Tribological behavior of hybrid PTFE/Kevlar fabric composites with different weave densities

2016 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 278-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
HuLin Li ◽  
Zhongwei Yin ◽  
Dan Jiang ◽  
YongJin Li
Keyword(s):  
Tribological Behavior ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Bearing Steel ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Elemental Content ◽  
Wear Volume ◽  
Dry Sliding ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Transfer Films ◽  
Fabric Composites

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to achieve attractive fabric composites with excellent tribological performance and investigate the wear mechanisms of these fabric composites sliding against bearing steel pins under dry sliding process. Design/methodology/approach – Five different weave density composites were prepared, and the tribological behaviors of these composites were studied at different testing conditions. Scanning electron microscopy, laser microscopy (three-dimensional profile measurements) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry were used to analyze the worn surface morphology, wear volume and elemental content of the transfer films, respectively. Findings – The composite weave density serves an important influence on tribological behavior. Generally, the wear rate of each composite increased with increasing weave density, and the friction coefficient of each composite decreased with increasing weave density. Originality/value – Nanoparticle-filled hybrid polytetrafluoroethylene/Kevlar fabric composites with proper weave density have exhibited superior tribological properties in dry sliding conditions. The results that obtained in this paper may offer a reference for others who intend to achieve attractive fabric composites with excellent tribological performance.

Polymer mechanics and tribology

2018 ◽  
Vol 70 (4) ◽  
pp. 764-772 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolai K. Myshkin ◽  
Alexander Kovalev
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Contact Mechanics ◽  
Tribological Behavior ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Memory Storage ◽  
Polymer Mechanics ◽  
Micro Electro Mechanical Systems ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Functional Additives

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the advances in mechanics and tribology of polymers and polymer-based materials. It is focused on the understanding of the correlation of contact mechanics and the tribological behavior of polymers and polymer composites by taking account of surface forces and adhesion in the contact. Design/methodology/approach Mechanical behavior of polymers is considered a viscoelasticity. Tribological performance is estimated while considering the parts of deformation and adhesion in friction arising in the contact. Surface energy, roughness, load and temperature effects on the tribological behavior of polymers are evaluated. Polymer composites produced by reinforcing and by the addition of functional additives are considered as materials for various applications in tribology. Particular attention is given to polymer-based nanocomposites. Findings A review of studies in tribology has shown that polymer-based materials can be most successfully used as self-lubricating components of sliding bearings. The use of the fillers provides changes in the tribological performance of neat polymers and widens their areas of application in the industry. Thin polymer films were found to be prospective lubricants for memory storage devices, micro-electro-mechanical systems and precision mechanisms. Further progress in polymer tribology should be achieved on solving the problems of contact mechanics, surface physics and tribochemistry by taking account of the scale factor. Originality/value The review is based on the experience of the authors in polymer mechanics and tribology, their research data and on data of many other literature sources published in this area. It can be useful for specialists in polymer research and industrial engineers working in tribology and industrial lubrication.

Tribological behavior and film-forming mechanism of a polytetrafluoroethylene/polyester fabric composite

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Wang ◽  
Xiongrong Huang ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Haosheng Han ◽  
Hongyu Duan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Tribological Behavior ◽  
Elemental Content ◽  
Wear Depth ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pet Fabric ◽  
Forming Mechanism ◽  
Fabric Composite ◽  
Film Forming

Purpose The purpose of this study is to determine the tribological behavior and wear mechanism of a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)/polyester (PET) fabric composite for application as a self-lubricating liner suitable for high-speed and low-load friction conditions. Design/methodology/approach The effects of different loads and sliding speeds on the friction coefficients and wear characteristics of the composite were studied using reciprocating friction tests. Scanning electron microscopy, extended depth-of-field microscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry was used to analyze the worn surface morphology, wear depth and elemental content of the lubrication films, respectively. Findings The friction coefficient curves of the composites presented a long-term steady wear stage under different sliding conditions. With increasing sliding speed, the friction coefficient and wear depth of the composite slowly increased. The film-forming mechanism of the composite revealed that the PTFE/PET ply yarn on the composite surface formed complete PTFE lubrication films at the initial sliding stage. Originality/value The PTFE/PET fabric composite maintained good friction stability and high-speed adaptability, which demonstrates that the composite has broad application prospects as a highly reliable self-lubricating bearing liner with a long lifespan.

