Falex Tribology nv

Dr. Ir. Dirk Drees

Tribology is the science and technology related to friction, wear and lubrication

Falex Tribology The Company

• Quality• Of service, equipment and advice

• Knowledge• Testing and research for over 80 years

• Partner Solutions• Customer oriented testing and service

Falex Tribology Solutions

• Testing• Tribological Standard Tests

• Friction & wear properties of new materials• Quality control tests : ASTM, DIN, ISO, CEC

• Custom Test Design• R & D, quality control & troubleshooting• New insights in product performance

• Test Equipment Sales• Reliable wear and friction instruments

• Full Service Support• Continuous support• Preventive maintenance and repairs• Training and advice

Why testing with us ?

• Save money• On equipment investment, maintenance and upgrades• On staff training

• Be flexible• Small to large projects• Adapted to your product specifics• Program adaptation by continuous communication

• Increase efficiency• Experienced staff• Almost all tribological contract testing• Extensive consulting programs

Standard Testing

• Global labs and Engineering Group• More than 20 different test machines

• Knowledge and know-how• More than 20 years of experience • Supported by the expertise of

• Surface Engineering and Tribology at the Catholic University of Leuven• The Institute of Tribology and Coatings (ITC), Illinois, U.S.A.

• Optimal test results• Regularly calibrated tribometers• Maintained according to the manufacturer and

relevant tribology standard specifications• Certified specimens and trained operators• Full compliance with international standards

Custom Test Design

• New methods and testing strategies

• Wide variety of materials and lubricants

• Industrial applications

• Personal approach • Diagnosis• Feasibility• Routine testing• Reporting and feedback

• Durable support • Routine test contracts • Test equipment sales

Problem Definition

Feasibility Study

Test Stage

Reporting & Feedback

Test Equipment Sales

• Reliable wear and friction test instruments

• More automation, precision and repeatability

• Friction and wear instruments from µN to 10,000 Newton

Full Service Support

• Technical support• Before, during and after sales• Installation assistance, training and calibration• Trouble shooting, diagnostics and repairs

• Annual service plan• Annual preventive maintenance and calibration• On-site visits• Spare parts and materials at discounted prices

• Standard Test Specimens• Approved source for standardised test specimens• Manufacture and qualification of test specimens• Stock of most common specimens in Belgium

Full Service Support

• Scientific Support• High quality data on your products• Standard tests, customized tests and test projects• Partners in European innovation on friction

wear resistance and lubrication• Participation in European projects• Organisation of workshops on tribology

related themes

Thank you

Falex Tribology • Wingepark 23b • B-3110 Rotselaar • +32 (0)16 407 965 • www.falexeurope.com