Lubrication of Clockwork Fuze Mechanisms for Bombs

Abstract

Tests of the value of mineral and non-mineral oils, silicone fluids and greases, and colloidal graphite as lubricants for clockwork fuze movements are described. The work has particular reference to the efficacy of the various lubricants under extremes of temperature. Some tests with no lubricant are recorded. It is concluded that silicone fluids and greases are at present the most suitable for aircraft bomb fuze requirements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1948
Accession Number
ADA492674

Entities

People

  • F. Howick

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkanes
  • Bearings
  • Bomb Fuzes
  • Bombs
  • Dispersions
  • Friction
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Graphitic Materials
  • High Pressure
  • High Temperature
  • Low Temperature
  • Low Temperature Lubricants
  • Lubricants
  • Lubricating Oils
  • Lubrication
  • Smoke Generators
  • Technical Information Centers

Readers

  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineering