SKF South Africa (Pty) Ltd – Engineering Division

1) BEARING / CUSTOMER DETAILS

2) SUMMARY OF BEARING DAMAGE

Abbreviations: RW = raceways , OD = outer diameter, B = bore, SF = side faces

DAMAGE CONDITIONS CAGE

CATEGORY FOUND
Damage Worn cage bars
associated with Plastic deformation of
inadequate cage bars
lubrication
Damage caused Corrosion
by moisture /
water ingress
Damage Abrasive wear
associated with Particles embedded in
contaminant cage
ingress
Secondary Melted cage
damage Cage fracture

Symbols: O – Damage present but not significant X – Significant damage

Appendix A contains photographs that illustrate pertinent bearing damage

3) COMMENTS ON BEARING CONDITION

• Areas of deep-seated rust can be identified on some of the four-point angular

contact ball bearing outer ring outer surfaces (33 and 36) of the bearing inspected
• A thin oxide film forms on all clean steel surfaces exposed to air. If the thin oxide
film is penetrated, oxidation will proceed deeper into the bearing material. An
instance of this is the corrosion that occurred as a result of relative movement
between the bearing outer ring and the housing seating during operation. This type
of damage is called fretting corrosion and is mild along the outer ring outer surface
circumference.
The fretting corrosion identified on the outer ring outer surface should be
reasonably removed by employing Level 3* Reclassification Processes.
• The fretting corrosion identified is in accordance with ISO Classification 3.
Corrosion: 3.2. Frictional: 3.2.1. FRETTING CORROSION
• The bearing running surfaces on all of the four-point angular contact ball bearings,
i.e. the rolling elements and inner ring raceway that can be observed, show
distinct over-rolled indentations on their surfaces

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• Abrasive contaminant particles that have gained access to the bearing by some or
other means cause wear of the raceways, rolling elements, guide-ring and cage
assembly. The surfaces become dull to a degree that varies with the coarseness
and nature of the contaminant particles.
The quantity of abrasive particles within the bearing gradually increases as
material is worn away from the bearing running surfaces and cage. The wear
therefore becomes an accelerated process. In this case, the bearing surfaces are
worn to a degree that reveals the presence of over-rolled indentations. The
magnitude of the wear is such, however, that the bearing can be restored to a
condition conducive for re-implementation in the intended.
• The wear identified on the visible bearing running surfaces is in accordance with
ISO Classification 2. Wear: 2.1. ABRASIVE WEAR

Measured radial internal clearance of Not

bearing (if applicable) applicable
Bore diameter measured As above
Outer diameter measured As above

Bearing inspected by : Giscard Lailvaux

Date : 23 / 10 / 2007

4) RESULTS OF BEARING ANALYSIS

Bearing suitable for reconditioning YES

Bearing should be scrapped NO

Level of reconditioning 3*

*: Reclassify bearing to restore to condition conducive for re-implementation in the intended application
without compromising the cage assembly

APPENDIX A

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Image 1 & 2 The acceptable condition of the outer ring outer surface and over-rolled indentations seen on the
split inner ring raceways

Image 3 & 4 The acceptable condition of the outer ring outer surface and over-rolled indentations seen on the
split inner ring raceways
5) COMMENTS ON SCOPE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED

• Thoroughly wash the bearing

• Assess condition of cleaned bearing running, i.e. raceways and rolling elements
and bearing external surfaces, i.e. the bore, outer ring outer surface and brass
cage assembly and associated components
• Compile a preliminary report documenting the investigation results in which the
feasibility for reconditioning of the bearing is concluded
• Implement reclassification processes to enable polishing of all bearing internal
surfaces, i.e. the inner and outer ring raceways, roller surfaces and cage assembly,
and bearing external surfaces, i.e. inner ring bore, outer ring outer surface and
respective side faces, to enable removal of stress concentrations on
aforementioned bearing surfaces without compromising the cage assembly
• Inspect all polished components and assess success of reclassification processes
• Apply preservative, mark and wrap bearing provided that satisfactory results are
obtained
• Provide a corresponding label for the bearing
• Provide a new box to enable safe transportation and potential storage of the
bearing
• Return the reclassified bearing to the customer

If SKF deems the bearings to be unsuitable for refurbishment and no return shipment is
requested, SKF reserves the right to scrap the bearing/s after 4 weeks have elapsed
from the date of presentation of the quotation / analysis report.

The SKF Remanufacturing Department is confident that the bearing will perform
satisfactorily once placed back into service and after the completion of the
reclassification of the bearing to Level 3*.

• The SKF General Conditions of Repair and Refurbishment Work apply.

• The SKF Policy and Pricing document conditions apply.

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I trust that the information contained in this document is of benefit to you our valuable
customer. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any additional
information regarding this matter. I remain at your service.

Yours sincerely,

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