Friction Tester — Vertical
Vertical Friction Coefficient & Surface Drag Test Rig
Executive Machine Overview
The Friction Tester — Vertical engineered by Probiters Exim LLP represents the pinnacle of special purpose machine manufacturing for industrial production lines. Built on a rigid vibration-damped frame and integrated with industry-standard controls (Siemens S7-1200 (CPU 1214C)), this machine delivers uncompromising accuracy, long-term mechanical reliability, and ultra-low maintenance overhead.
Core Machine Sub-Systems & Mechanical Modules
⚙️ Precision Vertical Slide
Preloaded linear ball screw driven by AC servo motor ensuring vibration-free constant velocity motion.
⚙️ Multi-Axis Drag Transducer
Dual axial and torsional load cells measuring normal and tangential drag forces simultaneously.
⚙️ Environmental Control Enclosure
Jacketed testing chamber maintaining constant humidity and temperature during friction profiling.
⚙️ High-Speed Telemetry Unit
1,000 Hz data acquisition logging coefficient of friction curves directly to CSV/USB.
Comprehensive Parameter Matrix Table
| Engineering Parameter | Verified Specification / Design Basis |
|---|---|
| Vertical Travel | 600 mm stroke with precision ball screw drive |
| Velocity Control | 0.1 mm/s to 50 mm/s linear servo speed |
| Torque/Drag Transducer | High-accuracy rotary & axial load sensor |
| Test Chamber | Climate & humidity controlled sample enclosure |
| Data Rate | 1,000 samples/sec high speed telemetry |
| Cycle Duration | 6 minutes per complete friction profile |
| Data Output | Exportable CSV & graphical friction curves |
| Control Platform | Siemens S7-1200 (CPU 1214C) |
| HMI Interface | Proface 7" Touch HMI |
| Pre-Dispatch FAT | 100% Pre-Dispatch Acceptance Testing & Calibration Sign-Off |
General Arrangement (GA) CAD Vector Blueprint
Visual 4-Step Process Sequence
Tooling Fixtures & Automation Integration Options
Standard Features Included
- Siemens/Mitsubishi Industrial PLC & Color Touch HMI
- Category-4 Safety Light Curtains & E-Stop Latches
- Automatic Centralized Lubrication Unit
- 100% Calibrated Pre-Dispatch FAT Verification
Optional Tooling & Automation Upgrades
- Automated Vibratory Bowl Feeder & Escaper Mechanism
- 3-Axis Cartesian Gantry Robot Loader Integration
- Laser/Camera Optical Part Inspection Verification
- OPC-UA MES Network Database Telemetry License
Customer Success & Verified Financial ROI
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