Extending bearing life
- Rexnord Corp., Indianapolis, IN (United States). Link-Belt Bearing Div.
Long-term bearing operation cannot be achieved unless proper handling, storage, installation, and maintenance procedures are followed. These factors can shorten--sometimes drastically--expected bearing service life. Failures are generally related to improper lubrication or installation and induced conditions. Most major bearing manufacturers offer technical assistance in inspection, evaluation, and reporting on bearings which have failed in service. Actual percentages associated with each failure category vary, depending on the source, but generally they are 70% from lubrication and installation, 20% from induced factors, and 10% from reaching their fatigue limit or design life. The paper describes lubricant-related failures and procedures for the correct handling, storage, installation, and maintenance.
- OSTI ID:
- 533065
- Journal Information:
- Plant Engineering (Chicago), Vol. 51, Issue 9; Other Information: PBD: Aug 1997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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