Solid-Lube is an oil saturated, polymer material that virtually fills all of the free space in the bearing. The polymer material is molded into the bearing forming very narrow gaps around the rolling elements and raceways, enabling the bearing to rotate freely. The polymer material has a porous structure, with millions of micro-pores, that hold the lubricating oil retained by surface tension. In service,oil is released from the material into the narrow gaps between t and the bearing components, thus providing effective minimum quantity lubrication.
Solid Oil enables bearing lubrication with an even and consistent film of oil. An increase in operating temperature pushes oil toward the surface of the polymer material. This ''flow'' of oil within the polymer material occurs because the oil has a higher coeffcient of thermal expansion than the polymer material and because the viscosity of the oil decreases with increasing temperature. During shutdown,any excess oil is reabsorbed back into the polymer material.
LDK bearings with Solid-Lube are designed for use in applications where high levels of moisture and incidental
contact with water and other contaminants are real issues. These bearings are also an excellent choice for applications where relubrication is impractical or dangerous.
Operating life more than twice as long as conventional grease lubrication, in water or dust-contaminated environments.
Grease-free property with no oil refilling reduce cost of ownership and environment impact.
Resist washout
Virtually eliminates oil leakage
Protects against the ingress of the contaminants
Steel mill equipment
Paper mill equipment
Food processing equipment
Agriculture equipment
Liquid crystal display and semiconductor manufacturing equipment
Cleaning equipment
Conveying equipment
Available in ball bearing,spherical roller bearing and tapered roller bearing types.
