Coefficient of Friction

Coefficient of Friction

Coefficient of Friction: 

 

These charts show how our materials grip dry steel. Friction data matters most for parts that slide or roll against metal, such as polyurethane bushings and polyurethane rollers. 

For more information on how these tests were performed please, check out our ASTM Test Method Page. 

STATIC COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION ASTM D1894
Material # COF
Premium Performance Polyester
PP2401 NA
PP2501 NA
PP2601 2.75
PP2701 1.25
PP2801 0.55
PP2901 0.24
PP2502 0.19
PP2602 0.13
PP2702 0.11
Premium Performance Polyether
PP1501 NA
PP1601 2.51
PP1701 0.87
PP1801 0.67
PP1901 0.27
PP1502 0.18
PP1602 0.15
PP1702 0.11
PP1802  
High-Temperature Polyether
PHT1851 .59
PHT1901 .25
PHT1502 .15
PHT1602 NA
PHT1702 NA
Ultra-High-Temperature Polyether
PUHT1851 0.59
PUHT1901 0.25
PUHT1502 0.15
PUHT1702 0.11
Ultra-High Performance
PUP2851 0.33
PUP2901 0.26
PUP1901 0.28
PUP1501 0.17