ISO 21250-1:2020

Rolling bearings — Noise testing of rolling bearing greases — Part 1: Basic principles, testing assembly and test machine ISO 21250-1:2020

Publication date:   Jul 13, 2020

General information

90.93   Standard confirmed   Jan 9, 2026

ISO

ISO/TC 4/SC 13

International Standard

21.100.20   Rolling bearings

Buying

Published

Language in which you want to receive the document.

Scope

This document specifies:
— basic principles, testing assembly and the test machine for noise testing of rolling bearing greases;
— symbols used in the test methods BQ+, MQ and NQ.
This document is applicable for testing rolling bearing greases, especially of unused grease.
NOTE Suitable greases are greases of NLGI classes 1 to 3 according to DIN 51818[6]. Suitable greases for lubrication of rolling bearings are especially greases according to ISO 12924. The test method according to this document delivers meaningful results for rolling bearings; however, it can also be applied for greases in similar applications[12][13].

Life cycle

NOW

PUBLISHED
ISO 21250-1:2020
90.93 Standard confirmed
Jan 9, 2026




Access Genorma App Everywhere

Get fast and easy access to top European and International standards (EN, ISO, IEC) via your mobile phone, tablet or the web.