In spite of the complexities, useful and appropriate wear testing can be performed to evaluate materials for various engineering applications.

The 7 peer-reviewed papers in this volume: explore standardization issues on the measurement of elastomeric wear and friction; review test methods used by researchers to understand test parameters that affect wear and friction of elastomers; increase the understanding of fundamental properties of elastomers and its effect on wear and friction.

For elastomer/plastic manufacturers, engineers; R&D facilities; petrochemical industry managers/engineers. Also for tribologists and lubrication engineers.