Large scale thrust bearing test setup
Investigate the friction and wear behavior of axial thrust washers, more particularly pintle bearings.
investigate the friction and wear behavior of axial thrust washers, more particularly pintle bearings.
Features
- Tests under real operating conditions (grease, water lubrication, sea water ingress, dirt etc.).
- Large diameters are possible.
- Vertical load (max. 1500kN, bearing torque (max. 100kNm).
- Flat or spherical bearing material can be tested.
- Accurate load controlled or displacement controlled operation.
- Equipped with data acquisition devices such as temperatures, local displacements, local strains, …
Application
- Pintle, thrust and axial bearings (e.g. a sea lock)
Objective
Investigate friction and wear behaviour to determine for instance the best material combination.