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Emerson’s Coefficient of Friction Incline Friction Tester measures slide angle friction of a sample sheet substrate such as paper, corrugated, plastic film, or paperboard which determines the angle of inclination at which one sample affixed to a sled will begin to slide/slip against another substrate of a similar material. Slip and Friction testing aids in the evaluation of chemicals and additives used to create and minimize the degree of friction between two contacting test specimens.
During a test, an inclined plane is increased at a rate of 1.5 +/- .05 per second by a vibration isolated electric motor until the test block begins to slide. The initial movement of the sled is the Slide Angle or Coefficient of Static Friction of the material. When the test block just begins to slide a sensor automatically stops increasing the inclined plane and returns it to the start position at high speed. The test results remain on the screen until the next test is run.
A variety of factors can affect the Slide Angle measurements including abrasion, coatings, printing, varnishes and most importantly, humidity.
Applications
- Paper
- Flexible Packaging
- Foils
- Rubber
- Plastics
- Wood
- Linoleum
- Metal
- Printing
- Coatings
- Composites
Features
- Digital Display, 0.1 degree resolution
- Motor-driven elevation
- Simple, one button measurement of static COF
- Precision Resolver automatically captures the angle of the sled movement
- Measures only slide angle or coefficient of static friction
- Determines static and dynamic coefficient of friction of sheet materials
- Direct drive arm with unique skid control
- Easily interchangeable sleds
- Easy and reliable operation
- Includes calibration certificate
- Rapid platen return speeds testing
- Isolated drive mechanism with slip clutch for smooth operation and accurate slip angle detection
- Rugged design for long life operation
- Easy Serial over USB data logging port option available
Specifications
- Accuracy +/- 0.5 degree of reading, 0.1 degree resolution
- Speed 1.5+/-0.5 degrees/second
- Home zero within +/- 0.03 degrees
- 15″ x 7″ x 12″ tall, 22 lbs
- 100–260VAC, 50-60Hz, 20W max, Fuse Protected
- Ships with US standard 110V AC Power Cord (interchange with any PC compliant AC Power Cord with IEC-320-C13 end)
- 0 to 80 degree angle
- Meets Tappi 815, 503, 548 and ASTM D 202
Ordering Options/Accessories
P/N | DESCRIPTION |
06-10-00 | MK100 COF Friction Tester |
06-10-01 | USB Data Logging Port (Option) |
- You will need one or more of the following slide weights:
P/N | SIZE (inches) | WEIGHT | STD |
06-10-10 | 3.500 X 4.000 X 1.000 | 1300g | T-815 |
06-10-11 | .500 X 4.000 X 1.000 | 1260g | T-503 |
06-10-12 | 2.000 X 4.000 X 1.000 | 750g | Fiberboard |
06-10-13 | 2.500 X 3.000 X 0.125 | 235g | D-202 |
06-10-14 | 2.500 X 2.500 X 0.125 | 200g | T-548 |
06-10-15 | 1.500 X 3.500 X 1.000 | 500g | COFF |
06-10-17 (Custom JEM) |
2.000 X 4.000 X 1.875 | 4 lbs | INK |
- Custom sliding blocks available upon request.