Lapping
What is lapping? Lapping is a type of finishing process which is carried out with the help of loose abrasives. In this finishing process, surface smoothening is achieved by the abrasive grains which are supported […]
Tribology Wiki
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Tribology History
Tribology Milestones Although the term tribology was only coined in 1966 by Peter Jost, humans have recognized the concept in some form for thousands of years. The earliest mention of tribology is actually in the […]
Lubricity Theory and Definition
When talking about Lubricity, understanding the working principle of a lubricant becomes a must. Dry Contact or Dry Lubrication No matter how smooth a metal surface might appear microscopic, the surface is a collection of […]
Types of Lubrication Systems
Lubricants and Friction Lubricants act to reduce friction. Now, this makes it easier to keep machines running smoothly, and it cuts down on the amount of heat and wears caused by friction. A machine’s moving […]
Everything You Should Know About Hydraulic Fluids Before Selection
Hydraulic fluids are used for power transmission in hydraulic machinery. Hydraulic machines use fluid’s ability to perform work. So, here is some example of equipment where usually hydraulic fluids are used like excavators and backhoe Loaders, […]
Lubricant formulation
Formulation The main use of lubricants in motor vehicles as well as in industrial machinery is to reduce friction and wear from mechanical contact and heat. Friction is the force that opposes movement on two […]
Lubricant Testing
Different Lubricant Testing Procedures & Its Importance Have you ever visited a doctor & doctor asks you to have a blood test done? Doctors do that usually because blood tests can tell a lot more […]
Minimum Quantity Lubrication and Its Importance
Lubrication of rolling bearings is one of the main tasks that deserve our attention. By maintaining proper lubrication procedures & the right quantity of lubricants, Reliability, Longevity & Energy Optimization goals can be achieved. But […]
Pour Point Definition and Testing Standards
What is Pour Point? The pour point is the lowest temperature at which oil flows in a specified lab test. Specifically, the pour point is 3℃ (5℉) above the temperature at which the oil shows […]
History of Journal Bearings
What is a Journal Bearing? Journal Bearing is one of the most common and the simplest type of bearings and is a type of plain bearing. Essentially, a journal bearing is a shaft that rotates […]