Journal bearings’ fatigue tester with reversing load vector
The test rig SMOK is used for research into dynamically loaded journal bearing behaviour. Especially it is suitable for: determination of the fatigue resistance of various bearing alloys.
The test rig, general view
Specifications
- Amplitude of load oscillations: up to 120 kN
- Shaft rotational speed: 600 - 4500 rpm
- Dimensions of tested bearing: diameter 40-80 mm, max length 50mm
Measured and controlled parameters
- Magnitude of load
- Number of load cycles
- Shaft rotational speed
- Bearing temperature
- Feed pressure of lubricating oil
- Oil temperature
- Intensity of oil flow
- Bearing shell temperatur (multiple points)
Contact person
Michał Wasilczuk mwasilcz@pg.edu.pl
Jacek Łubiński jacek.lubinski@pg.edu.pl
