Ball Bearing Failure and Prevention

  Research on the manufacture and production of ball bearings has shown that only 1% does not reach full service life. This proves that if a ball bearing fails in a very small proportion, there is a good reason. Determining the cause of the ball bearing failure can prevent future failures and provide the necessary information for proper planning and maintenance. Fortunately, experience shows that ball bearings fail for some very specific reasons and all this can be avoided. Therefore, you should be familiar with these main causes. It can save your company from unfortunate results, which include longer downtime, replacement costs, operational efficiency, and damage to the machine and, in the worst case, injured employees. Improper Lubrication:- Lubrication is essential to limit friction and extend bearing life. Inadequate lubrication is the number one cause of bearing failure and is the first thing to verify. Failures often occur when there is too little or too much lubricant, using th