Abstract: The present invention provides an imide composition obtainable by a process which comprises the steps of: (a) reacting a dianhydride with a diamine in the presence of a solvent at a temperature in the range of from 20-80° C., wherein the molar ratio of the dianhydride (A) to the diamine (B) is in the range of from 0.25-4 (A/B), thereby forming an imide precursor; and (b) subjecting at least part of the imide precursor as formed in step (a) in the presence of a solvent to a heat treatment which is carried out at a temperature in the range of from 80-150° C. to convert at least part of the imide precursor into an imide, thereby forming the imide composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a preservative composition to prevent and/or reduce corrosion on a metal surface comprising an anhydride-derived amide and an oil and/or a solvent, wherein the anhydride-derived amide is present in an amount in the range of from 0.01-50 wt %, based on the total weight of the preservative composition. The invention also provides a preservative composition comprising in addition a sulfonate composition; a metal article having a coating thereon which coating comprises the present preservative composition; and the use of the present preservative composition to prevent and/or reduce corrosion on a metal surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bearing assembly for an electric motor for a vehicle, providing at least one main bearing configured to support a rotational element of the electric motor, and a sacrificial bearing. The main bearing includes at least one inner ring, at least one outer ring and at least one plurality of rolling elements. The sacrificial bearing provides an outer ring, an inner ring, and a plurality of rolling elements disposed between the outer ring and the inner ring. A value of a breakdown voltage for the sacrificial bearing is less than a value of the breakdown voltage for the at least one main bearing.

Abstract: A bearing assembly for an electric motor for a vehicle, having at least one main bearing configured to support a rotational element of the electric motor, and a sacrificial bearing. The main bearing includes at least one inner ring having at least one inner raceway, at least one outer ring having at least one out raceway, and at least one plurality of rolling elements disposed between the raceways. The sacrificial bearing provides an outer ring having an outer raceway, an inner ring having an inner raceway, and a plurality of rolling elements disposed between the outer ring and the inner ring. The sacrificial bearing is provided with an electrically conductive lubricant configured to lubricate the rolling elements of the sacrificial bearing. The main bearing is provided with an isolating lubricant configured to lubricate the rolling elements of the main bearing, wherein the isolating lubricant is electrically isolating.

Abstract: The present invention provides a preservative composition to prevent and/or reduce corrosion on a metal surface comprising an anhydride-derived amide and an oil and/or a solvent, wherein the anhydride-derived amide is present in an amount in the range of from 0.01-50 wt %, based on the total weight of the preservative composition. The invention also provides a preservative composition comprising in addition a sulfonate composition; a metal article having a coating thereon which coating comprises the present preservative composition; and the use of the present preservative composition to prevent and/or reduce corrosion on a metal surface.

Abstract: An imide composition obtainable by providing (a) reacting a dianhydride with a diamine in the presence of a solvent at a temperature in the range of from 20-80° C. The molar ratio of the dianhydride to the diamine is from 0.25-4, forming an imide precursor; and (b) subjecting the imide precursor as formed in step (a) in the presence of a solvent to a heat treatment carried out at a temperature from 80-150° C. to convert the imide precursor into an imide, thereby forming the imide composition. Also, a preservative composition including the present imide composition; a metal article having a coating that provides the present preservative composition; a process for preparing the imide composition; the use of the present imide composition to prevent and/or reduce false brinelling in a roll bearing system; and the use of the present preservative composition to prevent and/or reduce false brinelling in a roll bearing system.

