Tribology, the study of friction, wear, and lubrication, plays a crucial role in the performance and longevity of journal bearings, which are essential components in many mechanical systems, including ...

Journal bearing design is complex. It involves optimizing clearances, bearing length, minimum film lubricant, viscosity, flow rate, and inlet slots. Design equations are available, but their solution ...

Opening up running clearances in sleeve bearings helps prevent seizing when oil runs dry. Niskayuna, N.Y. A large commercial air conditioner turns on after sitting over winter, but its compressor ...

Tilting pad journal bearings are used in turbomachinery such as turbo compressors, turbo gears, gas turbines, or steam turbines. There is an ongoing and growing customer demand for bearings with ...

Measuring bearing clearances is one of those steps that all good engine builders take to establish a solid and reliable rotating assembly foundation. It can be tedious trying different bearings to put ...