your global specialist

Bearing Lubrication and

Best Practices
Agenda

Brief Intoduction to Kluber Lubrication

Lubrication Fundementals

Lubricating Oils, Greases, and Pastes

Minimum Shelf Life and Storage

Bearing Lubrication

Bearing Failure Analysis

Kluber Lubrication

An independent lubricant manufacturer of specialty lubricants

Founded in 1929 by Theodor Kluber

Wholly owned subsidiary of the Freudenberg Group since 1966

14 production facilities in 13 countries

We have been developing and producing speciality lubricants for

all industries and applications

Product range of more than 2,000 innovative speciality lubricants

If there is no optimum solution for your application in our existing

product range, we’ll develop it for you.

Anchor of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities Group

Kluber Lubrication

Management Company Freudenberg & Co. KG

Seals and Nonwovens Household Products Specialities and Others

Vibration Control Technology

Freudenberg Chemical Specialities KG

Speciality Surface Technology

Release agents Lubricants
lubricants
•Maintenance/Repair •Industrial Cleaning
•Components/ •Consumables
First Fill •System-specific •Standard Products •Pre-treatment and
•Customer-specific •Direct Sales •Indirect Sales Post-treatment
•Direct Sales •Finishing
Types of Lubricants

Oils Greases Pastes Bonded Waxes Corrosion

coatings protection

• ALTEMP • Klüberplus • Klübersynth

• Klubersynth • ASONIC • Q NB 50
ALTEMP • Klübertop • SK 12-205
Klüberplus • MZ 4-17
Klübersynth
• WOLFRAKO • Klüberplus • Klüberfood
• HOTEMP • ISOFLEX • TE Top
Klüberpaste • UNIMOLY SK13-398 • NH1 K32
Klüberfood
Paste • Klüberplus • CONTRA-
• Klüber Summit • BARRIERTA •• Klüberpaste
WOLFRAKOTE SK 07-205 KOR
46 MR 401
• Klüberoil • Klüberplex • Klüberpaste
UH1 84-201
• Klübersynth

• Klüberquiet

Services
Our company.
Speciality lubricants for all components
Speciality lubricants for all industries
Test Capabilities

Mechano-dynamic
tests
We operate
more than 110
test rigs

Chemical tests
Latest equipment including FTIR
(transmission, ATR, golden gate
ATR, IR microscope detectors)
GC (FID, NPD, S detectors)
GC / MS
ICP, GPC, HPLC,
NMR, TGA, DSC
Kluber Lubrication

Manufacturing and sales companies

Sales companies
Headquarters: Klüber Lubrication München KG
Klüber Lubrication North America L.P.

• Established in United States in 1983

• Headquarters & Plant in Londonderry, NH
• Opened in 1989
• Moved to new facility in February 2003
• Synthetic chain & gear oils
• Synthetic greases
• Quality control laboratory
• Research & Development
What is Tribology?

Tribology
Your idea: - The study that deals with the design, friction, wear, and
lubrication of interacting surfaces in relative motion (as in bearings or
gears).
Merriam-Webster Dictionary

The basic function of the lubricant is to reduce friction by separating

the interacting surfaces.
Friction Conditions

Mixed friction:
The surfaces of the friction components are in partial contact, i.e. not
completely separated. Wear is usually within acceptable limits.

Boundary friction: Fluid friction:

The surfaces of the friction components The surfaces of the friction bodies
are in intense contact and covered with a are completely separated by a
thin lubricant film. lubricating film
Wear is excessively high.
Lubricating Oils

• Hydraulic Oil

• Machine Oil

• Gear Oil

• Chain Oil

• Motor Oil

• Compressor Oil

• Bearing Oil

• etc.
Composition of Lubricating Oils

Base oil
Additives 5 - 10 %

Solid lubricants

up to 5 %
up to 90 %

Lubricating oil
Mineral Oils – Advantages & Disadvantages

Advantages:
• Available in all viscosities
• Good lubricity
• Easy to additivate
• Almost neutral towards sealing materials (NBR)
• Low cost

