Universal tribometer
Unitest

  • UNITEST 750 is a fully configurable universal tool for conducting tribological studies, mechanical tests and visualization of the experimental process.

    Designed to implement the maximum number of types of tribotechnical research with a limited budget.

    UNITEST is a compact tabletop modular tribometer. Small dimensions combined with various replaceable load heads and motor modules allow UNITEST 750 to solve the problems of a wide range of laboratories, scientists and researchers around the world.

    The UNITEST 750 tribometer is designed to provide maximum configuration and measurement flexibility. Tests are managed through an intuitive software interface that allows you to easily configure even the most complex test protocols. The tribometer's ease of use and deliberately simplified design ensure reliable testing and minimize human error, making it suitable for use in industrial and scientific research and materials quality control.

    Autoloader characteristics:

    Large test area in a compact desktop form factor, accommodates a variety of test modules and accessories. UNITEST 750 can be placed on a standard laboratory bench

    High precision Z axis movement

    The automated and closed-loop Z-axis allows for fast and precise positioning of the load module for testing, as well as the image module for surface measurements.

    Built-in environmental sensors

    Built-in environmental sensors allow you to measure and display ambient temperature and humidity

    Customize UNITEST 750 to suit your needs

    UNITEST 750 has a wide range of compatible modules. By selecting appropriate modules, the system can change its testing capabilities to cover a very wide range of applications. The user has the ability to quickly configure his own test system or preset test programs according to already known standards.

    EASY TO CONFIGURE. ONLY 4 STEPS

    Quick interchangeability, an extensive testing ecosystem, and a variety of modules to choose from make UNITEST a powerful and adaptable tribometer. The instrument comes standard with a synchronized dual drive system and an integrated high-precision Y-stage. High-precision position sensors are built into both axes. The device configuration is optimized to ensure ease of maintenance and a high level of reliability over a long service life.

    Select loading head

    Select drive

    Select test environment module

    Select a surface image capture method

    INDICATION AND MEASUREMENT

    The UNITEST device can be equipped with various easily replaceable load and sensor heads, capable of measuring force in 1-, 2-, 3- and 6-axis modes. Loading elements can be strain gauge, capacitive or piezoelectric.

    DUCOM's patented multi-axis load cell provides unparalleled performance in a compact form factor, and the force cell is designed for complete mechanical force separation for high performance.

    Each load head comes standard with a 2D force sensor capable of measuring force in the Z and Y axes. Other force measurement modules can be ordered as options.

    • 3D Force Sensor (X,Y,Z Axes)
    • 6D Force sensor (X,Y,Z and θX, θY, θZ axes)
    • Acoustic Emission (AE) Sensor
    • Contact resistance (ECR) sensor

    By replacing load heads, the testing and measurement capabilities of UNITEST platforms can range from nano-scale to macro-scale. Our load head options are the patented MicroForce load head for multi-scale testing, DecaForce load head, HectoForce load head and KiloForce load head. Our specially developed BioForce Load Head is also available, designed for biotribological applications.

    UNITEST tribometer load heads
    BioForce Load Head designed for biotribological applications
    • MicroForce (10 mN to 10 N)
    • DecaForce (1 N to 100 N)
    • BioForce (40 N to 400 N)
    • HectoForce (50 N to 500 N)
    • KiloFrce (100 N to 1000 N)

    Precise and controlled movements are fundamental to many mechanical tests and all tribological tests. UNITEST offers a wide range of motion modules, allowing the test system to be tailored to suit specific motion requirements. All motion modules are software controlled and programmable. Some of our standard motion modules include micro linear actuator, macro linear actuator, high performance linear actuator and rotary actuators. Other specialized discs are also available to cover the motion requirements of a range of applications ranging from pin to disc testing and pistons and cylinder liner testing to fretting wear testing.

    • Standard Linear Actuator
    • Standard rotary drive
    • Standard complex drive
    • Drive block-ring
    • High performance rotary drive
    • High performance linear actuator
    SELECTION OF TEST ENVIRONMENT

    Temperature test options for ambient up to -120°C and ambient up to 1200°C are available for testing temperature-dependent properties of materials. Environmental management systems such as lubrication modules, corrosion modules and humidity modules are also available.

    • Module for testing in a lubricating environment;
    • Liquid recycling module;
    • Tribo-corrosion module
    • Moisture chamber;
    • Low temperature module;
    • High temperature module
    • Vacuum environment
    DIGITAL MICROSCOPY

    Using a plug and play digital microscopy module, the user can view samples directly during testing. With built-in Brightfield Microscopy and Darkfield Microscopy modes, the digital microscopy module can be mounted on the crossbar of a large platform that accommodates small to large samples.

    3D Profilometry

    Using a plug and play digital microscopy module, the user can view samples directly during testing. With built-in Brightfield Microscopy and Darkfield Microscopy modes, the digital microscopy module can be mounted on the crossbar of a large platform that accommodates small to large samples.

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