Bearings – Section 6 Types of Failure

Section 6
Types of Failure

Bearing failure can usually be traced to the following causes:‪

• Oil Contamination
• Assembly Contamination
• Cavitation
• Improper Assembly
• Corrosion
• Overlay Fatigue
• Wiping
• Lack of Lubrication

6.1 Oil Contamination

6.2 Assembly Contamination

6.3 Cavitation

6.4 Improper Assembly

6.5 Corrosion

6.6 Overlay Fatigue

6.7 Wiping

6.8 Lack of Lubrication