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- Meaning of Lubrication
- Properties of Good Lubricants
- Lubrication and Gears
- Effects of Lubrication on Gears
What is Lubrication?
Lubrication is the process of applying lubricants on sliding surfaces in contact. A good lubricant must possess viscosity. The two main types of lubricants are oils and greases.
Viscosity is the resistance to the flow of a fluid. It shows how thick the lubricant is and its readiness to flow.
Properties of Good Lubricants:
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