How to Maintain your Bearings in the Mining Industry?
Maintenance of bearing machinery is something that should be always done to prevent major breakdowns or problems down the road. After all, a non-working machine is the last thing you want on a mining site. Irregular or improper maintenance will reduce the lifespan of the bearings, cause it to breakdown more frequently, need costly repairs and slow down your operations. Moreover, there are workers who die every year due to many heavy machinery accidents, which are often caused due to non-maintained machinery or lack of training. The below mentioned tips might help you to maintain your bearings for maximum efficiency Ensure that your Bearings are Lubricated – Almost any part of a machine will eventually fail if it isn’t lubricated. Without proper lubrication, the bearings can create excess friction and can cause severe wear and tear on the machinery. This can also result in reduction in lifespan of the bearings. To avoid this, bearings should be properly maintained and all the part...