A fully automated, benchtop instrument, measuring lubricant film thickness down to 1nm in the elastohydrodynamic (EHD) lubricating regime. Evaluation of film forming oils and greases
Starvation and reflow characteristics of grease lubricated components
Fuel economy prediction of candidate crankcase oils
Performance prediction of oil in water emulsion rolling mill lubricants
Fundamental investigations of the high pressure/high shear behaviour of fluids such as liquid crystals
Investigation of boundary additive performance