Ingram Tribology provides specialist knowledge in lubricant tribology and testing. We work with companies to provide the knowledge and expertise they need to develop new and innovative tribology solutions. We offer short-term/high impact consultancy support along with training courses. Services offered: -R&D Support in Lubricant Development -Contract Testing -Lubricant Testing Method Development -Consultancy -Spec/design/commissioning of custom rigs/modified rigs -Surface and subsurface analysis -Lubricants and lubricant additives -Reference oil formulation Standardised Test Procedures FZG Scuffing (DIN 51354 Part 1, ASTM D-5182) FZG Micropitting (FVA 54) FZG pitting Dynamic seals Slideways – stick-slip and MWF compatibility testing Bosch Rexroth RFT-APU-CL Ortlinghaus clutch test Four ball weld (DIN 51350, ASTM D-2783) Four ball wear( DIN 51350, ASTM D-4172) Brugger (DIN 51347) Timken (DIN 51434, ASTM D-2782) Non-standardised testing PCS Instruments MTM Traction Stribeck curve Sliding/rolling friction Scuffing Wet clutch screening Efficiency screening Antiwear film build up Dynamic seal friction PCS Instruments MPR Micropitting screening for FZG White etching crack generation Scuffing Coating evaluation Surface treatment evaluation PCS Instruments EHD Film Thickness Central film thickness measurement Film thickness mapping PCS Instruments USV Permanent and temporary polymer shear viscosity loss Bruker UMT Hydraulic piston seals stick-slip (squawk) Static friction measurement Anton Parr Tribo-cell Static friction measurement Wet clutch static and dynamic friction Wet clutch ageing simulation