Metal-Solid Lubrication Review

Metal Solid Lubrication Review

Metal Solid Lubrication Review

Metal solid Lubrication: Composites containing lamellar solids rely on film transfer to achieve low friction. The significant amount of solids required to improve film transfer produces a weak composite with reduced wear life. Addition of nonlamellar solids to these composites can increase strength and reduce wear. Various manufacturing techniques are used in the production of metal-solid composites. These include powder metallurgy, infiltration of porous metals, plasma spraying, and electrochemical code position. Another fabrication technique requires drilling holes in machine parts and packing the holes with solid lubricants. One of the most common applications for these composites is self-lubricating roller bearing retainers used in vacuum or high temperatures up to 400C (752F). Another application is in fail-safe operations, where the bearing must continue to operate for a limited time following failure of the normal lubrication system.