Industrial lubricants

Industrial lubricants

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Industrial lubricants

Rotating pressure vessel oxidation test (RPVOT)

Industrial machinery; Industrial lubricants

The Rotating Pressure Vessel Oxidation Test measures an oil's oxidation stability. The oil sample is placed in a vessel containing a polished copper coil. The vessel is then charged with oxygen and ...

Rotary seal

Industrial machinery; Industrial lubricants

A mechanical seal which rotates with a shaft and is used with a stationary mating ring.

Roll-off cleanliness

Industrial machinery; Industrial lubricants

The fluid system contamination level at the time of release from an assembly or overhaul line. Fluid system life can be shortened significantly by full-load operation under a high fluid contamination ...

Rolling oil

Industrial machinery; Industrial lubricants

An oil used in hot- or cold-rolling of ferrous and non-ferrous metals to Facilitate feed of the metal between the work rolls, improve the plastic deformation of the metal, conduct heat from the ...

Rolling element bearing

Industrial machinery; Industrial lubricants

A friction-reducing bearing that consists of a ring-shaped track that contains free-revolving metal balls. A rotating shaft or other part turns against such a bearing.

Roller bearing

Industrial machinery; Industrial lubricants

An antifriction bearing comprising rolling elements in the form of rollers.

Rings

Industrial machinery; Industrial lubricants

Circular metallic elements that ride in the grooves of a piston and provide compression sealing during combustion. Also used to spread oil for lubrication.