In-situ measurement of the meniscus at the entry and exit of grease and oil lubricated rolling bearing contacts
The lubricant inlet meniscus in a rolling element bearing acts as a reservoir that feeds the elastohydrodynamic contact, QUERCETIN COMPLEX resulting in a sufficiently thick film to avoid wear.A shortening and/or thinning of the inlet meniscus towards the contact centre is an indicator of bearing starvation and impaired lubricant performance.This wo