Corrigendum No. 2 of October 2016 to Schedule of Technical Requirements No.

WD-
17-MISC-92 for Axlebox Grease for Cylindrical & Spherical Roller Bearings of
Coaches, Locomotives & Wagons.

Add following clause as clause 15 (after clause 14):

15. Vendor-Changes in approved status

All the provisions contained in RDSO’s ISO procedures laid down in Document No. QO-D-7.1-11 dated
19.07.2016 (titled “Vendor-Changes in Approved status”) and subsequent versions/amendments
thereof, shall be binding and applicable on the successful vendor/vendors in the contracts floated by
Railways to maintain quality of products supplied to Railways.
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to 8101'11

(1) BraDd H_e of the Greaae

(2) Spec1t1cation !!ueber
t~) Order Humber
(~) !!tulU1'D.Cture~' e NOl!le .
(5) Amcx;.nt of Grease conta.i.ned
(6) Betel Number
(,) Date of l:a.'1ufa.cture
(8) Place of Manufacturer
 SPECIFICATION MO. WD-17-HISC.-92

8P&c1PICArlOII IPOR UI;R80X c.tD8E Pea ClLIIIDERICAL

• "_.ICAL . " , ' . Il&AaIIlOa OF c:oantaB~ LOOIIItMlftII
• 1IAQOIf1.
(Effective date: January, 1993)

1.1 This specif icat ion covers the requ1:l:ements of qrease for
lubricating ~oller bearings axleboxes of coaches, waqons
and locoDIOt i ves •

1.2 Any qrease proposed for use in journal roller bearinqs

of Railway RollIng stock shall be approved by ROSO.

1.3 Applications for approval shall be handled in accordance

with Appendix-A.

2.0 ftIClUI_a, OIU AltD IMHIBl'J'OltS

2.1 The grease shall be a smooth veIl manufactured product

of uniform quality, cOBlposed of high grade soaps or
other thickners, refined petroleum Oils, suitable
oxidation and rust inhibitors and such other additives
as are necessary for desired performance.

2.2 Plllers aad ~ber Porel.- Hatter

The grease shall be free from corrosive and abrasive
matter. Extreme pressure (E.P.) addItIves are not
normally permitted unless specifically approved by the
ROSO.Use of V.I improver Is prohibited.

2.3 consistency
The finished qrease shall be homogenous and free from
lumps.

3.0 MllIBRAL OIL

Grease shall be manufactured from petroleum virqin base ~

oil and re-refined oil shall not be used.

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 The petroleum oil, shall confor. to the following
properties:

Items. Requirements Method of

Analys is. *
0 0
3.1 Flash Point (Open cup) Hin. 180 C/356 F ASTH-O-92

3.2 Saybolt Univ. Viscosity 750-950 Sec. ASTH-O-445

at 37.8"C/100oF.
or

162.3-205.6 (Cst)

3.3 Viscosity Index 80 Min. ASTH-D-2270

* Alternatively equivalent IS method may be adopted

with prior approval of ROSO.

4.0 OXIOA71OH IHHIBI70R

The inhibitor shall be of such material that the grease

will satisfactorily lubricate journal roller bearings
operating-under no lubrication in the field conditions
without evidence of undesirable oxidation or
deterioration.

5.0 RUS7 IMHfBI70R8

The rust inhibitors shall be such materials as to

prevent rusting of the bearings in service due to
moisture which may accumulate in the bearings from·
condensation.

6.0 GlUlASB

The finished product shall conform to the following

requirements on sample taken from well mixed contents of
container:

Items. Requirements. Methods

Analysis

6.1 Corrosion I.Acceptable ASTH-O-1743

2.Rejectable

6.2 Corrosion(Emcor Rating) 0.0 IP -220

6.3 Penetration at 25o C/77" F 220-250 Al:iTH-O-217

worked
o 0
6.4 Drop Point C/ F min. 180 C/356° F AS'l'H-O-566

6.5 Moisture,Percent,max. 0.10 AS'l'H-O-128

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 6.6 Oxidation stability:

Psi drop 1n 100 hrs.max. 10 ASTH-D-942

Psi drop in 500 hrs.max. 25 ASTH-D-942

6.7 structure Stability:

Maximum change 1n penetra- ~25 ASTIt-D-217

tion at 25'C/77'P worked
after 100,000 double strokes
in standard grease worker.

6.8 DynamiC Hechanical Stability

6.8.1 Acceptable State Appendix-B

of Higration Conditions 1 or 2 of H-942-88
c
Penetration of 77 F worked,
average of Five samples taken
from locations specified in
Appendix-B 5.3 of H-942-88 200-270
Acceptable Distribution
Conditions. 1 or 2

OR

6.8.2 V2F Test(144 hrs):

(a) Leakage Hax. &

150 gm.
(bl Penetration at 25 C 200-270
(c) Participation Uniform

6.9 Elevated Temperature

Roll Stability D 0 ...
Penetration of 82 C/180 F 220-320 Appendlx-B
worked

6.10 760 hrs Rig Test:

(al Leakage Trace

(b) Penetration after test 270 Hax.
at 25'>c
(cl Distribuon Un iform

6.11 Grease shall be of Lithium or Lithium Calcium base only.

* TENTATIVE VALUES FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR AFTER THE

EFFECTIVITY DATE OF THIS SPECIFICATION.

