Tribo‐mechanical properties of composites based on polyoxymethylene reinforced with basalt fiber andsilicon carbidewhiskers

Abstract This paper presents an analysis of the hybrid reinforcement of polyoxymethylene composites. Basalt fibers and monocrystalline silicon carbide fibers were used as reinforcement. Basic tests of mechanical properties were carried out, such as the static tensile and flexural test. The tests were repeated under external factors, such as the influence of water aging and a wide range of exploitation temperatures. The materials were also subjected to tribological tests, that is, determination of the friction coefficient and the specific wear rate. Strength tests revealed an increase in the stiffness of the material as well as a reduction the friction coefficient and abrasive wear. The addition of monocrystalline fibers significantly limited water absorption, stabilized the strength properties in the water environment as well as provided better material's resistance to dynamic impact.