Different slide-active coatings for thermoplastic surfaces, based on a new binder technology, were investigated for their use as slide element in the automobile interior. The main focus of this paper is the determination of the sliding behaviour of the coated thermoplastics in direct comparison to the uncoated variants. The coatings showed clearly different slide motion properties concerning their friction coefficient and stick-slip behaviour. In a direct comparison with the currently used polymers a clear improvement of slide properties could be achieved.

Selection of Materials and Technology for Forming the Layers Resistant to Abrasive Wear This article deals with the selection of materials for forming wear resistant layers within agricultural machine parts wear. We can achieve required hardness, wear resistance and life extension of agricultural machine parts and tools by the selection of a suitable material and surfacing technology.

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