... to AW and AF additives, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is one of the best polymeric lubricants available. Through the formation of a thin layer on the working face, wear and friction can be reduced. PTFE has favourable tribological characteristics for a polymer-based composite (Hufenbach et al...

... and then increased again. Sufficient investigations have been carried out on polymeric material in lubricated conditions. The specimen and counter surface roughnesses were measured using a stylus perthometer (Mitutoyo Surftest SJ-401). An EN 31 steel disc was used as the counter surface, rotating against...

... intensity method, the film thickness is calculated from the interferometer images which are captured by multiple-contact optical elastohydrodynamic lubricated test rig. Findings The test results reveal that polymers, both PMA and PIB, have a significant contribution to the film-forming capability...

... for the broader application of silicates on the fretting wear resistance of polymers. Peer review The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/ILT-10-2019-0420/ 14 10 2019 01 02 2020 02 02 2020 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2020...