In order to improve the mechanical properties,self-lubrication and wear resistance of high density polyethylene (HDPE),HDPE composite was prepared by filling potassium hexatitanate whisker (PTW),polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and talc powder with HDPE as matrix.The friction coefficient and wear rate of the composite under different loads and speeds were tested on MMW-1 friction and wear tester.The wear morphology of the composite was analyzed by scanning electron microscope (SEM),and the friction and wear characteristics of HDPE composite were discussed.The results show that the load has a significant effect on the friction coefficient and wear rate of HDPE composite.When the load increases,the friction coefficient of HDPE composite decreases,and the wear rate increases.The friction coefficient and wear rate of the material increase first and then decrease with the increase of the speed at high load.The addition of PTW increases the surface hardness of the HDPE composite and can effectively prevent the adhesion between the composite and the rubbing pair.At low speed or light load,the wear mechanism of the HDPE composite is furrow wear and fatigue wear.When the load or speed increases,adhesion wear begins to occur,and plastic flow will occur when the load or speed increases further.The plastic flow caused by high temperature fills in the micro cracks on the friction surface,prevents the expansion of fatigue cracks and plays the role of lubrication,which can reduce the friction coefficient,decrease the wear rate at high speed and low load,while increase the wear rate at high load and low speed.