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 team spans multiple 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.
PCS offers a comprehensive range of tribology testing instruments, calibration systems, and tailored solutions designed to enhance performance, ensure reliability, and address complex engineering challenges.
The HSD is a twin-disc tribometer designed to measure friction in non-conformal contacts at surface speeds up to 60 m/s.
A ball-on-disc instrument for measuring the frictional properties of lubricated and unlubricated contacts under a wide range of rolling and sliding conditions.
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.
