Application must be the key to long-life operation of bearings

Correct bearing selection: The application must be analyzed in detail to select the best bearing and its characteristics. The correct bearing must not only consider the bearing type and size required to meet the load, speed, but also other design requirements required by the operating conditions (clearance, accuracy, lubrication, etc.).

Correct installation: Use correct installation methods and tools to avoid damage to the bearings and other parts of the machine.

Lubricate Correctly: Choose the best lubricant for each application and lubricate it correctly.

Bearing Tip: "The lubrication must be as good as the bearings."

Once the lubrication fails, any bearing will fail because no bearing can withstand metal-to-metal contact! Statistics show that 55% or more of premature bearing failures are caused by improper lubrication.

Bearing Tip: “Wrong Bearing = Premature Bearing Failure”!

Field experience shows that incorrect bearings are the second leading cause of premature failure! Why is this happening? Lack of bearing model knowledge is the cause of most errors.

Other typical errors include:

1. Internal clearance error.

2. Sealed bearing error.

Bearing tip: "Use the life formula to extend the service life of rolling bearings"!

If lubrication conditions, cleanliness and other operating conditions are appropriate, bearings can have an almost unlimited service life below a certain load.