South Africa (Pty) Ltd – Engineering Division

BEARING REMANUFACTURING SERVICES

1) BEARING / CUSTOMER DETAILS

2) SUMMARY OF BEARING DAMAGE

Abbreviations: RW = raceways , OD = outer diameter, B = bore, SF = side faces

3) RESULTS OF BEARING ANALYSIS

Bearing suitable for reconditioning YES

Bearing should be scrapped NO

Level of reconditioning 3*
*: Reclassify bearing to restore to condition conducive for re-implementation in the intended application without
compromising the cage assembly

APPENDIX A

Image 1 The
fretting corrosion observed on the outer ring outer surface

Image 2 & 3 The satisfactory condition of the rolling element and inner ring raceway surfaces

Image 4 The mild fretting corrosion observed on the inner ring

bore
4) COMMENTS ON SCOPE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED

• Thoroughly wash the bearing

• Assess condition of cleaned bearing running, i.e. raceways and rolling elements
and bearing external surfaces, i.e. the bore, outer ring outer surface and brass
cage assembly and associated components

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South Africa (Pty) Ltd – Engineering Division

BEARING REMANUFACTURING SERVICES

• Compile a preliminary report documenting the investigation results in which the

feasibility for reconditioning of the bearing is concluded
• Implement reclassification processes to enable polishing of all bearing internal
surfaces, i.e. the inner and outer ring raceways, roller surfaces and cage assembly,
and bearing external surfaces, i.e. inner ring bore, outer ring outer surface and
respective side faces, to enable removal of stress concentrations on
aforementioned bearing surfaces without compromising the cage assembly
• Inspect all polished components and assess success of reclassification processes
• Apply preservative, mark and wrap bearing provided that satisfactory results are
obtained
• Provide a corresponding label for the bearing
• Provide a new box to enable safe transportation and potential storage of the
bearing
• Return the reclassified bearing to the customer

If SKF deems the bearings to be unsuitable for refurbishment and no return shipment is
requested, SKF reserves the right to scrap the bearing/s after 4 weeks have elapsed
from the date of presentation of the quotation / analysis report.

The SKF Remanufacturing Department is confident that the bearing will perform
satisfactorily once placed back into service and after the completion of the
reclassification of the bearing to Level 3*.

• The SKF General Conditions of Repair and Refurbishment Work apply.

• The SKF Policy and Pricing document conditions apply.

I trust that the information contained in this document is of benefit to you our valuable
customer. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any additional
information regarding this matter. I remain at your service.

Yours sincerely,

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