Brad Droegmiller, senior territory manager, Dodge Bearings & Power Transmission, Division of RBC, gave a presentation on whybearingsfail in grain facilities atGEAPS Exchange 2022in Kansas City, MO.
Selecting the right bearing for the application is key, Droegmiller said. Improper selection can lead to vibration and cause bearing failure over time. Proper installation is of equal importance to optimize bearing performance.
Sealing systems, Droegmiller said, should be evaluated on water resistance and solid containment. Moisture within the bearing can cause corrosion, so a tight seal is critical.
Bearing grease compatibility is another factor Droegmiller said to pay attention to. Bearings come from Dodge's factory equipped with about a third of the grease required. Customers must fill the bearing to the required level with grease that's compatible to the factory specifications.
“每个人都有他们最喜欢的基于价格的润滑脂or availability or brand loyalty, but if it's not compatible there can be a chemicals reaction with the grease that's in the bearing from the factory."
