Lead and surface measurement on a shaft

Measurement

Measurement technology is our core competence. Lead and roughness of the counter surface are decisive for whether a sealing system holds or fails.

Drawing on the research of the Institute of Machine Components (IMA) at the University of Stuttgart, we have developed measurement methods and proprietary instruments that capture exactly these parameters precisely, reproducibly and quickly – quantitatively evaluated and visualized in meaningful 3D representations. In this way we support you in implementing effective quality assurance.

Measurement Services

Surface Topography

Three-dimensional capture of the shaft surface using optical measurement technology. Visualization of roughness and lead.

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Lead Measurement

Quantitative detection and evaluation of micro lead and macro lead on the counter surface – decisive for the sealing performance of radial shaft seals.

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Radial Force Measurement

Determination of the radial force of radial shaft seals.

3D representation of macro lead

3D representation of a macro lead on the shaft surface

3D surface topography

3D topography of a ground shaft

Our Measurement Devices

Much of our measurement work relies on proprietary instruments from IMA research – scientifically sound and industrially proven. You will find the details of each device on its individual page.

Surface/Lead Inspector
Surface / Lead Inspector

Precise and ultra-fast lead and surface measurement on shaft counterfaces. Combined micro- and macrolead analysis per FVA 975 I within minutes.

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IMA-Radiameter – Radial Force Measurement
IMA-Radiameter

Radial force measurement of radial shaft seals per DIN 3761-9. Desktop device with unique diameter compensation – the only commercial instrument of its kind.

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IMA-Sealscanner®
IMA-Sealscanner®

360° laser scan of seal geometry for wear width and inner diameter measurement in just 10 seconds.

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IMA-Sealobserver®
IMA-Sealobserver®

Visual inspection of the inner seal ring surface with reproducible LED illumination – for optimal seal failure analysis.

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IMA-Fadenprüfstand / Thread Test Bench
Thread Test Bench

Software-supported shaft lead testing per FVA guideline 975 I using the thread method.

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Confocal Microscope – Confovis
Confocal Microscope – Confovis

Optically confocal topography measuring system for sealing technology. With rotation unit and Lead-Inspect software for macro/micro lead and surface measurements.

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Do you have a measurement challenge?

Whether lead, roughness or radial force – we characterize your components precisely and traceably.

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