Injection moulded gears utilising high performance reinforced polymers report of work carried out under S.R.C. Grant GR/B/53608 during year 1980/81 (MR-PDU-009)

The materials selection of a reinforced thermoplastic gear capable of operating at temperatures up to 200°C is discussed. A method for compounding carbon fibres and solid lubricant with polyethersulphone is reported together with the conditions for injection moulding the compound. The mechanical properties and microstructure of the composite is reported...