Study on tribological properties of palm kernel fiber for brake pad applications

Abstract

The need of the natural fibers as an alternative for existing synthetic fibers is in great demand for automotive applications. The primary objective of this work is to examine the effect of palm kernel fibers as the replacement of existing synthetic fibers. In this work the palm kernel shell fiber is added in three different weight percentages such as 0%, 5% and 10% and developed in the form of the standard brake pad as per industrial standards by keeping the Barites were used as an space filling ingredient. The various Physical, Chemical and mechanical properties were examined as per industrial standards. Chase Test Rig was used to examine the Tribological properties. Based on the evaluated Results it can be concluded that the coefficient of friction shows a decreasing value on increasing the fiber content. The Brake pad Composites containing 5 wt% of palm kernel fibers possessed high frictional value 0.454 and fade percentage was low with minimal undulations. Palm kernel fibers with 10 weight percentages showed some undulations. It can be concluded Palm Kernel Fiber with 5 weight percentage can be used as a replacement of the synthetic fibers. Scanning Electron Microscopy was used to determine the wear mechanism of the developed brake pad composites.

Ecological Transition in the Field of Brake Pad Manufacturing: An Overview of the Potential Green Constituents

“…Different composites including palm kernel fibers as reinforcement resulted in a hardness decrease with increasing palm fiber content as a consequence of the porosity induced in the composites. Moreover, the palm fiber content decreased the friction coefficient [146].…”

Investigation on the mechanical properties of ramie/kenaf fibers under various parameters using GRA and TOPSIS methods

“…These surface deformations were visible with natural fiber combinations. [26,27] The incorporation of single fiber reinforcement of natural fibers causes non-homogenous distribution in the matrix; this causes deformations in the combinations and thus reducing the mechanical properties. [28][29][30] The combination of 10 wt% R/10 wt% K/3 wt% of T (Figure 8C) observed improved tensile properties due to the hybridization of both ramie and kenaf fibers; this created much more even distribution of fibers in the matrix region with improved properties.…”

Development and Analysis of Friction Material for Eco-Friendly Brake Pad Using Seashell Composite

“…Furthermore, at 200 ºC, the efficacy of the asbestos brake pad reduces [11]. Several researchers have replaced the carcinogenic asbestos-lined brake pads in the market with eco-friendly materials, such as palm kernel shells [12], periwinkle, sawdust, cow hooves, cow horn, bananas peels, and eggshell, together with other additives. However, one of the materials that have shown tremendous potential for friction material production is seashell.…”

“…The use of palm kernel fiber as an asbestos replacement has been studied, and a replacement of up to 5% was found suitable for an excellent tribological property of brake pad [12]. In comparison, Bernard and Jayakumari [14] reported 8% palm fiber to give an optimum tribological property.…”