Once a damaged bearing is removed from the machine part, it has to be analyzed to check for the failure so that future mishaps can be avoided. However, it has to be noted that simply inspecting the damaged bearing is not sufficient. A detailed study, inspection, and analysis should be done on mating parts, sealing and the amount of lubrication done.
A proper systematic process should be in place that ensures good removal, making it secure and better for inspection. Following are the steps that need to be taken when a bearing damage occurs:
- Determining the Operational Data.
- Evaluating records and the charts from bearing monitoring devices
- Extracting the lubricant samples.
- Assessing the bearing mounted conditions
- Dismount the bearing
- Make the marking on bearings and its parts
- Check beating seats
- Assessment of the complete bearing.
The above is the process for complete damage assessment of the bearing, but wouldn’t be too effective in case the damage is excessive. So early signs of abnormal functioning of the machines should be considered to take proper steps.