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BEARING DAMAGE ANALYSIS TIMKEN WALLCHART
BEARING DAMAGE ANALYSIS TIMKEN WALLCHART
BEARING DAMAGE ANALYSIS TIMKEN WALLCHART
Scoring Fatigue spalling on a cylindrical roller Point Surface Origin (PSO) spalling
Hard particle contamination Contamination bruising Roller-spaced spalling Corrosion on the outer ring race Race deformation from excessive Peeling damage on bearing Roller fracture Peeling
heat generation roller end
Internal cage wear from fine particle Fatigue spalling on ball bearing Geometric Stress Concentration (GSC)
Fine particle contamination contamination Etching and corrosion Advanced corrosion and spalling Complete bearing lockup Rib and roller end scoring inner ring spalling Rollout in bearing outer ring Outer ring subcase fracture
Typical causes include improper cleaning methods, poor oil Typical causes include damaged packaging, improper storage, and Typical causes include improper grease or oil viscosity, low Typical causes include high load, misalignment, and stress Typical causes include excessive load, and/or misalignment,
filtration, or seal wear. worn or damaged seals. flow rate, and high operation temperatures. concentration. and improper mounting procedure.
Foreign Material Corrosion/Etching Inadequate Lubrication Fatigue Spalling Excessive Preload,Overload and Rollout
Misalignment Handling Damage Cage Damage High Spots and Fitting Practices Improper Fit in Housing or Shafts
Shock loading True brinell on needle bearing drawn Cylindrical roller end with
cup race Wear caused by vibration False brinell on outer race Electric arc pitting Roller with electric arc burns Skidding, raceway surface adhesive wear Bearing stamping lip fracture
Typical causes include rough handling, and shock loads Typical causes include excessive vibration during shipment, or Typical causes include improper electrical grounding of equipment, Typical causes include improper oil film, excess cage friction, and Typical causes include improper tool design, tool positioning,
exceeding the material's limits. when the shaft is stationary. welding damage, or static discharge. gross roller sliding. poor roller alignment, and excessive force.
Brinell and Impact Damage False Brinelling Burns from Electric Current Adhesive Wear Needle Bearing Installation Damage