Wear and tear tests are essential for assessing the durability and service life of moving mechanical, composite, and rubber components that are subject to friction in land vehicles. These tests aim to evaluate the performance of components operating under continuous motion and load, detect potential failures at an early stage, and support material optimization efforts during the development process.

Key parameters measured during testing include wear rate, coefficient of friction, surface degradation, temperature rise, and material loss. The collected data provides valuable insights into the expected lifespan of components and identifies the conditions under which performance degradation reaches critical thresholds.

Wear and tear test systems must demonstrate stable and consistent operation throughout extended test cycles. Therefore, long-term system reliability and robust component selection are critical in system design. High-precision calibration, advanced control capabilities, and accurate data acquisition are also essential for reliable test execution. In addition, these systems must withstand thermal loads, vibrations, and repetitive mechanical stresses. Adherence to international testing standards (such as ISO, ASTM, and SAE) is vital to ensure result validity and repeatability. With these capabilities in place, manufacturers can accurately predict component longevity and engineer more resilient vehicle designs.

At E2T, we support your product development processes by designing and delivering customized wear and tear test systems that can simulate environmental conditions based on your specific requirements.