Paper 14: Measurement of Film Thickness in a Taper Roller Bearing
1969 ◽
Vol 184
(12)
◽
pp. 103-110
Keyword(s):
This paper describes an attempt to measure the elastohydrodynamic film thickness generated within the rolling contacts of a conventional taper roller thrust bearing. The technique used is simple and unambiguous and should be capable of application irrespective of the surface finish or geometry of the rolling elements.