Next generation lubrication system for weapons

Current weapon system lubricants have performance limitations in extreme climatic conditions, specifically in sand and dust and cold environments. An alternative solid lubricant based lubrication system was investigated and validated using the ASTM subscale tests. The solid lubricants were selected...

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Published in:Tribology letters 2001-05, Vol.10 (4), p.229-235
Main Authors: Trivedi, Hitesh K, Massey, Maurice M, Bhattacharya, Rabi S, Strahl, Gerald A, Collum, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bearing strength
Coefficient of friction
Corrosion resistance
Corrosive wear
Friction resistance
Load carrying capacity
Lubricants & lubrication
Lubrication systems
Product design
Sand
Solid lubricants
Subscale tests
Systems analysis
Tribology
Weapons
Wear resistance
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Summary:Current weapon system lubricants have performance limitations in extreme climatic conditions, specifically in sand and dust and cold environments. An alternative solid lubricant based lubrication system was investigated and validated using the ASTM subscale tests. The solid lubricants were selected and evaluated based on weapon system lubrication requirements. The solid lubrication systems were evaluated for coefficient of friction, wear, load carrying capacity, endurance (wear) life and corrosion resistance. The novel lubrication system showed superior subscale performance compared to current gun lubricants. It has the potential to provide much better performance than current gun lubricants, especially in sand, cold and humid environments.
ISSN:1023-8883
1573-2711
DOI:10.1023/A:1016604706332