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Tribometer managing autumn leaf problem on railways worldwide

25.02.2019 TriboNet

Since the 1800s, railway organizations have been struggling with low adhesion on the rail, especially during the Autumn season also known as the “slippery track season”. In Autumn, leaves fall on the rails and when […]

Stress Assisted Tribofilm Growth: A New Model

18.04.2017

Under extreme conditions the lubricant film fails to separate the rubbing surfaces and solid-to-solid contact occurs. To prevent excessive wear of the base materials anti-wear additives are used in these cases. The additives create a [...]
Fast, Faster, Fastest – Ski and Snow Tribology

08.11.2021

At Luleå University of Technology (LTU) they are joining forces to establish a Swedish Research Center for Performance & Technology in Sports. Within the multidisciplinary formation we find the newly started Ski and Snow Laboratory [...]
Electric vehicles: less challenges for tribologists?

16.11.2020

With the last years’ rise of electric vehicles (EV), you may have thought that the future lubrication challenges for cars may not be challenging anymore. At least not as challenging as the ones that the [...]
Insights to the tribology of toothpaste

02.01.2024

Texture is a commonly used term that encompasses the multi-dimensional sensory characteristics influenced by a material’s structure at both macro and micro-levels. Also, the rheology and surface properties of products that come into contact with [...]
New approach to 3D print stainless steel

14.03.2024

By Dr. Neil Canter, Contributing Editor | TLT Tech Beat March 2024 The microstructure of 316 stainless steel can be tailored by controlling the thermostability of the metal alloy. HIGHLIGHTS • A new strategy for [...]