Purpose

This study aims to evaluate the tribological behavior of water-lubricated rubber bearings sliding against stainless steel under different lubricate conditions.

Design/methodology/approach

The water-lubricated rubber bearings under various normal loads and sliding speeds were carried out on the ring-block friction test, and the wear morphology is test conducted by using scanning electron microscope.

Findings

The results indicate that the surface of water-lubricated rubber bearings has a more alternative friction coefficient and wear rate under seawater than other lubricate conditions. The seawater not only acts as a lubricating medium but also brings microstructure while corroding the rubber interface, thereby further enhancing the lubricating effect and storing abrasive debris.

Originality/value

In this paper, tribological properties of the water-lubricated rubber bearing on ring-block friction test has been investigated. Water-lubricated rubber bearing was carried out on various lubricate conditions, and the friction coefficient, wear rate and worn surface were analyzed. Also, the effects of sliding speeds were investigated.

Peer review

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中文翻译：

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不同润滑条件下水润滑橡胶轴承的摩擦学行为

目的

本研究旨在评估在不同润滑条件下，水润滑橡胶轴承在不锈钢上滑动的摩擦学行为。

设计/方法/方法

在环块摩擦试验中进行了在各种正常载荷和滑动速度下的水润滑橡胶轴承，并使用扫描电子显微镜进行了磨损形态测试。

发现

结果表明，在海水中，水润滑橡胶轴承的表面具有比其他润滑条件更多的替代摩擦系数和磨损率。海水不仅充当润滑介质，而且在腐蚀橡胶界面的同时带来微观结构，从而进一步增强润滑效果并存储磨料碎屑。

创意/价值

本文研究了水润滑橡胶轴承在环座摩擦试验中的摩擦学性能。在各种润滑条件下进行了水润滑橡胶轴承，并分析了摩擦系数，磨损率和磨损表面。此外，还研究了滑动速度的影响。

同行评审

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