Abstract: A ball bearing cage has a radially encircling, annular body, on which in the circumferential direction, substantially evenly distributed, axially projecting webs having a predefinable axial length are arranged. The webs form a plurality of axially open ball pockets on one side for accommodating a corresponding number of balls having a predefinable ball diameter. At least for one web, a guide section is formed to bring same into an engagement with a running groove of a ball bearing ring. The axial length of the webs corresponds to at least the ball diameter. There is also described a ball bearing having such a ball bearing cage.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may provide textured surfaces to be lubricated, the texturing to enhance the effectiveness of the intended nano-lubrication. The texturing may make asperities and depressions in the surface to be lubricated. This texturing may be executed, for example, by chemical etching, laser etching, or other techniques. This texturing may create locations in the lubricated surface to hold or anchor the intended nano-lubricants, to facilitate the creation of a tribo-film on the surface when the lubricated surface is used under pressure, and resulting in delivery of multiple chemistries from the nano-lubricant.

Abstract: A cosmetic cold-wax depilatory composition is provided The depilatory composition comprises a hydrocarbon resin, from 50% to 99% by weight and a flexibilizer or plasticizer, from 0.5% to 10% by weight Methods of applying the composition to a strip of material for removal of hair without the need for heating are also provided.

Abstract: Components, turbochargers, and methods of forming components are provided. In an embodiment, by way of example only, a method of forming a component is provided. The method includes applying a plurality of coated particles to a substrate, wherein each coated particle comprises a solid film lubricant particle and a layer surrounding an entire surface of the solid film lubricant particle, each solid film lubricant particle comprises at least one compound, and the layer comprises a coating material having a greater resistance to oxidation than the compound when subjected to a predetermined processing temperature and heating the substrate to the predetermined processing temperature to form a portion of a coating over the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solid stick composition comprising a thermosetting resin and a grease. Optionally, the solid stick composition may comprise a lubricant, a friction modifier, a thermoplastic plasticizer or a combination thereof. The solid stick compositions may be used for application between two metal surfaces in sliding and rolling-sliding contact such as steel wheel-rail systems including mass transit and freight systems. A method of reducing energy consumption, or controlling friction between a metal surface and a second metal surface by applying the solid stick composition to one or more than one of the metal surfaces, is also provided.

Abstract: A wax formulation useful for application on skis, snowboards and other snow sliding apparatus that can be formulated from all natural components and which provides good performance in terms of ease of application, durability during use and lubricity enhancement contains 70 to 100 wt % of base wax composition containing beeswax, and candelilla wax and optionally camauba wax, and up to 30 wt % of one or more additional materials selected from among additional waxes, natural plant oils, hydrogenated plant oils, silicones, and fluoropolymers. In preferred compositions, the additional materials are all of natural origin, thus excluding fluoropolymers and silicones. The amounts of beeswax, camauba wax and candelilla wax in the base wax vary depending on the temperature conditions for which the wax formulation is intended. In general, the base wax composition contains 25-38 wt % beeswax, 50-75 wt % candelilla wax, and 0 to 16 wt % carnauba wax.

Abstract: Thermoplastic resin compositions comprising a thermoplastic polymer and a lubricating oil-impregnated mesoporous powder. The compositions comprise about 0.3 to about 2 weight percent of lubricating oil, based on the total weight of the composition and are able to maintain a low coefficient of friction and minimal wear over an extended period of use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing a friction lining whereby a friction paper is displaced with a latex based on an elastomer and fibers of the friction paper are then bonded one another due to precipitation of the elastomer out of the latex. A non-surface active protective colloid is added to the latex as a suspension agent before applying it to the friction paper.

Abstract: A tubular threaded element including a dry protective coating. The coating includes a solid matrix adhering to the substrate in which are dispersed particles of solid lubricants from at least two classes that are selected to exert a synergistic effect between themselves and with the constituents of the matrix, i.e. coating provides protection against corrosion and against galling of the threadings of threaded elements used in hydrocarbon wells.

Abstract: Wax-based lubricant coatings for conveyors, and in particular for container transporting conveyors, are provided. The lubricant coatings provide conveyor surfaces having low coefficients of friction. In one embodiment, the lubricant coatings are composed of a mixture of carnauba wax and at least one additional wax. Conveyors having the lubricant coatings applied thereto are also provided.

