Wear, abrasion, friction, you want to carry out a tribological study of your materials
Material wear, abrasion and friction
The correlation between these 3 phenomena
Wear, abrasion and friction: major industrial issues studied in the tribology laboratory
In all industrial sectors – aerospace, automotive, medical, nuclear and cosmetics – mechanical materials and components are subjected to repeated stress: movements, loads, shocks, dry or lubricated contacts, etc.
These interactions can lead to wear, abrasion or friction, resulting in premature degradation of parts, loss of performance and even a risk to user safety.
To anticipate these failures, manufacturers need to analyse the interactions between surfaces in detail. This is what tribology is all about, the science that studies the phenomena of contact between two surfaces in relative motion.
The FILAB laboratory, experts in tribology, can help you analyse the wear, abrasion and friction of your materials
Why choose FILAB for tribological wear, abrasion and friction analysis of your materials?
The FILAB laboratory offers you a comprehensive, tailor-made approach to tribological wear, abrasion and friction analysis of your materials. Thanks to state-of-the-art analytical equipment and a team of engineers specialising in surface analysis, tribology, metallurgy and fatigue, we are able to simulate your actual conditions of use, adapt the test protocols to your constraints, and above all characterise the damaged areas in detail.
Our other services
Expertise in surface coating on materials
Surface analysis: roughness, thickness measurement, topographical and morphological analysis
R&D support in the choice of surface treatments or cleaning processes
FAQ
Tribology is the science that studies the phenomena of contact between two surfaces in relative motion: wear, friction and lubrication. It is used to understand how materials interact with each other under real or simulated conditions of use.
We work with a wide range of materials:
- Metals and alloys
- Polymers, engineering plastics, composites
- Ceramics and surface coatings
- Biomaterials and medical materials
- Lubricants and friction agents
To :
Identify the causes of damage or failure (e.g. breakage, loss of performance)
Compare materials, coatings or surface treatments
Improve the lifespan of a product or mechanical component
Optimise an industrial process or assembly
Meet compliance or safety requirements
