Testometric's X100-COF: Friction Testing Machine

X100-COF is a dedicated friction testing model based on the X100-1 Universal Testing Machine and features complete computer control and a precision AC servo drive system. It has a friction slide and 200 g sled, compliant with many international standards such as ASTM D1894, BS EN ISO 8259 and TAPPI T549.

Thanks to the universal modular design, the X100-COF can be easily modified for other test types such as compression and tensile testing using Testometric’s wide range of fixtures and grips.

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Made to Measure

The X100-COF is a completely digital testing system that features high-precision accuracy and control while also including automated computer control of test methods, simplifying the operation.

Compact footprint design, giving sufficient bench space

A broad range of contacting and non-contacting extensometers such as video and laser models

Over-travel, overloadand impact protection

Expansion channel for other devices such as calipers, micrometers, extensometers, balances, etc.

High stiffness loading frames provided with customized solid steel crossheads and rigid extruded support columns including T-slots for accessory mounting

Telescopic covers provide extra protection for ball screws against testing debris and dust

Wide range of grips and fixtures for compression, flexural, tension, peel, shear, product testing, etc.

High-resolution load cells with a precision better than +/−0.5% down to 1/1000^th of the load cell capacity.

Software calibration check provision for prompt verification of machine accuracy

High efficiency pre-loaded self-cleaning ball screws for quick, noiseless testing are equipped with permanently sealed lubricated end bearings

Precision crosshead control through digital AC servo drive and brushless servo motor providing maintenance-free operation and positional control of 20,000 pulses/revolution

Crosshead guidance system offering exact alignment and smooth operation

High-speed data collection systems provided for up to four synchronous channels

Load cells exhibit an overload capability of 800% without being damaged

Programmed recognition of load cells and extensometers, including on-device storage of calibration parameters

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X100-COF Dimensions

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Large range of grips and fixtures including tensile, peel, tearand compression. Image Credit: Testometric Company Ltd

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Comprehensive range of extensometry. Image Credit: Testometric Company Ltd

Built for Precision

Load Frame

Sturdy frame with a precision linear guidance system and stiff extruded support column

Re-circulating ball screw with bellows

Features frame stiffness of 5 kN/mm, including integrated K factor facility

Electronic limit trips, total travel tripsand user-programmable safety stops

Speed Control

Excellent low-speed performance at speeds as low as 0.001 mm/minute

Protection from drive system temperature and current

Electronics System

Modular electronics system ensures quick data transfer to the computer with a 500-Hz high-speed USB connection

Wide-ranging input options enable the connection of many accessories and extensometers through modest plug-in interface modules

Extension Measurement

Full frame length up to a selectable highest resolution of 0.0001 mm

Accuracy of +/−0.01 mm

Complete, comparativeand supplementary modes in millimeters, inchesand percent

Force Measurement

Universally calibrated and better compared to Grade 0.5 EN 7500-1, AFNOR A03-501and DIN 51221 ASTM E-4 standards

Minimum range of 0.4%–100%

Automatic load cell identification

Resolution of 1 part in 500,000

Electronic load cell safety

Safety Features

Wide range of safety features such as E-Stop, overload/impact detectionand programmable extension limits guarantee maximum operator safety

Fully complies with international safety directives such as 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, 2006/42/EU Machinery Directiveand 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive

Optional Tablet PC

Upon pairing X100-COF with a TPC1 tablet PC that is optional, it becomes a robust independent system without the necessity of a laptop or external PC. The TPC1 tablet PC has touchscreen control and utilizes a dedicated version WinTest software that is enhanced for touchscreen operation.

The Tablet PC offers a fully-featured test environment with the capability to create and store limitless methods and results. Users can adjust to an ergonomic working position since the height, reachand viewing angle of the mounting arm that attaches to the machine column T-slots can be adjusted. The machine can also be connected to a laptop or conventional desktop PC using the WinTest EC software.

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Tried and Tested Software

Each Testometric model is supplied with an inclusive WinTest Analysis software package. The WinTest Analysis includes many years of development and thus provides an easy and intuitive software package that suits material testing of all kinds. The integrated test methods offer tensile, flexural, compression, peel, shear, tear, cyclic, creepand multi-stage tests.

A broad range of facilities and industry-standard test methods are available to build and store many test methods. All test data can be automatically stored and can be exported to other software packages such as word, excel, accessand SPC systems for further interpretation.

The WinTest software datasheet can be used to get a better understanding of the features. The inclusion of the RCE remote connection facility in all machines can be web-linked directly to Testometric for monitoring, remote investigationand software upgrades. The RCE datasheet can be used for further information.

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Test analysis screen. Image Credit: Testometric Company Ltd