Tribological behavior of laser textured nodular cast iron surface

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 (7) ◽  
pp. 949-955
Author(s):  
Yongmei Zhu ◽  
Junjie Chen ◽  
Jiajun Du ◽  
Yujie Fan ◽  
Jifei Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Cast Iron ◽  
Tribological Behavior ◽  
Surface Texturing ◽  
Nodular Cast Iron ◽  
Area Ratio ◽  
Brake System ◽  
Resin Matrix ◽  
Dry Sliding ◽  
Brake Disc ◽  
Content Type

Purpose Previous publications were mainly focused on the effect of textures under lubrication. Under dry sliding, area ratio of surface texturing (pit area ratio) and diameter of pit affect the tribological behavior. This paper aims to investigate the effect of laser surface texturing on tribological behavior of nodular cast iron under dry sliding. Design/methodology/approach Pit-like textures with different diameters and spaces were fabricated by laser on nodular cast iron (QT600-3). Using nodular cast iron (QT600-3) as the disc specimen and resin matrix composites (UCV018) as the pad specimen, the tribological test was performed with pin-on-disk reciprocating tribo-tester. Findings The coefficient of friction (COF) of the non-textured specimen was larger than that of the textured one. For the same pit diameter, a larger pit area ratio induced a slight decrease of COF, while wear volume decreased significantly. The pit diameter induced a slight decrease of COF as the pit area ratio, but its effect was weaker. Practical implications The experimental studies will help to improve the brake system such as structure modeling of brake disc. Predicting the performance and life of the brake disc in vehicle based on tribological behavior checked in test, it was proved that pit-like texture had application value in vehicle brake system. Originality/value This paper showed that the effect of pit area ratio on friction and wear was greater than that of pit diameter. The experimental results will be useful to the design on safety brake disc.

Influence of WS2/SnS2 on the tribological performance of copper-free brake pads

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 398-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin Antonyraj I. ◽  
Vijay R. ◽  
Lenin Singaravelu D.
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Film Formation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Solid Lubricants ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Brake Pads ◽  
Lubrication Film

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of solid lubricants (tungsten disulfide [WS2]/ Tin disulfide [SnS2]) on the tribological performance of brake pads. Design/methodology/approach In this study, the brake pads were developed by varying the solid lubricants (WS2/SnS2) without varying the other ingredients. The brake pads were developed as per the industrial procedure. Thermal stability was found for varying ingredients and developed pads. The physical, mechanical and thermal properties of the developed brake pads were analyzed as per the industrial standards. The tribological properties were analyzed using the Chase test. The worn surface analysis was done using scanning electron microscopy, elemental mapping and three-dimensional profile analysis. Findings The experimental results indicate that the WS2-based brake pads possess good physical, chemical and mechanical properties with stable friction and less wear rate due to its good lubrication film formation and thermal stability natures of WS2. Originality/value This paper explains the effect of solid lubricants in brake pads for enhancing the tribological performance by the shearing of crystal structure, thermal stability and tribo film properties of the lubricants.

