Abstract:
An endoscope which has small bending resistance and is hard to be damaged or broken even when it is repeatedly used is disclosed. The endoscope includes a flexible insertion section 2 and an operation section 7 provided on the proximal end of the insertion section 2. The insertion section 2 has a sheath constructed from an outer layer 382 and the like, and elongated members such as an image guide 31 and light guides 32, 32 and the like are housed in lumens in the sheath. Further, each light guide 32 has an optical fiber bundle and a protective sheath 321 for protecting the optical fiber bundle. In the interior space of the protective sheath 321, a lubricant 5 containing a silicone oil and a solid lubricant is provided. The solid lubricant contains at least one of boron nitride, poly tetrafluoroethylene, and molybdenum disulfide. The solid lubricant is preferably formed into powder having an average grain size of 0.1 to 15 μm. By providing the lubricant 5 in the interior space of the lumen, bending resistance of the insertion section is reduced so that damage, breakage, or the like is hard to occur in the elongated members.
Abstract:
The invention aims to provide a rolling bearing that secures a sufficient bearing life economically even when used under such conditions that water from the outside or water formed by moisture condensation may seep into the lubricant or the bearing is affected by the vibrations, and particularly a rolling bearing suited to the electric parts and accessaries of au automobile engine, such as an alternator. To accomplish the object, the hydrogen ion exponent pH of the grease sealed into the inside of the bearing is adjusted in a range of from 7 to 13. For the same purpose, the hydrogen ion exponent pH of the grease is adjusted in a range of from 5 to 13 where a prescribed amount of an organic metal salt or ADTC is added to the grease, where a prescribed amount of an inorganic compound having an average particle size of 2 nullm or smaller is added to the grease, or where a diurea compound containing an aromatic amine or a mixture of the diurea compound is added to the grease as a thickener.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a non-flammable, anti-corrosive, non-discoloring product which has both penetrating and lubricating characteristics and is prepared with a non-flammable propellant that does not emit volatile organic compounds, but does replace water, and to a process for producing the same.
Abstract:
A refrigerating machine oil for a carbon dioxide refrigerant according to the invention is a refrigerating machine oil comprising polyalkylene glycol represented by the following general formula (1): R1nullnull(OR2)nnullOHnullmnullnull(1) nullwhere R1 represents a residue of an organic compound having a hydroxyl group, from which the hydroxyl group has been removed, R2 an alkylene group, and m and n respective integersnull, wherein a number average molecular weight of the polyalkylene glycol is not less than 500 nor more than 5000, wherein a rate of ethylene group among the alkylene group in the polyalkylene glycol is more than 0 and not more than 80 mol %, and wherein a rate of molecules in which the alkylene group bonded to a terminal hydroxyl group in the polyalkylene glycol is an ethylene group, is not more than 20 mol %.
Abstract:
A refrigerating machine oil for a carbon dioxide refrigerant according to the present invention contains polyalkylene glycol represented by the following general formula (1):R1nullnull(OR3)nnullOR2)m(1)nullwhere R1 represents a residue obtained by removing m hydroxyl groups from an organic compound having three to ten hydroxyl groups, R2 hydrogen, an alkylene group of one to five carbons, or an acyl group of one to five carbons, R3 an alkylene group of two to four carbons, m an integer of 3 to 10, and n such an integer that a number average molecular weight of the polyalkylene glycol (1) becomes 500 to 3000null, wherein a kinematic viscosity at 100null C. of the polyalkylene glycol is 5-20 mm2/s.
Abstract:
A system for generating refrigeration wherein a multicomponent refrigerant is compressed in a compressor lubricated with polyalphaolefin-based oil, the oil is removed from the compressed refrigerant, and the compressed refrigerant is expanded to generate refrigeration at a cryogenic temperature for provision to a refrigeration receptor.
Abstract:
This invention provides a release agent for low speed casting, which does not pollute working environment, has a superior running property and lubricating property and further shows a superior cleanability of a die. An aqueous release agent for a low speed injection die casting comprises as main components an inorganic lubricant, spherical resin particles having an average particle size of 0.1-10 nullm, an organic carboxylic acid metal salt and water.
Abstract:
An aqueous cutting liquid comprises a cationic water-soluble resin having an amine value of 20 to 200 mgKOH/g, and at least one rheology control agent selected from the group consisting of an inorganic bentonite, an organic bentonite and an aqueous silica sol, wherein the content of a nonvolatile matter of the rheology control agent is 0.1 to 30 percent by weight of the amount of the nonvolatile matter of the cationic water-soluble resin. An aqueous cutting agent comprises the aqueous cutting liquid, and an abrasive grain, wherein the content of the abrasive grain is 100 to 1000 percent by weight of the amount of the nonvolatile matter of the aqueous cutting liquid. A hard and brittle material is cut by a cutting device using the aqueous cutting agent. The present invention provides an aqueous cutting agent which is excellent in dispersion stability of the abrasive grain and viscosity stability during cutting/slicing operations, aqueous cutting liquid usable for the aqueous cutting agent, and a cutting/slicing method excellent in cutting performance, cleanability and the like of the work material on cutting/slicing hard and brittle material by using the cutting agent.
Abstract:
A low friction cam shaft for actuating at least one valve of an internal combustion engine includes a shaft member extending longitudinally, at least one cam secured to the shaft member, the cam being made of a plurality of density metal materials and having an outer surface impregnated with a solid film lubricant that has an affinity for oil and promotes rapid formation of a stable oil film to reduce friction therebetween.
Abstract:
A biodegradable lubricative resin composition which withstands use as a material for sliding parts, and slide bearings and gears made from such a resin composition. The resin composition contains an aliphatic polyester which is a monopolymer or copolymer of a hydroxy-carboxylic acid or an aliphatic polyhydroxy alcohol and an aliphatic polybase, the aliphatic polyester preferably containing 50-100 wt % lactic acid, and a lubricant which is a lubricating oil or a solid lubricant. Slide bearings and gears molded from such a resin composition are also proposed.