The Effect of the Polyamide Reinforcement on Mechanical Properties of Fluorocarbon Rubbers Exposed in Aggressive Environment

Abstract

The aim of presented study was to select a proper material for caterpillar application in mobile robots. The fluorocarbon rubbers were chosen for investigation. The samples hardness of 40 and 50 Sh⁰A either without or with polyamide reinforcement were prepared. The uniaxial tensile tests on mini-samples were carried out. The tests were performed on virgin samples as well as on previously exposed for one hour in aggressive liquids. The changes of the surface before and after the exposition were observed via SEM. The relation between the surface changes and the mechanical properties were described