In order to maintain the original performance of bearings for as long as possible, maintenance and repairs must be carried out to prevent accidents, ensure operational reliability, and improve production efficiency and rationality. Maintenance procedures are closely aligned with the actual operating standards of the machinery. This includes checking operating conditions, replenishing or replacing grease, and carrying out regular disassembly and reassembly. Key maintenance items during operation include bearing noise, vibration, temperature, and lubrication conditions. Further information regarding these aspects.

Generally speaking, if used correctly, bearings can be utilised until they reach their fatigue life. However, unexpected premature failure may occur due to unacceptable operating conditions. In contrast to fatigue life, such premature failure limits the operational quality, referred to as a fault or incident. Many issues stem from installation, usage, and lubrication practices, such as failure to prevent the ingress of external contaminants, insufficient consideration of the thermal effects of the shaft, or inadequate housing design.

Regarding the failure of imported bearings, such as damage to roller bearing flanges, the causes may include insufficient grease, defects in the gas structure, ingress of contaminants, incorrect bearing installation, or excessive bearing noise; these factors may occur concurrently.

Therefore, only through a thorough investigation of the bearing damage can the true cause be identified. However, if you understand the operating conditions and standards of the bearing machinery, the surrounding structure, and the circumstances before and after the incident, and combine this with the various causes of bearing damage and inspection findings, you can prevent similar incidents from recurring.