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  1. Rob1978

    Ansys educational

    I am working with an education version of Ansys for a comparison study. Output doesn't seem to give any stress results, although deformations are present! Is there any wrong setting in the element options or is there anyone who has experienced this same problem? Regards, Rob
  2. Rob1978

    Seawater resistant grease

    We have spoken to a local lubricant expert. His opinion is that the polarity of mineral based oils is better suited for sticking to steel metals. He told us that for seawater applications he never advises synthetic greases because they stick less well to the steel surfaces. He advises us to use...
  3. Rob1978

    Seawater resistant grease

    Thanks a lot for your replies. I am investigating the Dow Corning's lube and DuPont's Krytox for the moment. In our application, the bearings are in use for only 2-3 hours daily and work at low rpm (max 300) and not even continous. That means the main function of the grease is to keep seawater...
  4. Rob1978

    Seawater resistant grease

    Hello, I am offered two types of grease that I can use for bearings operating in seawater. One has a lithium soap as thickener (Castrol Molub-Alloy 860/460-2), the other one has a calcium soap thickener (Kluberplex BE31-502). Which one is better suitable? Or are there other greases found to be...
  5. Rob1978

    Seawater resistant grease

    Hello, I am offered two types of grease that I can use for bearings operating in seawater. One has a lithium soap as thickener (Castrol Molub-alloy 860/460-2), the other one has a calcium soap thickener (Kluberplex BE31-502). Which one is better suitable? Or are there other greases found suited...
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