Bearing wear inspection
Bearing wear inspection
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We have some angular contact bearings without seals used in an environment where there is a lot of airborne metalic dust. Basically ground slag from a burn cut.
The bearings are in a compartment that shields it from heavy particles but the airborne dust still gets in the compartment. The bearing are under a heavy load but the rpm is rather low at about 180 - 200. They are used at about 75% of their load rating.
I would like to have someone inspect the bearing races to determine the life expectancy of the bearing. Any recommendations or thoughts?
FYI: Several bearing manufacturers have told us that this particular bearing does not have a sealed equivalent. We are looking into having custom seals made though.
The bearings are in a compartment that shields it from heavy particles but the airborne dust still gets in the compartment. The bearing are under a heavy load but the rpm is rather low at about 180 - 200. They are used at about 75% of their load rating.
I would like to have someone inspect the bearing races to determine the life expectancy of the bearing. Any recommendations or thoughts?
FYI: Several bearing manufacturers have told us that this particular bearing does not have a sealed equivalent. We are looking into having custom seals made though.





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I'd use a simple garter-spring oil seal to protect it if you can fit it in.
Don
Kansas City
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Don
Kansas City
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The application does not lend itself to running oil or grease through it. I will keep this in mind though.
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Russell Giuliano
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Russell Giuliano