Disadvantages:
• Useable up to 80°C (max. 100°C)
• Poor viscosity/temperature relationship
• Very poor biodegradability
Synthetic Oil vs. Mineral Oil

Higher Oxidation Resistance

• Longer lubricant life
• Longer relubrication intervals
• Reduced oil consumption

Lower Pour Point

Lower Volatility

Improved Viscosity-Temperature Behavior

Expected Oil Lifetime

160

140
Oil temperature ,°°C

130
Polyglycol
120

110
PAO / Ester
100

90

80 Mineral Oil

70
300 500 1000 5000 10000 30000
Oil change interval , hours
Base Oil Types

Mineral

Synthetic

• Synthetic Hydrocarbons - PAO

• Polyglycols (PAG)
• Esters
• Silicones
• Perfluorinated Polyether (PFPE)
Common Base Oil Types used in Bearing Greases

++Advantages++ ++Disadvantages++
Mineral Oil • Good Lubrication Performance • Fast Ageing and Oxidation at
• Good Additivation High Temperatures
• Good Elastomer Compatibility • Poor Viscosity-Temperature
• Lowest Cost Behavior

Synthetic • Improved Oxidation and • Restricted Additivation

Hydrocarbons Thermal Stability • Not miscible with Polyglycols,
• Improved Viscosity- Silicones, and PFPE
Temperature Behavior • Limited Elastomer Compatibility

Ester Oils • High Lubricity • Only available in Low Viscosities

• Good Ageing Resistance • Some Seal Materials may Swell
• Very Good Viscosity- • Not Miscible with Silicone and
Temperature Behavior PFPE Oils

PFPE • Extremely High Thermal and • No Solubility of Additives

Oxidative Stability • Poor Corrosion Protection
• Highest Chemical Resistance • Not Miscible with any Other Oils
• Very Broad Service • Highest Cost
Temperature
Miscibility of Base Oils

Mineral Synthetic Ester Polyglycol Silicone Oil Silicone Oil PFPE

Base Oils Oil Hydrocarbon Oil Oil Oil (Methyl) (Phenyl) Oil

Mineral Oil + + + _ _ ± _

Synthetic + + + _ _ _ _
Hydrocarbon Oil

Ester Oil + + + + _ + _

Polyglycol Oil _ _ + + _ _ _

Silicone Oil _ _ _ _ + ± _
(Methyl)

Silicone Oil ± _ + _ ± + _
(Phenyl)

PFPE Oil _ _ _ _ _ _ +

+ miscible - not miscible ± partially miscible

Viscosity

What is Viscosity?
• It is the resistance of a fluid to flow.
1200
Why is it Important?
1000
• At operating temperature, it is the viscosity
that determines fluid friction.
Viscosity (centistokes)

800
What is Viscosity-Temperature Relationship?
600
• Viscosity decreases with rising temperature
• Viscosity increases with falling temperature
400 • Also called “Viscosity Index” or “VI”

200

0
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Temperature (C)
Viscosity Classification Comparisons
Flash point

What is the flash point?

The flash point is the lowest temperature at which vapors develop from the liquid
to be tested. These vapors then combine with air to form a flammable oil-vapor-air
mixture above the surface of the liquid.

The higher the viscosity of an oil, the higher its flash point.