7.0 SERVICH DS'! RHQUIltBMBH'!S

7.1 In order to receive approval for use on Indian Railway,

greasef which otherwise conforms to this specification
shall satisfactorily lubricate each of the roller bearing

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designs during an eight week simulated service test at

ROSO (See 6.10 above).
7.2 During the eight week accelerated test the grease must
maintain stable consistency in the bearing assemblies
with not less 200 or nat more than 270penetration at
25°C.
7.3 In addition to the requirements of Paragraph 7.1 and 7.2
the test grease shall satisfactorily lubricate and
maintain a stable consistency in the bearing assemblies
within the penetration ranges shown in Paragraph 7.2 for
the grade of grease being tested when mixed 50' test
grease with the remaining 50\ composed of equal
proportions of all other types of approved greases by
ROSO for Cylindrical/Spherical Roller Bearing Greases and
of the same consistency range, during an eight week
accelerated service test.

7.3.1 The grease should be compatible with the existing

approved grease (See 7.3 above}

8.0 BIOH'I'-WIIIIK SDftJLA'I'Im B_Vlca 'I'ItS'I'

Shall be generally conducted in accordance with

Appendix-D ofAAR H-942-88 with grease being tested in
Cylindrical Roller Bearing Axlebox instead of Cartridge
Taper Roller Bearings with rotating end cap.

Grease supplied under this specIfication shall be

essentially identical with the product submitted for
approval tests. Evidence of unauthorised changes In
composItion or methods of manufacture will be
sufficient cause for withdrawal of ROSO approval.

10.0 PACltlltO

Journal roller bearing "grease shall be packed in metal

drums or containers having tight fitting lids.

1l. 0 NAlUtIIIO

The manufacturer shall mark each drum or container to

show:
(1) Brand Name of the grease
(2) Specification Number
(3) Order Number
(4) Hanufacturer's Name

GREASE.SPE ..
 12.0 I lfSPRCTI ON

12.1 The Inspector representing the purchaser shall have

free entry,at all times while the work on the contract
of the purchaser is being performed, to all parts of
the manufacturer's works which concern the manufacture
of the material ordered. The manufacturer shall afford
the inspector, free of charge, all reasonable
facilities and necessary assistance to satisfy him that
the material is being furnished in accordance with
this specifications.Tests and inspection shall be
generally made at place of manufacture prior to
despatch.

12.2 The purchaser may make tests to cover the acceptance or

rejection of the material in his own laboratory or
elsewhere.

13.0 QUALITY CONTROL

Quality Control Test shall be carried out at least

once a year by RDSO as per the details given in
Appendix-C.

14.0 QUALITY CONTROL TEST FOR BATCH INSPECTION

Quality Control Test on each batch of grease to be

supplied to Indian Railways shall be governed by
Appendix-D.

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 APPENDIX-A

INSTRUCTIONS RBGARDING CERTIFICATION/APPROVAL OF

JOURNAL ROLLBR BEARING GRBASB FOR CARRIA'G,",
WAGON AND LOCOMOTIVB AXLBBOXBS.

The following instructions will govern in the matter of

approval of different types of journal roller bearing
grease for use on Indian Railway Rolling stock:

1.0 A manufacturer desiring approval of any type of journal

roller bearing grease shall make written application to
the Director General (Wagon), RDSO,Lucknow. This
application shall be accompanied by a complete
laboratory analysis of the grease that may be checked
against specification requirements.

The analysis shall cover the requirements of Paragraphs

3 and 6 of this specification.

2.0 If the review of the laboratory analysis is

satisfactory, the grease will be tested in accordance
with the requirements of this specification. R.D.S.O.
will furnish the applicant information concerning '""'<
the sample size required (normally 50 Kgs.).

Reasonable observation of the tests may be made by the

manufacturer while the tests are in progress. The
manufacturer will be furnished a copy of the results by
R.D.S.O. after completion of testing.

R.D.S.O. will review the test results and inform the

applicant of its deCision on the approval of the grease.

Once qualified for use, neither the chemical compOSition

nor the properties of the grease may be changed without
specific approval ofR.D.S.O.

Suppliers of approved greases shall provide a test

certificate of their test results to R.D.S.O. on a batch
by batch basis for the following tests:

6.3 Penetration
6.4 Drop Point
6.7 structure Stability after 1,00,000 double strokes

GREASB. SPE 6
 APPENDIX-B

ELEVATED TEMPERATURE ROLL STABILITY TEST

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 This test method covers a determination of the changes

In the consistency of lubricating greases when worked
in the roll stability tester for an extended time
period at an elevated temperature.

