Research into materials and how they can be optimised is an integral part of product design and improvement across nearly every industry.
By measuring friction and wear, our engineers can understand how materials, coatings, and lubricants are affected by processes and find better solutions – improving reliability, efficiency and performance
Real World Applications
There’s a huge range of applications where Tribology can deliver competitive advantages. Find out how more about how we can use it to solve problems for key sectors.
Food Production
Tribology is not just useful in mechanical applications – See how it benefits Food Science.
Wind Turbines
Solve problems with failure rates and improve efficiency with effective Tribology lab testing.
Engine Oils
From improving MPG to reducing wear, lubricant design can deliver huge benefits for engines.
Computational Modelling
See how machine learning can translate tribology test results into real-world performance predictions.
“Ingram Tribology delivered high-quality results with great attention to detail and professionalism. They also met our deadlines and expectations with their fast and efficient service. We are grateful for their support and expertise”
Maruti Sai Dhiraj Sakhamuri, Ph.D. Researcher, University of Southampton
Tribological Thinking
Find out about our latest thinking, research, news and more.
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It’s Xmas Penguin Time
This year the animals at the South Pole have been having fun demonstrating the different shapes of contacting bodies.
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Stribeck Curves
A Stribeck Curve (sometimes also called a Stribeck Friction Curve) is a common name used to described friction vs entrainment speed results, measured on a tribometer. These are very useful as they give a good overview of the frictional performance of a lubricant. The Stribeck Curve is named after the German engineer Richard Stribeck, who…
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Covid Response 2020
At the beginning of the first COVID lockdown in the UK – March 2020, we like many other people didn’t know what effect the lockdown would have on our business. But we did know and feel like we needed to help our local community. This included the manufacture of protective face visors, using our 3D…
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Traction Curves
Traction curves can be used to develop lubricants for specific applications, for example high traction fluids for CVTs. They can also be used to help understand the physical changes of the lubricant under high contact pressures. This can then be used to help develop new lubricants with special properties, for example with low traction to…