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Condition Cause Solution
Surface is worn and dimensions are reduced compared with other portions. Surface mostly roughened and scored. Ingress of solid foreign objects. Dirt and other foreign objects in lubricant. Poor lubrication. Skewing of rollers.
  1. Selection of optimum lubricant and lubrication system
  2. Improvement in sealing efficiency
  3. Filtration of lubricating oil
  4. Elimination of misalignment
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  • Outer ring of cylindrical roller bearing
  • Stepped wear on raceway surface
  • The cause is poor lubrication.
  • Inner ring of cylindrical roller bearing (inner ring of which is shown in Photo 2)
  • Stepped wear on full circumference of raceway
  • The cause is poor lubrication.

  • Outer ring of double row angular contact ball bearing (hub unit bearing)
  • Wear on one side of the raceway
  • The cause is poor lubrication.
  • Retainer of cylindrical roller bearing
  • Wear of pockets of machined high tensile brass casting retainer (G1)


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