Automotive
Technical Paper

SILICONES as LUBRICANTS

460202

01/01/1946

Event
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers
Authors
T. A. KAUPPI Dow Corning Corp.
W. W. PEDERSE Dow Corning Corp.
Abstract
Content
HE lubricating possibilities of silicones are summarized by the authors as follows:
  1. 1.
    Silicone fluids offer possible solutions to lubrication problems involving heat stability, oxidation resistance, nonvolatility, and low change of viscosity with change in temperature.
  2. 2.
    Different types of silicone fluids vary in their lubricating ability and in their behavior toward various rubbing metal surfaces. Some silicone fluids approach petroleum oils in ability to reduce wear.
  3. 3.
    Silicone greases, because of their oxidation resistance and low volatility, should find application in the operation of ball bearings under severe conditions and in permanently lubricated ball bearings where long service life is essential.
Meta Tags
Topics
Lubricants
Drag
Bearings
Corrosion
Lubricating greases
Metals
Wear
Affiliated or Co-Author
Dow Corning Corp.
Details
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/460202
Pages
5
Citation
KAUPPI, T., and PEDERSE, W., "SILICONES as LUBRICANTS," SAE Technical Paper 460202, 1946, https://doi.org/10.4271/460202.
Additional Details
Publisher
SAE International
Published
Jan 1, 1946
Product Code
460202
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English