1. The main reasons for FAG Bearing Damage are:

① Material fatigue; ② Poor lubrication; ③ Pollution; ④ Installation problems; ⑤ Improper handling.

Generally speaking, one-third of bearing damage is caused by material fatigue; one-third is due to poor lubrication; the other third is due to pollutants entering the bearing or improper installation and handling.

2. The beginning of FAG bearing damage:

The length of time from the beginning of use of the bearing to the appearance of the first material fatigue point is related to the number of revolutions, load size, lubrication and cleanliness of the bearing during this period. Fatigue is the result of the periodic appearance of shear stress under the loaded surface. After a period of time, tiny cracks will be initiated and then gradually extend to the surface. When the rolling element passes through the small area formed by these cracks, some cracks begin to fall off, forming the so-called peeling phenomenon. As the peeling continues to expand, the bearing is damaged and cannot be used. Initially occurs under the surface. Although the initial peeling is usually very slight, as the stress increases and cracks increase, the peeling area spreads. This process usually lasts for a long time with obvious vibration and noise. Therefore, there should be enough time to replace it before it is broken.

3. The bearing force traces

Generally, after the bearing has been running for a period of time, there will be obvious stress marks on the working surface. Not all the marks indicate that the bearing is broken. The bearing will also leave stress marks when used under normal conditions.

The bearing runs under load, and the contact surface of its raceway is dull and black in appearance. But this does not mean that it is abrasion, and it has nothing to do with life. The trace structure of this black hair

It becomes a force trace of the bearing. This trace varies with its operation and load conditions, and its appearance varies. Careful inspection can help us determine whether the bearing is operating under normal conditions.

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4. Common bearing damage forms and causes:

1) The raceway surface and the roller surface are full of dents, the particles on the cage and the raceway surface are worn, and the grease (agent) is discolored. Usually this situation is caused by the unclean installation process.

Keep it clean during installation, use new grease, and check whether the seal is intact.

2) Wear caused by improper lubrication

The abrasion of the surface is mirror-like, and the color is blue or brown. This situation is caused by insufficient lubrication. The lubrication condition should be improved and the lubrication period and oil seal should be re-determined.

3) Dent caused by improper installation

The working surfaces of the inner and outer rings have dents with a pitch equal to the distance between the rollers. The reason is that it is not knocked on the correct ring during installation, or it is pushed too far on the conical shaft, or the load is overloaded in a static state.

4) Dents caused by foreign objects

There are dents on the work surface and roller surface, which may be caused by foreign matter or lubricant foreign matter and the surrounding environment during installation. Clean the bearing installation, use clean lubricant and check the oil seal.Click here for more details about FAG Bearing 32220-A.
 

5) Scratches on the roller end

The roller end surface rubs against the guide ribs, causing nicks and discoloration. This situation is caused by sliding under excessive axial load or insufficient lubrication. For this type of damage, a lubricant with a higher viscosity can be selected.

6) Abrasion of roller and raceway

At the beginning of the load zone of the raceway, there is abrasion and partial discoloration with the roller, which is caused by the sudden acceleration of the roller entering the load zone. There are two possible ways: one is to choose a higher viscosity lubricant; the other is to reduce the bearing clearance.

7) Abrasion on the outer surface

The inner hole of the inner ring and the outer surface of the outer ring have nicks and partial discoloration, which is caused by the relative movement of the ring and the shaft or the bearing housing.

The only solution is to increase the interference between the ring and the shaft or bearing box to prevent mutual rotation. Axial braking or clamping cannot solve such problems.

8) Surface pit marks

Small and shallow pit marks on the surface of raceway, rolling element or large end face are crystalline and strong. This is due to poor lubrication. For example; less oil or viscosity change caused by temperature rise, so that the oil film cannot separate the contact surface, and the surface has instant contact. Method: Improve lubrication.

9) Fretting corrosion

This phenomenon occurs when there is relative movement between the bearing ring and the shaft or the bearing box. This is due to a too loose fit or deformation of the bearing seat.

10) Current corrosion

There are dark brown or gray-black straight streaks or pits on the surface of the raceway or rolling element. When current flows through the bearing, the surface of the bearing parts will be welded. Solution: Prevent current from flowing through the bearing.

11) Spalling at symmetrical positions on the raceway surface

In the two rings, there are obvious stress marks at radially symmetrical positions of the rings, and the skin peels off. This is due to the deformation and elliptical compression of the bearing box. The bearing box is remanufactured.

12) Spalling caused by axial load

The force traces are obvious, and the skin of one side of the ring or a raceway of the double-row bearing is peeled off.

the reason:

a. Axial load caused by incorrect installation;

b. Excessive pressure;

c. The non-fixed bearing is stuck or the reserved axial displacement is insufficient.

13) Peeling caused by imprints

The surface of the raceway is peeled off, and there are marks equal to the distance between the rollers. This kind of bearing is excessively loaded at rest caused by incorrect installation. Other minor impressions may be foreign matter brought in during installation or foreign matter in the lubricant.

14) Cracks caused by brutal installation

This crack is a cracked gap, usually only on one side. This is due to the brutal beating that transmits force to the end face of the ring through the rolling elements to form an impact force. Do not strike the bearing ring directly.

15) Cracks caused by excessive extrusion

The crack passes through the full section. This is caused by too large interference fit of the inner ring of the bearing or excessive advancement on the conical shaft.

16) Cracks caused by fretting corrosion

It is the transverse direction on the inner ring and the circumferential direction on the outer ring. It is caused by too loose fit or poor shape of the bearing housing.

17) Peeling caused by fretting corrosion

The raceway surface of the bearing ring is peeled off. There is corrosion on the outer surface peeled off here. It is caused by too loose fit or incorrect shape of the bearing housing.

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