Mechanical Testing


Characterizing mechanical properties of materials and coatings is of utmost importance for product design, developing products and research on new materials. Tribology, scratch testing and hardness testing are essential techniques to analyse and quantify the mechanical properties of all types of materials. ST Instruments is representing and servicing the comprehensive products of Rtec Instruments in the Benelux and Nordic countries.

Tribology

FRICTION, WEAR & LUBRICATION

 

Tribometer

♦   Modular and single-function platforms according to your needs

♦   Interchangeable modules: drives and load cells

♦   Measurements in controlled environment: heating, cooling, liquid, humidity and vacuum

♦   In-line 3D profilometry for wear and surface topography

Scratch

ADHESION, SCRATCH RESISTANCE, SELF-HEALING & FRICTION PROPERTIES

 

Scratch Testing

♦   Inline 3D imaging with confocal and interferometry

♦   Nano, micro and macro scratch testing up to 200N

♦   Adhesion, scratch resistance, self-healing properties

♦   Optional temperature and humidity control

Indentation

HARDNESS, ELASTIC MODULUS, CREEP & FRACTURE

 

Indentation

♦   Instrumented indentation testing with loading/ unloading curve

♦   Nano- and micro indentation testing up to 40N

♦   In-line 3D profilometry for analysis and topography

♦   High temperature up to 1200°C

Fretting

FRETTING WEAR, FATIQUE AND LUBRICITY

 

Fretting Tester

♦   Up to 5.000N down force, 2.500N friction force, frequency up to 300Hz

♦   Utilizes an electromagnetic voice coil actuator and high-resolution piezo sensors

♦   Controllable stroke length from 10µm to 2.8mm

♦   Environmental control up to 800°C

Air Jet Erosion Tester

HIGH TEMPERATURE AIR JET EROSION TESTER

 

AJ-1000 Air Jet Erosion Tester

♦   Conforms to ASTM G76, ASTM G211-1

♦   Measurement of particle velocity

♦   Temperature up to 900 °C

♦   Variable particle feed