ASTM G176-03(2017) - 1.11.2017
 
Significance and Use

5.1 The significance of this test method in any overall measurement program directed toward a service application will depend on the relative match of test conditions to the conditions of the service application.

5.2 This test method prescribes the test procedure and method of calculating and reporting data for determining the sliding wear resistance of plastics, using cumulative volume loss.

5.3 The intended use of this test is for coarse screening of plastics in terms of their resistance to sliding wear.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers laboratory procedures for determining the resistance of plastics to sliding wear. The test utilizes a block-on-ring friction and wear testing machine to rank plastics according to their sliding wear characteristics against metals or other solids.

1.2 An important attribute of this test is that it is very flexible. Any material that can be fabricated into, or applied to, blocks and rings can be tested. Thus, the potential materials combinations are endless. In addition, the test can be run with different gaseous atmospheres and elevated temperatures, as desired, to simulate service conditions.

1.3 Wear test results are reported as the volume loss in cubic millimetres for the block and ring. Materials of higher wear resistance will have lower volume loss.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D2714-94(2019)

Standard Test Method for Calibration and Operation of the Falex Block-on-Ring Friction and Wear Testing Machine

E122-17(2022)

Standard Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or Process

E177-20

Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods

D618-21

Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

G40-22a

Standard Terminology Relating to Wear and Erosion (Includes all amendments and changes 11/11/2022).

G77-17(2022)

Standard Test Method for Ranking Resistance of Materials to Sliding Wear Using Block-on-Ring Wear Test

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method