Harland - Model FTS7000 -Friction Testing System

Simplified Friction Testing

For years, the “pinch test” has been the gold standard for measuring the performance of lubricious coatings. The redesigned FTS7000 makes creating, running and analyzing these tests simple, accurate, and fast. The FTS7000 quickly guides you through test protocol setup and storage, running a test and analyzing the results.

How it Works

Test samples are inserted into one of several available holders and then suspended from the FTS7000’s force gauge. Clamping pressure and friction surface are provided by two silicone rubber pads located above a water bath. Dynamic clamp control maintains uniform force throughout, even if your sample diameter varies over the length tested. Test data files can be exported and easily transferred to a local network via ethernet connection or USB flash drive. The FTS7000 houses its own touch-screen for easy creation of test protocols, execution and customizable reporting.

Easy Setup

To run a test simply fasten your sample to one of the available sample holders, select or modify a test protocol and move the clamping mechanism to the desired starting position. Touch “Start Test” and the FTS7000 does the rest.

Quick Calibration

The FTS7000 force gauge and clamp can be easily calibrated in minutes using a Harland weighted calibration kit and the calibration program that comes pre-installed with the machine.

Clear Display

While testing, the display shows the results in both tabular and graphic form. An information bar at the top of the screen displays the name of the running protocol, the applied clamp force and the measured pull force. When testing is complete, a customizable report can be viewed on-screen or sent to an external device via network or USB drive for more analysis. Users can choose to view the test graph with the cycle results displayed end-to-end or with the test cycles overlaid on top of each another. The overlay option makes “outlier” cycles easier to spot.

Intuitive Software

The FTS7000 utilizes Harland’s completely re-designed and upgraded TestingWorks software. This 2.0 edition allows operators to visually overlay multiple test results, check test protocol and stored data integrity via verification check sums and generate custom reports. When combined with the ease of the touchscreen interface, this improved functionality simplifies the process of creating, modifying and storing new test protocols. Three levels of user password protection (operator, technician and engineer) ensure security, allowing only authorized personnel to create and edit protocols or alter other functions.

Flexible Programmability

Program, save and export test setups and reports

TestingWorks™ 2.0 Software

All new expanded user interface for ease of use

Hot-Swappable Force Gauges

Hot-swappable force gauge selection includes new precision 80-gram capacity gauge

Hassle-Free Friction Testing

Makes creating, running and analyzing these tests simple, accurate and fast