We are proud to announce that Ingram Tribology has successfully achieved ISO 9001 Certification!
This globally recognised certification demonstrates our commitment to delivering the highest standards of quality across all aspects of our operations. It reinforces our dedication to meeting customer and regulatory requirements, and ensures that we continually improve our processes to provide the best products and services.
A big thank you to our team whose hard work and dedication made this achievement possible. Especially Lucy and Emily.
We look forward to continuing to offer a very high quality service, to further enhance our customer satisfaction and support the growth of our business. #ISO9001 #QualityManagement
We are excited to launch our latest training course: Bio-Tribology for Industry—designed specifically for researchers and product development scientists in the food, beverage, cosmetics, and medical industries.
Why Take This Course?
Understanding bio-tribology is essential for developing high-performance products that interact with the human body, whether it’s optimizing the feel of a skincare product, improving the texture of food and beverages, or enhancing the durability of medical implants.
This course covers: ✅ The fundamentals of bio-tribology, friction, and wear ✅ Cutting-edge testing and analysis techniques ✅ Real-world case studies and industry applications
By the end of the course, attendees will have the practical skills and knowledge needed to apply bio-tribology principles to product innovation and development.
Topics Covered:
📌 Fundamentals of Bio-Tribology 📌 Oral Tribology – Texture and sensory perception in food & beverages 📌 Skin Tribology – Friction and lubrication in cosmetics & skincare 📌 Orthopedic Tribology – Wear and durability in medical applications 📌 Bio-Tribology Testing Techniques – Methods for measuring bio-contact interactions 📌 Bio-Mimics & Organic Liquid Mimics – Simulating real-world biological environments 📌 Rheology & Texture Analysis – Understanding flow behaviour for bio-measurements 📌 Case Studies – Practical applications in cosmetics, food, beverages, and medicine
This course represents the state of the art in this rapidly growing field and is an essential resource for professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve.
🔹 Interested? See the webpage below to learn more and register, or get in touch with our team...
The Greenpower Trust is an incredible charity that sparks excitement for STEM careers by giving young people the opportunity to design, build, and race their own electric cars. At Haverfordwest High VC School in Pembrokeshire, an all-female race team is gearing up to compete in the F24 Greenpower series—and we had the privilege of supporting them!
Last week, Marc and Lauren visited Haverfordwest High to deliver a Tribology workshop to Year 5 engineering students. We explored how friction plays a role in everyday life—whether on bikes, skateboards, roller skates, or surfboards. Then, we put theory into practice with a fidget spinner challenge, where students experimented with different oils and greases to optimize bearing performance for maximum spin time. It was fantastic to see their enthusiasm for problem-solving and experimentation!
In the afternoon, we worked hands-on with the all-female Greenpower F24 team, discussing key strategies for improving the efficiency of their electric race car: 🔧 Upgrading wheel and drivetrain bearings 🏎️ Using low rolling resistance tyres ❄️ Keeping the motor cool 💨 Optimising aerodynamics We even got to test drive the car around the school grounds—it’s a fantastic machine! 🚗💨
We’re excited to follow the Haverfordwest High F24 team’s journey this season and will be on hand to support them, especially in their mission to reduce friction and boost efficiency. Wishing them the very best in their races this year! 👏🏆
We have expanded our testing capabilities with the addition of the new MTM-EC (mini traction machine electrical current)! This new instrument allows us to study the effects of electrical currents on lubricated contacts.
In our growing electrified world, stray electrical currents can flow through mechanical devices. If the current is high, fluting damage can occur at the surface. At lower currents more subtle effects can occur, such as the acceleration or hindering of tribofilm formation. This new device allows us to study how stray currents in machines such as wind turbines and electric vehicles effect lubricant performance. Helping to increase efficiency, reduce downtime and accelerate the deployment of new technologies.
Thanks to Matt at PCS for coming to visit and installing the rig!
In today’s increasingly electrified world, machine elements are often located near electric motors and generators, where they can be exposed to stray currents. Electric vehicles and wind turbines are prime examples of where this issue can arise. These stray currents can significantly impact tribological contacts, accelerating subsurface alterations in the steel and leading to premature failures through pitting.
This phenomenon, known as electrically induced white etching cracks (eWECs), poses a major challenge to the durability and reliability of critical components.
At Ingram Tribology Ltd, we have expanded our testing capabilities to simulate these conditions. Our advanced setup now allows us to pass a controlled current through a rolling contact fatigue instrument, enabling the rapid generation of eWECs. This testing approach offers lubricant manufacturers, additive chemists, and material scientists the opportunity to study these effects and develop innovative technologies to prevent them.
If you’re interested in collaborating to solve this challenge with your technology, get in touch! We’re here to help you drive innovation and push the boundaries of tribological research.
Micropitting is a type of fatigue wear commonly found on gear teeth. The gradual loss of material in the form of small surface pits leads to a change in the geometry of the component; if this is not controlled, it can result in failure of the part.
The standardised method of evaluating a lubricants ability to reduce micropitting is with a back-to-back gear machine (the FZG Gear Test). This test for micropitting is very long – in the order of 3-4 weeks.
We have developed an accurate and repeatable accelerated micropitting test. Which is being used to help lubricant formulators develop new products, in a fast and cost-effective manner.
This test method uses the PCS Instruments MPR, in a 3 ring on roller configuration.
The loss of material of our test roller “MPR Profile Deviation” correlates with the gear profile deviation as measured in the FZG FVA 54/7 or DIN 3990 part 16 method. This gives oil formulators a useful and accurate tool to develop new lubricants.
If you would like to hear more, please get in touch. [email protected]
Our Christmas card this year depicts the scene of Santa enjoying the drinks left out for him near the fireplace. Santa is trying both port and hot chocolate and notices a distinct difference in the mouthfeel between the two. The port has a drier, thinner feel. Whilst the hot chocolate impacts a smoother, creamier feeling.
The mouthfeel of different foods and drinks can be accurately measured by the tools we have in our lab. This helps in the development of delicious new foods and drinks.
We hope you enjoy this year’s card from us, please feel free to share and to use the image as you wish.
