Glass Fiber:

Increases compressive strength, rigidity and wear.
Reduces creep and cold flow
Minimal effect on chemical and electrical properties

Carbon:

Increases compressive strength, hardness, wear, and load properties.
Good chemical resistance
Various types and amounts of carbon can be added to alter conductivity

Graphite:

Reduces coefficient of friction
Reduces initial wear
Increases strength

Molybdenum Disulfide:

Increases hardness, stiffness, and wear
Minimal effect on chemical and electrical properties

Bronze:

Increases hardness and wear resistance
Increases dimensional stability and compressive strength
Not suitable for corrosive or electrical applications

Properties

Unit

Result

Apparent density

g/cm3

2.10-2.30 

Tensile strength (min)

MPa

30

Ultimate elongation (min)(min)

%

300