What is ISO 12167‑2 about?
ISO 12167‑2 is the second part in the multi-series of International Standard that is applicable to the plain bearings on hydrostatic plain journal bearings with drainage grooves under steady-state conditions.
ISO 12167‑2 specifies, in graphic form, characteristic values used in the calculation of oil-lubricated plain journal bearings with drainage grooves.
Who is ISO 12167‑2 for?
ISO 12167‑2 on plain bearings is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of hydrostatic plain journal bearings
- Mechanical engineers
- Industries including, but not limited to power generation, oil and gas and chemical processing
Why should you use ISO 12167‑2?
Plain bearings are mechanical components that support a load while permitting sliding or rotational motion between two machine parts. Their primary purpose is to avoid the wear of the machine's support points, which would occur if the shafts were to roll directly on the framework.
The characteristic values used in the computation of oil-lubricated plain journal bearings with drainage grooves are specified explicitly in ISO 12167-2.
This can help you determining proper oil flow to the journal bearings for its optimal functionality in the end-use application. If you are a manufacturer or designer of plain bearings, these characteristic values provided by ISO 12167-2 can be used for optimized bearings.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS ISO 12167‑2:2021 supersedes ISO 12167‑2:2001 which is withdrawn. BS ISO 12167‑2:2021 includes some technical changes with respect to ISO 12167‑2:2001. These include:
- Adjustment to ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2:2018
- Correction of typographical errors