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 parts should be properly lubricated.
  
  With little or no lubrication, you cannot ensure that the moving parts will operate properly. Similarly, with excess lubrication, the bearings might not function correctly and this could lead to seal issues and excess accumulation of grease. So to maintain your bearings in mining industry, ensure they undergo the correct amount of lubrication.
  
  
• Clean the Bearings Well – Dirt and debris can easily get accumulated on the bearings and can cause heavy repairs in the long run. Therefore, ensure that they are kept as clean as possible at all times.
  
  To do this, ensure that the special seals and filters designed to protect the bearings are maintained properly. The broken seals should be repaired immediately, breathers must be kept clean and filters must be inspected regularly and replaced, if clogged or dirty.
  
  
• Ensure Regular Inspection & Repairs – Just cleaning or repairing bearings isn’t necessary to keep them in a peak condition. You should create and follow a regular maintenance schedule. Be consistent and make sure that your inspection is complete. Bearings should be inspected regularly for wear and tear and lubricated properly.
  
  Make a checklist of everything that needs to be regularly examined and maintained, and then make sure that you execute it.If you follow this, you can extend the life of your bearings and enhance its performance. 
  
  
• Be Aware of Wear & Tear – During normal operations, you might see signs of wear and tear. Be aware of these signs because they might signal you to bigger problems that can cause your entire machinery to malfunction or breakdown. Some common signs of wear and tear are vibration, sudden increase in the temperature, improper lubrication or more. Fix any small issue as soon as you find out so that they don’t become huge issues later. 
  
  
• Train your Workers Well – This is one of the most important ways to protect your bearings and other machinery. Ensuring your employees/ workers are skilled at operating them, takes away half of the stress. All new workers should be trained thoroughly to ensure the machinery is safe and at current standards. Without proper training, the workers might damage the machinery and are at a risk of injuring themselves. 

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