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BABBITT BEARINGS.

Authors :
SMITH, SAM
Source :
Road & Track. Aug2017, Vol. 69 Issue 1, p94-96. 3p. 7 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article discusses the art of making babbitt bearings. Topics mentioned include the work as a babbitt man of Alec Giaimio in San Francisco Bay Area in California, the term that refers to the metal alloy that is used in engine bearings, and the derive of the name from 19th century goldsmith in Boston, Massachusetts that was patented by Isaac Babbitt in 1839.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00357189
Volume :
69
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Road & Track
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
123622425