The HSD is a twin-disc tribometer designed to measure friction in non-conformal contacts at surface speeds up to 60 m/s.
The HSD is a twin-disc instrument designed for high-speed testing of friction and wear in non-conformal contacts. It reaches surface speeds up to 60 m/s and offers full control over load, slide-roll ratio, and temperature. With continuous wear monitoring, high-resolution traction measurement, and a configurable five-port test chamber, the HSD enables precise emulation of demanding applications such as EV transmissions and high-speed rotating machinery. It provides a platform for the development, validation, and characterisation of lubricants, additives, and materials under extreme operating conditions.
| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Speed | 0.5 - 62.5 m/s (60 m/s max at 8% SRR) |
| Slide/Roll Ratio | 0 % to ± 10000 % |
| Load | 10N - 90 N (up to 50 N stationary reverse load against SLIM mapper window) |
| Contact Pressures | Up to 1.3 GPa (standard 10 mm crown steel-on-steel) or 2.0 GPa (3 mm crown steel-on-steel) |
| Temperature Range | Ambient to 150 °C (below ambient with optional oil cooler) |
| Test Sample Volume | 30 ml (chamber volume 100 ml) |
| Power Supply | 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) | 415 mm x 420 mm x 612 mm |
| Weight | 45 kg |
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