...Zinan Wang; Lukai Wang; Jianjiang Zhou; Peng Zhou; Shiying Zhang Purpose This study is aimed at investigating the influence of ball defects on the thermal and vibration characteristics of angular contact ball bearings under diverse oil–gas lubrication conditions. Design/methodology/approach...

...Dong Liu; Renpan Li; Guangwu Zhou; Pei Luo; Ao Mei Purpose Frictional torque is a critical parameter in evaluating the dynamic performance of space-grade angular contact ball bearings. Under extreme vacuum conditions, the frictional torque characteristics of these bearings are significantly...

...Yue Liu Purpose The purpose of this paper is to clarify the relationship between fatigue life and kinematics of angular contact ball bearing. It proposes a new modeling method of spin to roll ratio based on raceway friction, which is more accurate than the traditional raceway control theory...

...De-Xing Zheng; W.F. Chen; Guanyun Xiao; Dateng Zheng Purpose This paper aims to devote to the experimental analysis and modeling on the heat generation of angular contact ball bearings under vibration. Design/methodology/approach The experiments about vibration effect on bearing temperature...

...Fukang Deng; Kangchun Li; Xiongfeng Hu; Haifu Jiang; Fuchuan Huang Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the force and basic rating life of angular contact ball bearings of RV reducer under the actual operating condition. Design/methodology/approach Force analysis of angular contact...

...De-xing Zheng; Weifang Chen; Miaomiao Li Purpose Thermal performances are key factors impacting the operation of angular contact ball bearings. Heat generation and transfer about angular contact ball bearings, however, have not been addressed thoroughly. So far, most researchers only considered...