1.2 This test method Is based upon ASTH-D-183l, except that

each grease sample is run for 96 hours in a roll
stability test machine equipped to operate at a
the!~ostatically controlled temperature of 180·i2~
(82i1 C).

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 ASTM StaudardE

0-217: Test for Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease.

D-1403:Test Method for Cone Penetration of Lubricating
Grease Using One-Quarter and One-Half Scale Cone
Equipment.

3.0 SUMMARY OF METHOD

3.1 A small sample (50g) of lubricating grease is worked for

96 hours at a temperature of 180' i 2~ (82~ 1°C) in the
roll stability tester, equipped wlth a sui~able cover,
heater, thermostatic temperature control, and
temperature indicator. Workedo
(60
0
stroke)
0 0
penetrations
are taken on the grease at 77 ~lF (25~O.5 C) before
and after rolling.

4.0 APPRATUS

4.1 Roller stability tester, as shown in Fig.l of ASTH-D-

1831, except equipped with a suitable cover, electric
heater, thermostatic temperature control) and
temperature indicator.Speed of operation to be 165 i15
rpm.

4.2 One-quarter scale cone and shaft with worker as

described in ASTH-D-1403.

5.0 PROCEDURE

5.1 Work a sample of the test grese for 60 strokes .~nd

det~rmire the quarter-scale worked penetration at 77±1P
(25±O.5 C) in accordance with ASTH-O-1403.

GREASE.SPE 7

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 5.2 Place 50 9 of the unvorked grease sample 1n the test
cylinder. Distribute the grease uniformly on the inside
~all of the cylinder with a spatula. Place the weighted
roll in the cylinder and tighten the cap.

5.3 Hount the cylinder in position, start ~he rr~chine, and

set the temperature control for 180 ~}F(8t!..l< C).
0

During the test, the temperature indication should be

periodically checked and ~he temperature control
adjusted accordingly, if necessary.

5.4 At the end of the 96 hour roller period remove the test
cylinder from the machine and allow to cool to room
temperature. After cooling, transfer a sufficient
quantity of grease to the quarter-scale worker and
adjt:st to a temperature of 71· .t.l'P (25±.O. SoC) if
necessary. Work the sample of test grea3e fc~ 60 strokes
and determine the quarter-scale worked penetration, in
accordance with ASTM 0-1403.

5.S Convert the quarter-scale penetration value into full~

scale equivalent value, using the conversion formula in
ASiH 0-217. Record the full-scale equivalent ~orked
~enetratiQn value after ~ollinq.

6.0 INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS

The final full 3cale equivalent penetration values shall

fall within the limits of Paragraphs 6.8 of this
speCification.

I
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 APPBlfDIX -D

QUALI!'Y COIH'IlOL !'U1' lPOII BATCH INSPBC'!'Ioti

1.0 The test to be performed by the inspecting authority on

each manufacturing batch of grease for inspection and
clearance shall as under:-

Specification paragraph

a) Penetration 6.3
bl Drop point 6.4
c) structural stability 6.7

2.0 The above test can be performed by the inspecting

authority either at manufacturer's premises or at ROSa
at. the discretion of the inspecting authority.
Alternatively results of National Test House can also be
considered; at the discreation of the Inspecting
Authority.
., 3.0 Experience has shown that the grease quality differs
from one manufactured batch to another manufactured
batch , therefore, one batch shall comprise of the
grease manufactured In one go at a time. For e.g. if 100
drums are offered for inspection from tvo manufacturing
batches then the tests detailed in Clause 1.0 above
shall be performed on both the manufactured batches.

ORUS!!!. SP!!! 10
 APPENDIX-C

QUALITY CONTROL

1.0 The tests and checks given ir. Claus~ 2.0 below will be
made at least once a year at RDSO by Director General
(M'CI on jcur~al r~ll~r ~earl~g ~r~a5e br~~ds approved
by ROSO. Any other te~t 3S given in Clause 6.1, 6.S and
6.1D can also be conducted at the discretion of the
purchaser.

20 Kg. sample of each approved br3nd of greasse has to

be supplied free ~f cost to RDSC/Lucknow by the grease
manufacturer for co:nplete performance evalnation.

The grease sample intended for testing 3hould originate

fro:l\ 1n incustrtlally manufactured product and not frolll
a l,~bcratory ma~u£3ctured one.

2.0 Tests

Purpose 21. Tests: Audit test of ROSO approved journal

rol],~r ~e3ri~1 sre3S~.

Outline of Tests: (See Specification Paragraphs

6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.7, 6.8.2 & 6.9).

4.0 FaillJre to pass this audit test shall be the cause f

review and withdrawal of production qualification.

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