Testometric's X100-COF: Friction Testing Machine

X100-COF is a dedicated friction testing model based on the X100-1 Universal Testing Machine and features complete computer control and a precision AC servo drive system. It has a friction slide and 200 g sled, compliant with many international standards such as ASTM D1894, BS EN ISO 8259 and TAPPI T549. 

Thanks to the universal modular design, the X100-COF can be easily modified for other test types such as compression and tensile testing using Testometric’s wide range of fixtures and grips.

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Made to Measure

The X100-COF is a completely digital testing system that features high-precision accuracy and control while also including automated computer control of test methods, simplifying the operation.

• Compact footprint design, giving sufficient bench space
• A broad range of contacting and non-contacting extensometers such as video and laser models
• Over-travel, overload and impact protection
• Expansion channel for other devices such as calipers, micrometers, extensometers, balances, etc.
• High stiffness loading frames provided with customized solid steel crossheads and rigid extruded support columns including T-slots for accessory mounting
• Telescopic covers provide extra protection for ball screws against testing debris and dust
• Wide range of grips and fixtures for compression, flexural, tension, peel, shear, product testing, etc.
• High-resolution load cells with a precision better than +/−0.5% down to 1/1000^th of the load cell capacity.
• Software calibration check provision for prompt verification of machine accuracy
• High efficiency pre-loaded self-cleaning ball screws for quick, noiseless testing are equipped with permanently sealed lubricated end bearings
• Precision crosshead control through digital AC servo drive and brushless servo motor providing maintenance-free operation and positional control of 20,000 pulses/revolution
• Crosshead guidance system offering exact alignment and smooth operation
• High-speed data collection systems provided for up to four synchronous channels
• Load cells exhibit an overload capability of 800% without being damaged
• Programmed recognition of load cells and extensometers, including on-device storage of calibration parameters

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X100-COF Dimensions

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Large range of grips and fixtures including tensile, peel, tear and compression. Image Credit: Testometric Company Ltd

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Comprehensive range of extensometry. Image Credit: Testometric Company Ltd

Built for Precision

Load Frame

• Sturdy frame with a precision linear guidance system and stiff extruded support column
• Re-circulating ball screw with bellows
• Features frame stiffness of 5 kN/mm, including integrated K factor facility
• Electronic limit trips, total travel trips and user-programmable safety stops

Speed Control

• Excellent low-speed performance at speeds as low as 0.001 mm/minute
• Protection from drive system temperature and current

Electronics System

• Modular electronics system ensures quick data transfer to the computer with a 500-Hz high-speed USB connection
• Wide-ranging input options enable the connection of many accessories and extensometers through modest plug-in interface modules

Extension Measurement

• Full frame length up to a selectable highest resolution of 0.0001 mm
• Accuracy of +/−0.01 mm
• Complete, comparative and supplementary modes in millimeters, inches and percent

Force Measurement

• Universally calibrated and better compared to Grade 0.5 EN 7500-1, AFNOR A03-501 and DIN 51221 ASTM E-4 standards
• Minimum range of 0.4%–100%
• Automatic load cell identification
• Resolution of 1 part in 500,000
• Electronic load cell safety

Safety Features

• Wide range of safety features such as E-Stop, overload/impact detection and programmable extension limits guarantee maximum operator safety
• Fully complies with international safety directives such as 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, 2006/42/EU Machinery Directive and 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive

Optional Tablet PC

Upon pairing X100-COF with a TPC1 tablet PC that is optional, it becomes a robust independent system without the necessity of a laptop or external PC. The TPC1 tablet PC has touchscreen control and utilizes a dedicated version WinTest software that is enhanced for touchscreen operation.

The Tablet PC offers a fully-featured test environment with the capability to create and store limitless methods and results. Users can adjust to an ergonomic working position since the height, reach and viewing angle of the mounting arm that attaches to the machine column T-slots can be adjusted. The machine can also be connected to a laptop or conventional desktop PC using the WinTest EC software.

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Tried and Tested Software

Each Testometric model is supplied with an inclusive WinTest Analysis software package. The WinTest Analysis includes many years of development and thus provides an easy and intuitive software package that suits material testing of all kinds. The integrated test methods offer tensile, flexural, compression, peel, shear, tear, cyclic, creep and multi-stage tests.

A broad range of facilities and industry-standard test methods are available to build and store many test methods. All test data can be automatically stored and can be exported to other software packages such as word, excel, access and SPC systems for further interpretation.

The WinTest software datasheet can be used to get a better understanding of the features. The inclusion of the RCE remote connection facility in all machines can be web-linked directly to Testometric for monitoring, remote investigation and software upgrades. The RCE datasheet can be used for further information.

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Test analysis screen. Image Credit: Testometric Company Ltd