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TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
Volume 46, Issue 1, Pages 106-113Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2011.06.010
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Greases; Grease rheology; Rolling bearing; Friction torque
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- Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia, Portuguese Administration [PTDC/EME.PME/72641/2006]
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia [PTDC/EME-PME/72641/2006] Funding Source: FCT
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The friction torque and the operating temperatures in a thrust bail bearing were measured for seven different types of greases, including three biodegradable greases having low toxicity. These friction torque tests were performed using a modified Four-Ball machine. Rheological evaluations of the lubricating greases were made using a rheometer. Bleed oils were extracted from the greases and the dynamic viscosities were measured. In order to compare the performance of the lubricant greases in terms of friction, the grease characteristics were related to experimental results, showing that the interaction between thickener and base oil have strong influences in the bearing friction torque. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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