Labore
Tribology Research Center (TREC)

Equipment

Nanotribometer

We use a  nano-tribometer for friction measurements of lubricated or dry slide friction. The macro-contact is ball against plate.

Macro Ball on Disc Tribometer

The Macro-Ball on disc tribometer. Developed in our laboratory

White Light Interferometer

White Light Interferometer © E.Kuhn
To investigate the wear groove in solid body surfaces a Zygo Interferometer is used

Rheometer

Rheometer © TREC
Modern Anton Paar Rheometers can be used for our investigations of the rheological and tribological behavior of lubricants. We are able to work in a temperature range from -100°C to +450°C