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
♦ 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
♦ 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
High Temperature Hardness Tester
♦ Hardness from RT up to 1200 °C
♦ Oxygen reduction chamber to prevent tip oxidation
♦ Full automated measurement on multiple samples
♦ Up to 5000N with force feedback
Fretting
TWO-BODY ABRASION, ADHESION & FRETTING FATIQUE
♦ 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