ASTM D1894 Coefficient of Friction Fixture Setup

Home / Testing Guides / ASTM D1894 Coefficient of Friction Fixture Setup

This post will help guide you through Coefficient of Friction fixture setup and operation on your universal testing machine. ADMET Coefficient of Friction fixtures are designed according to testing standards such as ASTM D1894, ASTM D5458, ISO 8295, ISO 21182, and TAPPI T549.

download coefficient of friction fixture datasheet

Installation

Slide the wire anchor onto the moving crosshead.
Slide pin into eye end and tighten jam nut with a spanner wrench to secure.
Slide the sliding plane onto the base eye end.
Slide pin into eye end and tighten jam nut with a spanner wrench to secure.
Thread wire into the wire anchor and tighten screw to secure.
Route wire around the wire guide.
Thread wire into the sled and tighten with screw to secure.

Diagram showing the setup of a coefficient of friction setup on a single column universal testing machine

Fixture Usage

Place sample on sliding plane.
Secure by tightening thumb screws.
Place sled on top of sample.
Perform testing.

Maintenance

Clean fixtures after use. Wipe away sample fragments or residue.
Fixtures do not require lubricant.
If the wire or surface of the sled becomes worn or damaged, contact ADMET for a replacement.

By: Kevin Weiler | Published on: September 8, 2016 | Last Updated: January 6, 2026

Just Ask!

Have a question about ADMET coefficient of friction fixtures?

We’re ready to help!

Testing Guides

Fatigue Testing Basics: Principles, Methods, and Applications
Read about fatigue testing, cyclic loading, stress-life, strain-life, and more.
MTESTWindows to MTESTQuattro Upgrade
ADMET offers MTESTQuattro upgrade packages to upgrade testing machines previously retrofitted with MTESTWindows.
Medical Adhesive Testing Basics
Medical adhesives are specialized substances used to bond medical devices, tissues, or other components together. They must comply with strict biocompatibility requirements and are vital in surgeries, wound care, and medical equipment manufacturing.
Tennis Ball Deformation/Compression Testing
Tennis ball deformation testing was conducted utilizing an ADMET eXpert 7601 UTM per the International Tennis Federation guidelines.
Sandwich Construction Materials Mechanical Testing
Sandwich construction materials have a high strength-to-weight ratio, high stiffness-to-weight ratio, and low density. Their mechanical properties can be tested in various tests.
Knee Joint Prosthesis Mechanical Testing & Equipment
Knee joint prostheses are subject to mechanical testing in a variety of directions over an extended period of time.
Deflection & How To Use A Deflectometer
Deflection, in materials science, is the amount a material deflects under compressive load. It is a displacement measurement with units expressed in millimeters or inches. This post goes over frequently asked questions around deflection measurements and equipment used to measure them.
Ropes – Applications and Mechanical Testing
Ropes are produced from a variety of materials and have a wide range of applications. Their mechanical properties must be verified.
Peel Strength Testing
Peel strength is calculated by averaging the load to peel the specimen and dividing it by unit width of the bond line.
Tensile Testing FAQs
Tensile testing FAQs including How does the loading rate affect tensile properties? How does grip-specimen engagement affect tensile properties? What is the best way to measure small strains? are answered.