A dry subject
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2005
Abstract
A basic understanding of materials suitable for designing dry bearings is carried out to help with the selection process. Solid lubricants and soft metal coatings help to minimize wear during limited sliding and oscillating motion of high temperature alloy seal and bearing surfaces in furnaces and gas turbines. Ceramics composites are used extensively as bearings and seals and have better toughness, ductility, and shock resistance. Dry bearings work with little or no liquid lubrication and are simpler to design, less expensive to purchase and maintain, and better resist contamination.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Machine Design
First Page
96
Last Page
102
Recommended Citation
Khonsari, M., & Booser, E. (2005). A dry subject. Machine Design, 77 (17), 96-102. Retrieved from https://repository.lsu.edu/mechanical_engineering_pubs/1423