Kinetic friction characterizations of the tubular rubber seals

In this paper, both the kinetic friction characterizations and the stick-slip motion phenomena for the tubular rubber seals are studied. First, the kinetic friction model of the rubber seal is established to explain the kinetic friction mechanism of the tubular rubber seals. Second, both the measurement principle and the test instrument for the kinetic friction properties of the tubular rubber seals are developed, and then both the normal force curve and the friction force curve are obtained. Finally, the influences of the sliding velocity and the compressive displacement on the kinetic friction properties and the stick-slip motion of the tubular rubber seals are analyzed. The results will play an important role for designing and evaluating advanced rubber seal components. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.