18th International Colloquium Tribology

Industrial and Automotive Lubrication
Solving Friction and Wear Problems

10–12 January 2012
Stuttgart / Ostfildern, Germany

Main Subjects

  • Scientific Session: Additive Mechanism of Effectiveness, Hydrodynamic, Elastohydrodynamic, and Mixed Film Lubrication Processes and Mechanisms
  • Calculation and Designing of Tribocontacts (Journal and Roller Bearings, Silder Gearing, Cam/Tappet-Systems etc. Including Lubricant Properties)
  • Special Aspects of Tribology
  • For-Life-Lubrication
  • Friction and Wear
  • Base Oils for High Performance Lubricants
  • Mineral Oils and Synthetic Fluids
  • Additive Developments and Technology
  • Solid Lubricants and Their Application
  • Lubricating Greases
  • Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants
  • Lubrication of Roller and Journal Bearings
  • Lubrication of lndustrial Gears, Compressors, and Refrigeration Compressors
  • General Application of Lubricants in Industry, Forestry, and Agriculture
  • Hydraulic Fluids and Seals
  • Metal Working and Metal Forming Lubrication and Lubricants
  • Tribological Behaviour of Materials
  • Lubricants for Automobile Gears, Transaxles, and ATFs
  • Engine Oils and Lubrication
  • Tribotesting and Evaluation
  • Classification and Standardization of Lubricants
  • Analyses, Recovery, Rerefining, and Disposal of Used Oil
  • Health and Environment Aspects, Laws, and Regulation