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Ducom - Model VT-3.0 -Vacuum Tribometer
A configurable, modular tribometer with vacuum, temperature, motion and loading options. The VT-3.0 is our third generation vacuum tribometer that is now modular and more capable than ever. Easily switch from manual to automatic loading, change test modes from rotary to angular oscillation and even linear oscillation. Available in both desktop and floor standing formats to accommodate your space requirements.
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- Built for extreme tribology
- Rough, Medium and High Vacuum tests
- Fast chamber evacuation (<45 mins)
- Ultra low and high temperature options
- Automatic or manual loading for full flexibility
- Continuous rotation and angular oscillation modes are standard
- Linear oscillation available as an option
- Automatic wear track control is standard
- Computer controlled operation
- Unique chamber design for viewing and customization of tests.
Motion and Loading
- Rotation:
- Standard: 3000 rpm
- Option: 5000 rpm
- Angular Reciprocation:
- Angle: 5 to 180 degrees
- Frequency: 20 Hz Max
Maximum allowable parameters change depending on load, COF, angle and frequency.
- Loading:
- Deadweight: 200 N
- Optional Automatic: 200 N - High frequency feedback controlled servo loop.
Environment
- Vacuum level: 10-7 torr
- Chamber evacuation time: <45 mins
- Polished chamber
- Viewing and customization ready ports
- Inert gas environment
Sensing
- High sensitivity capacitive friction sensor
- Ambient temperature sensor
- Sample temperature sensor
- Vacuum level sensor
*other sensors with optional modules. Custom sensor configurations available.
Standard Options
- Low Temperature Module
- High Temperature Module
- Debris Collector
- 2D and 3D Imaging
The Ducom Vacuum Tribometer has been supplied in various configurations. Some examples of previously manufactured product variations are below:
- Horizontally orientated test setup
- Independently controlled disk and pin heating
- Extra large diameter disk for increased sliding velocity
- ASTM G99: Standard Test Method for Wear Testing with a Pin-on-Disk Apparatus
- ASTM G133: Standard Test Method for Linearly Reciprocating Ball-on-Flat Sliding Wear