Wiki Tag: calculate central film thickness

Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication (EHL): Theory and Definition

05.02.2017 tribonet

Definition of Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication (EHL) Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication – or EHL – is a lubrication regime (a type of hydrodynamic lubrication (HL)) in which significant elastic deformation of the surfaces takes place and it considerably alters […]

Contact Pressure For Rough Surfaces: A Tutorial

08.11.2017

In this article, a calculation of contact pressure in a rough contact is discussed. The calculation is done using a Tribology Simulator software, which is available for download here (its free to use). The simulator [...]
After the Mystery of Rotary Lip Seals

07.02.2017

Lip seals compete with mechanical face seals in sealing oil or grease in rotary shaft applications. Under certain running conditions both kinds of seals can be used however, the latter ones are generally used for [...]
The Next Mars Rover Wheels Designed To Prevent Wear

29.11.2017

The Curiosity Rover has made some incredible discoveries during the five years it has been operating on the surface of Mars. And in the course of conducting its research, the rover has also accrued some [...]
Switchable Friction on Graphene

15.08.2016

Graphene is a unique material in many aspects and has recently been applied in various ways. In tribology, it has been shown to lead to a superlubricity – an ultra low friction state. In laboratory [...]
The ‘Origami Robot’ that can be ingested

19.10.2017

Ever swallowed a button-battery? And wondered how to get it out? Have no fear, the origami robot is here! That’s right, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has come up with a pill-sized origami robot, which will [...]