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Ff ≤ μs · N (static — force builds up to limit)  |  Ff = μk · N (kinetic — sliding)  |  μs = static (breakaway) coefficient  |  μk = kinetic (sliding) coefficient
Values are indicative — actual friction depends heavily on surface roughness (Ra), contact pressure, temperature and contamination.
low (<0.2)   medium (0.2–0.5)   high (>0.5)

Friction coefficient table

Material pair Condition note μs dry μk dry μs lubricated μk lubricated