Model: C0008

This Coefficient of Friction Tester is an extremely easy to use instrument and has been manufactured to determine the static and kinetic friction of plastic film, sheeting, paper and other sheeted material.  The coefficient of friction (COF) is a number which represents the friction between two surfaces.  Friction is a force relating to molecular structure of two surfaces touching each other.

Customers that have purchased the Coefficient of Friction Tester from us include Hannapak, Visy Pre Print, Amcor Functional Coatings, BASF Australia Ltd, C.Melchers and Shanghai Lidu Scientific to name a few. We are renowned for our accurate and high quality testing instruments, including the Coefficient of Friction Tester with customers all over the world. We strive to create products that last  a long time and not break down in the short term. 

Molecules from one surface link with molecules from the other. If you press the objects together more tightly, you push the surfaces closer together, joining more molecules. This is why friction is proportional to the normal force, how tightly the surfaces have to push on each other to keep from breaking. This proportion is the coefficient of friction.

The Coefficient of Friction Tester can measure Static COF from a resting position and continue to move testing surfaces in a relative motion to give an accurate kinetic COF result.

The Coefficient of Friction Tester employs a stationary sled with a moving plane.
With the option of a computer software package to record data, the IDM Coefficient of Friction Tester has proven itself to be a fast, reliable and accurate method of determining friction in various areas of manufacturing. Companies world wide have insisted in using the IDM Coefficient of Friction Tester for it's high quality and durability with excellent service support after the sales of the product.

Applications:
Applications for the Coefficient of Friction Tester include Flexible packaging, foils, Paper, Rubber, Plastics, Linoleum and Metal. The Coefficient of Friction Tester can also be used within the printing industry, with coatings and composites.

Features:
Features of the Coefficient of Friction Tester include:

• Accuracy: 0.3% of full scale
• Push-button and auto zero
• RS-232, Analog, Mitutoyo Printer output
• Read-out in selectable units kg, lb, N (1 x 0.001kgF)
• Speed: 150 ± 15mm/min
• Sled Weight: 200 ± 5g at 63.5mm x 63.5mm
• Plane: 150mm x 300mm
• Cutting Templates:
    Sled: 63.5mm x 63.5mm
    Moving Plane: 150mm x 300mm

Software:
Software Features of the Coefficient of Friction Tester:

• Dynamic real-time display
• Statistical analysis
• Basic ease of use
• Average results
• Screen print out
• Data saving in Excel
• Test identification entry
• Peak force value
• Static Point
• Kinetic average
• Adjustable data collection limits

* Note: Computer  to connect with the the Coefficient of Friction Tester is not included.

Standards:
The Coefficient of Friction Tester meets the following Standards:

• ASTM D 1894
• TAPPI 549
• Optional - ISO 8295

Options:
Options available for the Coefficient of Friction Tester:

• Variable Speeds
• Software with Real-time curve

Connections:
The Coefficient of Friction Tester comes in various electrical connections to suit the country that it is being delivered to.

• Electrical: 220/240 VAC @ 50 HZ or
• Electrical: 110 VAC @ 60 HZ
(please specify when ordering the Coefficient of Friction Tester)

Dimensions:
The dimensions of the Coefficient of Friction Tester are listed below. Additional space on the workbench is needed for the laptop or PC if purchasing the customized software for the Coefficient of Friction Tester. 

• H: 170mm
• W: 160mm
• D: 760mm
• Weight: 10kg

Contact IDM Instruments to purchase your next Coefficient of Friction Tester or purchase an extra machine for another testing Lab to ensure you have reliability with all your results.