South Africa (Pty) Ltd – Engineering Division

1) BEARING / CUSTOMER DETAILS

2) SUMMARY OF BEARING DAMAGE

DAMAGE CONDITIONS OUTER RING INNER RING ROLLERS/

CATEGORY FOUND BALLS
RW OD SF RW B SF RW SF
Fatigue flaking Incipient fatigue
flaking
Localized fatigue
flaking
Advanced fatigue
flaking
Damage Polished surfaces
associated with Heat discoloration O O
inadequate Surface distress
lubrication
Smearing /metal
transfer
Plastic deformation
Damage caused Water etching
by moisture / Deep seated rust
water ingress Corrosion pitting
Secondary corrosion
Damage caused Fretting corrosion
by relative Polished surfaces
movement /
Smearing
damaged
seatings
Impact damage True brinelling marks
Vibration False brinelling
damage
Electric current Electric pitting
damage Fluting
Damage Dull gray surfaces
associated with Over-rolled X X
contaminant indentations
ingress Scratches / wear
grooves
Fractures / Thermal heat cracks
cracks Localized cracks /
chips
Through cracking

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

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3) COMMENTS ON BEARING CONDITION

• The bearing running surfaces, i.e. the rolling elements and inner ring raceway that
can be observed, show distinct over-rolled indentations on their surfaces
• Abrasive contaminant particles that have gained access to the bearing by some or
other means cause wear of the raceways, rolling elements, guide-ring and cage
assembly. The surfaces become dull to a degree that varies with the coarseness
and nature of the contaminant particles.
• condition

Measured radial internal clearance of Not

bearing (if applicable) applicable
Bore diameter measured As above
Outer diameter measured As above

4) 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 satisfactory condition of the outer ring outer

surface

Image 2 & 3 The mild discoloration and over-rolled indentations as seen on the rolling element and inner ring
raceway surfaces

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Image 4 The satisfactory condition of the bearing bore

5) 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
• 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
Yours sincerely,

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