Lubrication Film Wear, Track Wear
This particle is a typical elongated, tapered cylinder that
has broken as a result of handling the tape.
Transmitted Off Crossed Circular Polarized Light
Definition/Function:
These particles are an example of lubrication film wear typical of roller-track
environments. These include
file cabinet drawers, desk drawers, and even overhead cranes. They are formed by the
slight slippage that occurs during motion and
the hydrocarbon film that develops on the metal runner over time. These particles are
typically black, with an organic matrix and
significant numbers of very small metal wear particles.
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