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Untreated Steel 0,12 - 0,18 0,10 - 0,17

Phosphated Steel 0,12 - 0,18 0,10 - 0,17
Cadmium Plated Steel 0,09 - 0,14 0,08 -0,23
Galvanised steel 0,14 - 0,23 0,12 - 0,2
Degreased steel 0,19 - 0,25
Female Thread -Nut or Tapped Hole in steel(Galvanised)
Male screw Friction Coeffient (Dry) Friction Coefficient(Lub.)
Untreated Steel 0,14 - 0,2 0,12 - 0,18
Phosphated Steel 0,14 - 0,2 0,12 - 0,18
Cadmium Plated Steel 0,1 - 0,16 0,09 - 0,15
Galvanised steel 0,14 - 0,25 0,12 - 0,2
Degreased steel 0,19 - 0,25

Coefficient of Friction Nut/Bolt Face against Clamped surface

Clamped Surface = Steel

Bolt/Nut Mat'l Friction Coeffient (Dry) Friction Coefficient(Lub.)
Untreated Steel 0,10 - 0,18 0,08 - 0.15
Phosphated Steel 0,10 - 0,18 0,08 - 0,15
Galvanised steel 0,10 - 0,2 0,09 - 0,18
Clamped Surface -Galvanised Steel
Bolt/Nut Mat'l Friction Coefficient (Dry) Friction Coefficient (lub)
Untreated Steel 0,10 - 0,18 0,08 - 0,15
Phosphated Steel 0,10 - 0,18 0,08 - 0,15
Galvanised steel 0,16 - 0,22 0,09 - 0,18

Coefficient of friction between surfaces clamped by bolts /screws.

These values allow calculation of the shear force necessary to cause slip between surfaces when clamped by bolts.

Contact Surfaces slip coefficient

Steel On Steel- No treatment 0,15- 0,25
Steel On Cast Iron- No treatment 0,18 - 0,3
Steel On Steel- Machined (Degreased) 0,12- 0,18
Steel On Cast Iron- Machined (Degreased) 0,15 - 0,25
Grit -Sandblasted surfaces 0,48 - 0,55

Friction Factors for Power Screws

The following factors are typical friction factors for power screw torque and efficiency calculations..

1) Screw Thread Friction values (s)

(Friction factors apply mainly for screw thread friction (s) - can be applied to collar friction(c)

Nut Material
Screw Material
Steel Brass Bronze Cast Iron
Steel(Dry) 0,15-0,25 0,15-0,23 0,15-0,19 0,15-0,25
Steel (Lubricated) 0,11-0,17 0,10-0,16 0,10-0,15 0,11-0,17
Bronze (Lubricated) 0,08-0,12 0,04-0,06 - 0,06-0,09
2) Thrust collar Friction values (c)
Surface Combinations Moving Starting
Soft Steel on Cast Iron 0,12 0,17
Hard Steel on Cast Iron 0,09 0,15
Soft Steel on Bronze 0,08 0,10
Hard Steel on Bronze 0,06 0,08

Press Fit Mechanical Joints

In mechanical engineering rotary motion can be transferred by mechanical connections between a shaft and hub using only a tight fit. Methods of achieving this
type of connection include the engineered interference fit, the taper lock bush and hydraulic fit bush. These keyless shaft/hub connections all transfer torque by
friction.

The coefficient of friction used for designing these types of connections is dependent on the interface pressure, materials, surface condition, surface coatings etc.
The coefficient of friction is also dependent on the method of installation. A different value result if the shaft is forced into the hub (force fit) compared to the value
if the assemble is completed by heating the hub or freezing the shaft prior to assembly (shrink fit)...

Various values of relevant coefficients of friction are provided below;

Steel Hub , Steel Shaft unlubricated - force fit ...C. of Friction = 0,07 to 0,16
Steel Hub , Steel Shaft greased - force fit ...C. of Friction = 0,05 to 0,12
Steel Hub , Steel Shaft unlubricated - Shrink fit ...C. of Friction = 0,15 to 0,25
Steel Hub , Steel Shaft greased - Shrink fit ...C. of Friction = 0,08 to 0,16

The manufacturers of the proprietary keyless hub/shaft systems indicate that their products are based on a coefficient of friction of 0,12 for lightly oiled connections
and 0,15 for dry assemblies. These companies can provide surface coating fluids containing particles to increase the coefficient of friction i.e. coefficient of
friction to 0,25 to 0,3. (ref links 1 below)

The American Gear Manufactures Association (AGMA) recommends a value of between 0,12-0,15 for hydraulically expanded hubs and 0,15-0,20 for shrink or
press fit hubs.

05/08/2015