Coatings

Adhesion, Friction, Wear, Hardness
-120 to 1200 °C
Nano, Micro, Macro Load Range
In-line Integrated 3D Profilometer

Coating tribology testing is essential to reduce friction and test wear resistance. To research and develop coatings, the MFT series tribometer runs several coating tests on the same platform. Properties, such as scratch adhesion, wear, friction, hardness, and more, on same instrument.

3D scratch panorama of a DLC coating showing critical loads, surface deformation, and coating failure.

Coatings drives

Fretting Voice Coil

The MFT-5000 Fretting & HFRR Module delivers precision fretting wear and lubricity testing from 5 µm micro-fretting to 4 mm macro reciprocating strokes at frequencies up to 300 Hz. Furthermore, flexure-based motion and piezo friction sensors ensure unmatched accuracy for fuel testing, coating evaluation, and advanced tribology research.

Module Features:

Wide stroke capability: 5 µm to 4 mm controlled stroke enabling micro-fretting to macro reciprocating wear studies
High-frequency testing: Up to 300 Hz reciprocating motion for accelerated wear and lubricity evaluation
Ultra-precise friction measurement: High-frequency piezo friction sensors provide real-time friction data with exceptional sensitivity
Flexure-based motion system: Ensures backlash-free, ultra-stable reciprocating motion for highly repeatable measurements
Dual testing capability: Supports both fretting wear analysis and HFRR lubricity testing on a single platform

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Rotary Module – Pin-on-Disc

The MFT-5000 Rotary Module sets the standard for pin-on-disc
and ball-on-disc tribology testing. Measure friction, wear,
and coating performance across any material — with real-time
in-line 3D profilometry and automated multi-track testing on
a single, versatile platform.

Module Features:

Wide speed range: 0.001 to 10,000 RPM
Supports dry and lubricated tests
Compatible with multiple environmental chambers
Programmable load from mN up to 10,000 N
Wide torque capability for demanding tribological conditions

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Coatings environmental chambers

-50°C Cryogenic

The Rtec Instruments Cryogenic Test Chamber delivers precise tribological testing down to −50 °C, enabling accurate simulation of cold-climate and sub-zero operating environments directly on your tribometer. Evaluate friction, wear, coatings, and lubrication performance under controlled low-temperature conditions — for automotive, aerospace, energy, and cold-climate infrastructure research.

Module Features:

Sub-zero testing down to −50 °C — simulating real-world cold-climate operating conditions
Advanced thermal regulation for stable, uniform, and repeatable low-temperature control
Seamless integration with all Rtec modular tribometer platforms
Full real-time access to friction, force, acoustic emission, and wear data at −50 °C
Multi-mode support — rotary, reciprocating, linear, and fretting tribology configurations

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1000°C High Temperature chamber

The Rtec Instruments 1000°C High Temperature Tribometer Chamber delivers extreme temperature tribology testing for materials, coatings, and lubricants operating in the most demanding thermal environments. Study friction, wear, and hardness up to 1000°C on rotary, linear, and vacuum tribometer configurations — with full real-time data acquisition on the MFT-5000 platform.

Module Features:

Extreme temperature testing from room temperature to 1000°C with excellent thermal uniformity
Compatible with rotary (0.001–10,000 RPM), linear reciprocating (up to 80 Hz), and vacuum (10⁻⁷ Torr) configurations
Exotic high-temperature alloy construction with negligible thermal drift for repeatable results
Optional inert gas sealed chamber preventing oxidation of tips and samples
Hot hardness testing support with motorized XY stage for automated multi-sample indentation arrays

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500°C Hot Chamber

The Rtec Instruments 500°C High Temperature Tribometer Chamber enables precise friction, wear, and coating testing at elevated temperatures up to 500°C — directly on your MFT tribometer. Evaluate materials, lubricants, and coatings under realistic thermal conditions for automotive, aerospace, hard coating, and industrial research applications.

Module Features:

High temperature testing from room temperature to 500°C with negligible thermal drift
Compatible with rotary, linear, block-on-ring, fretting, and upper rotation test modules
High-temperature alloy construction with safe closed-wall chamber design
Optional inert gas atmosphere to prevent sample and tip oxidation
Integrated with MFT-5000 patented in-line 3D optical profilometer for real-time wear analysis

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Coatings

MFT-1000

MFT-2000

MFT-5000

NanoTest Vantage

NanoTest Xtreme

SMT-2000

SMT-5000

Fretting Voice Coil

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Rotary Module – Pin-on-Disc

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-50°C Cryogenic

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1000°C High Temperature chamber

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500°C Hot Chamber

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Ready to take your tribology
research to the next level?

Ready to take your tribology research to the next level?

Ready to take your tribology
research to the next level?