Tom Bishop, PE
EASA Senior Technical Support Specialist
Lubrication is needed to reduce friction between the rolling elements and stationary parts of a bearing. By reducing bearing friction, lubricants also help prevent undue temperature rise and dissipate some of the heat that is generated. This article describes some of the key characteristics and properties of lubricating greases and oils.
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EASA Technical Manual
More information on this topic can be found in EASA's Technical Manual- Section 8: Bearings
- Section 9: Lubrication
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