Pin-on-Disc Tribometer is part of the Characterization Laboratory infrastructure at ITU Surface Lab. This page summarizes where the device sits in the laboratory workflow, what kind of measurements or process steps it supports, and why it matters in applied surface engineering studies.
In practice, the device is used to compare coating behavior, process stability, microstructural response, or surface-related performance outputs under controlled research conditions. The goal is not only to list the equipment, but to clarify the role it plays in experiment design and interpretation.
The summary, metadata cards, and detailed content below connect the device to real laboratory questions such as deposition strategy, corrosion response, tribological performance, characterization depth, or data reliability across projects and publications.
Equipment Pin-On-Disc Tribometer Brand UMT Secifications Measurement Capability Universal mechanical and tribology testing System Attributes Integrated high-speed/high-torque drive motor; Servo-controlled, precision Z-axis load stage; Motor
| Equipment | Pin-On-Disc Tribometer |
|---|---|
| Brand |
UMT |
| Secifications | |
|---|---|
| Measurement Capability | Universal mechanical and tribology testing |
| System Attributes | Integrated high-speed/high-torque drive motor; Servo-controlled, precision Z-axis load stage; Motorized positioning “lateral” stage; Tool-less lower drive retaining system; 8 data channels (expandable to 16 channels), 16-bit DAS up to 200 kHz; Auto-recognition TriboID technology; Built-in temperature controlle |
| Software | TriboScript tribology scripting software; Viewer data analysis package |
| Computer System | Connects to any PC (with the following or higher specifications): Windows 7, 64-bit OS, 8GB SDRAM, >500GB HDD |
| Vertical Travel | Distance: 150 mm; Encoder resolution: 0.5 μm; Speed: 0.002 to 10 mm/s |
| Lateral Travel | Distance: 120 mm; Encoder resolution: 0.25 μm; Speed: 0.002 to 10 mm/s |
| Load Range | 1 mN to 2,000 N |
| Torque Capability | 5 Nm @ 100 rpm, 2.5 Nm @ 5,000 rpm |
| Temperature Control | -25ºC to 1000ºC |
| Power Requirement | 220VAC, 8kW recommended |
| Footprint | W: 15.5” x D: 24” x H: 30.5” |
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