Novel Tribometer for Coated Self-Lubricating Spherical Plain Bearings in a Vacuum

Coated self-lubricating spherical plain bearings (SSPBs) are a fairly key component of the space-swing mechanism. To examine the operation status and tribological properties of coated SSPBs, a tribometer with a temperature control module in a vacuum condition was developed. The tribometer was mainly...

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Main Authors: Zhen Li, Zhinan Zhang, Qingsong Yong, Guozheng Ma, Aobo Wei, Haidou Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Lubricants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/10/11/291