Universal Traction Machine
The Rtec Instruments Traction Machine evaluates lubricant rheological and friction properties under controlled rolling-sliding contact conditions. Measure traction coefficients, Stribeck curves, and film thickness across loads up to 3,000 N and temperatures from cryogenic to 180°C — on one versatile, fully automated platform.
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The Rtec Instruments Traction Machine is a next-generation tribological testing platform. It evaluates the rheological and friction properties of lubricants under controlled rolling-sliding contact conditions. Two rotating surfaces — typically ball-on-disc — are brought into contact under a controlled normal load. They are furthermore driven at increasing sliding-to-rolling ratios (SRR), enabling precise measurement of traction coefficient, Stribeck curve analysis, lubricant film thickness, tribofilm structure, and pressure-viscosity coefficient across a wide range of operating conditions.
Two independently controlled closed-loop high-power servo drives enable synchronous and asynchronous surface motion. As a result, they deliver a wide and precise sliding-to-rolling ratio for any application-specific traction test. Normal forces of up to 100, 200, or 3,000 N are additionally available depending on the model selected. Multiple environmental chambers furthermore extend testing from cryogenic temperatures to 180°C. This consequently enables realistic simulation of automotive, aerospace, and industrial lubricant operating conditions. The Traction Machine is therefore the ideal solution for lubricant formulation research, additive performance screening, EHD film thickness measurement, and Stribeck curve analysis in modern tribology laboratories.
Electrify Your Traction Testing
Test the lubricants, thermal fluid, and more under various AC, DC, or voltage modes during Stribeck and traction tests at various temperature conditions.
The electrified model allows simple contact resistance tests or complex impedance studies to optimize the tribology performance and durability of electrified systems.
Test conditions – 0 to 60V(30×2), 0 to 3A. Voltage output with 0.06% accuracy and current output with 0.2% accuracy.
Lubricant Analysis You Can Rely On
Investigating the friction properties and rheological behavior of lubricants, oil, and additives is essential for optimizing lubricant efficiency, reducing wear, and improving product durability. Quickly measure the force between the two contacts and record results automatically. The lubricant test profile includes the range of speeds, temperatures, and loads. Data is displayed in real-time, enabling in-depth analysis and comparison between samples.
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