Static coefficient of friction Steel on Aluminium (Greasy)

[morris9791]

Dear Experts,

Does anyone have a value for the Static coefficient of friction of Steel on Aluminium (Greasy)? Is there a useful source I could refer to?
I have values for the dry condition obtained from marks standard handbook ofr mechanical engineers.

Kind regards

Ed

 

[coatingengineer]

Hi.

Wow, that's a loaded question. Friction you know is a system-dependent parameter. A function of load, speed, distance, temperature and surface finish, for sure.

And the fact you're working with boundary lubricants like grease. Will it hold its viscosity over time? What does its manufacturer say?

If you'd like help with dry film lubricants, see:

<a href="

http://www.industrialcoatingsworld....Graphite-Low-Friction-Coatings.html">Graphite

Low Friction Coatings</a>

Good luck!



William Gunnar

http://www.IndustrialCoatingsWorld.com

 

[Pressed]

Published data for lubricated surfaces is much less than for dry surfaces due to the large variety of lubricants. But, a reference could be 0.3. And my source was, ultimately, google.

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