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Bearing: Service Manual Maintenance
Bearing: Service Manual Maintenance
PROGRAMME : DKM
TITLE BEARING
DURATION 2 HOURS
2.0 THEORY
Bearing can be simply defined as a support or guide which at the same time allows
relative movement to take place between two bodies. In a diesel engine, the principal
bearings are those which allow rotation of the crankshaft about its own longitudinal axis
in the main engine, and those between the connecting rod and crankshaft. In modern
engine terminology a bearing has come to mean the component fitted between the
journal and either the main bearing housing or the connecting rod, the shaft being
supported in the bearing via an oil film. The co-operating surface, the lubricant and the
environment all place constraints on the bearing, the resulting design usually being a
compromise between various conflicting requirements. Proper lubrication is essential for
the successful performance of any bearing. It can reduce friction, prevent wear, carry
away heat and protect bearing surfaces from any damage such as corrosion.
2.0 POLLUTION
The environment in which bearings operate is often highly polluted. Dust, liquid
detergents, and other contaminants can severely reduce the working life of a
bearing.
4.0 FATIGUE
Bearings are key components and are subject to fatigue. Even more so since
they rarely operate in ideal conditions (overloaded machine, insufficient
lubrication, etc.) The stresses that active surfaces of bearings are subjected to
create surface pitting damage sooner or later.
These equipments require less to almost no maintenance. To prevent any parts from
becoming immovable, it is necessary to add in oil/grease from time to time.
Mounting Dismounting
Mounting Tool Kit case Hydraulic Press
Adjustable Spanner Wrenches Mechanical Pullers
Hydraulic Press
Weight 49.94kg
Pressing Capacity 10 Ton
Pump Model P55 hand pump
Cylinder Model C256C
Cylinder Stroke 257mm
Floor Space 182mm x 641mm
Bearing Puller
LEGEND
E A - Shield
C B Inner ring
D
C - Ball
B D - Cage
E Outer ring
A
1. Be careful not to damage the bearing bores when removing the bearings.
2. A light press fit may be required to insert the bearings.
Bearings carry their loads along an extremely narrow contact surface between the rolling
elements and the inner and outer raceway surfaces. If an excessive load or impact is applied to
this narrow area of contact, brinelling and/or scarring will occur. This damage leads to
objectionable noise and vibration levels and rough bearing rotation.
Mounting bearings using a hammer causes damage due to sharp impacts. Please mount press fit
bearings using a pressing arbor or other designed to provide a uniform face.
6.0 DISCUSSION
7.0 CONCLUSION
8.0 REFERENCES