The flash point is not the maximum service temperature, it is determined and
indicated for safety reasons.
Flash point
Pour Point / Cloud Point
Additives

Enhance natural properties of an oil

Add properties not present in an oil

Example properties:
• Extreme pressure
• Viscosity improver
• Thermal resistance
• Oxidation stability
• Corrosion resistance
• Anti-wear
• Anti-foam
• Etc.
Additives

Active agents Chemical compound Purpose Mechanism of action

Oxidation Sterically hindered phenols Reduction of discolouration, Interruption of the radical chain
inhibitors alkylated aromatic amines resinification, acidification, reaction of oil oxidation,
zincdialkyldithiophosphates sludge formation decomposition of organic peroxides

Corrosion and Fatty acids Protection of bearings and other Formation of polar absorption layers
rust inhibitors amines metal surfaces against corrosion on the metal surface which act as a
sodium, calcium and barium and rust barrier against corrosive substances
sulfonates
aminophosphates
zincdialkyldithiophosphates
alkylsuccinic acid ester

Anti-wear Trikresylphosphates Reduction of excessive wear Formation of flexible reaction layers,

additives zinkdialkyldithiophosphates between metal surfaces improvement of load-carrying
pattern
Extreme Pressure Sulphured greases and Prevention of micro-welding Formation of reaction layers with
additives (EP) olefines ("seizure") between metal lower shear stability than the base
aminophosphate surface at high loads metal, constant shearing off and re-
sulphur/phosphor formation under load
compounds
earlier: chlorine and lead
compounds

Friction modifiers Fatty acids Reduction of friction between the Highly polar molecules are adsorbed
esters metal surfaces on the metal surface and form a
fatty alcohols separating layer. Solid lubricants
solid lubricants form a friction-reducing surface film.
Elastomer Compatibility

Mineral PAO Ester Polyglycol Silicone PFAE

ACM Polyacrylate rubber Highly resistant Resistant Partly resistant Acceptable up to 80°C Resistant Resistant

AEM (Vamac) Modified ACM Resistant Resistant Partly resistant Acceptable up to 80°C Resistant Resistant

AU Polyurethane Resistant Resistant Partly resistant Not resistant Resistant Resistant

CR (Neoprene) Chlorine- Mostly resistant Mostly resistant Not resistant Partly resistant Resistant Resistant

butadiene

EPDM Ethylene propylene diene Not resistant Not resistant Not resistant Highly resistant Resistant Resistant

FKM (Viton) Fluorocarbon rubber Resistant Resistant Resistant (high visc) Mostly resistant Resistant Resistant

HNBR Hydrogenated NBR Resistant Resistant Partly resistant Partly resistant Resistant Resistant

IIR Butyl rubber Not resistant Not resistant Not resistant Resistant Resistant Resistant

NBR (Buna N) Nitrile Resistant < 100°C Resistant up to 80°C Resistant up to 80°C Resistant <100°C Resistant Resistant

SBR Styrene butadiene Not resistant Not resistant Not resistant Mostly resistant Resistant Resistant

VMQ (Silicone) Silicone rubber Mostly resistant Mostly resistant Not resistant Mostly resistant Not resistant Resistant

FVMQ Fluorosilicone rubber Resistant Resistant Not resistant Mostly resistant Not resistant Resistant
Plastic Compatibility

Mineral PAO Ester Polyglycol Silicone PFAE

ABS Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene Mostly resistant Resistant Not resistant Mostly resistant Resistant Resistant

PA (Nylon) Polyamide Resistant Resistant Resistant Resistant Resistant Resistant

PC (Lexan) Polycarbonate Resistant Resistant Not resistant Not resistant Resistant Resistant

HDPE High density polyethylene Resistant Resistant Partly resistant Resistant Resistant Resistant

PEEK Polyketones Resistant Resistant Resistant Resistant Resistant Resistant

LDPE Low-density polyethylene Resistant Resistant Partly resistant Resistant Resistant Resistant

PI Polyimides Resistant Resistant Resistant Resistant Resistant Resistant

POM (Delrin) Acetal resin Mostly resistant Mostly resistant Mostly resistant Mostly resistant Resistant Resistant

PP Polypropylene Mostly resistant Resistant Partly resistant Partly resistant Resistant Resistant

PTFE (Teflon) Polytetrafluoroethylene Resistant Resistant Resistant Resistant Resistant Resistant

PUR Polyurethane Resistant Resistant Not resistant Not resistant Resistant Resistant

