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News Release from: Labthink Testing Instruments | Subject: Friction coefficient tester
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 26 March 2007
Friction coefficient tester for films
The MXD-02 friction coefficient test has been introduced by Labthink.
Labthink has introduced its MXD-02 friction coefficient test to the market Simultaneously meeting the test requirements of ASTM D1894 ISO 8295 and GB 10006 on the friction property of materials, this instrument can satisfy the test requirements of friction coefficients for flexible film
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 25 Jul 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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For film testing, the commonly used friction coefficient testing standards are 10006 ISO 8295 and ASTM D1894.
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Different test standards vary in aspects of stroke, test speed, and specimen dimensions.
Therefore, there may be different test results for one same material if the referential standards vary.
Moreover, operation procedures may also affect test data.
For example, it is required in standard GB 10006 and ISO 8295 that contact time of two specimens should be 15s, while there is no specification in ASTM D1894 in terms of contact time.
Since Contact time can affect test data, referential standards of the test should be notified in providing test data of friction coefficient.
All above-mentioned standards have their applications in our country.
Most of the friction coefficient testers on sale can only meet one standard and can only test with one method.
Purchasing cost will be greatly saved if one instrument can test in multi methods based on several test standards.
That is why Labthink developed the MXD-02 friction coefficient tester that can meet the requirements of friction coefficient test with methods specified in ASTM D1894 ISO 8295 and GB 10006.
Operators can select test method through instrument software.
With the automatic parameter setting and simple operation, utilisation ratio of instruments is greatly improved.
For example, when a test is performed according to standard ASTM D1894, users can select corresponding standard in software and prepare specimen according to relating specifications.
Parameters such as test speed and stroke will be set automatically according to referential standards.
Moreover, it can provide test results that completely meet the standard of ASTM D1894.
Similarly, operations based on national standards and ISO can also be carried out.
Adopting wrapping connector driving system as its friction test component, this instrument works with more stable performance.
Professional software of this instrument has greatly facilitated data analysis.
Moreover, operators can carry out non-standard test by increasing slid weight with auxiliary device.
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