A Cylinder and Assembled Four-Block Type Tribo-Test: Novel Method to Study Tribo-Chemistry of Lubricant and Material

A Cylinder and Assembled Four-Block Type Tribo-Test: Novel Method to Study Tribo-Chemistry of Lubricant and Material

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A new tribo-tester was developed by modification of the “Falex Pin & Vee-block” type tribo-test (ASTM D 3233).The advantages of the present method Ice Transport Bucket/Tote Parts are (1) specimen made of various materials is easily available and (2) the specimen is ready to surface analysis without any processing after the tribo-test.Utilities of the new tribo-test were demonstrated by comparing additive-material compatibility.The tribological properties of aluminum/aluminum contact were improved by Right Rear Endcap phosphorus containing additives, whereas those of copper/copper contact were improved by sulfur containing additives.These results were well explained by tribo-chemistry based on the results of XPS analysis.