Journal of Synthetic Lubrication · 1994 · 18 citations · 13 references
EngineeringMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceFluid MechanicsMechanical Behavior Of MaterialsTribologyFrictional ResistanceLubricant PropertiesLubrication EngineeringTribological MaterialsWear ResistanceWear-resistant MaterialsLoadLubricant TribologyLubricant Viscosity EffectsLubricantsLubricating MaterialsPressure-viscosity BehaviorWear RatesWear Testing
Abstract Tribological characteristics of three PFPEs (Fomblin Z, Demnum, and Krytox) were studied under high vacuum using a four‐ball apparatus with 440C steel specimens. Fomblin Z and Demnum exhibited initial scuffing‐like high friction whereas Krytox did not. Steady state friction with Fomblin Z was the lowest among the three oils and that with Demnum and Krytox was almost the same. The lowest wear rates in air were provided by Krytox regardless of load and low wear rates in vacuum at high load were achieved with Krytox and Demnum. Results are explained by reactivity and pressure‐viscosity characteristics of the oils.
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