Unit for Studying Bearing Friction

The Unit for Studying Bearing Friction, to study sliding friction in slide bearings and rolling bearings. Since rolling friction is very little, rotational dynamics basic tests can be performed with the inertia flywheel.

ATENG 12146 — Unit for Studying Bearing Friction

Bench-top unit with adjustable legs.

Anodized aluminum frame and panels made of painted steel.

• The “ATENG 12146” unit consists mainly of:
• Shaft:
• Bearing journal: 17 mm.
  Cable drum with hook to hang the masses.
• Inertia flywheel:
• Diameter: 300 mm.
• Thickness: 40 mm.
• Mass: 22.5 Kg.
• Six bearing shells as slide bearings:
  Two slide bearing shells made of bronze.
  Two slide bearing shells made of teflon.
  Two slide bearing shells made of GG-25 cast iron.
• Two ball bearings:
• Type: deep groove.
• Inlet diameter: 17 mm.
• Outlet diameter: 40 mm.
• Ring width: 12 mm.
• Two rolling bearings:
• Inlet diameter: 17 mm.
• Outlet diameter: 40 mm.
• Ring width: 13.5 mm.