Friction and wear in silicon nitride-steel and cemented carbide-steel pairs in lubricated sliding

Friction and wear tests between a stationary block and a rotating ring under high contact pressure of about 200 MPa were carried out at room temperature under lubrication with a light mineral oil at a sliding distance of 500 m. The block was silicon nitride and cemented carbide, and the ring was bearing steel. The effect of phosphorus and sulphur contained in the mineral oil on the friction, the roughness of the worn surface and the wear of the steel ring is discussed in relation to both pairs. Sulphur was effective in reducing the coefficient of friction of the cemented carbide block-steel ring pair, while phosphorus was successful in decreasing the wear of the steel ring paired with the silicon nitride block. The surface analysis of the steel ring using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) shows that the peak intensities of sulphur or phosphorus beneath the surface depend upon the material of the counterpart, silicon nitride or cemented carbide blocks.     

Friction and wear properties of Ni–Cr–W–Al–Ti–MoS2 at elevated temperatures and self-consumption phenomena

The composites of Ni–Cr–W–Al–Ti–MoS₂ with different adding amount of molybdenum disulfide (6–20 wt.%) were prepared by powder metallurgy (P/M) method. Their mechanical properties and tribological properties from room temperature to 600 °C were tested by a pin-on-disk tribometer. The effects of amounts of molybdenum disulfide, temperature, load, and speed on the friction and wear properties of composite were discussed. Besides, the tribological properties against different counterface materials, such as alumina, silicon nitride and nickel-iron-sulfide alloys were also investigated. Results indicated that the molybdenum disulfide was decomposed during the hot-press process and the eutectic sulfides of chromium were formed. The hardness and anti-bending strength can be improved by adding 6 wt.% molybdenum disulfide due to reinforcement of molybdenum. The friction coefficients and wear rates of composites decrease with the increase of adding amount of molybdenum disulfide until a critical value of 12 wt.%. The composite with 12% MoS₂ shows the optimum friction and wear properties over the temperature range of RT 600 °C. The friction coefficients of composite with 12% MoS₂ decrease with the increase of temperature, load, and sliding speed, while the wear rates increase with the increasing temperature and are insensitive to the sliding speed and load. The friction coefficients of less than 0.20 at 600 °C and mean wear rates of 10⁻⁵ mm³/N m are obtained when rubbing against alumina due to the lubrication of sulfide films and glaze layer formed on the friction surface at high temperature, while a relatively low wear rate of around 10⁻⁶ mm³/N m presents when rubbing against nickel-iron-sulfide alloys. At high temperature, wear rates of composite containing sulfide are inversely proportional to friction coefficients approximately.     

Tribological behaviour of sintered 316L stainless steel impregnated with MoS2 plain bearing

The mechanical and tribological properties of sintered 316L stainless steel impregnated with molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) were investigated. Tests were carried out at room temperature for two specific ranges of PV value (1.1 and 1.8 MPa m/s). The results prove that the friction coefficient and the wear are strongly influenced by the addition level of MoS₂.

In this paper, MoS₂ powder was mixed with 316L powder before being processed via compacting and sintering steps. The microstructure, hardness, tensile strength and elongation at breaking point of the sintered specimens were evaluated. The friction and wear properties of the materials were examined by a partial plain bearing wear test rig under dry conditions at room temperature and in air. Although some of mechanical properties of the composite decreased with increasing MoS₂ amount, the MoS₂ was very effective in reducing the friction and wear of the composites. Particularly, the sintered 316L–15% MoS₂ materials at 1.1 PV value showed a reduction of friction coefficient by approximately 20–25% when compared to the sintered 316L specimen without addition of MoS₂. In addition, wear of specimen with addition of MoS₂ was also reduced to some extent (5–10% weight loss reduction) at this specific PV value.     

Friction of Undulated Surfaces Coated with MoS2 by Pulsed Laser Deposition

Solid lubricants such as molybdenum disulfide can provide very low friction, but their effectiveness especially in the geometrically constrained sliding pairs is limited by plowing of coated surfaces by wear particles. Even in the presence of solid lubricants wear particles cause higher friction by plowing the interface. To minimize plowing, undulated surfaces with microgrooves perpendicular to the sliding direction can be used to trap wear particles. Smooth and undulated stainless steel surfaces were coated with molybdenum disulfide by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) and friction tested. Under identical test conditions, the friction coefficient of coated undulated surfaces is between 20–40 percent lower than that of coated smooth surfaces. The friction coefficient of undulated uncoated surfaces is about 100–350 percent less than that of smooth uncoated surfaces. Moreover, the entrapment of wear particles at the interfaces of geometrically constrained bearings may lead to seizure even when bearing surfaces are coated with solid lubricants. The use of undulated surf aces on these sliding systems has shown improved operating time and a reduced maintenance cycle.     

