- Industry: Machine tools
- Number of terms: 4249
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The Timken Company's expertise is in metallurgy, friction management and power transmission. In using this expertise their goal is to improve the reliability and efficiency of machinery all around the world.
A metal cap that fits over the outer end of the hub to keep grease in and dirt out of the bearing assembly.
Industry:Machine tools
1) The range between two limiting sizes as a means of specifying the degree of accuracy. 2) The amount a given bearing dimension may vary from specifications. 3) The difference between the upper and lower limits of a dimension or a specification. 4) A means of specifying the degree of accuracy.
Industry:Machine tools
The expansion caused by the increase in temperature. This may be linear or volumetric.
Industry:Machine tools
The section of the helix seal lip incorporating the contact line.
Industry:Machine tools
A metal formed washer attached to the outer ring and set so it rides close to, but not contacting, the inner ring, to retain lubricant and prevent contamination.
Industry:Machine tools
This occurs when oxygen attacks petroleum fluids. The process is accelerated by heat, light, metal catalysts and the presence of water, acids, or solid contaminants. It leads to increased viscosity and deposit formation.
Industry:Machine tools
The diameter of the outer ring or cup. It also is known as O. D.
Industry:Machine tools
The control of friction and wear by introducing a friction-reducing film between moving surfaces that make contact. It may be a fluid, solid or plastic substance.
Industry:Machine tools
Any substance used to separate two surfaces in motion and reduce the friction or wear of the surfaces.
Industry:Machine tools
A term usually applied to the last machining operation on any surface of a bearing, such as "Finish O. D. , " "Finish bore, " etc.
Industry:Machine tools
