New Polymer Composites Including a Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin Binder Designed for Self-Lubricating Sliding Pair Elements

he paper presents the test results of composites used in self-lubricating sliding pairs where resol phenol-formaldehyde (AW-1, FDP), novolak phenol-formaldehyde, and anthracene-phenol resins were applied as binders. Thermal resistance, load capacity, friction resistances, wear values, and formation of top layers of friction-coupled elements were studied. A model composite with 9 MPa×m/s load capacity and friction wear resistance greater than of the composites available in the domestic and international markets, comparable friction resistances, and lower production costs was developed.