Pneumatic Tribometer – NANOVEA T200

NANOVEA T200 is a pneumatic tribometer designed for friction, wear, and scratch testing using actively regulated normal load.

It enables rotational and linear tribological measurements with dynamic load control, allowing automated testing, real-time load regulation, and stable contact conditions across varying test parameters.

T200 is suited for laboratories that require programmable loading, repeatable automation, and efficient test sequencing, extending beyond the fixed-load operation of mechanically applied systems.

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NANOVEA T200 pneumatic tribometer for friction and wear testing

ADVANCED PNEUMATIC TRIBOMETER

LOADING TECHNOLOGY

SUPERIOR 

MOTOR TECHNOLOGY

WIDE SPEED RANGE

UNMATCHED SPEED CONTROL

w/ 20 bit internal speed encoder

ULTIMATE POSITIONING PRECISION

 w/ 16 bit external position

>0.006°​

STUDY OF QUASI STATIC COF

0.01 to 0.1 rpm

POWERFUL MAX INTERMITTENT TORQUE

up to 4.4 Nm

INSTANTANEOUS SPEED CHANGE

0 to 1000 rpm in 0.23 s

FRICTION, WEAR & SCRATCH TESTING

Tribometer linear wear testing
Rotational wear test on a NANOVEA tribometer

TESTING MODULES

Tribometer - Rotational Wear Test

ROTATIONAL

Tribometer linear wear test module

LINEAR

Tribometer - block on ring Wear Test

BLOCK-ON-RING

Tribometer Testing Module - Scratch Testing

SCRATCH

ENVIRONMENTAL MODULES

Tribometer Environment Modules - Corrosion Test

CORROSION

Tribometer Environment Modules - High Temperature Test

HIGH TEMP

Tribometer Environment Modules - Low Temperature Test

LOW TEMP

Tribometer Environment Modules - Liquid Test

LIQUID

Tribometer Environment Modules - Inert Gases Testing

HUMIDITY
& GASES

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What is the NANOVEA T200?

The NANOVEA T200 is a compact pneumatic tribometer for wear, friction and scratch testing with actively controlled normal load up to 200 N. It runs rotational pin-on-disk, linear reciprocating, block-on-ring and scratch tests to ASTM G99, ASTM G133, ASTM G77, ASTM C1624 and related standards.

Pneumatic loading puts no spring between the load cell and the surface, damps naturally through the air and keeps the normal load stable at high speed and on rough surfaces. The motor runs from 0.01 rpm to 5000 rpm, accelerates from 0 to 1000 rpm in 0.23 s and delivers up to 4.4 Nm of intermittent torque. Environmental modules cover -150°C to 1000°C, liquid to 150°C, 10% to 90% humidity, inert gas and tribocorrosion.

Best for

  • Programmable, automated wear and friction test sequences
  • Loads above free-weight range, up to 200 N
  • Combining tribology and scratch testing on one instrument
  • High-speed tests on rough surfaces, where load stability matters

T200 at a glance

Loading
Pneumatic, up to 200 N
Load resolution
0.015 mN
Friction force max | resolution
±100 N | 15 µN
Speed range
0.01 to 5000 rpm
Max torque
4.4 Nm
Testing modules
Rotational, linear, block-on-ring, scratch
Temperature range
-150°C to 1000°C (module dependent)
Dimensions
59 x 42 x 75 cm (benchtop)

T200 specifications

T200 specifications

Max testing load200 N
Load resolution0.015 mN
Frictional force max | resolution±100 N | 15 µN
Max torque4.4 Nm
20 bit speed & 16 bit position encodersIncluded
X motorized travel50 mm
Depth sensor range | resolution2 mm | 0.1 nm
Instrument dimensions59 x 42 x 75 cm (benchtop)

Specifications subject to change; contact NANOVEA for the latest.

