Friction, Lubrication, and Wear Technology
Lubricants for Rolling-Element Bearings[1]
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Published:2017
Abstract
This article discusses the functions of lubricants to prevent premature failure of rolling element bearings and the advantages of fluid lubrication. It describes the composition of refined mineral oil for rolling bearing applications. The article reviews the types and properties of nonpetroleum oils, such as polyglycols, phosphate esters, silicone fluids, dibasic acid esters, and fluorinated polyethers. It discusses the properties of greases, including grease speed limits, grease composition, relubrication intervals, corrosion prevention behavior, and grease compatibility. The article concludes with a discussion on polymeric lubricants and solid lubricants.
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Member Sign InPiet M. Lugt, Lubricants for Rolling-Element Bearings, Friction, Lubrication, and Wear Technology, Vol 18, ASM Handbook, Edited By George E. Totten, ASM International, 2017, p 162–168, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v18.a0006407
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