I'm mainly looking for the fricion coefficient of HDPE but I would like a second source for the friction coefficient for UHMW as well. I don't see HDPE friction listed in my sources so I was wondering if anyone in plastics would be able to provide it. The sources I'm working with give a friction coefficient for UHMW of .14. Could someone verify this?
My application is a bearing strip that will be riveted to its mounting surface. My only concern with switching to UHMW is that it tends to creep and I don't want to have a problem with it working loose over time. If UHMW is no worse than HDPE then I should be fine. Can someone provide some insight into comparing the creep issues with these two materials.
Thank you for your help
Kyle Joiner
My application is a bearing strip that will be riveted to its mounting surface. My only concern with switching to UHMW is that it tends to creep and I don't want to have a problem with it working loose over time. If UHMW is no worse than HDPE then I should be fine. Can someone provide some insight into comparing the creep issues with these two materials.
Thank you for your help
Kyle Joiner