Development of a high-vacuum wear test apparatus mounted in a scanning electron microscope

The lubrication of sliding components in vacuum conditions offers unique challenges. High vacuum precludes the use of many conventional liquid lubricants because of vaporisation, while the lack of a naturally-occurring oxide film on metal surfaces may cause instant seizure following the failure of a lubricant. Solid lubricants, such as molybdenum disulphide and tungsten disulphide, are also used, but are less effective than more complex liquid lubrication mechanisms. New surface treatment processes, such as diamond-like carbon (DLC), are becoming available and may further reduce wear. The purpose of the present paper is to describe an apparatus that can evaluate solid lubricants under a wide range of contact conditions at vacua down to 3 × 10⁻⁷ Torr. The wear test stage is mounted in the chamber of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), which allows real-time high magnification photography of the contact area. The complete stage may be moved in three planes to facilitate observation of the complete contact area. Realtime measurement of applied load and friction coefficient is also provided.     

Tribological properties of nickel-based self-lubricating composite at elevated temperature and counterface material selection

Solid lubricating materials are necessary for development of new generation gas turbine engines. Nickel-based self-lubricating composites with graphite and molybdenum disulfide as lubricant were prepared by powder metallurgy (P/M) method. Their tribological properties were tested by a MG-2000 high-temperature tribometer from room temperature to 600 °C. The structure of the composite was analyzed by XRD and worn surface morphologies were observed by optical microscope. The effects of counterface materials on tribological behavior of composites were investigated. It was found that chromium sulfide and tungsten carbide were formed in the composite by adding molybdenum disulfide and graphite, which were responsible for low-friction and high wear-resistance at elevated temperatures, respectively. The average friction coefficients (0.14–0.27) and wear rates (1.0–3.5 × 10⁻⁶ mm³/(N m)) were obtained for Ni–Cr–W–Fe–C–MoS₂ composite when rubbed against silicon nitride from room temperature to 600 °C due to a synergetic lubricating action of graphite and molybdenum disulfide. The optimum combination of Ni–Cr–W–Fe–C–MoS₂/Ni–Cr–W–Al–Ti–C showed lower friction than other counter pairs. The graphite played the main role of lubrication at room temperature, while sulfides were responsible for low friction at high temperature.     

润滑条件对Al2O3基陶瓷材料摩擦磨损性能的影响

本文对Al2O3基陶瓷材料/45#钢摩擦副的摩擦系数与45#钢/45#钢的摩擦系数作了对比滑动摩擦试验研究,观测分析了Al2O3基陶材料磨痕形貌,并就干摩擦,油润滑状态下Al2O3基陶瓷材料的磨损机理进行了分析。结果表明,分别在干摩擦和20#机油润滑下,Al2O3基陶瓷材料/45#钢的摩擦系数均比45#钢自配副时的低,在干摩擦条件下,Al2O3基陶瓷材料的磨损机理是脆性微剥落和磨粒磨损,油润滑条件下,该材料的磨损机理是脆性脱落和耕犁,但磨损量小于干摩擦条件下的磨损量,说明油润滑对Al2O3基陶瓷材料有明显的减磨作用。     

Wear resistance of high-speed cutting powder steels with molybdenum disulfide additives

The effect of molybdenum disulphide additives on the tribological properties of high-speed powder steels produced by hot isostatic pressing has been investigated. The firction coefficients are determined at sliding velocities from 0.5 to 2.0 m/s and under loads from 1 to 15 Mpa, and the wear resistance of the experimental steel is determined. It is shown that the molybdenum disulphide additives reduce the friction coefficient and promote the wear resistance of the steel.     

Influence of DLC coating thickness on tribological characteristics under sliding rolling contact condition

Diamond-like-carbon (DLC) coating of thickness 3 and 10 μm were developed with and without radical nitriding pretreatment on steel rollers and spur gear pair. The friction coefficient and wear amount were evaluated under sliding rolling contact condition in vacuum and under oil lubrication. Delamination of coatings was observed at the interface of the substrate. The wear resistance of coatings improved with the thickness of the coating. In vacuum both the roller and the gear pair of 10 μm coating thickness with radical nitriding showed identical wear behavior. The radical nitriding seemed to enhance the life of DLC coatings.     

