Para-phenylene terephthalamide (PPTA) pulp reinforced nitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) composites were prepared on mill mixer.The effects of fiber content
friction time and load on the friction and wear properties of the composites under dry condition and water lubrication were investigated and wear mechanisms were discussed.The mechanical and tribological properties of the composites were significantly improved by the incorporation of PPTA-pulp.When the proportion of fiber was 20%(mass)
the composite showed the best performance.Under dry condition
the friction coefficient of the composites decreased and abrasion loss increased with the extension of friction time
and they both increased with increasing load.Compared with dry friction
the friction coefficient and abrasion loss of the composites decreased greatly under water lubrication.Besides
they were more stable owing to the lubricating and cooling effects of water.The main wear mechanism of the composites was abrasive wear and fatigue wear under dry friction while the wear mechanism was slight abrasion under water lubrication.