Mechanika 2008 : 13th international conference, April 3-4, 2008, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania: proceedings. Kaunas : Technologija, 2008, no. 13
This paper presents the research into tribological properties of biological lubricants. Various basic biological lubricants – rapeseed oil, rapeseed oil butyl ether, rapeseed oil methyl ester, animal fat acid methyl ester and lard fat acid methyl ester have been studied. The results were compared with the reference – commercial biodegradable oil. Tests were performed according to standard DIN 51.350 requirements. The investigated materials have been modified with the composition of additives (2.75 % wt.) reducing wear, oxidation and friction. The obtained results have indicated that rapeseed oil and animal fat acid methyl ester modified with this composition, under 150 N load, possess wear damping properties equivalent to commercial biodegradable oil.
