Investigation of the Influence of Triboactive CrAlMoN Coating on the Joint Wear of Grease-lubricated Roller Chains

Abstract

Physical vapor deposition (PVD) coatings are vital for enhancing wear resistance but face challenges in coating inaccessible surfaces due to their line-of-sight nature. A potential remedy is utilizing triboactive CrAlMoN coatings. These form a tribofilm in the contact zone when applied to one contact partner along with a suitable lubricant. This tribofilm can subsequently safeguard inaccessible yet tribologically stressed surfaces.