Definition of tribometer in English:
tribometer
noun trʌɪˈbɒmɪtətrīˈbämədər
An instrument for measuring friction in sliding.
Example sentencesExamples
- This is currently the only known certification program for tribometers in existence.
- For both tribometers, the temperature can be controlled from - 20 degrees C to 120 degrees C.
- The present invention relates to an improved tribometer having a sliding unit for receiving test samples.
- The plain bearing tribometer allows the measurements of friction and wear parameters of a complete bearing for alternate rotations
- This tribometer evaluates the tribological characteristics of liquid lubricants for space applications.
- The established tribometers also represent a commercial opportunity for others to characterize the materials as well.
- Consequently, a new method was developed by using an UHV tribometer associated with surface analytical tools to simulate the molecule chemical reactivity toward surfaces.
- The pin-on-ring tribometer is a standard configuration for tribology research on materials, coatings and lubricants.
- This standard will address a wide range of different types of tribometers, without reference to specific patented devices.
- The descriptive statistics vary with number of samples, and tribometers report average friction values based on different sample sizes.