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Long-wearing TFE/metal bearingsMethod for making metal/polytetrafluoroethylene (TFE) bearing surfaces embeds long-wearing layer of TFE in microscopic pits in metal. Technique has potential applications in automotive gears, ball joints, and roller chain components. Other applications are in use of unlubricated bearings in chemical, pharmaceutical, and food-processing equipment.
Document ID
19790000409
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Brass, R. A.
(Rockwell Intern. Corp.)
Gillon, W. A., Jr.
(Rockwell Intern. Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 4
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
MSC-15994
Accession Number
79B10409
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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