Multi Function Vacuum Tribometer

Multi Function
Vacuum Tribometer
Tribology and Mechanical Tester WithMVT-2

Vacuum and Environmental Control
Cryogenic To High Temperature

Wear, Friction, Coefficient of Friction, Adhesion,
Scratch Hardness, Modulus, High Temperature,
Cryogenic

Versatile Vacuum Testing• WearVacuum Tribology for R&D to QC

Environmental Control

Study properties under vacuum and a wide temperature range of-150 to 1000 °C.

• Friction• Coefficient of Friction

Closed-Loop Down Force Control - Nano, Micro,Macro Range• Hardness

Patented capacitive sensors with a test range from mN to 200 N.

• Adhesion

Rotary and Linear Motions• Scratch Hardness

Tests can be performed using both rotary and linear modes.

System DesignThe unique open-face system architecture allows for easy accessand customization. It also allows for adding custom ports.

Aeffective
thermalmanagement
during the test. The advanced
control system allows temperature
measurement at multiple points
simultaneously. The temperature
is closed-loop controlled, and therequested conditions are controlled
automatically using the software.

The MVT-2 has vast force, speed, andtest temperature ranges to analyzematerial properties under vacuum
conditions. Our unique design withpatented force sensors comes witheasy wide front access, capable ofgenerating data with high accuracy
and repeatability. Run standard
friction, scratch, adhesion, hardness,
lubrication, and wear tests on thesame platform.

Accurate Determination
Failure Events

Active Feedback Loop Control

B

EFCDA

Upper Z Gantry

B

Force Sensor

CLower Test Module

D

ThermalManagementGPage 2Why
VacuumTribology?
Advancementsinspace,semiconductors, thin films, and 2D
materials have resulted in several
studies focused on material andcoating properties under a vacuum
environment.

ELinear SystemF

Vacuum SystemG

Data Aquisition,Motion Controller

The tester comes with closedloop active feedback controls overmany channels. The applied force
is controlled during the test using
electro-servo drives. The force ismeasured using high-precision force
sensors with negligible drift. The
tester can operate at constant or
linear changing force profiles. The
rotation speed is controlled using
servo-controlled feedback. This
allows tests at constant or changing
RPM.

Environmental ControlThe tester allows for environmental
control under vacuum conditions. A
single setup allows testing across awide temperature range -150°C toroom/ 400 °C/ 1000 °C. In addition,
the design enables circulating gases
during the test. MVT-2 is equippedwith water-cooled circulators andanti-condensation
featuresfor

Coated Sample Test View

ofThe tester can accommodate
various in-line monitoring sensors toquantify real-time surface dynamics.
For example, the acoustic emission
sensor is a wide frequency sensor
that detects crack initiation points
during the test.

Force Sensor and Holder

Ease of Use and Automation

The instrument comes standard
with a powerful set of software, fromcontrol to post-analysis and imaging
software. The data can export
into many formats, including ASCII
format. The software allows the user
to stop the test using logic based on
signals from several in-line sensors.
Each test can be controlled by aseries of command blocks forming a
protocol or “recipe.” The MVT-2 hasadvanced high speed, low noise, fast
feedback, and multiple channel dataacquisition rate controllers.

Nitrogen Controller

Applications

The versatility of the tester allows
the MVT-2 to play an essential role inseveral applications. It can be used
for thin or thick films, lubricants,materials, soft materials, hydrogels
biomaterials, smooth or roughsurfaces, transparent or opaquesurfaces, nano or macro scale,coating or bulk materials, and more.

Friction Comparison

Software Interface
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Platform Specification
Platform•Floor standing or bench top

Facilities Requirement•Power Requirements: 240 VAC

Vacuum•Up to 10-7 torr

Environmental Chambers•-150°C to Room/ 400 °C/1000 °C•Rough and turbo molecular pump
Z Stage•Max speed: 10 mm/s
•Motion resolution 0.25 µm

Additional Sensors•ECR

Various Mechanical Heads•Tribometer•Indentation•Scratch
Load Range•mN to 200 N (various rangesavailable)
Rotary Drive•Range 360°
•Up to 2500 RPM

Computer Console•Latest Windows OS•LCD monitor, printerLinear Drive•Speed up to 50 mm/s
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MVT-2-2023-A-02A-EN

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