Surface Textures for Enhanced Seal Lubrication of Tapered Roller Bearings Using LIGA

Grants and Contracts Details

Description

The Research and Development proposed herein will improve the operating characteristics of traditional rolling-element bearings and the applications to which they contribute through the development and application of MEMS/microstructures in two major categories. First, we will develop low-cost MEMS strain-sensing modules and the means to rapidly bond them to steel and other structures in large quantities. In addition to wire-based solutions, we will also develop modules for wireless data telemetry and power coupling to enable total systems-level solutions for the MEMS sensor modules. This will open the door toward providing low-cost load sensing for many applications. Second, we will explore the use of microstructures to improve heat transfer and lubrication phenomena to decrease friction and improve bearing life.
StatusFinished
Effective start/end date6/1/025/31/05

Funding

  • University of California Berkeley: $570,149.00

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