Specifications

• Rtec Instruments Inc. USA - Multi-Function Tribometer Model no. MFT-5000.
• 1+1D Force Sensors Range: 20 to 2000 N, Resolution: 60mN.
• 2D Force Sensors (Strain Gauge Type) Range: 0.25 to 50 N, Resolution: 1.5 m N.
• Rotary Module (Vertical Axis, Axial Loading) with Specimen Table (for ball/ pin on disk/ plate test).
• High Torque Rotary Drive Max. Speed 8,000 rpm, Max Torque 4.2 Nm.
• Liquid/oil Container for Rotary Module with anti-splash design, sample size diameter: maximal: 50 mm and thickness 3.2mm.

Principles

The MFT-5000 is a modular and versatile Universal Tribometer to analyze friction, wear, and mechanical properties with an integrated 3D profilometer. - Study surface roughness, volume wear, and topography change with test time. - The 3D profilometer can scan any material (transparent, dark, corroded, flat, curved), capable of imaging wear tracks with steep slopes. - Multiple ASTM, DIN, ISO Standards Compliant.

Capabilities

• MFT-5000 runs tests across a wide range of forces and applications using its modular concept.
• Various interchangeable modules can be added on the same platform based on the intended application.
• The modular nature of this tester allows it to test coatings, bulk materials, lubricants, real components, etc.
• The testing modules, load cells, and lower test drives come with fast exchange mechanism that allows the user to easily change configurations.
• The software and hardware automatically recognize the test module.
• High precision XY stage that allows to scan and stitch entire wear track automatically.

Application

• The tribometer can be used for several applications on thin or thick films, lubricants, materials, soft materials, hydrogels, bio materials, smooth or rough surfaces, flat or rough surfaces, transparent or opaque surfaces, Nano or macro scale, coating or bulk materials, and more.