Two-body abrasion of fe-based particle epoxy composites - experimental approach

Abstract

It is possible to efficiently change the mechanical characteristics of polymer materials and simultaneously optimize its cost via micro particle fillers. Inclusion of hard inorganics particles on the basis of metal powders mostly leads to increase of hardness and wear resistance of polymers. These properties can be used in many application areas, for example in agriculture. Optimization of adhesive and cohesive characteristic is possible with these fillers under certain conditions. This paper describes the possibility of filling the reactoplastics represented with epoxy resin filled with hard inorganic powder on the Fe-basis, when the wear resistance and fundamental adhesive characteristics are evaluated. Inclusion of Fe-based powder led to increased resistance against to two-body abrasion of 69% while the adhesive characteristics stayed preserved.