Viscometer
What is a viscometer? Viscosity is the resistance experienced by the liquid in motion. A high-viscosity (thick) liquid flows slower than a low-viscosity (thin) liquid. This can be seen by comparing the speed of oil […]
Tribology Wiki
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Surface Modification Techniques
1. Introduction: Surface enhancement techniques have integrated seamlessly into our daily lives and any modification to this will greatly impact the service life, sustainability and operation ability. For instance, we use a piece of glass […]
Erosive wear
Erosive wear Definition: Erosive wear is the type of wear in which material degradation takes place due to the impact of external particles either solids or liquids on the surface of the material. The erosive […]
High Mileage Oil
What is High Mileage Oil? When we think about metal surfaces, we imagine them as smooth like glass, but under a microscope, they look more like the Grand Canyon: ragged and full of peaks and […]
Coolants
What are Coolants? Industrial lubricants are an always a huge and fascinating topic to discuss and share. Broadly industrial lubricants are discussed in two different verticals – one is, of course, Factory, Plant & Machinery […]
Semi Solid Lubricants
What are Industrial Lubricants? Industrial lubricants comprise fluids, oils, greases (semi solid lubricants), and other substances which reduce wear, friction or eliminate moisture. Their primary purpose is to cover solid surfaces using a film. However, they […]
Garter Spring
A Garter spring is a coiled steel spring that is connected at each end to create a circular shape, and is used in oil seals, shaft seals, belt-driven motors, and electrical connectors. There are several […]
Fluoroelastomers
Fluorocarbon elastomers are a rubber specialty. These are well-known for having the best temperature resistance and for being highly inert. Fluoroelastomers also show a high resistance against mineral oil-based lubricants. The chemical resistance and high temperature […]
Wear
Definition of Wear: Wear is defined as surface damage of one or all solid surfaces in contact subject to relative motion. Wear might have different patterns corresponding to various wear mechanisms. A surface can be […]
Oil Lubrication
What is Lubrication? Lubrication is the process of reducing wear and friction by applying a film that reduces friction between two surfaces in contact. The lubricant employed could be a solid, fluid, or plastic material. […]