2020 年 65 巻 2 号 p. 75-80
Life of grease refers to the duration of time at the end of which machine parts lubricated with the grease become not operable due to lubrication. These parts reach the end of their life by different failure modes including fatigue and wear. Grease contributes to extending machine part life through advanced technologies such as improved oil supply, additive optimization and thick film formation at low speeds. This paper presents examples of how grease extends the life of bearings for motor, electric auxiliaries and wind turbine main shaft.