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Tribometer

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Overview

Advanced tribometer for comprehensive friction and wear characterization of sealing materials. Features multiple test configurations and environmental control for realistic simulation of seal contact conditions

Example outputs

  • Coefficient of Friction vs Time

    Friction trace showing running-in period and steady-state friction coefficient during pin-on-disc testing.

  • Wear Volume Comparison

    Comparative wear volume for different seal material candidates after standardized test duration.

Specifications

Pin-on-Disc Configuration
Block-on-Ring Configuration
Non-Contact Metrology System
Temperature Range: -50°C to 300°C
Environmental Extension (Liquids)
Real-time Friction Monitoring

Applications

  • New Product Development
  • Seal Lifetime Studies
  • Reliability Studies
  • FEA Material Modeling
  • Seal Engineering
  • Wear Rate Determination

Key Capabilities

  • Coefficient of friction measurement
  • Wear rate quantification
  • Stick-slip behavior analysis
  • Lubrication regime mapping
  • Surface damage characterization

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Use cases

  • Low-Friction Seal Development

  • Dry Running Capability Assessment

  • Wear Life Prediction

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