Friction Tester Coefficient Of Friction Testing Machine Cof Tester For Plastic Film Static And Kinetic Cof

Our Friction Tester COF-01 is designed to accurately measure the static and kinetic coefficients of friction for a variety of materials such as plastic films, sheets, rubber, paper, paperboard, PP woven bags, and fabrics. This high-precision instrument is a vital tool for laboratories, quality control departments, and manufacturers in industries like packaging, food, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and more.

This Friction Tester ensures precise and repeatable measurements to help industries optimize material properties, enhance product quality, and comply with international standards. By delivering consistent, accurate results, the COF-01 is instrumental in evaluating material characteristics, ensuring that your products meet strict quality standards.

Key Features of Friction Tester COF-01:

1. Industrial-Grade PLC Control: Our Friction Tester features advanced industrial-grade PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) units, ensuring high accuracy, stability, and reliability during the testing process.

2. User-Friendly HMI Touchscreen: The easy-to-use Human-Machine Interface (HMI) touch screen simplifies test parameter settings and provides real-time access to key test metrics, making it ideal for operators at any skill level.

3. Precision Ball Lead Screw Mechanism: For superior accuracy, the COF-01 is equipped with a precision ball lead screw mechanism, enabling smooth operation and accurate load application during friction testing.

4. Real-Time Curve Display: The system provides a real-time display of test curves, allowing users to monitor friction force changes dynamically. Additionally, it automatically records maximum, minimum, and average values for each test.

5. Static and Kinetic Friction Measurement: With this Friction Tester, you can measure both static and kinetic coefficients of friction in a single test cycle, helping you comprehensively analyze material performance.

6. Compliance with International Standards: The COF-01 complies with multiple globally recognized standards, including ASTM D1894, ISO 8295, TAPPI T816, and GB 10006, ensuring compatibility with your specific testing requirements.

7. Integrated Microprinter: A built-in microprinter is available to print test results directly, offering quick access to data without the need for external devices.

8. RS232 Output and Professional Software: Optional software enables the transmission of data via RS232 output, allowing for in-depth analysis, calculation, and test report generation on external systems.

9. Local Language Display: Supporting local language displays, this Friction Tester is suitable for users across different regions and industries, making it an accessible and versatile solution for global businesses.

Applications of Friction Tester COF-01:

• Plastic Film Testing: Essential for manufacturers of plastic films and packaging materials to determine the ease with which materials slide against each other.
• Textile Industry: Ensures the quality and performance of fabrics by measuring their coefficient of friction, aiding in the development of better textiles.
• Rubber and Elastomer Materials: Measures friction between rubber surfaces, crucial for product design in industries like automotive, consumer goods, and industrial applications.
• Paper and Paperboard Testing: Helps paper manufacturers assess the surface friction properties, critical for printing and packaging applications.
• PP Woven Bag Testing: Determines the friction behavior of polypropylene woven bags, commonly used in industrial packaging.

How the Friction Tester Works:

The Friction Tester COF-01 operates by placing two material samples together, typically in the form of a long strip and a square sample. The long strip sample is fixed on a flat surface, while the square sample is placed under a sled with an applied force. As the sled moves, the materials slip against each other, and the friction force is measured. The tester calculates both static (the force required to initiate movement) and kinetic friction (the force needed to maintain movement), giving users a complete understanding of the material's frictional properties.

Benefits of Using the Friction Tester COF-01:

1. Improve Product Performance: By measuring the coefficients of friction, manufacturers can improve material performance, ensuring that products behave as intended in real-world applications.

2. Optimize Production Efficiency: Accurate friction measurements help identify potential issues in material interactions, allowing manufacturers to optimize their production processes and reduce material waste.

3. Ensure Quality Control: This Friction Tester enables quality control teams to verify that materials meet the required specifications for friction, ensuring consistency and reliability in production batches.

4. Enhance Product Safety: Proper friction testing ensures that products, especially packaging materials, maintain their integrity and perform as expected under varying conditions, improving safety for end users.

5. Comply with Industry Standards: The COF-01 adheres to strict international standards like ASTM D1894 and ISO 8295, ensuring that your products comply with industry regulations, enhancing customer trust and satisfaction.

Friction Tester COF-01 Technical Specifications:

• Load Cell Capacity: 5 N
• Accuracy: ± 0.5 F.S.
• Stroke Length: As Required (Customizable)
• Sled Weight: 200 g (63.5 mm x 63.5 mm), customizable to meet specific testing needs.
• Test Speed: 100 mm/min (ISO standard), 150 mm/min (ASTM standard)
• Standards Compliance: ASTM D1894, ISO 8295, TAPPI T816, GB 10006

This high-precision tester is equipped with customizable options to accommodate various sample sizes, ensuring flexible testing capabilities.