Bismuth (III) sulfide as additive: towards better lubricity without toxicity

2018 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 347-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila Müller ◽  
Franco Leonardo Redondo ◽  
Mariana Dennehy ◽  
Andrés Eduardo Ciolino ◽  
Walter Roberto Tuckart
Keyword(s):  
Green Chemistry ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Tribological Behavior ◽  
Environmentally Friendly ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Extreme Pressure ◽  
Excellent Performance ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal ◽  
Wear Area ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this study is to design a fluid formulation with good lubricant properties by using an environmentally friendly additive for: high and low contact pressure conditions and steel/steel and polymer/steel systems. Design/methodology/approach Bismuth (III) sulfide (Bi2S3, “green chemistry” synthesis) is added to a commercial vinyl-terminated silicone fluid (PDMS-Vi) to obtain different weight-per cent mixtures. Tribological performance of formulations is studied from Reichert’s tests (steel/steel system) and block on ring tests (polymer/steel). The results are compared with formulations prepared with commercial bismuth (III) sulfide (Bi2S3), molybdenum (IV) sulfide (MoS2) and graphite. Findings An orthorhombic crystal lattice (XRD ) and a high-purity product (XRF) are evidenced for synthesized Bi2S3. Lubricant properties increase when the weight-per cent of the synthesized Bi2S3 increases in formulations. The wear area decreases up to 90 per cent according to Reichert’s tests. The synthesized Bi2S3 shows a better tribological behavior when compared to commercial Bi2S3, MoS2 and graphite. Originality/value Replacement of lead derivatives by an environmentally friendly lubricant in extreme pressure (EP) formulations and excellent performance compared to commercially used additives are achieved.

Influence of Additive Chemistry on the Tribological Behavior of Steel/Copper Friction Pairs

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weimin Li ◽  
Huaigang Su ◽  
Yunlong Chen ◽  
Rui Ma ◽  
Gaiqing Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Boundary Lubrication ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Tribological Behavior ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Copper Oxides ◽  
Wear Volume ◽  
Base Oil ◽  
Lubrication Film ◽  
Order Of Magnitude

Abstract The tribological behavior of boundary lubrication is largely dominated by the anti-wear additives. Here five different anti-wear additives were selected and their tribological properties for a steel-copper contact were investigated. It was found that the tribological performance are highly depending on the anti-wear additive chemistry which determines activity, element compositions of the additive. An amine phosphate anti-wear additive AW 316 exhibit best tribological performance with the lowest mean friction coefficient of 0.082 and smallest wear volume which is more than one order of magnitude smaller than base oil. The friction-reducing order of the tested anti-wear additives are AW 316 > ZDDP > 353 > TCP > [P8888][DEHP] while anti-wear showed similar trend. In addition, the tribological mechanism of AW 316 were also discussed based on surface analysis results, and it was found that an even boundary lubrication film of 10–15 nm which was composed of copper oxides, phosphates, amines was formed on the copper disc and is responsible for its outstanding tribological performances. This study provides fundamental insights of the compatibilities among steel-copper friction pairs and suitable anti-wear additives, which can be beneficial for the development of high performance used for steel-copper friction pairs.

High-temperature tribological behavior of Mo and BaF2 added Cr3C2-NiCr matrix composite

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 136-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hailong Zhao ◽  
Lirong Luo ◽  
Fangwei Guo ◽  
Xiaofeng Zhao ◽  
Ping Xiao
Keyword(s):  
High Temperatures ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Wear Track ◽  
Tribological Behavior ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Order Of Magnitude ◽  
Spark Plasma

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the tribological performance of Cr3C2–NiCr–Mo–BaF2 composite sliding against a Si3N4 ball at high temperatures. Design/methodology/approach A Cr3C2–NiCr composite and a Cr3C2–NiCr–Mo–BaF2 composite were prepared using spark plasma sintering. Tribological properties of the composites were investigated using a ball-on-disk type tribotester. The relationships among the microstructure, wear mechanism and tribological performance were determined by analyzing the wear track morphologies and the glaze layer’s phase composition. Findings The wear rate of the Cr3C2–NiCr–Mo–BaF2 composite was approximately one order of magnitude lower than that of the Cr3C2–NiCr composite from 700°C to 900°C when sliding against a Si3N4 ball. The favorable tribological performance of the Cr3C2–NiCr–Mo–BaF2 composite at high temperatures results from the synergistic lubrication of MoOx, BaF2 and BaMoO4. Originality/value This paper reports a new Cr3C2–NiCr matrix self-lubricating composite with better tribological properties than Cr3C2–NiCr composite at temperatures up to 900°C through Mo and BaF2 addition.

