Impregnated composite bearings
A porous material is used as the matrix and is impregnated with solid lubricant to form a solid lubricated impregnated composite bearing. The solid lubricant stored inside the bearing pad continuously supplies solid lubricant to the friction surface as the bearing pad wears. Typical composite bearings are composed of carbon graphite as the base material, impregnated with soft metal, polytetrafluoroethylene or inorganic matter (BaF2).
Impregnation methods include:
1. Bring the impregnated material into a molten state and perform vacuum impregnation.
2. Use a hardening liquid as a carrier, and place the impregnated material in it for impregnation.
3. Use a volatile liquid as a carrier, disperse the impregnating material therein for impregnation, and then volatilize the liquid.
4. Evaporate the impregnated material and then impregnate it. The impregnated material not only lubricates, but also increases the strength of the base material.
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