BEARING SERVICES JOB NO: 03908/13/14/17

PRELIMINARY REPORT DATE: 28 February 2023

1) SUMMARY OF BEARING DAMAGE

DAMAGE CONDITIONS OUTER RING INNER RING ROLLERS/

CATEGORY FOUND BALLS
RW OD SF RW B SF RW SF
Fatigue flaking

Damage
associated with
inadequate
lubrication

Damage caused
by moisture / X X X X X X
water ingress
X X X X X X

Damage caused
by relative
movement /
damaged
seatings

Impact damage
Vibration
damage
Electric current
damage

Damage
associated with
contaminant
ingress

Fractures /
cracks

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

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BEARING SERVICES JOB NO: 03908/13/14/17
PRELIMINARY REPORT DATE: 28 February 2023

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

2) COMMENTS ON BEARING CONDITION

• All of these bearings inspected (02056/13/14/17) show the presence of severe

deep-seated rust and subsequent corrosion pitting on their side faces, rolling
element surfaces and split inner rings
A thin oxide film forms on all clean steel surfaces exposed to air. This film is, however,
not impenetrable and if water or corrosive elements make contact with the steel,
patches of etching will form. This development soon leads to deep-seated rust.

Measured radial internal clearance of Not

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

3) RESULTS OF BEARING ANALYSIS

Bearing suitable for remanufacture NO

Bearing should be scrapped YES

Level of remanufacture N/A

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BEARING SERVICES JOB NO: 03908/13/14/17
PRELIMINARY REPORT DATE: 28 February 2023

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

APPENDIX A

Image 1 The severe deep-seated rust and corrosion

pitting as seen on the bearing outer ring side face, rolling element surfaces and split inner rings – bearing number
13

Image 2 The severe deep-seated rust and corrosion pitting as seen on the bearing rolling element surfaces and
split inner rings – bearing number 14

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Image 3 The severe deep-seated rust and corrosion pitting as seen on the bearing outer ring side face, rolling
element surfaces and split inner rings – bearing number 17

4) COMMENTS ON SCOPE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED

• Thoroughly wash the bearings

• Assess condition of cleaned bearings running, i.e. raceways and rolling elements
and bearings 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 bearings is concluded

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