Published Paper


Improved Wear Resistance of Polytetrafluroethane using Bronze Material Under Dry Condition

Deepak Bagale1, Dinesh Mahale1, Nikhil Deshmukh1, Shivnath Singh1, Santosh Patil1, Abhijeet Chaudhari1
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, SSVPS’ B.S.Deore College of Engineering , Dhule -M.S., India
Page: 1419-1431
Published on: 2025 March

Abstract

In this paper, the effects of load, velocity of sliding and sliding distance on friction and wear of material made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and PTFE composites with filler materials such as 25% and 40% bronze, are studied. The experimental work is performed on a pin-on disc apparatus and analyzed with the help of Design-Expert 13 software. The results of experiments are presented in tables and graphs which show that the addition of bronze filler to the virgin PTFE decreases wear rate significantly and there is marginal increase in coefficient of friction. The highest wear resistance was found for 40% bronze filled PTFE followed by 25% bronze filled PTFE. Through this study, we can design and develop the best bearing material for industrial applications.

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