Crea Laboratory Technologies is pleased to be the Australian representative for Ducom Instruments, a globally recognised designer and manufacturer of advanced test instruments, analysis tools and laboratory software. Founded in 1978, Ducom has developed hundreds of instruments, many of which have become industry standards across tribology, materials testing, petroleum testing, coatings and beyond.
Ducom’s motto “Measure – Analyse – Understand.” reflects its commitment to precision measurement, rich data-driven insight and meaningful interpretation of test results.
What sets Ducom apart:
A strong in-house R & D and design culture, producing proprietary sensor technologies and modular test platforms. A wide-ranging product portfolio ranging from tribometers and mechanical testers, to petroleum analysers and environment-controlled test rigs. Industry 4.0 readiness, with their A.I. enabled digital assistant “MOOHA”, supports data capture, audit-trail logging, statistical reporting, and instrument health monitoring.
Why Choose Ducom
Reliable performance
Ducom instruments are engineered for rigorous testing environments and high repeatability—making them ideal for quality control labs, R&D centres and manufacturing analytics.
Broad application coverage
Whether your work involves tribology (wear, friction, coatings), petroleum/lubricant analysis, materials fatigue testing or a custom research-grade platform, Ducom’s modular systems scale with your needs.
Digital integration
With MOOHA and Ducom’s software offerings, you can enhance traceability, remote monitoring and data analytics—preparing your lab for the next wave of digital transformation.
Local support
Through Crea Laboratory Technologies, Australian users gain access to local sales, installation, calibration, maintenance support and consumables.
General Tribology
Universal Testing Platform
One Platform to do it All
Mechanical testing, tribology or surface imaging, the UNITEST can handle it.
Multi Capability Tribometer
Wear & Friction Tester
The modular POD-4.0 is a tribometer with many capabilities. Use it as a pin/ball on disk for rotary tests, linear reciprocation or traction measurement simply by choosing the right module. Its automation, sensitivity and ultrawide range of operation make its capabilities unmatched.
Vacuum Tribometer
VT-3.0
A configurable, modular tribometer with vacuum, temperature, motion and loading options.
The VT-3.0 is our third generation vacuum tribometer that is now modular and more capable than ever. Easily switch from manual to automatic loading, change test modes from rotary to angular oscillation and even linear oscillation.
Abrasion Tester
Dry Sand & Slurry Abrasion Testing
A single, compact and automatic tester to bring complete three body abrasion testing capabilities to your lab. Dry sand abrasion (ASTM G65) or abrasion in slurry (ASTM G105, ASTM B611), the ABT-3 can do it all.
Air Jet Erosion Tester
Very Wide Range of Erosion Conditions.
The Ducom Air Jet Erosion Tester is a unique and a feature rich erosion tester that is capable of testing bulk materials and coatings under erosion. Its capabilities range from subjecting sample to tightly controlled gentle erosion to some of the harshest erosion conditions seen on the field.
Slurry Jet Erosion Tester
Solid Particle Erosion Tester
Erosion leads to loss of life of components in machinery and pipeline which handle slurry. In order to maximize life, proper selection of materials that are used is required. The Slurry Jet Erosion Tester is designed for laboratory use, to characterize erosion behavior of materials used in various applications, ranging from transportation to power generation.
Water Droplet Erosion Tester
Rain Drop Erosion – Leading Edge Erosion
Repetitive liquid drop impact on materials can cause severe wear. This type of wear is frequently seen on leading edges of surfaces that operate at high speeds in rain or other environments where water droplets may be present.
Roller on roller Tribometer
Servo Controlled Roll and Slide
Roller on roller with pure sliding to rolling contact stress, block on roller, pin on roller and ball on roller configurations on a single platform.
Biotribometer
Tester for Bulk Materials & Coatings
Testing biomaterials for their tribological properties is very important in order to create safe and reliable implants. However, testing implants using a joint simulator is complex, time consuming and very expensive.
Lubricant Tribology
Four Ball Tester
Complies with Most Demanding Standards
The four-ball test is a fast, repeatable and an accurate way to test lubricants for their wear preventive, extreme pressure and frictional properties. With high levels of automation, the FBT-3 makes this test easy to run. Its simple interface hides powerful features and technologies.
