How to Determine if your Roller Bearings are Worn?
Roller Bearings are crucial components of bearings. If they are damaged, other machine parts or products they produce can be of bad quality. Like ball bearings, roller bearings are designed to carry loads and minimise friction. It's common for roller bearings to experience abrasion over time as they require replacements or repairs. What are the most common types of Roller Bearing Damage? More than a billion bearings are manufactured every year, most of which last longer than the equipment in which they are installed. Out of which a small percentage are replaced before failure for preventive measures. Here are common reasons for roller bearing damage: Deformations - Roller Bearing deformations can occur in several ways. Excess heat can cause metal flow, which can result in rib face deformations in the bearing cone. Deformation can cause rollers to skew, leading to complete bearing lockup. Spalling - This refers to damage occurring on the metal surface. Inclusion spalling arises fr...