This state-of-the-art facility is equipped for tribological (wear and friction) characterization of:

•   Ceramic, Metallic, Polymer and Composite Coatings
•   Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Reinforced Composites and Coatings
•   Biomaterials

Tribological properties can be obtained from room temperature to 800°C.  Following properties can be obtained.

•   Wear Volume
•   Wear Depth
•   Coefficient of Friction

Tribometer has the following features:

•   Computerized control and operation
•   Controlled fluid medium / lubrication
•   High temperature Testing up to 800ºC
•   Real Time measurement of friction and wear depth
•   Maximum Load up to 60N