ROLLER-BEARING AXLEBOXES

The design of an efficient seal for the retention of lubricants in axleboxes is described. In this design frictional resistance has, for the first time, been reduced to negligible proportions. The seal consists of an L-shaped packing member, the lip of which is maintained in contact with the revolving shaft by means of a light-tension spring; the whole arrangement is mounted in a neat metal housing, the outer diameter of which is a press fit into a recess provided in the bearing to be sealed. When compared with plain bearings, a saving of 85 percent or more may be expected in the cost of lubrication; refills are reduced to one every six months or so.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1945-12-14

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 616
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 83

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axles; Bearings; Journal boxes; Lubricants; Lubrication; Railroad cars; Taking (Property); Technology
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Seizing
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037947
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM