SRV tribometer

Vibration and friction wear tester SRV (Optimol Instruments Prüftechnik GmbH)

Test parameters:

• Oscillation
  • Normal force: 0 - 2000 N
  • Test temperature: 20 – 900 °C
  • Test frequency: 1 - 500 Hz
  • Vibration amplitude: 0.1 - 3.5 mm
  • Intermediate material: freely selectable, usually lubricant!
• Rotation
  • Normal force: 0 - 200 N
  • Test temperature: 20 – 180°C
  • Test frequency: 1 - 2000 Hz
  • Oscillation amplitude: 0 - 40 mm
  • Intermediate fabric: freely selectable

Testing system:

• Oscillation
  • Sample
    • Diameter 24 mm, t = 7.9 mm, all materials, ground surface
  • Counterbody
    • Ball: diameter 10 mm made of 100Cr6, ceramic and hard metal
    • Roller: Diameter 15 mm made of 100Cr6
    • Bushing: Diameter outside 20 mm – inside 17 mm made of 100Cr6
    • Pin: Outer diameter 3 mm made of 100Cr6
• Rotation
  • Sample
    • Diameter 100 mm, t=10 mm, all materials, ground surface
  • Counterbody
    • Ball: diameter 10 mm made of 100Cr6, ceramic and hard metal
    • Bushing: Diameter outside 20 mm – inside 17 mm made of 100Cr6
    • Pin: Outer diameter 3 mm made of 100Cr6

Evaluation sizes:

• Depth of wear (total wear of the friction partners)
• Coefficient of friction
• Wear mark ( Touch probe , 3-D profilometer )