Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Bagasse / Palm Kernel Fibres Fabrication of Automotive Brake Pads

Composites which are having a good strength to less weight ratio can be applied to replace the conventionally used engineering materials. Natural fiber constitutes good properties nearly equal to that of artificial fibers. In many applications natural fiber can be applied and also it is an in expensive material. Most of the natural fiber sare extracted from there issue of used agro products. This present study gives a brief characterization report of hybrid natural fiber composed of bagasse and palm kernel shell fiber, which is mixed in the ratio of 50: 50. The mechanical properties of this natural hybrid fiber are studied by varying the micro structure to three different micron levels, such as 100, 200 and 250 ?m. From this it is valid that the sample with a size of 100 ?m gives a good result by carrying out material characterization test such as tensile test, compressive test density test, hardness and wear test.