WHITE PAPER:
Putting the Simple Back into Viscosity
Temperature, speed and pressure demands on lubricating fluids have changed over the years, resulting in several different measurements and classifications being created to describe lubricant viscosity. Some examples are SUS, cSt, cP, ISO, SAE engine, SAE gear and AGMA; it's enough to make a person's head start to spin. This white paper summarizes the more commonly used viscosity standards, describes the tests used to measure viscosity, and helps eliminate confusion.