High Temperature Solid Lubricants for Bearings

Award Information

Agency: Department of Defense	Branch: Air Force	Award ID: 92798	Program Year/Program: 2009 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: F083-064-0201	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: N/A	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: UES, Inc.
4401 Dayton-Xenia Road Dayton, OH -
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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 2009

Title: High Temperature Solid Lubricants for Bearings

Agency / Branch: DOD / USAF

Contract: FA8650-09-M-5011

Award Amount: $99,991.00

Abstract:
High mach gas turbine engines will require bearings to operate at high temperatures (900-1200 F). At such temperatures fluid lubricants will not work. UES Inc. proposes to develop robust high temperature solid lubricant coating systems utilizing commercially viable process. The coating systems will be characterized in terms of adhesion, microstructure, mechanical properties and tribological characteristics in relevant temperature regime. Based on their performance ranking, coating systems will be identified for further development in Phase II. BENEFIT: Successful completion of the project will enable the operation of bearings at higher temperatures for military (high mach gas turbine engines) and commercial (hot profile rolling, power generation etc.) applications.

Principal Investigator:
Amarendra K. Rai
Research Scientist
9374266900
arai@ues.com

Business Contact:
Bryce W. Skinn
Business Relations Manager
9374266900
bskinn@ues.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

UES, INC.
4401 Dayton-Xenia Road Dayton, OH 45432

EIN/Tax ID: 310797776

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No