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Acoustic material testing Acoustic material testing For characterization of acoustic material properties, such as the sound absorption coefficient, the reflection coefficient, the acoustic impedance and the transmission loss coefficient, it is possible to use the different range of impedance tubes in the laboratory of the SD&A group.
Analytical Balance (AG204) Analytical Balance (AG204) The AG204 weighing balance allows weighing of solids and liquids, The weighing chamber is closed.
Aramis Aramis ARAMIS is an Optical Deformation and Strain Measurement System, which is an optical technique used to measure the deformation and strain of the surface of an object before and after loading. ARAMIS recognizes the surface structure of the measuring object in digital camera images and allocates coordinates to the image pixels. To enhance the image analysis, a random speckle pattern is applied using a spray paint.
Biaxial tester Biaxial tester The Biaxial tester loads a sheet metal specimen on arbitrary tension and/or simple shear deformation. With this equipment the hardening behaviour of metal can be investigated under multiaxial loading conditions.
Calowear Abrasion Tester Calowear Abrasion Tester The Calowear Abrasion Tester was originally designed to enable thickness measurements of coatings. However, it has developed into a relatively easy and straightforward method to characterise the resistance to abrasion of a surface.
Cavitation Erosion Tester Cavitation Erosion Tester Erosion caused by cavitation is a wear phenomenon that is caused by imploding bubbles in liquids. These bubbles implode due to local pressure differences in the liquid
Compression and flexure testing machine Compression and flexure testing machine This machine is designed for ascertaining compressive strength and deformation of all kind of materials including concrete cubes, composite materials, etc.
Cryogenic Tribo Tester Cryogenic Tribo Tester To study tribological properties of materials in cryogenic applications like valves, seals and bearings a Cryogenic Tribometer had been constructed.
With the tribometer it is possible to measure the hardness of materials and carry out friction and wear tests under cryogenic and vacuum conditions.
Differential Scanning Calorimeter Differential Scanning Calorimeter The Mettler Toledo Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) measures the difference between the heat flows from the sample and reference sides of a sensor as a function of temperature or time.
Dynamic mechanical analyser (DMA) Dynamic mechanical analyser (DMA) This equipment is used to measure the viscoelastic properties of a material. The technique consists of applying an oscillating strain to a sample and measuring
Dynatup Falling Weight Impact Machine 8200 Dynatup Falling Weight Impact Machine 8200 The Dynatup 8200 Instrumented Falling Weight Impact Machine (IFWIM) is a component impact tester. This machine is versatile, as far as the capacity is concerned, as well as the specimen geometry.
Dynatup Falling Weight Impact Machine Dynatup Falling Weight Impact Machine The Dynatup 8250 Instrumented Falling Weight Impact Machine (IFWIM) is a component impact tester. (see also Instron-Dynatup). This machine is versatile, as far as the capacity is concerned (low to high impact energy) , as well as the specimen geometry.
Experimental vibration research Experimental vibration research For modelling or to analyze the dynamic behaviour of a structure, it is important to measure the dynamic characteristics of the structure.
Experimental analysis is achieved by using a two or more channel Digital Signal Processing (DSP) system.
Fourier Transform infrared spectrometer Fourier Transform infrared spectrometer Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is a measurement technique for collecting infrared spectra. Describe here apparatus have ATR accessory which enables samples to be examined directly in the solid or liquid state without further preparation.
High Temperature Two Disk Rig High Temperature Two Disk Rig In some tribological applications the environmental temperatures are so high that only very special steels and ceramics can be applied.
Horizontal Two Disk Rig Horizontal Two Disk Rig The HODIM (Horizontal Diks Machine) is a newly developed 2-diskmachine. The big advantage compared to other 2-disk machines is the construction where one of the motors with transmission and test disk is totally beared in elastic hinges.
