Multi Function Tribometers
Versatile MFT series tribometers for multiple measurements on the same platform
Multi Function Tribometer MFT-5000
Our most versatile tribometer with patented integrated 3D profilometer. With its large working area and widest test conditions, it represents a highly customizable instrument with a full list of environmental chambers and options.
Main Features
- Load range <1 mN to 10,000 N
- Integrated 3D Profilometer
- Close loop down force control
- -120 °C to 1200 °C Temperature
- Modular – interchangeable modules
- Full motorized stage X, Y, Z 130 mm x 270 mm x 150 mm
Multi Function Tribometer MFT-3000
Our bench top tribometer with patented dual force sensor technology allows nano to macro range sensors with no configuration change. Wide force and environmental conditions are available.
Main Features
- Load range <1 mN to 3,000 N
- Dual force sensor technology
- Close loop down force control
- -50 °C to 1000 °C temperature
- Modular – interchangeable modules
- Full motorized stage X & Z stages
Multi Function Tribometer MFT-2000
Our bench top tribometer for tribology, wear and scratch tests. With patented integrated 3D profilometer. Real-time force control, easy to use. Wide force and environmental conditions are available.
Main Features
- Load range up to <1 mN to 100 N*
- Integrated 3D Profilometer
- Close loop down force control
- up to 1000 °C temperature
- Rotary and reciprocating motion
- Modular – interchangeable modules
- Full motorized stage X, Y, Z stages*
*Depends on configuration
Single Function Tribometers
Tribometers optimized for specific conditions of friction and wear tests.
Vacuum Tribometer
10-7 Torr vacuum tribometer for rotary and linear friction, hardness, scratch and other mechanical tests across wide test conditions.
Main Features
- Load mN to 200 N
- up to 400/1000 °C heating
- -150 °C cryogenic cooling
- Rotary and linear friction, wear, indentation, scratch modules
HFRR Tester
The HFRR tester measures the lubricity of lubricant, oil, grease, and additives. Compliant to several ASTM, DIN, ISO standards.
Main Features
- Real time force control
- 10 µm to 2.8 mm stroke
- High frequency piezo sensors
SRV Tester
SRV test system to measure the friction and wear of lubricant, grease. Compliant to several ASTM, DIN, ISO standards.
Main Features
- Load mN to 3000 N
- High frequency piezo sensors
- Electromagnetic actuator
- 10 µm to 2.8 or 5 mm strokes
High Pressure Tribometer
Up to 200 PSI high pressure tribometer to analyze coatings, lubricants, and materials used in high pressure applications.
Main Features
- Load up to 2000 N
- ASME certified
- Patented force sensors
- -35 to 100 °C temperature
Twin Roller Tribometer
Study traction, wear, and rolling contact fatigue. Used in lubricant, automotive, railways, and aerospace applications.
Main Features
- Load up to 8000 N (more ranges available)
- Real-time force and speed control
- High power motors
- -35 to 150 °C temperature
Micropitting Tester
Rapidly study traction, wear, and rolling contact fatigue (RCF) with several million contact cycles per hour by three-point roller contact. Understand the behavior of materials, coatings, and lubricants under different rolling and sliding conditions.
Main Features
- Load up to 5000 N (more ranges available)
- Real-time force and speed control
- High power motors
- -35 to 150 °C temperature
Reasons For Choosing Rtec Tribometers
Industry and R&D Standard

Technology
The only global tribometer manufacturer that possesses wide technology experience: from force sensors (capacitive, strain gauge and piezo load cells) to optical profilometry (Nipkow disk confocal microscope and white light interferometer) through voice coil and servo motors. With this in-house expertise, we provide world-class tribology solutions.

Future
Rtec Instruments is an application-driven company. We work closely with our international industrial and university partners to develop new functionalities in mechanical surface testing and optical profilometry, resulting in numerous patents. With constant innovation, we are today’s de facto standard for future needs.

Diverse Application Usage
Today several Fortune 500 companies and top global universities use Rtec Instruments products. With an ever growing number of users, our tribometers have become the tribology standard across a wide range of applications.

Application Support
Our team has 20 years of experience in manufacturing testing equipment for the most advanced applications. Additionally, our tribology experts in US, Europe and Asia are ready to provide outstanding application and local support from understanding tribology data to full application development.
Want to learn more?
Get in touch, and request a demo.
recommended
Information
© Copyright 2021 Rtec-Instruments - All Rights Reserved