BEARING AND METHOD OF INHIBITING CRACK PROPAGATION IN A BEARING COMPONENT

摘要

The present invention relates a bearing comprising a liquid lubricant and at least one ceramic component (105, 115, 125), which, during operation of the bearing, is subject to rolling contact load. According to the invention, a tribological surface (110, 120, 130) of the at least one ceramic component is impregnated with a sealant, such that the liquid lubricant is prevented from entering discontinuities in the tribological surface.