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Generally, maintenance teams think under-lubrication is the biggest cause of bearing failure. But if you ask me, I would say over-lubrication is an even bigger problem than under-lubrication.
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If it is under-lubrication, at least by topping up with a little more grease, we may be able to save the bearing. But in the case of over-lubrication, when you add excess grease, additional heat is generated. As a result, within 3 to 5 hours of installation, the bearing can fail.
The majority of customers and original equipment manufacturers feel that using a premium or costly lubricant brand will prevent bearing failures. But that is not the only solution. More importantly, it is about the lubrication process.
By lubrication process, I mean applying the correct quantity of grease. Proper greasing of the bearing is very important.
Here is a simple tip for correct greasing:
Fill the bearing with 100% of the required grease, and leave about 40% to 50% free space in the housing of the plummer block.
If you use less than this recommendation, it is called under-greasing. If you use more than this recommendation, it is called over-greasing. Both over-lubrication and under-lubrication are harmful to bearings.
There are statistics from maintenance management asset companies stating that more than 50% of bearing failures are associated with improper lubrication.
If you want to know the correct quantity of grease to be filled in a bearing, as well as the proper re-lubrication interval, kindly reach out to us. We have more than 22 years of experience in this field, and we can definitely help you.
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