Tribology & Lubrication Technology, October 1st, 2006
Solid lubricants have proven to be very useful in reducing the friction and wear encountered by machinery under severe applications. This type of lubricant is required because conventional fluid-based lubricants cannot handle the extreme pressure and temperatures encountered. Most solid lubricants are coated onto metal and plastic substrates. Examples of solid lubricants include graphite, molybdenum disulfide and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). One concern about solid lubricant coatings is the potential for them to wear off as the surface erodes over time. Such coatings can be subjected to c...
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