THE INFLUENCE OF SELECTED PARAMETERS ON MAGNETIC FLUID SEAL TIGHTNESS AND MOTION RESISTANCE

Magnetic fluid seals belong to the class of non-contact seals. They are used as protective seals for vacuum systems, high speed shafts, precision mechanics, and electromechanical devices. The proper functioning of the ma...

FIELD TESTS OF RESISTANCE TO ABRASIVE WEAR OF PLOUGHSHARES MADE OF BORON STEEL

The results of the investigation of durability and ploughshare wear made from three grades of boron steel, Hardox 500, B27 and used by Lemken Company, are presented. During the research, ploughing on sandy soils was done...

INFLUENCE OF SUB-MICROMETRIC SOLID LUBRICANT PARTICLES IN THE SURFACE LAYER OF PARTS OPERATING AT HIGH TEMPERATURES ON THE TRIBOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

In the case of high temperatures, traditional lubricating agents lose their properties. An important element is the development of new means of lubrication applicable to industry. The lubrication of systems working at sp...

APPLICATION OF VEGETABLE OILS FOR THE FRICTION PAIR MODIFICATED WITH A BORON

In the article, the results of the conducted research were discussed, and the aim was the evaluation of the characteristics of the operation of sliding pairs when vegetable oils are used for lubrication. Particularly, fr...

Zużycie korozyjno-mechaniczne stali 430 i 321 w warunkach tarcia ślizgowego