Hydraudyne motion platform Hydraudyne motion platform Hydraudyne motion platform

HSE-6-MS-8-L-2D
Instron 8516 Fatigue system Instron 8516 Fatigue system The Instron 8516 testing machine is a servo-hydraulic controlled fatigue system. Similarly to a universal testing machine, a broad range of mechanical testing is possible.
Internel mixer Internel mixer Brabender® 350S measuring mixers are inter­changeable measuring heads which, in connection with a Plasti-Corder® Lab-Station, serve for testing the processibility of thermoplastics, thermosets,
Jeol JSM 6400 Scanning Electron Microscope Jeol JSM 6400 Scanning Electron Microscope The Jeol JSM-6400 is a SEM configured with a Noran energy dispersive X-ray analyzer (EDS system). SEM is a method for high-resolution imaging of surfaces.
Jeol Neoscope JCM 5000
Kaiser Opto Electrics Proview Kaiser Opto Electrics Proview Kaiser Opto Electrics Proview
Leco AMH 43
Leica DMRX
Leica MZ 125
Liquid chromatograph, mass spectrometer Liquid chromatograph, mass spectrometer Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) is an analytical chemistry technique that combines the physical separation capabilities of liquid chromatography with the mass analysis capabilities of mass spectrometry.
Material Tester MTS Material Tester MTS The material tester from MTS is a hydraulic version and is therefore very suitable for fatigue tests and high accelerations. Tests are displacement or force controlled.
Melting point apparatus Melting point apparatus This instrument is designed for fast and accurate measurement of melting points. Easy setting of the desired start temperature and heating ramp rates.
MessPhysick Laser Speckle Extesometer
Mettler Analytical Balance (AT261) Mettler Analytical Balance (AT261) The Mettler Toledo Analytical balance AT261 measures mass with a 0.05mg repeatability. It also features an density determination kit, both for solids and liquids.
Micro Hardness tester Shimadzu Micro Hardness tester Shimadzu The Micro Hardness tester made by Shimadzu is capable of measuring the static and dynamic hardness in the range from 1 to 200 gram indentation load using a diamond Vickers indenter.
Micromap 560 inference microscope with automated stages Micromap 560 inference microscope with automated stages Similar to the Micromap 512, the Micromap 560 is an interference microscope that enables contact-less measurement of surface micro-geometry in 3D
Micromap 512 interference microscope Micromap 512 interference microscope Roughness properties of surfaces are of importance for many tribological phenomena. The Micromap is a microscope that enables the measurement of a range of surfaces.
Mooney Viscometer Mooney Viscometer The Mooney viscometer 2000 has been used especially in the rubber industry for more than 50 years. The MV 2000 from Alpha technoligies builds for Mooney viscosity measurement.
Xsens MT9 Accelerometers Xsens MT9 Accelerometers The MT9 is a digital inertial measurement unit that measures 3D rate-of-turn, acceleration and earth-magnetic field, available with RS-232 or RS-485 serial interface. Combined with the MT9 Software it provides real-time, high accuracy, 3D angular orientation data.
MVX3i Camcorder MVX3i Camcorder With the latest technology, extensive manual functions, an ergonomic body and the ability to shoot both movies and stills, the MVX3i offers superb creativity.
Nano Tribometer CSEM Nano Tribometer CSEM The Nano Tribometer from CSM makes it possible to carry out tribological experiments down to 50µN. By choosing one of the 3 cantilevers the load range can go up to 1700 mN
Nano- and Micro Indenter Micromaterials Nano- and Micro Indenter Micromaterials The Nanotest 550 and Microtest 200, made by Micromaterials, enable measurement of mechanical properties of materials at very small indentation depths. This is of importance for doing hardness measurements on thin coatings
NanoSurf easyScan 2
Optical Contact Angle Measuring Device Optical Contact Angle Measuring Device In Tribology the wetting behavior of liquids towards solid surfaces plays an essential role therefore an exact determination of the static or dynamic contact angle, as well as the surface and interfacial tension of liquids and solids is needed.
