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

Tribology Tester

♦ Modular design with interchangeable modes

♦ Force from 1mN up to 12.000N

♦ Temperature, humidity, vacuum and high-pressure

♦ Patented capacitive force sensors

Scratch

ADHESION, SCRATCH RESISTANCE, SELF-HEALING & FRICTION PROPERTIES

3D Scratch Tester

♦ Inline 3D imaging with confocal and interferometry

♦ Nano, micro and macro scratch testing

♦ Self-healing properties vs time

♦ Optional temperature and humidity control

Indentation

HARDNESS, ELASTIC MODULUS, CREEP & FRACTURE

Indentation

♦ Nano- and micro indentation testing

♦ Scratch testing up to 200N

♦ 3D Profiling for analysis and topography

♦ Non-contact film thickness measurements

Fretting

TWO-BODY ABRASION, ADHESION & FRETTING FATIQUE

Fretting Tester

♦ Up to 10.000N down force, 2.500N friction force

♦ High reliability, flexure design without bearings

♦ Controllable stroke length from 5µm to 5mm

♦ Temperature stages from -40°C to 1000°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