Characteristics of the reciprocating tribometer

Contact geometry : 

• Sphere / plane

• cylinder / plane

• Plane / plane

Kinematics :

• alternative
  • Amplitude : from 3 to 10 mm
• several ranges of possible speeds
  • speed from 3 to 25 µm/s

  • speed : from 1 to 4 mm/s

  • Max 30Hz

Loading

• Normal constant force : 3 to 2500 N
• Measured tangential force

Ambient

• Ambient inlet air up to 200°C

• LN2 (-196°C), usual liquids at room temperature

Applications  : determination of static and dynamic friction coefficients.

Possibility to put the specimen in preload (traction in the direction of movement) up to 40 kN.