PVC Polyvinyl chloride Resistant Resistant Not resistant Not resistant Resistant Resistant
Composition of Lubricating Greases

14 - 30%
Thickener
3 - 5%
Base oil
Additives

Solid lubricants

5 - 10%
up to 90 %
Grease Thickening Agents

Metal Soaps and Complex Soaps

• Lithium
• Calcium
• Barium
• Aluminum
• Sodium

Gels - Silica, Bentonite

Others - Polyurea, PTFE, etc

Grease Thickening Agents

++Advantages++ ++Disadvantages++
Lithium Complex • Usable up to 150/160 °C • Critical Additivation
• Good Water Resistance • Critical Manufacturing

Calcium Complex • Good Water Resistance • Possible Hardening at

• Good Lubricity Elevated Temperatures
• Good Pumpability

Barium Complex • Very Good Water Resistance • High Soap Portion

• Very Good Corrosion Protection Required
• Critical Manufacturing

PolyUrea • High Thermal Resistance • Critical Additivation

• Usable up to 180/200°C • Higher Torques
• Good Water Resistance • Miscibility with Some Soap
• Good Pumpability Thickeners

PTFE • Very Good Lubricity • High Thickener Portion

• Chemically Inert Required
• High Temperature Performance • Cost
 Miscibility of Grease Thickeners

Simple Metal Soap Greases Complex Metal Soap Greases Non-Soap Greases

Al Ca Li Na Al C Ba C Ca C Li C Na C Bentonite Polyurea PTFE

Al + • + • + ± + + ± - - +

Ca • + + + + + + • + + + +

Li + + + - + + + + - - - +

Na • + - + + + • • + - + +

Al C + + + + + + ± + ± - - +

Ba C ± + + + + + ± ± + + - +

Ca C + + + • ± ± + + + ± + +

Li C + • + • + ± + + ± + ± +

Na C ± + - + ± + + ± + - + +

Bentonite - + - - - + ± + - + + +

Polyurea - + - + - - + ± + + + +

PTFE + + + + + + + + + + + +

+ miscible - not miscible ± partially miscible • 50 : 50 miscible

Drop Point

What is the drop point?

The drop point is the temperature at which a lubricating grease attains a

certain flow behavior under standardized test conditions.

Why do we do the test?

This test gives us an indication at which temperature a lubricating grease

changes from a consistent to a liquid state.
Drop Point

HEAT
Penetration

What is the penetration of a grease?

The penetration of a lubricating grease is the depth

(in thenths of a millimeter) that a standard cone penetrates into a sample of
the grease under defined conditions of time and temperature.

Why do we do the test?

The penetration is a measure of grease consistency.

Penetration

The tip of the brass test cone is just

touching the grease surface.

The cone is allowed to drop and to

penetrate into the grease for 5
seconds.
The penetration is measured in 1/10
mm.

We do not indicate the exact depth of

penetration, but the NLGI grade (NLGI
= National Lubricating Grease
Institute).
NLGI Consistency Classes

Worked
NLGI Class Penetration Structure General
DIN 51 818 DIN ISO 2137 Applications
(0.1 mm)

000 445…475 fluid Primarily for gear

00 400…430 almost fluid applications
0 355…385 extremely soft

1 310…340 very soft Lubrication for

2 265…295 soft plain and rolling
3 220…250 moderate bearings

4 175…205 stiff Sealing and barrier

5 130…160 very stiff greases for labyrinth
6 85 …115 extremely stiff seals and taps
Service Temperature Ratings for Kluber Greases

• There is NO Industry Standard!

