FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM: INVESTIGATION OF BEARING RETENTION BY USE OF ADHESIVE OR SEALANTS

Abstract

This report discusses the results of tests conducted on installation of bearings using sealants or adhesives. Tests were conducted to determine: the effect on beakaway torque; resistance to vibration under load; time and temperature properties under axial load; resistance to water, JP-4 fuel, and ethylene glycol; and the maximum thrust to remove bearings after each of the preceding tests. Methods of cleaning the bearing outer race were also studied. These various tests were conducted in close coordination with the Design Group. The use of Loctite sealants, grades ''A'' and ''B'' proved to be entirely feasible for bearing installations in steel housings, but are not adequate for use in aluminum housings.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1964
Accession Number
AD0437251

Entities

People

  • I. K. Spiker

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Adhesives
  • Air Force
  • Alkenes
  • Aluminum
  • Axial Loads
  • Control Systems
  • Ethylene Glycol
  • Ethylenes
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Government Procurement
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Physical Properties
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Strain Gages
  • Test Equipment

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