Four Ball Tester
Over 35 Yrs in Production – Trusted Worldwide
The original TR 30 Series was the first Four Ball Tester on the market that combined the robustness required for Extreme Pressure (EP) tests and the sensitivity required for Wear Preventive (EP) tests in a single machine. Our latest generation of this tester improves on its performance and accuracy.
Hight Frequency Reciprocating Rig
Consistent Result – Stellar Performance
Designed for excellent compliance with test standards, the Ducom HFRR 4.2 minimizes your cost of ownership and puts the latest technological advancements at your fingertips.
KRL Shear Stability Tester
Stand alone KRL Shear Stability Tester
The first of its kind, stand alone shear stability tester designed to accurately and reliably conduct long duration shear stability tests.
Low Temperature Torque Tester
One Platform for ASTM & IP STANDARDS
The Ducom Low Temperature Torque Tester (LTT) consists of two separate chambers controlled by an electronic chiller and complies with ASTM D1478, ASTM D4693 and IP 186.
Petroleum Testers
Pensky Martens Flash Point Tester
Closed Cup Flash Point Testing ASTM D93
The Ducom Pensky Martens Flash Point Tester (FPM) provides accurate and secure flash point testing to determine volatility and flammability of fuels, lubricating oils and other petroleum products.
Abel Flash Point Tester
Flammable & Combustible Properties
The AFP offers fully-automatic, temperature-controlled flash point determination of solvents, kerosene and chemicals between -18°c and 71°c. It is designed with an ionization detector, an automated shutter system and electric ignitors.
Cleveland Flash Point Tester
Auto open cup flash and fire point tester
Ducom’s CFP offers controlled and secure flash point and fire point testing of materials with a flash point over 79°C. It is designed with an advanced ionization detection system, enabling users to achieve highly-repeatable, accurate results. It is also equipped with an automatic flame detection device, electrical ignitors, an integrated touchscreen panel PC and thermal cut-off capabilities.
Freezing Point Tester
Measure Freezing Point With Precision
Ducom Freezing Point Analyzer is designed to precisely determine the freezing point of aviation fuels, engine coolants, antifreeze products, brake fluids and other petroleum products. It features a built-in CFC-free cooling system capable of cooling down to -90°C.
Cloud & Pour Point Tester
Automatic Cloud & Pour Point
Ducom’s fully-integrated, automatic cloud and pour point apparatus offers precise and convenient flow testing of petroleum products, biodiesel fuels, additives and lubricating oils.
The CPP combines all the innovative features of our individual cloud and pour point instruments into one user-friendly, all inclusive test system.
Pour Point Tester
Compact Automatic Pour Point Tester The Ducom Pour Point Tester (DPP) offers precise and fully-automated pour point testing of crude oils, engine oils, additives, lubricating oils and other petroleum products.
The DPP features an automated, mechanical arm that lifts and tilts the test jar for accurate and repeatable pour point measurements.
Roll Stability Apparatus
Consistency of Lube Greases at High Temp
Ducom Roll Stability Apparatus for High Temperature is used to determine the roll stability and wet shear stability of lubricating grease in accordance to ASTM D1831 and D7342.
Noack Volatility Tester
Measure Volatility of Lubricating Oils
The Noack Volatility Test Apparatus is a fast and precise method that can be used to determine the evaporation loss of lubricating oils (particularly engine oils).
Ball on Cylinder Lubricity Evaluator
New Gen Aviation Turbine Fuel Lubricity Tester
Fully automated aviation turbine fuel lubricity tester designed for the modern lab to meet the demands of users that expect nothing but the best.
Complies with ASTM D5001 standard to provide repeatable measurements with the convenience of automation for effortless testing.
Shear Stability Tester
Diesel Injector Based Shear Stability Tester for Polymer Containing Fluids
The Ducom TR-294 Shear Stability Tester is used to evaluate the shear stability of polymer containing oils. The tester subjects the oil under test to mechanical shear over a number of cycles.
The TR-294 is designed to be robust, and can be ordered complete with a safety enclosure and stand. It is ergonomic, repeatable and easy to use.
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