The Tribology principle

Tribometers determine the magnitude of friction and wear as two surfaces rub together. In one measurement method a flat or a spherical probe is placed on the test sample and loaded with a precisely known weight.The sample is either rotating or recipricating in a linear track. The resulting frictional forces acting between the probe and the sample are measured. Additionally, the wear for both the sample and probe is calculated from the volume of the material lost during the term of the test.

//// Features of CSM Instruments Tribometers

> High resolution obtained with unique frictional force sensor design
> Easy and automated calibration procedures
> High-precision feedback controlled motor
> Linear and Rotating sample displacement
> Environmental configuration (heating and vacuum)
> Automatic switch off at friction coefficient threshold or total number of cycles
Tests compliant to ASTM G99, G133 & DIN 50324
> Tests in liquids, controlled humidity or inert gases within plexiglas enclosure

This simple method facilitates the determination and study of friction and wear behavior of almost every solid material combination, with varying time, contact pressure, velocity, temperature, humidity, lubricants, etc.

//// Optional Compact Profilometer

The Compact Profilometer is a very user-friendly tool, dedicated to fast and easy profile measurements of the sample track section created by the tribological tests.

See our Tribology catalog...