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Chemical Industry Tribometrical results for the functional performance capability of chemicals

Durability, robustness, adhesive strength and wear resistance - these are only some of the many properties required for chemicals

No matter if we are talking about the wear of plastic plain bearings, the friction-reducing effect of lubricant additives, the adhesive strength of surface coatings or the squeaking noise of plastic components in relative movement: Many chemicals (such as additives, coatings, lacquers and plastics) are exposed to tribological stresses when used. However, the effects mentioned above are only a minor part of what needs to be taken into account when it comes to ideal product functionality. Our precise, straightforward and quick methods for testing the functional performance capability of chemicals create the prerequisites that our customers need for optimising, specifying and verifying their products.

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Additives

Examples of tribological challenges
  • Scuffing resistance of extreme pressure additives (EP additives)
  • Protective effect of antiwear additives (AW additives) 
  • Influence of friction modifiers on the frictional behaviour
  • Functional compatibility of additives and base oils
  • Determining the ideal concentration ratio of additives
  • Temperature limits for the range of applications of additive packages 
  • Compatibility of additives with materials
  • Functional effects of tribochemical reactions
  • Estimating the duration of efficacy of additives 
  • Reduction of fatigue damages
  • Influence of additives on the traction behaviour

Relevant standards and specifications

ISO 19291 / DIN 51834-2 / DIN 51834-3 / DIN 51834-4 / DIN 51834-7 / ASTM D5706 / ASTM D5707 / ASTM D6425 / ASTM D7421 / ASTM D7594 / ASTM D8316 / ASTM D8227 / ASTM WK71194

Adhesives / Thermal Pastes

Examples of tribological challenges
  • Bonding strength between surfaces under dynamic loads 
  • Wear resistance under vibration (fretting wear) 
  • Tool wear in application processes 

Relevant standards and specifications

DIN 51834-3 / ASTM D7217-16

Lacquers and Coatings       

Examples of tribological challenges
  • Bonding strength between surfaces under dynamic loads 
  • Wear resistance under vibration (fretting wear)
  • Resistance to gases and fluids subject to dynamic loads 
  • Adhesive capacity under increasing loads 
  • Friction reduction through lubricant varnishes and coatings 

Relevant standards and specifications

DIN 51834-3 / ASTM D7217-16 / ASTM G99-17 / DIN EN 1071-13 – DIN ISO 7148-1:2014-07 / DIN ISO 7148-2:2014-07 / ISO 20808 / DIN EN 1071-12

Polymers

Examples of tribological challenges
  • Qualification of polymers with regard to wear resistance and frictional behaviour for sliding bearings 
  • Assessing the wear of polymers for functional components 
  • Assessing the durability of polymers subject to dynamic frictional stresses 
  • Compatibility and chemical resistance of fluids subject to dynamic loads

Relevant standards and specifications

DIN 51834-3 / ASTM D7217-16 / ASTM G99-17 / DIN EN 1071-13 – DIN ISO 7148-1:2014-07 / DIN ISO 7148-2:2014-07 / ISO 20808 / DIN EN 1071-12

Tribometers / Equipment Options

  • Oscillation standard appliance
  • A-POS: fully automated standard tests
  • Rotation unit
  • Fluid pump
  • Online wear measurement
  • High Resolution Signal Analysis (Software)
  • Advanced Tribodata (Software)
  • Triboprofiling (Software) 
  • Liquid bath
  • Online wear measurement