FALEX BLOCK ON RING

The block on ring configuration has as main advantage that it creates a stable line contact with constant speed characteristics, resulting in a reliable simulation of many industrial contacts.  This setup avoids the large contact pressure drop that is typical of some point-contact tribometers.  The heated chamber allows testing lubricants and coatings in a range of conditions, other materials can be made (polymers, ceramics) to study their interaction in dry or lubricated conditions.  Lubrication nozzles can be used to apply an aqueous emulsion directly in the inlet.
The pneumatically loaded machine allows custom programs with ramp or step variations of parameters such as load, speed, temperature.