• Kluber - Lower Service Temperature

• Established by Flow Pressure
• <1400 mBar through fixed orifice at lowest temperature

• Kluber - Upper Service Temperature

• Established by FAG FE9
• >100 hours L10 at highest temperature
• Well below Drop Point

Asonic GHY 72
Technical Data Sheet
Lubrication of Rolling Element Bearings -
Selection Criteria

• Type of Motion
• Rolling or Oscillating
• Combined Sliding and Rolling

• Speed

• Temperature

• Load

• Operating Environment
Speed Factor

d = Bearing inner diameter (mm)

D = Bearing outer diameter (mm)
n = Speed (rpm)
d D d+D x n
2

= Speed factor (nDm)

< 50 000 low

100,000 – 500,000 medium
500,000 – 1,000,000 high
> 2,000,000 very high
Bearing Temperature

• Lubricant Selection is Dependant upon Bearing Temperature

• Bearing Temperature is influenced by the Lubricant Selection

• The Fifteen Degree Rule Applies

• For Every 15ºC Change in Bearing Temperature, the Lubricant Life is
Either Reduced by Half or Doubled
Bearing Load

0.90 0.60

0.60 0.40

Range N
0.30 0.20 Normal Operating Conditions.
HL Standard Bearing Greases.

Range HL
Load Ratio

0.15 0.10
Range of Heavy Loads.
E.P. Greases Required.
0.09 0.06
Range HS
High-Speed Range.
0.06
N 0.04
High-Speed Greases Required.
Fill Quantity and Run-in are Important.
HS
0.03 0.02

0.02 0.013
50,000 100,000 200,000 400,000 1,000,000
Speed Factor
Operating Environment

• Moisture

• Vacuum

• Coolant

• Dust

• Vapors or Chemicals
Determination of Viscosity

Elasto-Hydrodynamic Lubrication (EHD)

r1
v1
ho

v2
r2
Minimum Allowable Viscosity (v1)

1,000
2
500 5

10

20
200
50
100 100
V1

)
200

m
(mm2/s)

(rp
50
n
500

1,0
20 00
2,0
00
5,0
00
10 10,
000
20,
000
5 50,
100 000
,00
0
3
10 20 50 100 200 500 1,000
dm (mm)
Lubrication Considerations Based on Viscosity Ratio

Viscosity
Ratio < 0.4 0.4…1 1 1…4
v/v 1

Lubrication Boundary Boundary to Normal Normal to

Condition lubrication normal lubrication full
lubrication lubrication

Lubricant E.P. and E.P and E.P and E.P. and

Requirement emergency emergency emergency emergency
properties properties properties properties
essential recommended improve for medium
condition to large
bearings
with sliding
SKF-ROF Test Rig

TEST CONDITIONS:

BEARING: 6204 2Z C3
AXIAL LOAD : 100 N
RADIAL LOAD: 50 to 800 N
SPEED : 10, 000 RPM
20, 000 RPM
30, 000 RPM
TEMPERATURE : TO 180 °C
GREASE QUANTITY: 35 % FILL

Result: Determination of grease service life,

upper service temperature, L10 and L50
operating lifetimes
Weibull Diagram
FAG FE9 Test Rig

TEST CONDITIONS:
BEARING: FAG 529689
AXIAL LOAD : 1,500 N
3,000 N
4,500 N
SPEED : 3,000 RPM
6,000 RPM
TEMPERATURE : TO 250 °C

Result: Determination of grease service

life, upper service temperature, L10 and L50
operating lifetimes
FAG FE9 Test Rig – Housing Variations

A B C
FAG FE8 Test Rig

TEST CONDITIONS:
BEARING(S) :
• FAG Angular Contact 536050
• FAG Taper Roller 53 6048
• FAG Cylindrical Roller 81206
• FAG Spherical Roller 53 6068

TEST DURATION: 500 hours

AXIAL LOAD : up to 80, 000
SPEED : 7.5 to 3,000 RPM
TEMPERATURE : 20 to 150 °C

RESULTS : Measurement of bearing

friction torque, temperature, wear rate
and evaluation of residual grease
quantity
 SNR FEB2 Test Rig

TEST CONDITIONS
BEARING: Thrust Ball - BP 10071
AXIAL LOAD : 8,000 N
TEST DURATION: 20 or 50 hours
FREQUENCY: 24 Hz
OSCILLATION ANGLE: +/- 3 °

TEST/ RESULTS : Anti - wear behavior of bearings subject to oscillating motion.

