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News Release from: Lloyd Instruments | Subject: FTPlus friction tester
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 23 August 2006
FTPlus friction tester launched
Lloyd Instruments has announced the launch of the FTPlus friction tester, a high accuracy, bench-mounted single lead screw instrument
Lloyd Instruments has announced the launch of the FTPlus friction tester, a high accuracy, bench-mounted single lead screw instrument This dedicated instrument conforms to the requirements of the key ASTM D1894, ISO 8295 and TAPPI T549 friction testing standards and has extensive applications in the packaging and printing industries
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 21 Feb 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The FTPlus can be used for measurements of static and kinetic coefficients of friction, peak load and average load.
A friction table is mounted directly onto the machine, with a full set of accessories to achieve the ASTM, ISO and TAPPI requirements.
In addition to providing these standards as user configurable tests, a further seven tests are available for user custom configuration.
The FTPlus features a dedicated user interface for friction testing.
Tests are set up from, and results displayed on, a backlit LCD integrated into the control console.
User defined tests can be configured in terms of final movement limits, relative and absolute calculation limits, sled weights and dimensions.
A high-resolution encoder is used to measure the sample extension and to provide high accuracy speed control.
The crosshead is driven by a high precision servo-motor and DC servo system to achieve a wide range of speeds throughout the full load range.
Three XLC load cell options are available: 10N, 50N and 100N.
Although the FTPlus is fully self-contained, an RS232 interface is provided to allow computer control using the new Lloyd Instruments NexygenPlus test and data analysis software. Request a free brochure from Lloyd Instruments ...
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