Pin-on-disc wear testing - measurement of friction and wear
Pin-on-disc (POD) testing is a well-established method for assessing the tribological properties and lifetime of materials.
In the test, a pin is pressed against a rotating disc under controlled conditions, allowing friction and wear to be measured between different materials under varying load, speed, temperature, and atmospheric conditions, as well as under different types of lubrication.
We can perform pin-on-disc wear testing and friction testing on many different types of surface treatments and materials, such as plastics, metals, ceramics, paints, PVD coatings, etc.
We can measure both static and dynamic friction, and based on this, determine coefficients of friction and wear rates.
Benefits of the pin-on-disc (POD) method:
- Reliable and reproducible results
- Tests can be performed under various environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, atmosphere)
- Both dry and lubricated contacts can be tested
- Results can be applied directly to material selection, optimization, and lifetime estimation
Our pin-on-disc tests are adaptable to a wide range of requirements and can be run at both low and high temperatures to simulate arctic, tropical, and industrial environments.
We help you assess your material’s wear and friction characteristics under realistic operating conditions.
