Abstract
In the present study, abrasive wear tests were conducted to investigate the effect of hygrothermal ageing on the friction and wear resistance of glass/Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) composites. Non-hybrid and hybrid composites were manufactured with PTFE coated two-dimensional plain weave (2D), three-dimensional knitted (3D), satin weave (SW) fabrics and a steel metal mesh (MM). Hybrid composites were manufactured with PTFE coated glass fabrics and MM by placing it on the top and bottom of the laminate. Specimens were aged in a distilled water at a temperature of 35 °C for 60 days. Abrasive wear tests were performed with 120 μm grit silicon carbide (SiC) paper using a plate on plate apparatus with loads ranging between 10 N and 50 N. Water absorption and kinetic parameters were determined and Fickian diffusion behaviour was observed. Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) analysis showed that the crystallinity was sensitive to the hygrothermal ageing and decreased with an increase in water uptake. Hygrothermal ageing reduced the abrasive wear resistance of both the non-hybrid and hybrid composites as compared to the non-aged ones. For the same ageing conditions, the inclusion of MM improved the wear resistance of non-hybrid composites.
Highlights
In industries like automotive, marine, agricultural, offshore, pipe coatings, hydropower plants and food, it is highly desirable to reduce adverse tribological effects that occur between mechanical components
In the case of 3D, 3D-metal mesh (MM), satin weave (SW) and SW-MM specimens, due to hygrothermal ageing, the thickness was increased by 1%, 3%, 1.5% and 0.5%, respectively
Observations in the present study indicate that the specimens with a high degree of crys tallinity have a lower wear rate
Summary
Marine, agricultural, offshore, pipe coatings, hydropower plants and food, it is highly desirable to reduce adverse tribological effects that occur between mechanical components. Environmental conditions, such as moisture, pollution and temperature fluctuation can affect the durability of metallic components. Oil-based lubricants can reduce wear in these components, but their use is limited due to the risk of spillage and contamination [1,2]. The use of polymer-based components with water lubrication offers an alternative to traditional metallic components and lubrication [3]. The major shortcoming from the tribological point of view is water’s low viscosity and potential corrosiveness. The selection of ma terials for such applications is important
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