Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication of Grease-Lubricated Rolling Bearings
- 1 January 1980
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in A S L E Transactions
- Vol. 23 (1) , 45-52
- https://doi.org/10.1080/05698198008982945
Abstract
The lubricant film thickness of grease-lubricated, cylindrical roller thrust bearings was measured, using a capacitance type displacement probe. For comparison, the same tests were also performed with the bearings lubricated with mineral oils. The film thickness and friction torque as a function of rotational speed were determined both under fully flooded and starved lubrication conditions. The test results show that the lubricant film thickness in grease-lubricated bearings is influenced by the base oil, and the thickener.Keywords
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