FERROLUBRICANTS: NEW APPLICATIONS

This article presents a brief description of ferrolubricants, which are basically a combination of a ferrofluid and a lubricating fluid. The theory behind the development of this lubricant is discussed, and the fluid itself is briefly described. Data from testing as to the merits of ferrolubricants are given, and application limits are also discussed, including certain disadvantages of this fluid.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Mechanical Engineers

  Two Park Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10016-5990
• Authors:
  • Ezekiel, F D
• Publication Date: 1975-4

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 30-31
• Serial:
  • ASME Journal of Mechanical Engineering
  • Volume: 97
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ferromagnetic materials; Lubricants; Lubricating oils; Lubrication
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00099959
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Maritime Research Center, Kings Point
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 18 1975 12:00AM