Research of dependence of tribological properties of highly loaded bearings made of modified wood

Abstract

Analysis of the widespread use of modified wood in friction units of various machines has been. It has been shown that the modified wood is significantly changing its mechanical proper-ties, depending on the operating temperature and humidity. Low thermal conductivity and heat resistance of the modified wood requires a mandatory settlement information about temperature in friction sliding bearings. It was revealed that the underestimation of the temperature and hu-midity stresses can lead to intensive wear, and in some cases, to the destruction of the slide bearings.