Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Bearing Failures",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Vibration monitor detects rolling element failures from
IFM Electronic, which we summarised at the time by saying "A cost effective predictive maintenance vibration monitor detects rolling element bearing failures and shaft imbalance conditions even where there is an explosion hazard".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Failure prediction with vibration monitor from
IFM Electronic: "Preventive maintenance becomes more effective with bearing condition monitoring using vibration sensors".
In June 2007, we covered the news from Revolvo
concerning its Bearings
- take a look at Longer bearing life needs whole life consideration
which says: "Adrian Menzies of Revolvo discusses how reducing downtime due to bearing failure requires an approach where whole life costs are paramount".
Take a look also at the news release from Morgan Construction Company, New gearbox speeds mill,
as well as Heavy duty baseplate design chemical pump from CDR Pumps (UK),
and Condition monitoring improves engine manufacturing from SKF UK.
See also:
More reliability data called for on electric motor
(December 2006)
ABB is calling upon the electric motor industry to create greater transparency with its technical motor data by making available information that gives a clear indication of motor reliability
Ousting thrust loads cuts pump bearing failures
(November 2006)
Non-metallic centrifugal pumps handle the harshest chemicals and feature hydraulically balanced operation to reduce bearing failures by eliminating thrust loads
Reduce downtime by up to 85 percent
(October 2006)
Replacing solid bearings with split roller bearings can reduce downtime by up to 85 percent in papermaking processes
Shaft alignment instruments can be networked
(October 2006)
Today's maintenance engineer is a far cry from that of a spanner-wielding repairman called in when something has broken down
Reducing maintenance and operating costs
(October 2006)
How the latest developments in lubrication systems, particularly centralised lubrication systems, can reduce the maintenance and operating costs of production lines and factory equipment
Condition monitoring raises engine output
(August 2006)
Machine tool condition monitoring system with vibration sensors placed close to machining spindle bearings provide ongoing data on condition and warn in advance of deteriorating bearings
High speed bearing grease avoids electrical damage
(August 2006)
A novel electrically conductive high speed grease for the lubrication of rolling bearings continuously conducts voltage through the bearing such that static build-up is discharged, preventing damage
Monitoring system for machinery reduces shutdowns
(June 2006)
Emerson Process Management has significantly reduced the number of unplanned shutdowns at the Mondi Business Papers' Richards Bay Mill, South Africa, using Emerson's CSI 4500 Machinery Health Monitor
High temperature grease prolongs bearing life
(March 2006)
A high-temperature long-term grease product has has extended a brick kiln's hot air fans' bearings lives seven-fold - the bearing temperatures can reach 220 deg C
Avoiding the costs of bearing contamination
(January 2006)
Avoiding the costs of bearing contamination can safeguard production, says Roger Turner, as the costs of premature bearing replacement as a result of failure due to contamination can be considerable
How to cut electric motor maintenance budgets
(December 2005)
US research has found that bearing systems failures in electric motors cost electric utility industry $150 million - Steve Wilkinson outlines how costs can be cut from motor maintenance budgets
Additive eliminates static build-up
(September 2005)
A few drops of an innovative additive designed to eliminate static build-up in fluids is saving a major utility provider tens of thousands of pounds in lost production and maintenance costs
Monitoring motors and predicting failure
(May 2005)
Electric motor problems occur for a variety of reasons, writes Michael Herring, but are most likely to arise from bearing failures with insulation deterioration a 'close second'
Monitoring condition and predicting motor failure
(January 2005)
Electric motor problems are most likely to arise from bearing failures, with insulation deterioration next in line, writes Michael Herring, Sales Director, Whitelegg Machines
Sensors display and signal bearing condition
(November 2004)
Rolling element bearings are probably the commonest element to be found on the shop floor so they should be monitored continuously to maintain the efficiency of production machinery and systems
Free guide helps identify/correct bearing failures
(May 2004)
The tasks of identifying and correcting the causes of bearing failure are much simplified through a free, handy 12-page guide that identifies and analyses the 12 most common causes
Whole life cost, not price, selects the bearing
(November 2003)
Any decision in favour of a specific bearing solution should only be taken after examining the whole life cost and not merely the bearing purchase price, says Trevor Morris of Barden UK
Vibration monitor reduces operating costs
(September 2003)
The latest vibration monitoring technology is playing a vital role in helping a steel producer cut long term operating costs, increase uptime and improve safety at a coal processing plant
Bearing failures attributed to faulty mounting
(June 2003)
Experience shows that up to one third of bearing failures can be attributed to improper handling and faulty mounting of bearings
IGBT resurrects electrical discharges in bearings
(June 2003)
Marek Lukaszcyk outlines how the traditional problem of motor bearing failures due to electrical discharge has taken on new impetus with the widening use of PWM IGBT inverters
Choosing wrong inverter motor can reduce life
(October 2002)
AC Inverters deliver many benefits in terms of optimised motor performance. Yet, in many ways, these benefits blind users to the more negative effects of inverter use
How bearings fail - electrically
(July 2002)
Important information is given for the control and prevention of: electrical erosion damage in rolling element bearings, a phenomenon not always readily recognised in bearing failures
Automated lubrication features long-life grease
(July 2002)
Two companies have come together to manufacture a an automated lubrication system, filled with a high performance extended life grease designed for use in arduous and non-arduous conditions
Web system breaks equipment failure cycle
(January 2002)
A major steel equipment manufacturing company approached Shell with a rolling mill gearbox bearing problem. A web-based diagnosis system helped to break into bearing failure cycles
Avoid shaft, belt and pulley misalignments
(December 2001)
Complete engineering solutions to the misalignment of shafts, belts and pulleys are now available from Wyko Industrial Services
Everyone should have a tool balancing system
(September 2001)
Tool balancing was regarded as a science, which nobody really tried to conquer. The Haimer balancing system, Tool Dynamic, makes balancing as simple as operating a coffee machine
Avoid premature bearing failures
(April 2001)
The high standards of lubrication management and efficiency set by SKF's System 24 are now available from BSL in a smaller sized package