Friction & Wear Testing

The MTP line - twin-disk test rig

Overview

The MTP-5 is a multifunctional power transmission and tribological testing device, which enables thorough testing and characterization of cylindrical plastic gears of various geometries (VDI 2736 compatible) and small metal gears. The device provides full active control of the loading conditions and sample or ambient temperature.

Key to the MTP series functionality is a tribological twin-disc testing module that enables the characterization of a material pair's frictional and wear properties.

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Mounted gear samples. Sample geometry in line with VDI 2736: part 4 - size 1 parameters.

Twin-disk tribological test executed on the MTP-5 system

Availability

Features and specifications

Versatile testing capabilities

Tribological twin-disc tests combined with gear testing
Active radial force and speed control
Active sample temperature control
Ambient temperature and humidity monitoring

Twin-disc testing

Additional twin-disk tribological testing module available, which can be integrated along with the gear testing functionalities described above.

Continuously adjustable rolling/sliding ratio
Active radial contact force control
Sample/ambient temperature control
Coefficient of friction and wear characterization

Variable lubrication regimes

Tests in dry or grease-lubricated conditions
Additional oil-lubrication module available with active oil temperature control

Variable test sample sizes

Adjustable center distance between 28 and 70 mm
Variable sample sizes can be used

Low noise and safe handling

Robust housing enclosure
Low external noise
Safe and easy handling

Data acquisition

Test conditions fully customizable
Cloud-based DAQ software included
Quick and thorough data visualization

Modular and customizable

The testing device can be fully adapted to your requirements
Select your required testing configurations
Select additional modules

Specifications

Parameter	MTP-5	MTP-10
Radial force range	0-850 N
Rotational speed - drive side	300-4400 rpm
Rotational speed - brake side	300-4400 rpm	300-2700 rpm ⁽²⁾
Sample temperature control	40-120 °C ⁽³⁾
Adjustable center distance	28 - 70 mm
Ambient temperature measurements	0-120 °C
Ambient humidity measurements	0-100 %
Sizes (H x W x D)	1750 x 610 x 950 mm	1800 x 720 x 1010 mm

(1) Torque on drive side can be increased to 10Nm at request.

(2) With possibility to increase rated speed to 3850 rpm by upgrading to a 3-phase ~400V power supply version.

(3) Upper range expandable to 160 °C or more if requested. To achieve temperatures below 40 °C, an inlet for conditioned air supply is provided on the device.

MTP-Series Datasheet