Effect of heat treatment on tribological behavior of zinc aluminum alloy reinforced with graphite and SIC particles for journal bearing

2015 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 292-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
TS Kiran ◽  
M Prasannakumar ◽  
S Basavarajappa ◽  
BM Viswanatha
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Base Alloy ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Wear Volume ◽  
Dry Sliding ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
Heat Treated

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to study the dry sliding wear behavior of as-cast and heat-treated zinc-aluminum (ZA-27) alloy, reinforced with silicon carbide and graphite particles. Design/methodology/approach – The alloy and composite samples were prepared with stir casting technique. Heat treatment was carried out for samples at a temperature of 370°C followed by quenching in water at room temperature. Subsequently, the heat-treated samples were aged at 180°C and quenched in water at room temperature. The wear tests were carried using pin-on-disc apparatus at room temperature at different applied loads, sliding speed and sliding distance. Findings – The wear volume loss of as-cast samples was more compared with heat treated samples. Composites exhibited improved wear resistance than base alloy. Originality/value – Hybrid metal matrix composites with heat treatment has exhibited superior wear behavior in dry sliding conditions.

Tribological behavior of spark plasma sintered ultrafine-grained WC-cobalt cemented carbides in dry sliding

2020 ◽  
Vol 234 (13) ◽  
pp. 2707-2715
Author(s):  
Zhenhua Wang ◽  
Boxiang Wang ◽  
Zengbin Yin ◽  
Kui Liu
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Alloy ◽  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Adhesive Wear ◽  
Tribological Behavior ◽  
Cobalt Content ◽  
Bearing Steel ◽  
Cemented Carbides ◽  
Wear Volume ◽  
Ultrafine Grained ◽  
Spark Plasma

Ultrafine-grained tungsten carbide-cobalt (WC-Co) cemented carbides with different Co content were fabricated by spark plasma sintering. Then, tribological behavior of the ultrafine-grained WC-Co cemented carbides were studied by performing sliding wear tests with grinding balls made of GCr15 bearing steel (HRC 62∼66) and Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy (HRC 36). When the grinding ball is composed of GCr15 steel, the time required to reach the stable friction stage decreases with the increase in cobalt content, whereas the friction coefficient and wear rate tend to increase, and the wear type is abrasive wear. When the grinding ball is made of titanium alloy, the friction coefficient and adhesive wear volume first increase and then decrease with the increase in Co content, both reaching maximum values at 6 wt.% Co, and the wear type is adhesive wear.

scholarly journals High Temperature Dry Tribological Behavior of Nb-Microalloyed Bearing Steel 100Cr6

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 5216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yucheng Zhu ◽  
Jian Li ◽  
Chaolei Zhang ◽  
Wenjun Wang ◽  
Huan Wang
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Abrasive Wear ◽  
Tribological Behavior ◽  
Steel Substrate ◽  
Wear Test ◽  
Bearing Steel ◽  
Wear Volume ◽  
Nb Content ◽  
Worn Surface

100Cr6 steel is one of the most widely used bearing steels and a representative of first-generation bearing steel. Many engineering applications require rolling bearings to run at a high temperature. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the high temperature properties of 100Cr6 steel. In this paper, the effect of Nb on high temperature dry tribological behavior, including worn surface and friction coefficient, was analyzed by a wear test when Nb content was 0.018% and 0.040%. The results show that the microstructure is refined gradually, the hardness is improved, and wear volume decreases by 31.8% at most with the increase of Nb content. At 50 °C, the friction coefficient of 100Cr6 steel can be reduced by adding a small amount of Nb, but this effect will be weakened if the content of Nb is too high. In addition, excess Nb increases the hard precipitation of NbC, which aggravates the abrasive wear and leads to the increase in the depth of the worn surface. At 125 °C, the effect of Nb on tribological properties is weaker. With the increase of temperature, the steel substrate softens, and the oxide particles increase, which aggravates the abrasive wear and oxidation wear and makes the wear volume increase significantly.

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