Reducing friction in low velocity sliding contacts involving skin equivalent silicone rubber
conference paper
The effect of binding decamethyl-cyclopentasiloxane (silicone oil) to polymeric coating structures based on polyacrylic acid grafted with poly(ethylene glycol), Wacker 1100, Wacker 1650 or poly(dimethylsiloxane) is discussed and compared with the tribological test results for the water or dodecane lubricated situation. Friction was measured at low velocity sliding for a flat-on-flat configuration. A specific silicone rubber is used as counter surface based on a FIFA test to measure skin / surface friction in quality assessments of artificial turf. The results show promising combinations for which friction was reduced with 92% compared to dry conditions.
TNO Identifier
462722
Source title
NORDTRIB conference, Storforsen, Sweden, June 8-11, 2010
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