The SKF Bearing Life Cycle
The stages in a bearing life cycle are extremely important for achieving the maximum service life of the bearing
Help your bearing achieve its maximum service life
Every bearing has a certain service life potential. However, research has shown that, for various reasons, not every bearing achieves it. Important stages which have a major impact on a bearing service life can be recognised during the bearing’s lifecycle. By applying the right maintenance practices and using the correct tools, you can considerably extend your bearing’s service life and increase plant productivity and efficiency.
The stages in bearing life cycle are:
- Mounting
- Lubrication
- Alignment
- Basic condition monitoring
- Dismounting
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01Mounting
Includes mechanical fitting tools, induction heaters and hydraulic equipment
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02Lubrication
Includes bearing greases, manual and automatic lubricators and lubrication accessories
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03Alignment
Includes shaft and belt alignment tools and machinery shims
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04Basic Condition Monitoring
Includes temperature, sound, visual inspection, speed, electrical discharge and vibration measuring instruments
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05Dismounting
Includes pullers, both mechanical and hydraulic, induction heaters and hydraulic equipment
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The importance of maintenance and lubrication on the total cost of ownership
Maintenance and lubrication practices
- Bearing mounting and dismounting
- Alignment
- Basic condition monitoring
- Lubricants and lubrication tools
- Training
Bearing/component
- Premature wear
- Spare and repair cost
- Hand labour
Machine
- Energy consumption
- Machine downtime
- Product spoilage
Total operation
- Total cost of ownership
- Production result
- Production result
- Worker safety