Performance Evaluation of Lubricants with Mini Traction Testing

This application note highlights how the Mini Traction Module from Rtec-Instruments enables precise evaluation of lubricant performance under rolling and sliding conditions. Using a ball-on-disk setup, the system reproduces boundary, mixed, and elastohydrodynamic lubrication regimes to generate traction and Stribeck curves. With high load capacity, wide speed range, and advanced force sensing, the platform provides reliable data for research and development in automotive, EV, and industrial lubrication applications.