Award
Texas A&M University TAMU-ITB-2454
Tribometer Base with Accessories
Recipient
Not Specified
Awarded
August 19, 2020
Identifier
TAMU-ITB-2454
The buyer is Texas A&M University, which is procuring a Tribometer Base with Accessories along with related services. The awarded products include the TRB3 Tribometer Base (part number 184071) featuring a tribometer frame with elastic arm measuring up to 20 N friction force, dual friction force sensors, integrated temperature and humidity sensors, a DC motor with up to 2000 rpm rotation speed, a carriage with graduated guide and adjustment knob, plexiglas top cover, electronic control unit, two user channels, tool case, friction force calibration kit, rotating center calibration kit, various weights, holders, balls, disk sample, and tools. The acquisition system includes Windows OS, preconfigured hardware and software, and a 19" monitor. The software supports real-time display, multiple parameters, cycle analysis, programming environment, adjustable sampling, contact modeling, data filtering, auto-protection, report generation, and ASCII export. Additional items such as rotating sample holder, linear module, rotating liquid cup, heating modules, and tribocorrosion kit are included for a complete tribology measurement solution. Services include a free service visit at 12 and 24 months, installation, and freight charges. The contract emphasizes full insurance during shipping, export compliance, educational discounts, and acceptance of alternate submissions. The contact person is Angelita Constancio at TAMU.
Description
Award for the procurement of a Tribometer Base with Accessories under Invitation to Bid TAMU-ITB-2454. The award includes the Tribometer frame, elastic arm measuring up to 20N friction force, friction force sensors, temperature and humidity sensors, DC motor, carriage with graduated guide, plexiglas top cover, electronic control unit, tool case with calibration kits and various tools, acquisition system with Windows OS and preconfigured hardware and software, 19" monitor, Tribometer & Modelization software with real-time display and data export capabilities. Additional items include rotating sample holder, linear module with sample holder, rotating liquid cup, heating modules, and tribocorrosion ready kit. The award also covers service visits at 12 and 24 months free of charge, installation, and freight charges.