Wear and tear naturally occur over time for any bearing. For parts used in high-speed applications, the negative effects of wear and tear can become a major issue much sooner. High-speed applications create a pair of problems for your bearing’s wellbeing: more heat...
Depending on your application, even the best bearing may not last forever. Replacing old bearings is a common practice for many businesses, but it’s not necessarily a pleasant experience when you don’t know when those parts are at the end of their usefulness. That...
When it comes to bearings, it’s important to find the right parts for your exact needs. However, that’s not always possible if you only look for standard parts. When it comes to standard bearings, it’s not uncommon for them to be either over- or under-qualified to...
According to a study done by RKB, improper lubrication causes 80% of bearing failures. Another study by MIT estimates the cost of downtime caused by bearing lubrication failures is $240 billion in the United States alone.WHAT CAUSES BEARING LUBRICATION...
Are you using bearings that require re-lubrication? If so, you understand that the potential damage caused by lubrication mistakes goes well beyond the bearings themselves. You put other parts at risk, and if the affected equipment requires downtime, you’re damaging...
Improper mounting. Dirt. Misalignment. Improper lubrication. Corrosion. These are all causes that can lead to bearing failure. We discussed these factors in part 1 and part 2 of our previous posts on the common causes of bearing failure. In addition to a preventative...
You already know that external environmental conditions and improper mounting are big contributors to bearing troubles, but did you know that improper lubrication and contamination are also responsible for many early bearing failures? We hope that the information from...