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 Platform

♦ Various platforms according to your needs

♦ Interchangeable modules for force and friction measurement

♦ Measurements in controlled environment

♦ 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

♦ Depth indentation testing

♦ Compliant to international standards

♦ In-line profiling for analysis and topography

♦ Optional film thickness measurements

Fretting

FRETTING WEAR, FATIQUE AND LUBRICITY

Fretting Tester

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

♦ High reliability, flexure design by electromagnetic actuator

♦ Controllable stroke length from 10µm to 2.8mm

♦ Frequency up to 300Hz

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

Twin Roller Tester

TRACTION, WEAR AND ROLLING CONTACT FATIQUE

Twin Roller Tribometer

♦ Load up to 8000N

♦ Real time force, speed and torque measurement

♦ Lubricant feeding and circulation

♦ Optional temperature control -35˚C to +150˚C