Testing modules

SpecificationRotationalLinearScratch
RangeMax 5000 rpm, min 0.01 rpm25 mm max stroke40 mm max scratch length
Dynamics0 to 1000 rpm in 0.23 s60 Hz (up to 5 mm stroke)0.002 to 10 mm/s scratch speed
Mounting / loading100 mm diameter disk62 x 76 mm0.2 to 100 N/min loading rate
Optional modesReciprocating arc, spiral——
StandardsASTM G99, ASTM G132, DIN 50324ASTM G132, ASTM G133, ASTM F732ASTM C1624, ASTM D7027, ASTM G171, ISO 20502, ISO 1518, DIN EN 1071, DVM-0058-PA

Block-on-ring module: ASTM G77.

Environmental modules

High temperature: mounting area78 mm²
High temperature: ball & sample max, rotational1000°C
High temperature: ball & sample max, linear900°C (higher on request)
Low temperature: air cooling module-40°C to RT
Low temperature: cryogenic module (liquid nitrogen)-150°C
Liquid: linear mounting area80 x 45 x 25 mm
Liquid: rotational mounting area (dia.)78 x 25 | 100 x 30 mm
Liquid heatingRT to 150°C
Humidity control10 - 90% / Td
Drop-by-drop lubricationAvailable
Corrosion (tribocorrosion)Linear module, max 40 N

Specifications subject to change. Every NANOVEA instrument is built to order; ask for the configuration that fits your samples.

What the T200 measures

Standards

  • ASTM G99
  • ASTM G132
  • ASTM G133
  • ASTM G77
  • ASTM F732
  • ASTM C1624
  • ASTM D7027
  • ASTM G171
  • ISO 20502
  • ISO 1518
  • DIN EN 1071
  • DIN 50324
  • DVM-0058-PA

Options and configurations

Pin and indenter geometries
Balls and cylinders of 3, 6, 10 and 25 mm in any material, conico-spherical indenters of 200, 500 and 800 µm radius for scratch testing, and blocks for block-on-ring.
Environmental modules
High temperature to 1000°C, air cooling to -40°C, cryogenic to -150°C, liquid to 150°C, humidity 10% to 90%, inert gas and tribocorrosion.
Depth sensor
2 mm range, 0.1 nm resolution, for in-situ wear rate.
Imaging and profilometry
1.3 MP digital camera up to 330x, endoscopic optical sensor, and a 2D/3D chromatic optical profiler for full wear-track analysis.

Choosing between models

Related application notes

Studies from our laboratory on this class of instrument, published with full test parameters.

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Independent published research

NANOVEA instruments appear in 555 published studies on friction and wear, by researchers at universities and industrial laboratories worldwide.

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T200: frequently asked questions

What is a pneumatic tribometer?

A tribometer that applies the normal load with regulated air pressure instead of dead weights. On the T200 there is no spring between the load cell and the surface, the air acts as a natural damper and the load is regulated during the test, which keeps contact stable at high speed and on rough surfaces and allows programmed load changes.

Which tests does the T200 run?

Rotational pin-on-disk (ASTM G99, ASTM G132, DIN 50324), linear reciprocating (ASTM G132, ASTM G133, ASTM F732), block-on-ring (ASTM G77) and scratch testing (ASTM C1624, ASTM D7027, ASTM G171, ISO 20502, ISO 1518, DIN EN 1071, DVM-0058-PA).

Can the T200 do scratch testing?

Yes. The scratch module makes scratches up to 40 mm long at 0.002 to 10 mm/s with loading rates of 0.2 to 100 N/min, and measures adhesive and cohesive failure, scratch hardness, cracking and marring, scratch depth and acoustic emission.

What load and friction resolution does the T200 have?

Loads up to 200 N with 0.015 mN resolution; friction force up to ±100 N with 15 µN resolution.

T200 or T2000?

The T200 is a benchtop instrument for loads to 200 N and speeds to 5000 rpm. The T2000 is a stand-alone system for loads to 2000 N, speeds to 15000 rpm, ring-on-ring testing and dynamic fatigue loading.

How much does a T200 cost?

Pricing depends on modules and environmental options. Contact NANOVEA sales for a quote.

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