Sather High-
Temperature Oscillatory Scuffing Tester Capacity Screening Rig |
This simple bench-top testing machine was
designed as a means for conducting comparisons of lubricant load-carrying capacity on commercial lubricants. It is a rapid test, but is not
instrumented to record the results of the tests. |
| Teledyne-Taber Portable
Scratch Tester |
This simple, manual unit has proven handy
for conducting initial characterizations of the scratch resistance and
adhesion of thin films and coatings. It uses a balance beam with loads
from a few tens of grams up to about 0.5 kg. Scratches are inspected and
measured manually. |
| Wilson Microindentation
Hardness Tester |
This is a standard microindentation tester
with both Knoop and Vickers indenters. Viewing is with a video system,
which helps interpret data and facilitates instruction on the machine. A
video measurement cursor system is included as well. |
| Talysurf Model 10 Stylus
Surface Roughness Measuring System |
This traditional diamond stylus-type
instrument is used for measuring a wide variety of surface roughness
parameters and for quantifying wear damage as well. |
| Durometer for Measuring
Elastomer Hardness |
This bench-top device is widely used to
measure the hardness of elastomeric materials including tire materials. |
