Bi-disc tribometer

 

Characteristics of the bi-disc tribometer

Contact Geometry : 

  • disc / disc

  • disc / disc / pin

    • cylindrical disc
    • toric disc with adjustable radius

Kinématics :

  • bearing without slip : speed up to 33 m/s
  • bearing with slip : slip rate from 0.1% to 100%.

Loading :

  • Constant normal force : 10 to 700 N
  • Measured tangential force : 1 to 50 N

Ambient :

  • Temperature from -196°C to 50°C

  • Air, LN2, oil

Applications : contact fatigue in rolling and sliding for ball bearings or gears.

Vue en coupe du tribomètre bi-disque
Localisation : ISAE-SUPMECA

contact : equipements@isae-supmeca.fr