Understanding #lubrication from the bearing’s perspective
Many factors can impact how proper use can avoid #friction.
Proper lubrication is the factor that has the largest impact on bearing life. It is commonly believed in the industry that at least 80% of bearing failures are related to lubrication and contamination issues. Lubricants minimize wear, prevent corrosion and reduce heat. Lubricants are made up of several components and can be mineral or synthetic.
Grease lubrication is used in most rolling bearing applications. Grease is a combination of a thickener and base oil. The oil type can be mineral or synthetic. When used, grease clings to the internal bearing components, releasing or bleeding oil onto the moving components. In grease lubrication, oil is still providing the critical lubrication function. The thickener is just the media holding the oil.
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Many factors can impact how proper use can avoid #friction.
Proper lubrication is the factor that has the largest impact on bearing life. It is commonly believed in the industry that at least 80% of bearing failures are related to lubrication and contamination issues. Lubricants minimize wear, prevent corrosion and reduce heat. Lubricants are made up of several components and can be mineral or synthetic.
Grease lubrication is used in most rolling bearing applications. Grease is a combination of a thickener and base oil. The oil type can be mineral or synthetic. When used, grease clings to the internal bearing components, releasing or bleeding oil onto the moving components. In grease lubrication, oil is still providing the critical lubrication function. The thickener is just the media holding the oil.
Read full article from here:
https://www.plantengineering.com/articles/understanding-lubrication-from-the-bearings-perspective/
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Understanding lubrication from the bearing’s perspective | Plant Engineering
Proper lubrication is the factor that has the largest impact on bearing life. It is commonly believed in the industry that at least 80% of bearing | Plant Engineering