The porous-metal bearings are used where re-lubrication is difficult.

The porous-metal bearings are used where re-lubrication is difficult. Correct Answer True

Most porous-metal bearings are made of either bronze or iron, with 10 to 35 vol% interconnected voids or porosity. In operation, lubricating oil stored in these pores feed the bearing surface through these interconnected pores, when the temperature increases during operation. Any oil, which is forced from the loaded zone of the bearing, is later reabsorbed by the pores through capillary action. Since these bearings can operate for long periods of time without additional supply of lubricant, they are convenient to be used where re-lubrication is difficult.

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