Tribometers

HFRR Tester Overview

Main Features:

• Real-time down force control 
• 1 to 200 Hz, 10 µm to 2.8 mm
• Real time friction with piezo load sensors
• Room to 180 °C (cooling and up to 400°C options available) 
• Load Range up to 20N (More ranges available)

Evaluate fuel lubricity, predict the performance of additives,  and study friction wear with our HFRR high frequency reciprocating rig.

This next generation Rtec Instruments HFRR testing machine contains programmable force control (no dead weights). Combined with piezo sensors to measure real-time friction. The ease of use, flexure based design makes this tester highly reliable and repeatable.

Test collected samples from field or for research purpose. The FFT-M provides a fully automated and computer controlled test. Setup is easy to calibrate and comes with standard oil and samples.

Each tester conforms to several ASTM standards including the most widely used ASTM D6079.  In addition to standard testing, the wide stroke, frequency, and load range allows development of new custom test methods. Perfect for understanding next generation fuel additives.

ASTM Tests and More Our lubricity tester, the FFT-M, performs friction and wear analysis on petroleum products. IP 450/2000 Diesel Fuel – Assessment of Lubricity Using the High Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR).

ASTM D6079 Standard test method for evaluating lubricity of diesel fuels by the high frequency reciprocating ISO 12156-1 Diesel Fuel – Assessment of Lubricity Using the High Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR). Part 1 Test Method. BS EN 590 Automotive Fuels – Diesel – Requirements and Test Methods.

ASTM D7688 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Lubricity of Diesel Fuels by the High-Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR) by Visual Observation. CEC F-06-A-96 Measurement of Diesel Fuel Lubricity JPI-5S-50-98 Gas Oil – Testing Method For Lubricity.

 

Choose Your Model

Rtec offers two solution for your fuel lubricity evaluation. Run HFRR test on our Multi Function Tribometer MFT-5000 platform or on dedicated single function HFRR tester covered on this page.

Single Function HFRR Tester Bench top, small foot print HFRR instrument platform dedicated to HFRR tests only.

Multi Function Tribometer Model MFT-5000 In addition to HFRR testing, several other friction, tribology, and wear modules are available on the same MFT-5000 platform. SRV, block on ring, pin on disk, and more.

 

Typical Test Analysis

Evaluate diesel fuel lubricity 1mm 50 Hz, 200 gm force 6 mm diameter ball, disc 10 mm diameter x 3 mm thick disc

Humidity control and monitoring 70°C temperature Wear scar and friction analysis