“False Brinelling test” Bearing rings are measured for material weight loss
EMCOR Test Rig

TEST CONDITIONS
TIME: 168 h total testing time, with alternating
operating and stopping time.
SPEED: 80 rpm
MEDIUM: distilled water or other aqueous media
VOLUME: 11 cm3 per bearing

TEST RESULT
Determination of the degree of corrosion on the
outer bearing rings in accordance with the relevant
DIN corrosion degree table.

NOTE: Results 0/1 are standard!

Grease Life

Factors which influence the grease life

bearing temperature = temperature factor, KT

speed = velocity factor, KV

= oscillation
factor, KO

load = load factor, KL

vibration = vibration factor, KS

bearing type = bearing factor, KB

ambient media = ambient factor, KM

Best Practices

Lube Storage

• Minimizing risk

• Properly labeled

• Cleanliness

• Awareness
Best Practices

Grease gun storage

• Unpressurized

• Clean, cool, dry area and in a horizontal position to help keep

the oil from bleeding out of the grease

• Cover the coupler to keep free from dirt and contaminates

• Calibrate grease guns regularly to ensure proper delivery

amounts
Best Practices – Grease Gun Prep Procedure

Steps
• Calibrate the delivery volume
• Label grease gun to ensure that the correct
product is used consistently
• Use a vent plug to help flush old grease
and reduce the risk of too much pressure
on seals
• Avoid contamination while loading the
grease gun
• If using a cartridge, avoid metal slivers
from the metal lid
• Match the label on the gun to the label at
the lube point
Best Practices – Grease Gun Prep Procedure

Steps
• Clean the dispensing nozzle and
grease fitting before attaching the
grease gun. Pump a small amount
onto a rag.

• Lubricate the bearing SLOWLY while

it is rotating (if possible)

• Clean the grease fitting after

applying grease

• Use grease fitting caps to keep them

clean
Special Considerations

• Proper Cleaning

• Precise Fill Quantity

• Proper Run-In
Cleaning

• Consider cleaning when nDm > 500,000

• Surface coatings can act as a separating agent

• Proper adhesion needs a clean dry surface

• Enhance Bearing Surface Wetability

• Eliminate possible incompatibilities

Cleaning

Non-Residual Solvents:
• Freon TF (CFC-113)
• Methyl Chloroform (1,1,1 Trichloroethane)
• HydroChloroFluoroCarbons (HCFC)
• HydroFluoroEther (HFE)

Observe Government Regulations!

Cleaning

Alcohol rinse any residues from use of other solvents (mineral spirits,
kerosene, aqueous cleaners, etc.)

Consider:
• Multiple Cleanings
• Ultrasonic Cleaning
• Corrosion Protection
Best Practices – Bearing Fill Quantity

Under Lubrication
• Boundary Friction
• Lubricant Starvation
• Increased Wear

Over Lubrication
• Increased Fluid Friction
• Increased Heat
• Shorter Operational Life
Best Practices – Bearing Fill Quantity

Based On

• Bearing Type
• Speed
• Reservoir Volume
• Seals or Shields
 Grease volume in % from

Initial Grease Fill

bearing free space

Speed factor [n x dm]

Best Practices – Bearing Fill Quantity

Determining Bearing Free Space

• Published Engineering Data

• Published Reference Charts
• Rule-of-Thumb Equation

Bearing Cage Type Grease Fill Grease Fill Bearing Re-

Designation Qty (cm) Qty (gram) Speed Lubrication
(RPM) Periods (hrs)
6324 C3 Pressed 170 151 1500 to 1800 1000 to 1500
Steel

6232 C3 Pressed 136 121 1500 to 1800 1000 to 1500

Steel

6236 C3 Pressed 195 173 1500 to 1800 1000 to 1500

Steel

Table 1-1 from Stamford P80 Service Manual (P80-MAN-EN-5)

Electrical Current Erosion

Failure cause :
Electrical erosion of bearing
raceway due to the passage of
electrical current through the
hertzian contact zone. Raceway
exhibits characteristic markings
from electrical arcing, in this case,
believed to be due to the use of a
grease negatively offering
excessive electrical resistance.

