Original scientific paper
The Effect of Lubricating Oil on Temperature of Chainsaw Cutting System
Miroslav Stanovský
; Department of Forest Harvesting, Logistics and Amelioration; Technical University in Zvolen T. G. Masaryka 24, 960 53, Zvolen
Ján Schürger
; Department of Forest Harvesting, Logistics and Amelioration; Technical University in Zvolen T. G. Masaryka 24, 960 53, Zvolen
Martin Jankovský
orcid.org/0000-0001-6597-3469
; Department of Forest Harvesting, Logistics and Amelioration; Technical University in Zvolen T. G. Masaryka 24, 960 53, Zvolen
Valéria Messingerová
; Department of Forest Harvesting, Logistics and Amelioration; Technical University in Zvolen T. G. Masaryka 24, 960 53, Zvolen
Richard Hnilica
; Department of Manufacturing Technology and Materials Technical University in Zvolen Študentská 26, 960 53, Zvolen
Marian Kučera
; Department of Forest and Mobile Technology Technical University in Zvolen T. G. Masaryka 24, 960 53, Zvolen SLOVAKIA
Abstract
Portable chainsaw is a basic operational instrument in forestry. To ensure long-lasting performance of a chainsaw, it is necessary to perform the necessary maintenance of its cutting system. The basis of this maintenance lies in the lubrication of the chain, which protects it from excessive wearing and deterioration. Various lubricating oils are used for lubricating the chain. Biodegradable oils are promoted nowadays, with their main advantage being shorter decomposition time in the environment, and the same lubricating properties as conventional lubricants. This paper is aimed to evaluate and compare the ability to lubricate and cool the cutting system of a portable chainsaw filled with biodegradable oil and oils commonly used for its operation. Conditions of measurements were specified to simulate the actual operating conditions. During the evaluation no major differences between these oils were observed.
Keywords
biodegradable oil; portable chainsaw; temperature; thermograph
Hrčak ID:
116731
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Publication date:
3.6.2013.
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