Oscillating Disc Rheometer Oscillating Disc Rheometer The Monsanto Rheometer 100S describe the curing and processing characteristics of vulcanizable elastomers. A sample sealed in a temperature controlled die cavity surrounds a rotor that oscillates at a frequency of 1.67 Hz (100 cpm).
Philips X'Pert 1 X-ray Diffractometer Philips X'Pert 1 X-ray Diffractometer The Philips X’Pert 1 X-ray diffractometer is a versatile device to characterise crystalline materials. It is capable of performing various types of measurements and analyses.
Pin on disk tester Pin on disk tester The pin-on-disk tester is one of the best known and most widely used tribotesters. The set-up consists of a stationary pin that
Ploughing Asperity Tester Ploughing Asperity Tester he so-called PATAT (acronym for Ploughing Asperity Testing Apparatus Twente) enables friction and wear experiments on a microscopic scale. An indenter can be mounted in the apparatus, while a sample is mounted on an x-y-table.
Polishing Machine Kemet Polishing Machine Kemet To be able to control the surface roughness and measure the influence of roughness with experiments the polishing of samples is carried out on a Kemet lapping and polishing machine.
Rubber process analyser Rubber process analyser The Rubber Process Analyzer (RPA) is an advanced (dynamic mechanical rheological) test instrument, designed to measure the viscoelastic properties of polymers and rubber compounds before, during and after cure.
S-tribometer S-tribometer The S-Tribometer consists of a reciprocating pin sliding over a stationary plate. The pin moves in a sinusoidal motion. Such a sinusoidal movement occurs for instance in the contact between the piston and the cylinder lining in combustion engines.
Seal Tester Seal Tester Mechanical Face Seals are often used in compressors and in the chemical industry to prevent oils or other liquids from leaking from the system and possibly contaminating the surrounding environment.
Sheet Metal Forming Simulator Sheet Metal Forming Simulator The Sheet Metal Forming Simulator has been developed within the laboratory to simulate the contact conditions as they occur between the sheet and the tool in sheet metal forming (SMF) processes.
Tensile tester Tensile tester Equipment is used for studying the stress-strain behaviour of materials like rubber and other polymers. Maximum work load in this equipment is 1 kN.
Thermo-gravimetric analyser Thermo-gravimetric analyser he Perkin-Elmer TGA-7 thermogravimetric analyzer measures the weight loss of samples upon heating. The samples can be heated in a nitrogen or an air atmosphere, the gas being selectable via manual mode.
Thermomechanical Analyser TMA Thermomechanical Analyser TMA The Mettler Toledo TMA is able to measure dimensional changes of a specimen as a function of temperature. It is widely used for the analysis of polymers and composites.
Two-Disk Rig Two-Disk Rig This two-disk rig is one of the golden oldies in the laboratory. Its primary use is measurements under conditions of so-called 'full film lubrication'.
Two-roll mill Two-roll mill Schwabenthan Two-roll milling is a relatively simple method for compounding additives into elastomeric (rubber) and certain thermoplastic materials, and for forming the resulting material into a thin sheet for subsequent moulding or testing.
VICON VICON Vicon
Virtex Data glove Virtex Data glove The CyberGlove is constructed with stretch fabric for comfort and a mesh palm for ventilation. The 18-sensor CyberGlove includes open fingertips, which allow the user to type, write and grasp objects while wearing the glove.
VK 9700 Keyence
Vulcanization Press Vulcanization Press The Wickert Press WLP 1600 is designed for the vulcanization of rubber parts or silicon rubber parts in laboratories.
Xenics IR Camera
Zwick 1445 Universal Testing System Zwick 1445 Universal Testing System The Zwick 1445 Universal Testing System is the lab’s ‘one fits all’. A broad range of mechanical testing can be performed on this machine, as long as it concerns quasi-static tests.