EHD
The EHD enables an effective analysis of EHL film thickness of industrial lubricants, which is critical in predicting machine efficiency and reliability.
Tribology is found in industrial applications of all sizes, from 360 tonne trucks carrying 500 tonnes of mining waste, to small dexterous robots picking and placing microchips. Understanding this tribology is vital for keeping industry moving.
The applications of tribology and tribological study in the industrial sector are as varied as industries themselves. Tribological research has been used to make processes and machines in fields as diverse as wind turbines, milling machines, assembly robotics, and mining operations more reliable, efficient, and profitable.
In heavy industry applications, the forces on components such as bearings, gears and shafts can be huge. Therefore, making sure a good lubricating film can be maintained is integral to keeping heavy machinery running. PCS’ range of instruments, particularly the ETM and MPR are used extensively to study these applications and inform the design of everything from components through to the lubricant itself. The ETM is used for its ability to reach the high pressures seen in the applications, and the MPR for its speed of testing, taking minimal time to reach high numbers of contact cycles. Together these instruments can help inform decisions and keep industry moving smoothly.
In lighter industrial applications, the forces seen are often much less intense, but the importance of a good lubricating film is not diminished. Often moving at high speed or with tighter tolerances, the design of components and lubricants in these sectors is crucial in keeping machines moving as expected. Instruments such as the MTM and EHD are often used for studies into these areas of development. Together, they and the other instruments from PCS can be used to create a clear picture of how parts and lubricants will work together, and how to design systems that are both efficient and reliable.
The EHD enables an effective analysis of EHL film thickness of industrial lubricants, which is critical in predicting machine efficiency and reliability.
An Industrial Lubricant's ability to form EHL films whilst operating under high speed applications can be effectively researched using the EHD-HS.
The ETM compliments the functionality of the MTM and extends its useability to highly loaded tribological contacts which are common place in industrial applications.
The HFRR offers a simple single contact platform to assess both lubricants and materials in industrial applications and replicate common wear modes such as fretting.
The HPR enables extreme harsh environment testing such as elevated pressures and exotic atmospheres and in addition enables systematic research on volatile industrial fluids such as refrigerants.
The effectiveness of industrial lubricants at high-speed such as in spindles, electric motors and turbines can be systematically evaluated using the HSD.
The MPR is critical for research into the reliability of machines and ensuring the minimisation of costly downtimes.
A wide range of industrial applications such as lubricants and seals can be extensively researched using the MTM which provides key insight into machine power loss and longevity.
Research into the effect of electric potentials across bearings within industrial generators and motors can be effectively achieved on the MTM-EC
