Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Tribological behavior of PEEK components with compositionally graded PEEK/PTFE surfaces |
| Authors: |
Burris, David L.1, Sawyer, W. Gregory wgsawyer@ufl.edu |
| Source: |
Wear. Jan2007, Vol. 262 Issue 1/2, p220-224. 5p. |
| Subjects: |
Nanoparticles, Tribology, Lubrication systems, Friction |
| Abstract: |
Abstract: PEEK is a high strength engineering thermoplastic that suffers from a high friction coefficient and a friction induced wear mode. Past studies with 10μm PEEK and PTFE powders resulted in composite solid lubricant that (at the optimal composition) had a wear rate of k =2×10−9 mm3/Nm with a friction coefficient of μ =0.12. A compositional grading of PEEK and PTFE is implemented in this study to create a bulk composite with the functional requirements of component strength, stiffness and wear resistance while providing solid lubrication at the sliding interface. The tribological performances of three functionally graded PEEK components were evaluated on linear reciprocating, rotating pin-on-disk and thrust washer tribometers. Wear rates comparable to samples of the bulk solid lubricant and comparable or improved frictional performance were achieved by compositionally grading the near surface region of PEEK components. [Copyright &y& Elsevier] |
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| Database: |
Engineering Source |
