Friction Assessment Screening Test (FAST) Machine
Friction Assessment Screening Test (FAST) Machine
Model 1120

The Greening Model 1120 F.A.S.T. (Friction Assessment Screening Test) machine was designed as a low cost test system for the purpose of screening friction material for development or quality control programs.

·        Quick characterization of effectiveness, fade, recovery, wear and speed sensitivity aspects of brake and clutch friction materials

·        Test sample size: 1/2 x 1/2 or 1/2 x 1 inches

·        Test loads available to 600 lbf (2500N)

·        Test speeds from 25 to 1200 rpm

·        Constant input or constant output modes

·        In constant work output mode of operation, the approximate disc bulk temperature curve is displayed

·        During the constant clamping load mode of operation, the friction force can be recorded vs. time

·        Real-time plots of friction force, applied force, test drum velocity, test drum temperature

·        "Rapid Change" design allows the hot test disc to be quickly replaced so that a new test may be started immediately

·        Automatic setting of heating and cooling curves per SAE J661

·        Available inertia system for simulatin "in-use" types of conditions

·        Greening’s Dyna_Works™ machine language control software with Microsoft® Windows® based user interface allows for 24/7 unattended operation

·        Automatic test report generator includes plots of friction force, applied force, and test drum temperature

·        Rebuild/upgrade services available on existing test machines (including those manufactured by others)