Tribological behaviors of several polymer–polymer sliding combinations under dry friction and oil-lubricated conditions

The friction and wear properties of polyamide 66 (PA66), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) sliding against hemselves under dry sliding and oil-lubricated conditions were studied by using a pin-on-disc tribometer. The effect of applied load and sliding peed on tribological behaviors of the polymer–polymer sliding combinations under dry sliding and oil-lubricated conditions were also investigated. he worn surfaces were examined by using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Experimental results showed that friction properties of the three liding combinations could be greatly improved by oil lubrication, the antiwear properties of PTFE and PPS were improved by oil lubrication, while hat of PA66 were decreased by oil lubrication. Frictional heat, which would alter the physical state of polymer sliding surfaces, had significant ffect on the tribological behaviors of polymer–polymer sliding combinations under dry sliding condition, while oil lubrication could reduce or issipate the frictional heat. Adhesion wear was the dominant wear mechanism for dry sliding condition, while adhesion wear combined with rosion wear was the main wear mechanism for oil-lubricated condition. 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.