不同润滑介质下钢-钢摩擦副的摩擦磨损性能

研究了钢-钢摩擦副在干摩擦、水润滑、酒精润滑和60 N油润滑等条件下的摩擦磨损行为。结果表明:润滑介质可以显著降低钢-钢摩擦副的摩擦系数,在干摩擦、水润滑、酒精润滑和60N油润滑,摩擦载荷为(50～200)g(钢球半径为2 mm)时摩擦系数的平均值分别为0.75～0.81,0.45～0.33,0.22～0.15,0.13～0.09;在高载荷下酒精润滑与油润滑磨损速率相差甚小,并且在摩擦磨损初期阶段(500 s之内)摩擦系数相差甚少;同时,酒精润滑条件下的磨损表面形貌与油润滑下的磨损表面形貌极为相似,无明显粘着现象。分析表明,酒精润滑是一种绿色润滑介质,在压延、拉伸工业中有良好的应用前景。     

浸渍磷酸盐石墨与9Cr18Mo不锈钢配副的摩擦磨损性能研究

针对航空发动机石墨密封常用的摩擦副浸渍磷酸盐石墨(M234Ao)和9Cr18Mo不锈钢材料,在UMT-TriboLab试验机上进行球-盘、销-盘接触摩擦试验,研究其低速轻载、高速重载工况以及干摩擦、油润滑下的摩擦磨损性能,利用接触式形貌仪、金相显微镜等对摩擦副表面进行观察分析,并分析其磨损机制。结果表明：在油润滑及面-面接触下的摩擦因数和磨损率明显低于干摩擦和点-面接触下;添加油介质可以降低界面摩擦剧烈程度,抑制金属氧化以及降低摩擦因数,特别是在高速重载工况下;M234Ao和9Cr18Mo配副间的磨损机制以磨粒磨损和黏着磨损为主,伴随有犁沟、微裂纹及擦伤现象。     

Wear and friction of filled polyamide coatings

The aim of this article is to report wear and friction studies of cylindrical test steel pins coated with polyamide (PA6) incorporating fillers (iron, copper, aluminium, tin, lead) and solid lubricants (graphite, molybdenum disulphide (MoS₂)) to improve the mechanical, thermal, and frictional properties of polyamide (PA6). The coated testpins were loaded against a rotating cylinder of bearing steel in dry, lubricated, abrasive conditions at constant load and sliding speed. The test results show a significant reduction in wear and friction for both copper-filled polyamides and lead-filled polyamides.     

硅化石墨的摩擦性能的试验研究

在 ＭＰＸ２００型环／环试验机上，对油和水介质润滑下的硅化石墨／硅化石墨、２０Ｃｒ钢／硅化石墨的摩 擦性能进行了实验评价。结果表明，水润滑下硅化石墨的摩擦系数为 ０．０１～０．０２左右，远小于油润滑下 的摩擦系数。对其摩擦化学作用机理进行了探讨。     

高水基液压阀陶瓷摩擦副摩擦学性能研究

为选择适合的高水基乳化液液压阀摩擦副材料,探讨ZrO2与不同结构陶瓷组成的摩擦副在高水基乳化液润滑状态下的摩擦磨损特性。采用摩擦磨损试验机,在不同载荷和滑动速度下,研究在高水基乳化液介质中4种不同陶瓷材料（ZrO2、Al2O3、Si3N4和SiC）分别与ZrO2配副的摩擦学性能,并探讨不同组合陶瓷摩擦副的磨损机制。结果表明：在高水基乳化液中,各陶瓷的摩擦因数均随着滑动速度的增大而降低,其中Al2O3陶瓷的摩擦因数最小;ZrO2、Al2O3和Si3N4陶瓷的摩擦因数受载荷的影响较小,SiC陶瓷的摩擦因数则随着载荷的增大而骤增;各陶瓷的磨损体积都随着速度和载荷的增大而增大,其中Al2O3/ZrO2陶瓷摩擦副的磨损体积最小,其磨损机制以磨粒磨损和微疲劳磨损为主。研究表明,在不同工况下,Al2O3与ZrO2陶瓷配副的摩擦因数和磨损体积均为最低值,更适合作为高水基乳化液液压阀的摩擦副材料。     

Effect of lubricants on the friction and wear of Al2O3 against gray cast iron

The tribological behavior of ceramic Al₂O₃ coupled with gray cast iron (PHT) with different lubricants was investigated using a ring-on-block wear tester. In the wear test, air, distilled water, emulsion and oil were used as lubricants respectively in order to check the lubricating effectiveness of lubricants and the friction mechanism of solid graphite in the cast iron. Wear testing of 0.8% C steel (T8) sliding with Al₂O₃ was also carried out to compare with the test using gray cast iron. From these data the tribological behavior of graphite in the iron can be evaluated. The results show that the friction and wear of tested couples are decreased using different lubricants in the following order: air, distilled water, emulsion and oil. When lubricating with air and water, graphite in the iron as solid lubricant can decrease the friction and wear of the couples. However, when lubricating with emulsion and oil, graphite does not show the advantage of decreasing friction and wear.     