Abstract: A sulfonate composition obtainable by a process in which a naphthalene ring-containing sulfonic acid is reacted with an amine in the presence of a base oil at a temperature in the range of from 20-80° C. The molar ratio of the sulfonic acid to the amide is in the range of from 0.2-3 (S/A). The invention also provides a preservative composition comprising the present sulfonate composition; a metal article having a coating thereon which coating comprises the present preservative composition; a process for preparing the sulfonate composition; the use of the present sulfonate composition to prevent and/or reduce corrosion in a roll bearing system; and the use of the present preservative composition to prevent and/or reduce corrosion in a roll bearing system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a grease composition having a base oil and a thickener that includes hydrophilic metal oxide particles and one or more amines that contain one or more unsaturated C—C bonds and/or at least one OH group. The hydrophilic metal oxide particles have a BET specific surface area of at least 10 m2/g and at least 80% of the hydrophilic metal oxide particles have a particle size in the range of from 5 nm to 900 ?m. The amount of the thickener is in the range of from 0.1-40% by weight, based on the total weight of the grease composition. The invention further relates to methods for manufacturing the grease composition, and the use of the grease composition for lubricating bearings, gears and couplings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a grease composition including a base oil and a thickener that provides hydrophilic metal oxide particles and one or more amides which contain one or more unsaturated C—C bonds and/or at least one OH group. The hydrophilic metal oxide particles have a BET specific surface area of at least 10 m2/g and at least 80% of the hydrophilic metal oxide particles have a particle size in the range of from 5 nm to 900 ?m. The amount of the thickener is in the range of from 0.1-40% by weight, based on the total weight of the grease composition. The invention further relates to methods for manufacturing the grease composition, and the use of the grease composition for lubricating bearings, gears and couplings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a grease composition having a base oil and a thickener that includes hydrophilic metal oxide particles and one or more esters which contain one or more unsaturated C—C bonds and/or at least one OH group. The hydrophilic metal oxide particles have a BET specific surface area of at least 10 m2/g and at least 80% of the hydrophilic metal oxide particles have a particle size in the range of from 5 nm to 900 ?m. The amount of the thickener is in the range of from 0.1-40% by weight, based on the total weight of the grease composition. The invention further relates to methods for manufacturing the grease compositions, and the use of the grease compositions for lubricating bearings, gears and couplings.

Abstract: A kit for testing grease includes components for testing consistency, oil bleed characteristic and contamination. Consistency of the grease is tested by compressing a sample of the grease between two surfaces (e.g., glass plates), measuring the extent of spread, and comparing the measured spread to a calibrated reference. Oil bleed characteristic is tested by placing a quantity of the used grease on a test medium, heating the test sample, measuring a dimension of the grease quantity on the heated test sample, and determining the bleed characteristic of the used grease by comparing the dimension of the grease quantity to a reference. A contamination test may be performed by further compressing the consistency sample and inspecting the sample both by the naked eye and with a microscope.

Abstract: A capsule containing at least one component of a lubricant for a machine element, whereby the capsule comprises an external wall including a first substance that is arranged to perish during the use of the machine element when the capsule is placed in and/or around the machine element and/or into lubricant being used to lubricate the machine element.

Abstract: A two-component grease package for lubricating a mechanism, wherein the grease package includes a first component comprising a thickener, and a second component comprising a fluid lubricant, whereby the two-component grease is obtained by mixing together the first and the second component.

Abstract: A system for re-lubricating a machine element, which comprises an analysis device arranged to determine which part of a lubricant that is being used to lubricate the machine element has been depleted and to generate a signal indicative thereof. A lubrication element is arranged to automatically re-lubricate the machine element only with the part of the lubricant that has been depleted in response to the signal.

Abstract: A machine element having only a first component of a two-component grease, wherein the first component includes a thickener, and a second component includes a fluid lubricant, whereby the two-component grease is obtained by mixing together the first component and the second component.

Abstract: A use of a lubricant comprising at least one reaction product of mono-di- and/or poly-isocyanate with unbranced and/or branced, unsaturated and/or saturated, alicyclic poly-amine with carbon numbers from 5 to 24, at least between at lease two elements, which are movable against each other.

Abstract: A Lubricant comprises a carboxylic-acid-amide which is based on aliphatic unbranched, alicyclic and/or aromatic chains with chain length from 2 to 60 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A kit for testing grease includes components for testing consistency, oil bleed characteristic and contamination. Consistency of the grease is tested by compressing a sample of the grease between two surfaces (e.g., glass plates), measuring the extent of spread, and comparing the measured spread to a calibrated reference. Oil bleed characteristic is tested by placing a quantity of the used grease on a test medium, heating the test sample, measuring a dimension of the grease quantity on the heated test sample, and determining the bleed characteristic of the used grease by comparing the dimension of the grease quantity to a reference. A contamination test may be performed by further compressing the consistency sample and inspecting the sample both by the naked eye and with a microscope.

Abstract: A use of a lubricant comprising at least one reaction product of mono-di- and/or poly-isocyanate with unbranched and/or branched, unsaturated and/or saturated, alicyclic poly-amine with carbon numbers from 5 to 24, at least between at least two elements, which are moveable against each other.

Abstract: A Lubricant comprises a carboxylic-acid-amide which is based on aliphatic unbranched, alicylic and/or aromatic chains with chain lengths from 2 to 60 carbon atoms.