How to remove bearings from equipment?

04/06/2011 by 1 Comment

For rotating equipment normally it have a bearing for smooth running.Each type of bearing design has a deference method for remover.We must know how to remove the bearing according the types and the location it have install.

The remover process  must be done with extreme care. If not,you can damage the bearings,housings or shaft and can make the high additional cost for repairs.

Common practice for smaller bearings, we can choose  a variety of pullers available in market to deal with bearing removal process.If you not sure how to choose the right puller or need a special pullers please be obtained by contacting your electric motor supplier or manufacture for more detail. read more

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Bearing lubrication

29/05/2011 by Leave a Comment

To ensure the electric motor always in good condition,we must perform periodical bearing lubrication.Normally electric motors moves the majority of rotating equipment in the industry.

From the analysis,the major cause for electric motor failure is a bearing defected around 75%.That why bearing lubrication very important to avoid electric motor breakdown.It also can save repairing cost for electric motor major failure. read more

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Types of bearing damage for electric motor

11/03/2011 by 3 Comments

From research and root cause analysis for electric motor problems,the higher percentage came from bearing damage around 65%.That mean bearing is very important component in electric motor.

This time i want share about common types of bearing damage for electric motor and how to make a corrective action to avoid same problem happen again.Bearing usually can be used for a long period before their reaching the life span.

Bearing damage usually cause by improper bearing selection,no lubrication,rusty,corrosive,no greasing,wrong handling and due to types of application.Below i describe detail about types of bearing damage and how to prevent it from happen again. read more

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