The ETM measures the frictional properties of lubricants and materials under extreme pressures and a wide range of rolling/sliding conditions.
Launched in 2019, the ETM uses the same specimen geometry as the laboratory standard MTM. Using high precision components, the ETM allows testing up to 3.5 GPa with standard specimens in a compact, controlled environment.
The unique ball and disc set up enables mixed rolling and sliding conditions to be simulated. All three regimes (boundary, mixed and EHL) can be replicated, whilst applying extreme load and realistic temperatures and speeds. The frictional properties of lubricants and additives can be analysed under realistic conditions for quick comparison between formulations.
Peak Hertzian contact pressures typically range from 1.8 GPa in gears and cams to 3.5 GPa in rolling bearings and toroidal traction drives. The PCS-ETM enables tribological phenomena to be studied over the full range of pressures.
| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Load | 100 -1650 N |
| Contact Pressure | Up to 3.5 GPa with standard 52100 steel specimens (Up to 7.1 GPa with alternative specimens) |
| Speeds | -3.5 to 3.5 m/s |
| Temperature Range | 10 - 150°C |
| Test Sample Volume | 30 ml (10 ml with pot filler) |
| Slide/Roll Ratio | 0 - 200% |
| Power Supply | 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1600 VA |
| Weight | 52 kg/115 lb |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) | 425mm/17" x 400mm/16" x 605mm/24" |
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