It is proposed to use elastomeric composites as artificial joint bearing surfaces to increase their fluid film lubrication and therefore reduce the number of failures which have been attributed to wear mechanisms. The fluid generated between the surfaces supports part of the load and prevents direct contact of the bearing surfaces. However, permanent deformation and failure of model elastomeric...

In this paper, endurance of peristaltic linear pneumatic actuators was studied using different hose geometries. Towards goal, geometries were additively manufactured Fused Layer Manufacturing techniques Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer. Material properties the elastomer Differential Scanning Calorimetry and tensile test. The relations between sample’s print temperature build direction on ac...