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Webinar: Fundamentals of Four-Ball Lubricant Testing

Written by Ducom customer | October, 2025

About the Webinar

Whether you’re a lubrication engineer, tribologist, or quality professional, understanding how lubricants perform under real-world stress is essential.
Join us for a deep dive into the Fundamentals of Four-Ball Lubricant Testing — a cornerstone method used worldwide to evaluate the wear and load-carrying properties of lubricants.

In this session, you’ll gain both theoretical knowledge and practical insights into how Four-Ball tests help predict lubricant behavior in demanding applications.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Lubricants and Their Requirements
    Explore the key functions of lubricants and what determines their performance in critical environments.
  • Introduction to Four-Ball Testing
    Learn the principles behind this widely used tribological test method.
  • What Is the Four-Ball Test Method?
    Understand the procedure, parameters, and standards that govern the test.
  • Wear Preventive (WP) vs. Extreme Pressure (EP) Tests
    Discover the differences between WP and EP testing, and when to use each approach.
  • Equipment and Set-Up Explained Through FBT-3
    Get a guided overview of the FBT-3 tester — setup, calibration, and data collection.
  • Understanding Test Results: Case Studies
    See how real-world test data translates into actionable insights for lubricant formulation and quality control

Who should attend:

  • Lubricant formulators and R&D scientists
  • Tribologists and mechanical engineers
  • QA/QC and testing professionals
  • Anyone interested in lubricant performance testing

Why you should attend:

  • Gain a clear understanding of Four-Ball testing fundamentals
  • Learn how to interpret results with confidence
  • Improve product development and quality assurance processes
  • Connect with experts in the field of tribology and lubrication

Reserve Your Spot Today ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Seats are limited — secure your place in this exclusive technical webinar and take your understanding of lubricant testing to the next level.