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Coefficients of Friction Fixture COF Series

Coefficients of Friction Fixture

COF Series
Designed for coefficients of friction (COF) test of film and paper
Automatically calculates Static and Ave. Kinetic COF by the supplied software
Complies with a part of ISO and JIS standard

Coefficients of Friction
Test Image
Horizontal Type: COF2-2N (Film)

Coefficients of Friction
Test Image
(Paper)
Vertical Type: COF-10N-V

-ISO 8295:1995 Plastics -Film and sheeting-Determination of the coefficients of

friction (Partly) (When COF2-2N or COF-2N-V is used)
Related
(Corresponding Japanese standard: JIS K7125:1999)
Standard
-JIS P8147:2010 Paper and board-Determination of the static and kinetic
coefficients of friction (Partly) (When COF2-10N orbCOF-10N-V is used)

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How to install test sample (COF2-2N)

Hook the cord of weight to the
Fix the sample to the table. Adhere the sample to the weight.
attachment of force gauge. (*1)

*1 The supplied standard attachment A-1 of force gauge is used.

Main Function of the Supplied Software

-Save graphs automatically
It enables automatic graphing and data saving by using trigger
function.
Basic
-Switch graphs with plural tabs
operation
The recorded graphs can be displayed in plural tabs.
-Add notes
Notes can be inserted at desired points on the graph.

-Overlay graphs
Max. 5 graphs can be overlaid. It can be printed and output in
desired format.
Advance It allows you to print or output overlaid data in desired format.
operation -Zoom graph
Simply click and drag to specify an area to zoom-in. The Max, Min,
and Ave. values of the selected area are displayed. It allows you to
print or output in desired format.

-Automatically calculate the COF

The Static and Ave. Kinetic COF can be automatically calculated by
input the weight of weight.
Display -Display statistics
The Max, Min, and Ave. values can be displayed.
-Input comments
Notes such as testing conditions up to 198 characters can be input.

-Print test results

Prints out in A4 or letter size.
Output -Output data
The data can be output in Word, Excel, and PDF format.
Graph is attached as an image file.

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Specifications
For film For paper
Type
Horizontal type Vertical type Horizontal type Vertical type
Model COF2-2N COF-2N-V COF2-10N COF-10N-V
Weight of weight 200g (Approx. 2N) 1000g (Approx. 10N)
Sample thickness Max. 1.5mm
Stroke Max. 150mm
Dimensions See [Dimensions]
Table weight Approx. 2.0kg Approx. 1.9kg Approx. 2.0kg Approx. 1.9kg
EMX series EMX series
Compatible
MH2-500N MX2 series MH2-500N MX2 series
test stands *1
MX series MX series
Compatible
Digital force gauge ZTS/ZTA series
force gauge *1
Accessory Graphing software Force Recorder Standard COF ver.
* Weight of the attachment is also applied as a load on the force gauge. Consider it when selecting the capacity of a force gauge.
* The supplied standard attachments A-1, S-1, or SR-1 is recommended for COF test.
* The testing results by horizontal type and vertical type may be different. Please compare the results by using the same type product.
*1 Contact us for compatibility of other models of test stands and force gauges.

Specifications of the supplied software

Data transferring speed Max. 2000 data / sec (2000Hz)
Recording data point Max. 7.2 million
Functions Graph overlaying function, Capture function, Graph scaling, Automatic
calculation of COF, Statistics output, Point marking
Graph recording Trigger function
Edit Comment, Add notes, Borderline function
Output Printing (A4, letter size), CSV, Word, Excel, PDF
OS Windows 7/8/8.1/10
Hardware CPU: Pentium4(1GHz or more) or more is recommended.
Memory: 2GB or more is recommended.
Hard disk (data storage area): 10GB or more is recommended.
Plat form .NET Framework4.6 or later
Execute environment Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later
Windows installer 3.1 or later
Image size Resolution 1024×768 pixel or more
Connection port USB1.1, USB2.0 connecor
* Operation in USB 3.0 has not been varified.
* Some old versions of Excel show data up to 65,531 only.

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Examples of Product Configuration COF2-2N

Example 1 Code: 1C2003A
Coefficients of friction test according to a part of JIS K
7125:1999 and ISO 8295:1995 by using horizontal type test
stand and optional attachment.

Digital Force Gauge: ZTS-5N

Motorized Test Stand: MH2-500N
Optional Attachment: COF2-2N
Optional Cable: CB-528
Examples of Product Configuration COF-2N-V
Example 1 Code: 1C2004A
Coefficients of friction test according to a part of JIS K
7125:1999 and ISO 8295:1995 by using vertical type test
stand and optional attachment.

COF2-2N Example 1 Image

Digital Force Gauge: ZTS-5N
Motorized Test Stand: MX2-500N
Optional Attachment: COF-2N-V
Optional Cable: CB-528
Examples of Product Configuration COF2-10N
Example 1 Code: 1C2005A
Coefficients of friction test according to a part of JIS P
8147:2010 by using horizontal type test stand and optional
attachment.

Digital Force Gauge: ZTS-50N

Motorized Test Stand: MH2-500N
Optional Attachment: COF2-10N
Optional Cable: CB-528
Examples of Product Configuration COF-10N-V
COF2-2N-V Example 1 Image
Example 1 Code: 1C2006A
Coefficients of friction test according to a part of JIS P
8147:2010 by using vertical type test stand and optional
attachment.

Digital Force Gauge: ZTS-50N

Motorized Test Stand: MX2-500N
Optional Attachment: COF-10N-V
Optional Cable: CB-528
* Refer to the specification of each product for details.
* Product configuration varies depending on the shape and characteristic of the sample, and measurement conditions.
* The recommended capacity of force gauge varies depending on the expected force to be loaded.

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Related Products
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Ideal for gripping thin samples such as Ideal for gripping thin and rectangle
Designed for sticking test of thin
film. A wide range of product models shaped samples such as paper and
samples such as film.
are available to fit your needs. sheet.

(Separate model without software, and weight only are available to meet your needs.)
Table + Weight Model
For film For paper
Type
Horizontal type Vertical type Horizontal type Vertical type
Model COF2-2N-J COF-2N-V-J COF2-10N-J COF-10N-V-J
Weight of weight 200g (Approx. 2N) 1000g (Approx. 10N)
Weight Model
For film For paper
Type
Horizontal type Vertical type Horizontal type Vertical type
Model COF2W-2 COFW-2-V COF2W-10 COFW-10-V
Weight of weight 200g (Approx. 2N) 1000g (Approx. 10N)

Customized Applications
-ASTM D1894-14 Standard Test Method for Static and Kinetic Coefficients of Friction of Plastic Film and
Sheeting (Partly)
* The customized model enables you to carry out COF test according to a part of ASTM standard. Contact us for details.

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[Dimensions]
Horizontal type

Vertical type

Unit: mm

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[Cautions]
- Information in this document is subject to change without prior notice.
- This document is product descriptions and handling precautions, and do not guarantee various
characteristics or safety.
- This product is designed for force measurement purpose only.
- Do not copy and use this content without authorization.
- A force gauge (sold separately) is required to use this product.
- Some samples may not be suitable to measure with this product.

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