It is possible to measure the friction characteristics depending on the existence form and arrangement structure of the monolayer.
This product is an evaluation device that can measure the adhesion characteristics (meniscus) and friction characteristics of nano-lubricating films under ultra-light loads. Both adhesion force and friction force can be measured with high resolution (resolution of 5 μN). In addition to measuring the adhesion and friction forces of lubricants for MEMS components, it can also be applied to measure the friction characteristics of biological joint lubricants, protein lubricants, and artificial joint cartilage materials, as well as to evaluate adsorption/wear conditions. 【Features】 ■ Patent obtained: No. 3975450 Evaluation device for lubricating films, joint patent with Nagoya University ■ Capable of measuring the adhesion characteristics (meniscus) and friction characteristics of nano-lubricating films under ultra-light loads ■ Measurement of friction characteristics dependent on the presence form and arrangement structure of monomolecular films is possible ■ Both adhesion force and friction force can be measured with high resolution (resolution of 5 μN) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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【Basic Specifications (Partial)】 ■Rotation Speed: 0.1 to 100 rpm (set to 0.01 rpm increments below 1 rpm, and 0.1 rpm increments above 1 rpm) ■Rotation Jitter: Below 0.1% PP ■Rotation Control Method: PLL control using an encoder (324,000 ppr) ■Loading Mechanism: Load/unload with a piezo in closed-loop control with a resolution of 0.1 μm ■Maximum Measured Friction Force: 50 mN/10V (resolution 5 μN) ■Sensors ・Friction Force Measurement: Capacitive Displacement Sensor FRS-711 for micro-force ・Adhesion Force Measurement: Arm Position/C capacitive displacement sensor, Sensing Position/Laser Displacement Sensor *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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【Applications】 ■ Measurement of adhesion and friction forces of magnetic disk surface lubricating films (fluorine-based lubricants: such as PFPE Fomblin), evaluation of the existence forms of flowing molecules/fixed molecules ■ Measurement of adhesion and friction forces of lubricants for MEMS components ■ Measurement of friction characteristics of biological joint lubricants and protein lubricants (hyaluronic acid preparations, albumin, γ-globulin, etc.) and evaluation of adsorption/wear conditions for artificial joint cartilage materials *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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