CO-EFFICIENT OF FRICTION TESTER DIGITAL- MODEL
Coefficient of Friction Tester Manufacturer
Model ELI- CEFT
The COF Tester measures the friction of packaging materials, like plastics and films. This rubbing creates friction, which we measure with two types of friction. Before we start testing, it’s important to know what the Coefficient of Friction means. Friction is the resistance that happens when two surfaces rub against each other.
The Co-efficient of Friction Tester measures this resistance. It helps us predict materials’ behavior in different scenarios. The coefficient of static friction affects packaging and car parts. It impacts functionality and user experience.
The coefficient of friction unit measures how well two objects stick together. It’s used in physics to figure out how much pressure a material can handle. It can be either static or dynamic. The coefficient of static friction doesn’t have a unit and is a number. It’s also a scalar quantity, which means it only has size, not direction.
Uses of Co-efficient of Friction Tester
Digital friction testers are essential for maintaining product quality in manufacturing by ensuring materials meet specified friction requirements. They are also used in product development to evaluate material characteristics and by researchers to study material behavior, advancing material science and engineering.
In industries like packaging, automotive, and textiles, digital friction testers play vital roles. They assess slip properties in packaging design, evaluate frictional performance in automotive components, and measure fabric friction for textile product design.
COF testing machine is mainly used to make transportation safer by minimizing accidents caused by friction.
Moreover, they find applications in medical devices to ensure safety, in flooring to evaluate slip resistance, and in coatings and adhesives for optimizing formulations.
The materials used determine how different the unit of coefficient of friction, or resistance between two objects in contact, is. This value can be accurately determined by laboratory testing equipment. It’s a common misconception that the normal force is greater than the frictional force when the COF tester falls between zero and one. Laboratory Testing Instruments offers a coefficient of friction tester price, making it easily accessible.
- Accurate Results: Microprocessor-based display ensures precise and reliable testing.
- High Accuracy: Ensures extremely accurate results, especially under sliding friction conditions.
- Versatile Testing: Slider block allows testing on various samples like glass or metal.
- Secure Fastening: Fly screws tighten uniformly, preventing slippage during testing.
- Built-in Hardware/Software CD: Simplifies setup and operation with integrated hardware and software CD.
- Data Tabulation: Test data can be easily tabulated in Excel for analysis and documentation.
- Email Reporting: Conveniently share test reports via email.
- Dynamic and Kinetic Friction Display: Provides comprehensive analysis of dynamic and kinetic friction values.
- Programmable Pass/Fail Criteria: Customize pass/fail criteria based on specific requirements.
- Steel with Glass Mounting: Ensures precise testing with steel and glass sample mounting surface.
- User-friendly Controls: Feather-touch controls ensure easy operation and usability.
- Efficient Data Management: Simplifies data management, including product identification and test details.
- Graphical Test Reports: Generate graphical reports for better visualization of test results.
- Multiple Sample Test Reports: Efficiently analyze and compare up to 10 sample test reports in a single report.
Load Cell Capacity
The load cell has a capacity of 1 Kgf, ensuring accurate force measurement.
Display
Equipped with a digital LED display for clear and easy-to-read results.
Additionally, it features a graphical display for enhanced data visualization.
Speed
Operates at a speed of 150 ± 30 mm/min, allowing for efficient testing.
Least Count/Resolution
Offers a least count or resolution of 1 gm, ensuring precise measurement accuracy.
Power
Runs on a power supply of 220V, Single Phase, 50 Hz, ensuring compatibility with standard electrical systems.
Motor
The motor delivers a torque of 15 kg/cm2, enabling smooth and consistent operation.
Operates at a speed of 60rpm, providing sufficient power for various testing applications.
Accuracy
Delivers high accuracy, with a deviation of ±2% at full load when using a master load, ensuring reliable test results.
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FAQ's
A coefficient of friction tester measures the frictional force between two surfaces in contact, helping understand material properties.
The tester applies force to one surface and measures resistance to motion of the other, calculating the coefficient of friction.
Used in manufacturing, automotive, packaging, and textiles to assess slipperiness, evaluate lubricants, and ensure product quality.
Critical for designing materials and products with desired frictional properties, and optimizing performance, safety, and user experience, the kinetic friction tester plays a crucial role.
Results indicate material friction behavior: a higher coefficient suggests greater resistance to sliding, lower indicates smoother interaction, tailored to specific industry standards.