Sleeve Bearing Materials and Lubricants for Advanced Airframes.
Abstract
Bearing materials, shaft materials, and lubricants for airframe-bearing applications have been evaluated using an apparatus that simulates the loads, motions, and temperatures encountered by typical airframe bearings. Beryllium-copper bearings, which are capable of operation at very high stresses in reversing-load applications, were found to be limited to 20,000 psi for satisfactory operation in unidirectional loading. On the other hand, aluminum-bronze bearings were capable of operation at higher unidirectional loads than they were under reversing loads. Beryllium-copper bearings were also found to be sensitive to lubricant starvation; regular relubrication is required to insure satisfactory operation. Elevated-temperature bearing experiments using several versions of MIL-G-81322 grease showed a considerable variation in performance. While some versions operated successfully at 350F (which is the maximum recommended temperature), others were limited to 300F. MIL-G-81322 and MIL-G-27617 provided adequate corrosion protection for unplated steel shafts in all but severe corrosion situations. Plasma-sprayed aluminum-bronze and 440C stainless steel were shown to be promising airframe-bearing and shaft materials. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 19, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0733705
Entities
People
- Fred F. Zugaro
- Keith F. Dufrane
- William A. Glaeser
Organizations
- Battelle Memorial Institute