Tribology

EV • Low Temperature • 4 Ball • Traction • SRV

HFRR • Timken • Two Roller • Pitting Tester • and Many More

Twin Roller, micropitting, and MFT Series Tribometers

Featured Instruments & Technologies

Join Rtec-Instruments at STLE 2024 to witness firsthand ground breaking lubricant characterization technologies. This year, we are showcasing our latest advancements in the world of lubricant tribology, with a focus on enhancing efficiency, durability, and sustainability across various applications.

Universal tribometer MFT-5000 by Rtec Instruments

Multi Function Tribometer MFT-5000

The MFT-5000, offers a modular platform with interchangeable drives, sensors, environmental chambers, and electric capabilities.

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Twin Roller Tribometer TwinRoller-3000

The TwinRoller-3000 studies traction, wear, and rolling contact fatigue (RCF) under a wide range of test conditions.

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MPT-3000-micropitting tester three roller contact surface fatigue tester

Micropitting Rig MPT-3000

The MPT-3000 produces micro and macro pitting under various conditions with more than a million contact cycles per hour.

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Electrified MFT-5000 Platform

Rtec-Instruments’ MFT-5000 offers a versatile platform for conducting multiple EV tribology tests, encompassing a range of common electrified applications, some of which are highlighted below.

Linear Reciprocating

Up to 80 Hz speed

Block On Ring

Up to 6000 RPM

Rotary

Speeds up to 9000 RPM

Traction Module

Up to 200 N, 6 to -6 m/s

rtec-instruments electrified 4-ball module

4-Ball, Thrust Washer

Up to 10,000 N tests

Fretting, HFRR, SRV

10 µm to 4.0 mm stroke

Impedance vs. changing linear velocities, 10SRR At Different Linear Velocities

Measure Impedance vs. Changing Linear Velocities

Transition from Ohmic to Capacitive Behavior over lubrication regimes. By precisely measuring impedance against varying linear velocities, we provide valuable insights into the dynamic tribological behavior of materials under different speed conditions.