Publication Date:
2013-08-31
Description:
The performance of dry-lubricated, angular contact ball bearings in vacuum at a temperature of 20 degrees K has been investigated, and is compared with the in-vacuo performance at room temperatures. Bearings were lubricated using dry-lubricant techniques which have been previously established for space applications involving operations at or near room temperature. Comparative tests were undertaken using three lubricants: molybdenum disulphide, lead, and PTFE. Results obtained using the three lubricants are presented.
Keywords:
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Type:
NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center, The 23rd Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium; p 319-333
Format:
application/pdf
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