Friction and wear testing is essential in high-tech industries. This article presents case studies from automotive, OA equipment, electronics, and semiconductor applications.

Hazardous areas are locations where flammable gases or vapors may be present, creating explosion risk. This article explains hazardous area classification and the flameproof enclosure structures required for equipment used in these areas.

Commissioned friction and wear testing requires careful preparation to get reliable results. This article shares 5 practical tips to avoid common pitfalls.

Air motor stirrers are driven by compressed air, requiring no electrical power. This article explains their features, advantages (intrinsically safe, simple construction), disadvantages, and selection guidance.

This article explains the major Japanese and international standards related to friction and wear testing, including JIS K 7125, ISO 8295, ASTM D1894, and others, with guidance on instrument selection.

Flameproof enclosure stirrers are electric stirrers certified for use in hazardous areas. This article explains their features, advantages, disadvantages, and when to choose them over air motor stirrers.

Wear evaluation quantifies the extent of material loss from a surface over time under sliding or abrasive contact. This article explains major wear evaluation methods and relevant HEIDON instruments.

Large-capacity compact stirrers handle high volumes and high-viscosity materials. This article explains the features, advantages, disadvantages, and selection points for large-capacity Three-One Motor models.

The coefficient of friction is the ratio of friction force to normal force. This article explains static and kinetic friction coefficients, Amontons' laws, and HEIDON measurement instruments.

General-purpose and high-power compact stirrers cover the majority of laboratory stirring applications. This article compares the BL and BLh Three-One Motor series and explains their selection points.