Boundary Lubrication Explained: Essential Concepts You Must Know (2026)
What is Boundary Lubrication? [avatar user="James Ewen" size="original" align="left" link="https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-ewen/"] The article was created by Dr. James Ewen[/avatar] Boundary lubrication describes situations where the applied load is primarily supported by contacting solid asperities, rather than a liquid lubricant. The boundary...
Lubricant Additives: 12 Critical Mechanisms Enhancing Tribological Performance
What Are Lubricant Additives? The additive content in lubricating oils ranges from just a few parts per million to several percentage points. Depending on the function that the additives develop they may be classed as: Substances intended to improve the...
