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Record 1 1993-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
  • Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
CONT

Metal-to-metal contact causes high frictional heat, rapid wear, and early failure of the bearing. Therefore, insuring proper lubrication is one of the main ways to prevent bearing failure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
CONT

Le contact métal sur métal engendre en effet une forte chaleur de frottement, une usure rapide et une défaillance prématurée du coussinet.

Spanish

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