Abstract: A rigid structure comprising a lubricant, an absorbent material, and a reinforcing material. The reinforcing material may be comprised of a fibrous and/or a plastic material. The absorbent material is comprised of a fibrous material. The lubricity and wear rate of the rigid structure can be controlled by changing the amount of lubricant contained in the rigid structure in relation to the amount of reinforcing and/or absorbent material contained in the rigid structure. In some embodiments, the lubricity and wear rate of the rigid structure can also be controlled by changing the amount of reinforcing material in relation to the amount of absorbent material.

Abstract: A wet friction material comprises a fiber base material, a filler and a binder: wherein the filler contains a disc-shaped diatomaceous earth; wherein the filler contains at least one of a filler having Mohs hardness of 8 to 9.5 and a diatomaceous earth and the binder contains a specific silicone resin binder; or wherein the binder contains another specific silicone resin binder.

Abstract: A friction material exhibiting a great coefficient of friction, as compared to that of the conventional friction material, which is produced with the use of an organic paper-like substrate. The friction material is composed of the paper-like substrate of a fibrous material, and an inorganic binder with which said substrate is impregnated. When friction is produced, the inorganic binder exhibits friction characteristics so that a great coefficient of friction can be effected, as compared to the cases organic binders such as phenol resin are used.

Abstract: A lubricative resin composition and a slide bearing made from such a resin. Even after a long-time slide movement, the friction coefficient is kept stably low and the wear is small. Moldability is also good. The lubricative resin composition is made up of 80-99.5 wt % of a synthetic resin which is either a mixture of 30-95 wt % of a polyamide resin and 5-70 wt % of a polyolefin, or a polyamide resin, and 0.5-20 wt % of a fatty acid having a carbon number of 10 or over and a melting point of 30° C. or under, such as montanic acid or stearic acid. A slide bearing is made from such a resin composition. Such slide bearings are used to support rotary shafts in a developing device for developing static latent images.

Abstract: A lubricating oil for a rolling bearing in a high-speed rotating equipment comprises a nondrying vegetable oil. A rolling bearing for a high-speed rotating equipment is provided with a rolling bearing element constructed of an outer ring, an inner ring, rolling elements and a retainer to rotatably support at least a rotary shaft thereon. The retainer is made of a non-porous metal or synthetic resin and is lubricated with the lubricating oil.

Abstract: A lubricating oil for a rolling bearing in a high-speed rotating equipment comprises a nondrying vegetable oil. A rolling bearing for a high-speed rotating equipment is provided with a rolling bearing element constructed of an outer ring, an inner ring, rolling elements and a retainer to rotatably support at least a rotary shaft thereon. The retainer is made of a non-porous metal or synthetic resin and is lubricated with the lubricating oil.

Abstract: The present invention is a replacement for petroleum jelly as a base for products suitable for application to the skin. It is comprised of vegetable oil and silica. The vegetable oil is preferably a canola oil and more preferably a high oleic acid/low linolenic acid canola oil. The silica is preferably untreated fumed silica powder. The vegetable oil is preferably present in the range of 50-90% and most preferably 80%. The silica is present in the range of 5-15% and most preferably 10%. Other ingredients which may be added include vitamin E, margarine or butter, starch, and sunscreen. The base of the present invention has a significantly higher melting temperature than petroleum jelly.

Abstract: An endogenous oil extracted from Brassica seeds is disclosed that contains, after crushing and extraction, greater than 86% oleic acid and less than 2.5% .alpha.-linolenic acid. The oil also contains less than 7% linoleic acid. The Brassica seeds are produced by plants that contain seed-specific inhibition of microsomal oleate desaturase and microsomal linoleate desaturase gene expression. Such inhibition can be created by cosuppression or antisense technology. Such an oil has a very high oxidative stability in the absence of added antioxidants.

Abstract: Lubricant and grease compositions are disclosed comprising ratite oils. These lubricant and grease compositions include compositions comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity, and a minor amount of ratite oil. The lubricating and grease compositions are useful as lubricants, friction reducers, and coolants.

Abstract: A composition of matter for use in tribological applications, such as in mechanical seals, bearings and other sliding or rubbing components, which provides good durability and wear characteristics. The material is used in the "softer" one of two relatively sliding members which are in, or may come into, contact with each other during the relative rotation of one of the member s relative to the other. The material is a carbon or carbonaceous formed material, such as is normally used in the manufacture of a primary seal ring in a mechanical seal, and comprises an additive compound which contains at least one compound from a group consisting of neodymium fluoride, praseodymium fluoride, gadolinium fluoride and lanthanum fluoride.