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Save to reading list Published by World Cement Editor David Bizley, Monday, November 22, 2021 10:30

Bearing failure can be costly, destructive, and in some cases even dangerous. Chris Ager of Bowman International considered the three main causes of bearing failures in high-load environments and explained how to prevent these problems.

The three main causes of bearing failure: bearing fatigue, improper maintenance and incorrect selection of bearing materials. In high-load applications, these potential points of failure will be amplified, but addressing them during the specification process helps prevent designers and decision-making engineers from encountering any problems. By doing so, many facilities can take advantage of untapped performance, time, and cost efficiencies that they did not know before.

In many fields, machinery is working harder and longer than ever before. Therefore, when selecting bearings, whether it is a standard catalog item or a special order, customers are increasingly relying on suppliers to support standardized processes. This way of cooperation helps to select products accurately-this is where you work with manufacturers with proven experience and expertise.

First of all, it is important to select the correct bearing for the relevant application to prevent premature bearing fatigue. There are many types of bearings to choose from, including plain bearings, spherical bearings, needle roller bearings, ball bearings and split roller bearings. Each of these bearing categories has many changes, such as sintering, winding, compounding or machining, and then there are additional factors such as size, sealing, lubrication, and performance enhancements that need to be considered.

Considering so much, it is fair to say that specifying the correct bearing is more than just navigating the overall product type. Each variable affects bearing performance based on the application, and working with a knowledgeable supplier is the right way to ensure that the precise bearing is selected for the correct application.

Most customers know exactly what their bearings need to do. They know the load, speed, and environmental requirements that can reduce fatigue, but need advice on which type of bearing can most effectively provide these functions at the right cost.

Choosing the right bearing will not only affect the initial purchase cost, but also other potential factors, including the cost of continuous maintenance, the service life of the bearing, and even the efficiency of the equipment. Often, when working closely with bearing manufacturers, customers will realize the obvious benefits of switching from the type they have specified so far to an alternative bearing type.

For example, Bowman Advanced Split Roller Bearings are designed for high load applications and can improve performance and drive cost efficiency compared to solid bearings in systems with high radial and axial load requirements. In fact, compared with other split bearings, the radial load capacity of this bearing is increased by 75%, and the axial load capacity is increased by 1000%.

This is indeed a place where manufacturers and suppliers of the entire market (not limited to any single type of bearing) can increase actual value through independent recommendations.

Read the article online: https://www.worldcement.com/special-reports/22112021/forget-failure/

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