical, diffuser stone Pre-heated diffuser air flow system Two (2) built-in Air Flow Meters Air Flow Rate: 94 to 200 mL/min. (±5 mL/min.) |
| Operating Parameters | Temperature Range: +20°C to 175°C (±0.1°C) Foaming Sequences: I @ 24°C II @ 93.5°C III @ 24°C IV @ 150°C |
| Touch-Display Controller | Digital Display of Operator Commands Audible Sequence Alarms for each measuring time Automated Air Flow Meters programmed for each sequence Continuous time readout |
| Sample Volume | 200 mL |
| Testing Capacity | Holds six (6) 1000 mL Cylinders Tests two (2) oil samples simultaneously |
| Safety | Over-temperature Cut-off Fuse & Current Limiting Fuses Triple Pane Glass View Port CE Marked |
| Shipping Weight & Dimensions | ~90 kg (198 lbs.) Approximately ~71 x 71 x 122 cm (28 x 28 x 48 inches) Approximately |
Foaming Characteristics Tester Applications
- Petrochemical, Research,
- Refineries,
- testing laboratories,
