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Types of Sliding Bearings Types of Lubrication
Journal or sleeve Full Film: bearing surfaces are fully separated by a
film of lubricant, eliminating any contact.
No thrust resistance Hydrostatic
Thrust continuous flow of lubricant to the sliding interface
e.g air hockey, hovercraft
Capable of supporting end loads f=0.002-0.010
Desired Properties
Types of Lubrication of Bearing Materials
Mixed Film Embeddability or indention softness--
Combination of partial lubricant film plus some embedding of particles
asperity contact between the surfaces. Low shear strengthmaterial flow
f=0.004-0.10 Sufficient Compressive and fatigue strength
support load and endure repeated flexing
Boundary
High heat conductivityconduct heat away
Continuous surface contact
Coefficient of thermal expansion similar to
Lubricant smeared over surface
journal and housing
f=0.05-0.20
Corrosion resistanceavoid oxidation
Common materials :Babbits (alloys based on lead and tin), copper alloys,
aluminum, silver
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Basic Concepts of
Hydrodynamic Lubrication Hydrodynamic Lubrication