MIL-PRF-23827C
4.4 Conformance inspection.
4.4.1 Sampling. Conformance inspection sample shall consist of two, 2 kg samples of grease
taken at random from filled containers from each lot of grease. For users who obtain grease in
large containers, samples shall be selected in accordance with ASTM-D4057. The sample shall be
tested as specified in 4.4.2.
4.4.2 Conformance testing. Conformance samples selected in accordance with 4.4.1 shall be
subjected to the following tests performed in accordance with the applicable test methods in table
II, and shall meet the applicable requirements of table I.
Corrosiveness (copper strip)
Odor
Dirt
Oil separation
Dropping point
Penetration
Evaporation
Rust preventative properties
Load carrying capacity
Water resistance
Low temperature torque
Worked stability
Failure of either conformance sample to comply with any of the tests listed above shall be cause to
reject the lot represented by these samples.
4.5 Test methods. Test methods shall be as specified in table II.
4.5.1 Odor. The odor of the grease shall be observed for conformance to table I
immediately upon opening the test containers.
5. PACKAGING
5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as specified in
the contract or order (see 6.2). When actual packaging of materiel is to be performed by DoD
personnel, these personnel need to contact the responsible packaging activity to ascertain requisite
packaging requirements. Packaging requirements are maintained by the Inventory Control Point's
packaging activity within the Military Department or Defense Agency, or within the Military
Department's System Command. Packaging data retrieval is available from the managing Military
Department's or Defense Agency's automated packaging files, CD-ROM products, or by
contacting the responsible packaging activity.
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature which may be helpful,
but is not mandatory).
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