RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF AIRFRAME BEARINGS FOR AEROSPACE VEHICLES.

Abstract

A total of 153 Phase 1 tests were completed at temperatures of -100F, 1500F, 2000F, and 2500F. Results demon strated significant differences in the coefficient of friction, wear, and load-carrying ability, and some promise of satisfactory bearing materials for the entire temperature range is indicated. It was agreed to discard four of the eight original Phase 1 test materials from further testing. The Phase 2 lubricant study is currently in progress and four of the six lubricants have been selected. Consideration is being given to two additional lubricants. The Phase 3 ultrahigh vacuum test rig components are being fabricated and will be installed into the test chamber very soon. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 11, 1963
Accession Number
AD0602898

Entities

People

  • C. J. Zupkus
  • J. B. Muratore
  • R. E. Murteza
  • R. J. Matt

Organizations

  • General Motors

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Craft
  • Airframes
  • Bearings
  • Coefficients
  • Friction
  • Lubricants
  • Materials
  • Ultrahigh Vacuum
  • Vacuum
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).

Technology Areas

  • Space