Nano Tribometer

Nano Tribology Overview

Main Features:

Micro Newton Resolutions
Proven technology to measure 0.001 COF
Patented capacitive load sensor series
Room, temperature, vacuum, and inert atmosphere
Patented In-line 3D profilometer

Rtec Instruments offers a state-of-the-art nano tribometer to perform low coefficient of friction tribology and nano wear tribo pairs. At the heart of this nano tribometer module are Rtec’s patented force sensors. Firstly, patented force sensors have negligible thermal drift and cross talk. Secondly, industry-leading resolution and accuracy provide the measurement of forces at unprecedented levels. Lastly, the low friction module can work under ambient and controlled environment conditions.

Nanotribology testing measuring nanoscale friction, wear, and surface interactions using a high-precision tribometer.

Nano Tribometer 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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H2 Charging Cell

The Rtec Instruments Electrochemical Hydrogen Charging Cell (H2) enables in-situ tribological testing under controlled hydrogen exposure — without complex high-pressure systems. Study hydrogen embrittlement, friction, and wear on metals, coatings, and alloys directly on your Rtec tribometer. Developed in collaboration with EPFL for safe, repeatable, and meaningful hydrogen research.

Module Features:

In-situ electrochemical hydrogen charging — no high-pressure gas required
Real-time hydrogen content quantification with adjustable charging conditions
Compatible with all Rtec Instruments tribometers
Controlled electrolyte flow, gas evacuation and continuous sensor monitoring
Developed in collaboration with EPFL — peer-validated academic design

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Humidity

The Rtec Instruments Humidity Control Chamber enables precise tribological testing under controlled relative humidity conditions from 5% to 95% RH — directly on your MFT tribometer. Study how moisture affects friction, wear, and coating performance to reproduce real-world environmental conditions for electronics, pharmaceutical, automotive, and advanced materials research.

Module Features:

Precise humidity control from 5% to 95% RH — full range from ultra-dry to near-saturation conditions
Closed-loop multi-channel humidity and temperature controller for stable, repeatable environmental conditions
Compatible with all Rtec MFT tribometer modules — rotary, linear, fretting, and scratch configurations
Seamless integration with MFT-5000 patented in-line 3D optical profilometer for real-time wear analysis
Safe enclosed chamber design reducing acoustic interference and preventing fume exposure during testing

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Nano Tribometer

Nano Tribology Overview

MFT-1000

MFT-2000

MFT-5000

NanoTest Vantage

SMT-5000

-50°C Cryogenic

Module Features:

H2 Charging Cell

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Humidity

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Ready to take your tribology
research to the next level?

Nano Tribology Overview

Ready to take your tribology research to the next level?

Ready to take your tribology
research to the next level?