Lubrication is a critical component to extending bearing life. Without it the wear and heat caused by friction will quickly cause a bearing’s life to come to a catastrophic end. Lubrication reduces friction between bearing components by providing a film that separates contacting surfaces. The thickness of this fluid film can directly correlate to the
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Note: This video originally appears on Kaman Distribution’s YouTube channel. Subscribe today and follow all of our helpful tips and supplier updates. I am Ron Sheppard. With over 22 years at Kaman Industrial Technologies, I have witnessed first-hand, the importance of proper handling of bearings, as well as the repercussions of poor bearing handling.
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Are you prepared for the upcoming cold weather? It’s never too early to make sure that things are taken care of before an issue arrives and causes a problem. Consider the following areas of your plant as you prepare for fall and winter weather. Safety Exit doors should always be in good working order and
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All bearings are subject to wear and damage, and the bearings inside of your AC induction motor are no exception. But are you aware of the fact that there is a potential electrical cause for bearing damage in a motor? There is – when motors are driven by VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives). Fortunately, appropriate motor
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Bearings in clean environments operate under very clean grease or highly-filtered oil lubrication, and will eventually fail due to subsurface origin-type fatigue if installed properly. Bearings subjected to contaminated environments fail due to surface origin-type fatigue. Cleaner steel has been proven to be effective in promoting longer life of bearings operating in clean environments, while
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