PCS leads in tribology innovation, offering expert support, user-friendly design, tailored solutions, and unrivalled technical expertise for optimal performance.
We are a world-leading tribology company dedicated to providing the most advanced products, applications and services.
Skilled engineers deliver a full suite of services from onsite installation and training to preventive maintenance and recalibration of both instruments and components.
With more than three decades of industry experience, we specialise in tribology to deliver unparalleled expertise.
Our highly skilled team spans multiple technical disciplines, with deep specialisation in tribology offering you superior ability and insightful analysis of your results.
At PCS, we collaborate closely with our partners to deliver customised guidance and solutions, empowering clients to tackle complex tribological challenges and enhance performance.
Intuitive setup and straightforward calibration enable quick, repeatable testing, minimising training time and maximising efficiency.
PCS Instruments provides advanced tribology and materials testing solutions to a diverse range of industries – offering precise performance to drive innovation through cutting-edge testing capabilities.
The lubricants industry focuses on manufacturing oils, greases, and fluids to reduce friction, wear, and heat in machinery, enhancing performance and longevity.
The automotive industry designs, manufactures, and markets vehicles, driving innovation in transportation technology, safety, sustainability, and efficiency worldwide.
The powertrain industry designs and manufactures systems that transmit power from the engine to the wheels, optimising performance, efficiency, and reliability in vehicles.
The transport industry encompasses the movement of goods and people via land, air, and sea, driving global commerce and connectivity.
The food and beverage industry involves the production, processing, and distribution of food products and beverages, catering to global consumer demand and preferences.
The fuels industry focuses on producing and distributing energy sources, such as gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels, powering transportation and industry.
The green tribology sector focuses on developing sustainable lubrication solutions that reduce environmental impact and enhance energy efficiency, without compromising on performance.
The biomedical industry develops medical devices, equipment, and technologies to improve healthcare, diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes across various medical fields.
The industrial industry involves manufacturing, construction, and machinery production, supporting infrastructure development, technological innovation, and global economic growth across various sectors.
The lifestyle industry encompasses products and services that enhance daily living, focusing on health, wellness, fashion, entertainment, and personal development.
PCS offers a comprehensive range of tribology testing instruments, calibration systems, and tailored solutions designed to enhance performance, ensure reliability, and address complex engineering challenge.
The HSD (High-Speed Disc) rig is a twin-disc tribometer designed to measure friction in non-conformal contacts at surface speeds up to 60 m/s.
The PCS Instruments MTM-CC kit is an accessory for the MTM2 instrument that enables controlled environmental testing within the MTM’s test pot.
A ball-on-plate reciprocating friction and wear test system, assessing the performance of both fuels and lubricants under boundary conditions.
Triple disc machine for researching rolling contact fatigue (RCF) failure mechanisms in the form of micro and macro pitting under lubricated and unlubricated conditions.
At PCS Instruments, we have been at the forefront of tribology innovation for over three decades, providing cutting-edge testing solutions for friction, wear, and lubrication across a variety of industries. As specialists in tribological research, we understand its critical role in the efficiency and durability of mechanical systems across a wide range of applications.
Our comprehensive range of high-precision instruments is trusted by researchers and industries worldwide. Each of our instruments are designed to simulate real-world conditions and we set globally recognised tribology standards, ensuring that our customers receive the most accurate and relevant data for their specific applications. From the nano-scale to large-scale tribological systems, PCS Instruments provides tailored solutions to support a wide range of research and development projects.
In addition to our advanced equipment, PCS Instruments takes pride in contributing to the development and upholding of tribology standards ASTM, ISO and CEN. These standards are crucial for ensuring reliability, consistency, and safety in testing, helping our partners meet industry regulations and produce the highest quality products.
Our commitment to excellence doesn’t stop at the equipment we produce. At PCS, we work closely with our partners to provide tailored support and guidance, helping our clients overcome complex tribological challenges and optimise performance. By staying at the cutting edge of tribological advancements, we not only help companies improve their products but also contribute to the development of greener, more efficient technologies.