The Control of the Lubricant Film by the Resistive Method for Scuffing

Abstract

The existence of a continuous film of lubricant increases the electrical resistance of the contact that can provide information on the quality of contact’s lubrication. This paper presents some experimental results obtained in the control of the lubricant film presence through the resistive method, in lubricated sliding contact between a spherical roller and a cylindrical disc, with the interpretation which gives indications about the time of scuffing.

Keywords

• Film lubricant
• Electrical resistance
• Contact