An investigation on the potential of bio-based polymers for use in polymer gear transmissions

The potential for replacing the fossil-based Polyoxymethylene (POM) and Polyamide 66 (PA 66) in polymer gear applications with a bio-based 6.10 6.10) was studied is presented article. use of plastics increasing but mostly undemanding like packaging. High-performance are needed transmissions since their operational conditions far more severe. PA by means lifespan testing. Additional insights into process meshing were garnered simulating all tested cases FEM model gears. Test gears manufactured from commercially available materials, making results useful designers. Encouraging observed exhibited 3.5-times longer than POM 10-times when under identical test conditions. indicate great materials. fatigue strength, coefficient friction, wear determined compared facilitating reliable design