Examples of use:

• Rheological and tribological analysis and material characterisation
• Characterising tribological systems: Stribeck curves, static or limiting friction tests incl. breakaway torque, abrasion resistance
• Lubricant testing and tribological dry measurements in case of self-lubricating features
• Temperatures up to 600 °C for the examination of melts and (soft) solids
• Quality control

Device configuration:

• Rotational modular compact rheometer
• Air-bearing-supported DC motor with permanent torque values up to 230 mNm
• Controlled shear rate and shear stress
• Normal force range of 0.1–70 N with 10^-6–3000 rpm (corresponding to 10^-8–1.4 m/s sliding speed)
• Automatic gap control with measurement of the abrasion depth
• Testing in air and in inert gas atmospheres
• Convection temperature control CTD 600 TDR up to 600 °C
• Solid rectangular fixture up to 12 mm
• Tribological measuring system T-BTP
  • Convection temperature control CTD 450 TDR up to 450 °C
  • Ball-on-three-plates with ball ø 12.7 mm
  • Ball materials: stainless steel, glass, polyamide or polyacetal
• Sample size: 15x6x3 mm