Preliminary evaluation of greases to 600 F and solid lubricants to 1500 F in ball bearings.
Ball bearing test apparatus for evaluation of greases and solid lubricants at high temperatures
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Ball bearing test apparatus for evaluation of greases and solid lubricants at high temperatures
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