Development of Material Polyester Composites Reinforced Hybrid Fiber of Hibiscus Tiliaceus Bark and Palm Fiber as a Leveler to Support Agricultural Mechanization
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Leveler (harrow comb) is an agricultural equipment that functions to destroy, level agricultural land before planting rice seeds. The leveler is made of low carbon steel, the drawback is that it is easy to corrode, wear resistance is low, the production process is difficult, so it is expensive. So it is necessary to improve the quality of the leveler, using a hybrid natural fiber reinforced composite polyester material. The advantages of natural fibers compared to synthetic fibers are: abundant availability in nature, low production costs, low density, easy processing and handling, non-toxic, non-corroded. In this study, the characterization of the mechanical properties of polyester composites reinforced by hybrid fiber of Hibiscus tiliaceus bark and palm fiber was carried out. In this study, the characterization of the mechanical properties of polyester composites reinforced by Hibiscus tilia-ceus bark fiber and palm fiber hybrids was carried out. The tests carried out were in the form of the ASTM D 256 standard impact test and the ASTM G99-95 standard wear resistance test. In conclusion, impact toughness (impact energy per unit area) and wear resistance of hybrid fiber reinforced polyester composites are affected by palm fiber volume fraction. As the palm fiber volume fraction increases, the impact toughness decreases, but the wear resistance increases.
Institution: University of Mataram
Language: English
Subfield: Polymers and Plastics
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
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