Tribology research
Research into friction and wear of your lubricated systems
Lubricated systems are subject to wear. This raises several questions. How long will your systems last? How can you guarantee save use? And, if there are calamities, how should you deal with them? Find out how you can benefit from our research into the friction and wear of your lubricated systems.
Gain insight into the degree of friction and wear of your lubricated systems, such as rolling bearings and gear transmissions. DEKRA's experts are specialized in investigating and assessing this. We can report on the functioning of systems. We do this through unique combinations of research. Namely, through macro- and microscopic research in combination with lubricant analyses. And, if necessary, supplemented with research in our materials science laboratory.
- You can save on your life cycle costs (LCC)Once you know the actual technical life of an asset, you can align your overhaul and repair periods responsibly. Our experts give insight into the condition of your lubricated systems, related to the service life or operating time. As the basis for this, we conduct structured research on a small, representative sample of one type of asset.
- You have an objective case file in case of damage and calamitiesOur experts assess the condition of your assets objectively. We start with this during the warranty period. This way, we create an accurate and complete file. If your organization is involved in damage or a calamity, then it is important to identify the cause. This file will help you to do so. It is essential when settling warranty claims, plus it contributes to effective solutions to prevent similar situations occurring again in the future.
- You can prevent damage and calamities in the futureWe examine the condition of the tribotechnical systems of your assets. This enables us to adequately identify unexpected wear and tear caused by construction errors or group defects (Common Mode Failure or ‘CMF’). DEKRA has specialist knowledge and facilities for independent research into damage and failure behavior in tribotechnical structures.
How does tribology research provide insight into the condition of your assets?
Our tribology experts are happy to provide you with insight into the performance of your assets which are affected by friction, lubrication and wear. We do this in three ways:
Research
We analyze, test and examine oil, magnetic plugs, greases, and oil filters.
Advice
We provide independent advice and conduct maintenance research to determine the technical residual life.
Solution
We help you to select suitable lubricants for your application(s).
Here you will find an overview of our test methods and types of analyses. We are of course happy to tailor these to your organization’s needs. Complete the online form to request a free analysis of an oil sample, or contact us directly.
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