润滑条件对Al_2O_3基陶瓷材料摩擦磨损性能的影响

本文对Al2O3基陶瓷材料/45＃钢摩擦副的摩擦系数与45＃钢/45＃钢的摩擦系数作了对比滑动摩擦试验研究,观测分析了Al2O3基陶瓷材料磨痕形貌,并就干摩擦,油润滑状态下Al2O3基陶瓷材料的磨损机理进行了分析。结果表明,分别在干摩擦和20＃机油润滑下,Al2O3基陶瓷材料/45＃钢的摩擦系数均比45＃钢自配副时的低。在干摩擦条件下,Al2O3基陶瓷材料的磨损机理是脆性微剥落和磨粒磨损,油润滑条件下,该材料的磨损机理是脆性脱落和耕犁,但磨损量小于干摩擦条件下的磨损量,说明油润滑对Al2O3基陶瓷材料有明显的减磨作用。     

Amorphous hydrogenated carbon films for tribological applications I. Development of moisture insensitive films having reduced compressive stress

Although earlier investigations on the tribological behaviour of amcrphous hydrogenated carbon (AHC) films in sliding contact with steel showed encouraging results, four open issues were identified. They were: (a) dependence of friction and wear on humidity (i.e., the friction coefficient and the wear increased with humidity), (b) limitations on film thickness (i.e., films greater than 2 μm thick delaminated due to large compressive stress), (c) deposition of films on substrates other than silicon and (d) lubricant compatibility (i.e., formation of lubricant-derived antiwear films on AHC film surfaces). Steps were taken to address some of these open issues by incorporating silicon in AHC films. Friction and wear tests were conducted on AHC films containing various amounts of silicon. Incorporation of silicon in AHC films rendered the friction coefficients and the wear of a steel counterface insensitive to moisture. Silicon incorporation in AHC films also significantly reduced compressive stress. This allowed deposition of 10 μm thick films. These effects were achieved without any compromise with the friction coefficient and the film wear if the amount of silicon in the film was kept within a certain concentration range. In addition, silicon-containing AHC films were thermally more stable than silicon-free films. Experiments conducted with two lubricants resulted in significantly lower wear of the silicon-free AHC films than that obtained for unlubricated sliding. Similar friction coefficients were obtained for AHC film/steel and steel/steel combinations in lubricated sliding.     

高载荷条件下石墨-石墨摩擦副的摩擦学特性研究

利用研制的高载荷条件下摩擦因数测试装置,研究了石墨/石墨摩擦副在空气、水和油介质中的摩擦学特性。结果表明在4~15MPa范围内,随着载荷的增加,摩擦副在空气、水和油介质中的摩擦因数都逐渐降低;在油介质中摩擦副的摩擦因数最小,在水介质中摩擦因数变化最平稳,在空气中摩擦因数最大,且随载荷的增加变化幅度最大。磨损表面原始形貌对比分析表明,在空气中,摩擦副表面处于边界润滑状态,主要磨损机制是粘着磨损和犁削;水润滑条件下为轻微犁削;油润滑条件下,摩擦副表面处于为边界润滑和流体润滑状态,油中的减摩剂对试样表面有抛光作用。     

有机钼型复合润滑油添加剂的高温摩擦学性能

以全配方矿物基50CC 柴油机油和 SF/15W-40型汽油机油作为基础润滑油,采用微动、滑动磨损试验机考察了有机钼复合添加剂对45钢/GCr15轴承钢摩擦副的高温微动、滑动磨损性能的影响.结果表明:有机钼添加剂通过分解、吸附和摩擦化学反应,在金属表面形成了吸附的磷酸盐和含 FeS,MoS_2的化学反应膜共同组成的复合表面保护膜,从而有效地改善45钢/GCr15轴承钢摩擦副的高温微动、滑动磨损性能,并具有明显的减摩效果.     

干摩擦工况下Si3N4/PTFE配副材料摩擦磨损特性与转移膜形成分析

为使全陶瓷轴承在干摩擦工况下可靠运转,选用四氟乙烯(PTFE)材质的保持架为全陶瓷轴承提供润滑.利用Rtec销/盘摩擦磨损试验机,以PTFE盘与氮化硅(Si3 N4)销为摩擦副,研究Si3 N4/PTFE在不同载荷和转速条件下的摩擦磨损性能,通过SEM对Si3 N4表面的转移膜形貌进行观察,分析转移膜形成原因.结果表明...