Q: What tips do you have to get more life out of bearings?

First of all, in order to make full use of the bearing and maintain its proper performance for a long time, it is necessary to properly perform periodic maintenance (regular inspection).

Second, in the regular inspection of bearings, early detection of any failures must be made to prevent accidents before they occur, which is very important to improve productivity and economy.

Third, the bearings are coated with an appropriate amount of anti-rust oil at the factory and packed with anti-rust paper. As long as the packaging is not damaged, bearing quality will be guaranteed.

Fourth, if the bearing is stored for a long time, it is suitable to store it on a shelf 30cm above the ground under the condition that the humidity is less than 65% and the temperature is about 20 ° C. In addition, the storage place should avoid direct sunlight or contact with cold walls.

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Fifth, the steps required to clean the bearing during bearing maintenance are as follows:

a. First, when the bearing is removed for inspection, the appearance record should be made by photography and other methods. Also, check the amount of remaining lubricant and sample the lubricant before cleaning the bearing.

b. The bearing is cleaned by rough washing and fine washing, and a metal grid can be placed on the bottom of the container.

c. For rough washing, remove grease or stickies with a brush in oil. If the bearing is turned in oil at this time, take care to prevent damage to the rolling surface due to foreign matter.

d. During fine washing, slowly rotate the bearing in oil, and it must be done carefully. Generally, the cleaning agent used is a neutral non-aqueous diesel oil or kerosene. If necessary, a mild alkaline solution may be used. No matter what kind of cleaning agent is used, always filter to keep it clean.

e. Immediately after cleaning, apply antirust oil or antirust grease to the bearing.

Sixth, when disassembling and installing bearings, be sure to use professional tools and corresponding safety procedures for good bearing installation and removal.