Bearing Analysis: Wear
Condition
Surface is worn and dimensions are reduced compared with other portions. Surface mostly roughened and scored
Cause
Ingress of solid foreign objects. Dirt and other foreign objects in lubricant. Poor lubrication. Skewing of rollers
Solution
- Selection of optimum lubricant and lubrication system
- Improvement in sealing efficiency
- Filtration of lubricating oil
- Elimination of misalignment
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