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A Spiral Orbit Rolling Contact Tribometer Pages: 13 Published: Jan 2001
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View License Agreement Source: STP1404-EB Abstract We describe a rolling contact tribometer exhibiting realistic, reproducible, quantifiable performance over a wide range of contact conditions. These conditions are variable to match a calculated severity integral for real ball bearing contacts. First-order kinematics in the tribometer are described by published ball bearing equations. The tribometer exhibits second-order mechanical contact effects found in real rolling contacts. It has elevated temperature, purged atmosphere, and vacuum capabilities. Results from the tribometer are shown to be directly applicable to a variety of situations in the real world. Keywords: rolling contact tribometer, boundary lubrication, solid film lubrication, elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication, lubricant life, lubricant degradation, contact severity, friction coefficient, traction coefficient Paper ID: STP10500S Committee/Subcommittee: D02.L0 DOI: 10.1520/STP10500S ASTM International is a member of CrossRef. | ||