Load-Controlled Friction and Wear Testing Machine
Category：Abrasion Tester
Introduction
The Load-Controlled Friction and Wear Testing Machine is designed for comprehensive tribological evaluation of materials by combining friction force measurement with displacement monitoring and image recording. Based on conventional friction testing principles, this system enables real-time analysis of friction behavior, wear volume, wear track morphology, and scratch depth, providing a multidimensional understanding of material performance under controlled loading conditions.
Application
Friction and wear characterization of metallic materials
Tribological performance evaluation of plastics and polymer composites
Wear resistance testing of rubber and elastomer materials
Surface durability assessment of coated fabrics and surface-treated components
Lubrication behavior and wear debris movement analysis
Typical test samples include:
Metal specimens (ball-on-disk configurations)
Plastic and composite materials
Rubber and elastomer products
Coated fabrics and surface coatings
Lubricated contact interfaces
When equipped with the optional Friction CCD System, the machine supports:
Wear particle trajectory analysis
Observation of lubricant migration behavior
Visual documentation of wear processes
Standards
GB/T 3960-2008 Metallic Materials – Test Method for Friction and Wear (Ball-on-Disk)
GB/T 30770-2014 Tribological Test Methods for Plastics – Part 1: Indentation, Plate-on-Ball, and Sliding Wear
GB/T 6040-2008 Test Method for Wear Resistance of Metal Surfaces
ISO 7148-2 Plain Bearings – Testing of the Tribological Behaviour – Part 2: Ball-on-Disk Wear Test
ISO 4649 Rubber and Elastomers – Determination of Abrasion Resistance
ISO 12137-2 Coated Fabrics – Determination of Abrasion Resistance (Martindale Method)
ASTM D1044 Test Method for Resistance of Transparent Plastics to Surface Abrasion
ASTM D3702 Test Method for Wear Rate of Materials Using a Rotating Drum Apparatus
DIN 50324 Testing of Friction and Wear of Metallic Materials
Parameters
| Parameter Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sliding speed | 0.1 – 50 mm/s |
| Drive motor | AC servo motor |
| Drive mechanism | Gear and rack transmission |
| Sliding distance | Constant load: 1 – 50 mm |
| Variable / continuous load: 10 – 50 mm | |
| Vertical load | Low-load unit: 1 – 50 g |
| High-load unit: 100 – 10.000 g (19.61 N / low-load unit 0.98 N) | |
| Load transducer capacity | 0.98 N / 196.1 N |
| High-load unit range | 10 – 1000 g |
| Worktable size | 120 × 100 mm |
| Worktable operation mode | Single / reciprocating |
| Pre-start mode | Constant load / continuous load switching |
| Safety device | Overload protection |
| Noise suppression | CMRR: AC/DC ≥130 dB, NMRR: AC ≥50 dB |
| Zero adjustment | Digital servo automatic zeroing |
| Output (non-linearity) | 0 to ±5 V (within ±0.05% FS) |
| Sensitivity switching | 0 / 10 / 25 / 50 / 100% FS |
| Dynamic strain amplifier | S/N ratio: 60 dB (maximum sensitivity) |
| Frequency response | 2 kHz / −3 dB |
| Filter | 1 / 10 / 100 Hz low-pass filter |
| Operating environment | 0 – 50 °C, ≤85% RH, non-condensing |
| Power supply | AC 100 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Main unit dimensions | W730 × D490 × H665 mm |
| Extended configuration | W1000 × D520 × H900 mm |
Features
Traditional balance-arm loading structure ensuring high reliability and mechanical stability
Simple switching between constant load and continuous loading modes via touch panel
Automatic numerical load input system replacing conventional manual weight loading
Integrated displacement measurement for wear depth and scratch profiling
Standard configuration includes extended functionality such as Y-direction stage movement
Adjustable-angle moving worktable to support diverse test configurations
