Falex Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer of test equipment specializing in the measuring of friction, wear, abrasion and related properties. From manufacturing high quality test devices to solving tribology problems, Falex has been delivering reliable solutions for over 70 years.

Whether you need a tribology test system, laboratory testing, or help in solving friction and wear problems, Falex Corporation can meet your needs. Our technical staff is uniquely qualified to address your situation and offer ways of evaluating materials, products and systems to provide confidence in the best selection to meet your challenging requirements.

Full Service Capabilities

Falex's full array of capabilities is unique in the industry. Our complete offerings include:

  • Tribology and petroleum test machines
  • Contract testing including standardized and specialized services
  • Custom design and build
  • Problem solving consulting service
  • Electronic data collection, control and system integration
  • Test method development
  • Training and instructional seminars
  • Consumable test specimens

Applications Expertise

With over 70 years experience in the manufacturing of tribology test equipment, method development and testing, Falex Corporation personnel are uniquely qualified to provide the solutions for your tribology problems.


Advanced Computer Aided Drafting (AutoCAD) systems help ensure quality engineering.
Clients such as Chevron, Boeing, Lubrizol, Southwest Research Institute, Caterpillar, Northwestern University, Ford Motor, General Motors and many others have come to rely on our equipment and expertise providing answers to help solve challenging tribology related problems and develop products.

Engineering / R&D

Our highly competent engineering staff designs products that are used to develop ASTM Standards and adhere to individual requirements.

Manufacturing and Quality

Falex Corporation's manufacturing capabilities have produced many of the most reliable products in the world. All personnel trained in the assembly of the instruments are the same highly trained individuals who maintain your equipment to the same level as when new. Through the implementation of service contracts, the user can be confident that the test equipment will deliver accurate, consistent and reliable test results. All services are conducted using test instrumentation calibrated to traceable standards.

Quality is upheld by adhering to strict performance standards, including ASTM and other methods, and by rigorous testing. Falex continually updates its products to remain the tribology equipment and laboratory leader.
Falex technical staff working to solve your tribology problems.

Partnership with Technology

Falex keeps abreast of new technology through active participation in technical societies including the following:

  • STLE - Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers
  • ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials
  • SAE - Society of Automotive Engineers
  • ASM - American Society for Materials
  • ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • NLGI - National Lubricating Grease Institute
Falex Corporation
1020 Airpark Dr., Sugar Grove IL, 60554-9585
TEL:(630)556-3669 FAX:(630)556-3679 Email:sales@falex.com