LMS Scientific Solution Sdn Bhd

Rtec SRV Tester FFT-1: Next-Generation High-Frequency Linear Oscillation Tribometer

The Rtec-Instruments SRV Tester FFT-1 is a state-of-the-art, high-performance tribometer engineered specifically to analyze surface damage, friction, and wear properties under high-frequency linear reciprocating motion. Globally recognized as the industry standard for evaluating lubricants, greases, additives, and solid bonded films, the FFT-1 stands out by replacing traditional dead-weight mechanics with highly precise, fully automated closed-loop force and stroke controllers.

As the authorized distributor for LMS Scientific in Malaysia, we deliver this advanced fretting and SRV testing platform to local petrochemical refineries, automotive research facilities, and advanced materials laboratories, backed by comprehensive local application support, servicing, and standards-compliant calibration.

Key Functions & Innovative Features

  • Frictionless Magnetic Flexure Design: Implements a cutting-edge flexure-based design that completely guides the magnet assembly without contact, rolling elements, or bearing components. This eliminates internal drive friction and prevents mechanical performance degradation over long-duration test runs.
  • Advanced Voice Coil Actuation: Utilizes powerful electromagnetic voice coil actuators to impart stable linear reciprocating motion. The system achieves unmatched waveform control, automatically correcting for real-time contact changes to maintain accurate stroke profiles.
  • Dynamic Closed-Loop Downforce Control: Replaces outdated dead weights with a fully programmable electro-servo force drive that can apply loads up to 3000 N. Users can configure constant, linear, or customized step force profiles down to gram-force ranges with real-time automatic wear correction.
  • Traceable Piezo Friction Measurement: Built with high-frequency, ultra-sensitive piezo-based force sensors combined with low-noise amplifiers. This configuration allows for the instantaneous capture of rapid friction adjustments and quantitative measurement of fretting loops.
  • Comprehensive Environmental Control: Features robust environmental chambers capable of establishing strict testing climates ranging from extreme cryogenic cold at -40°C up to high temperatures of 800°C. It also integrates automated humidity chambers to fully simulate real-world service conditions.
  • In-Line Diagnostic Modules: Accommodates multiple specialized tracking sensors, including Acoustic Emission (AE) for micro-crack detection, Electrical Contact Resistance (ECR) for surface protective film mapping, and Potentiostat integration for advanced tribo-corrosion studies.
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Extensive Global Standards Compliance

The Rtec SRV Tester FFT-1 supports automated, built-in test recipes to directly generate traceable data conforming to key international standards:
  • ASTM D5706: Extreme pressure properties of lubricating greases.
  • ASTM D5707: Friction and wear properties of lubricating grease.
  • ASTM D6425 / DIN 51834-2: Friction and wear properties of EP lubricating oils.
  • ASTM D7217: Extreme pressure properties of solid bonded films.
  • ISO 19291: Tribological quantities for oils and greases in translatory oscillation.
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