ABSTRACT

The objective of this work was to validate a methodology to assess the performance of a polymer compound in gear application with a particular focus on the characterization of the wear behavior of the polymer compound during the gear test.

This paper describes how the wear variation of gears made of Ixef® PARA material was determined and demonstrates how the test bench is necessary to characterize the plastic gears.

A case study proposed by the Solvay company for a specific test is described and how the testing activity was carried out to validate the product. 

Author(s): Riccardo Longato, Christine Hamon, Stefano Montani

ISBN: 978-1-64353-155-7