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Tribology Consultancy

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Tribology Consultancy

ESR Technology’s National Centre of Tribology (NCT) is a world-class engineering consultancy that specialises in the science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion. An understanding of this complex and challenging field, is essential for the design, development, and operation of all types of machinery and equipment.

NCT’s team of experienced and highly qualified engineers, and materials experts can help you solve a wide range of tribological problems, including:

  • Research and product development
  • Friction and wear
  • Lubrication
  • Surface engineering
  • Bearing failure
  • Failure analysis
  • Condition monitoring

How ESR can help your specific tribology challenges?

Our multidisciplinary team applies its knowledge, experience and test methods to assess and overcome your lubrication and friction challenges. We have a proven track record of helping our clients solve tribological problems and improve the performance and reliability of their components and assets.

Our tribology services:

We offer a comprehensive range of services, including:

  • Engineering assessments: We can identify and assess potential tribological problems in your designs, products, or processes.
  • Test rig design and build: We can design and build custom test rigs to evaluate the performance of materials, lubricants, and components under a variety of service-like conditions.
  • Testing and analysis: We offer a wide range of tribological testing and analysis services, including friction and wear testing, lubricant testing, and surface analysis.
  • Consultancy: We can provide expert advice on all aspects of tribology, from materials and lubricant selection to full tribological system design.

Why choose ESR Technology?

  • We have a team of experienced and highly qualified engineers, and materials experts.
  • We offer a comprehensive range of tribological services, including engineering assessments, test rig design and build, testing and analysis, and consultancy.
  • We’re client focussed and have a proven track record of helping our clients solve their tribological problems and improve the performance and reliability of their products and processes.
  • We’re independent and provide unbiased opinion and advice about your assets and their tribological issues.
  • Sectioned Bearing During Failure Examination

  • Gearbox parts – post failure

  • SEM images of corrosion

  • Impellor Corrosion

  • Surfaces corrosion pitting

  • Bridge corrosion

  • White Light interferometric failed surface inspection

  • Ship thruster pod removal prior to bearing isnspection

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