Solution: Klüberlectric BE 44-152

False Brinelling

Failure cause :
False brinelling damage was due
to small oscillatory movements
of the loaded taper rollers
during transportation of the
“static” road vehicle. Raceway
damage often results in noisy
bearing operation.

Solution: Klüberplex BEM 34-132

 Corrosion

Phosphate Pump, Drive End

Bearing
Failure cause :
Ingress of water and phosphate
solution into the bearing, with
resulting emulsification and washout
of the grease. Contact surfaces
suffered severe corrosion pitting
leading to premature mechanical
failure of the bearing.

Solution: Staburags NBU 8 EP

 Fretting Corrosion

Machine Tool Spindle Brg

Failure cause(s) :
Fretting corrosion scars clearly visible
between the bearings inner ring and
spindle location from which the
characteristic red - brown, fretted oxide,
particles are released. Fretting corrosion
occurs at interfaces due to :
• Bearing fits being too loose
• Vibration
• Micro oscillation
• Bearing creeping effect

Solution: Altemp Q NB 50 paste

 Rotation of Outer Ring

Machine Tool Spindle - Drive end

bearing
Failure cause :
Rotation of bearing outer ring in its
locating housing due to inadequate
interference fit. Non drive Angular
Contact bearing must, in this case, slide
in its housing to accommodate axially
induced expansion of the spindle
without allowing radial rotation of the
bearings outer ring.

Solution: Altemp Q NB 50 paste

Multiple Origin Spalling

Paper Machine Roll Support Bearing

Failure cause :
Advanced corrosion spalling of bearing raceways
believed to result from continuous water ingress.
Bearing raceways exhibit multiple origin spalling
craters with extensive abrasive wear and surface
indentation marks from rolled debris particles
Fatigue Failure

Formula 1 Front Wheel Bearing

Failure cause :
Fatigue of raceway after only 410 km operation.
Failure believed to result from :
• Extreme contact pressure
• Incorrect bearing preload
• Possible ovality of supporting shaft
Mechanical Fatigue Failure

Fan Shaft Bearing

Failure cause :
Excessive axial loading of double row
self aligning ball bearing intended to
support predominantly radial loads!
Axial overloading resulted in fatigue
spalling of rolling elements and
raceway at the thrust loaded side.
Premature failure of the bearing was
the inevitable outcome.
 Lubricant Failure - Viscosity

Vibrator Bearing
Failure cause(s) :
Severe radial shock loading resulted in extreme
wear and fatigue of bearing inner ring raceway. Wear
indentation and spalling craters visible across the 30°
loaded portion of the inner ring are clearly visible.
Lubricant (oil) viscosity too low to provide sufficient
film thickness and therefore provide adequate wear
protection under conditions of extreme shock loading.

Solution : Increase base oil viscosity

Klübersynth GH6….. oil
Lubricant Failure

Failure cause :
Thermally induced decomposition of the
sealed bearings lifetime grease fill.
Loss of grease base oil through
combined evaporation and thermal
decomposition resulted in insufficient
lubricating effect.
This resulted in cage failure and
premature bearing seizure.

Lubricant: Lithium / Mineral EP 2 grease

 Lubricant Failure

Angular Contact Ball Bearing

Failure cause :
Thermally induced decomposition of the bearings
lifetime grease fill.
Loss of grease base oil through combined
evaporation and thermal decomposition resulted
in insufficient lubricating effect.
Loss of lubricating effect resulted in cage failure.

Solutions: Asonic GHY 72 (180°°C)

Barrierta L55/2 (260°°C)
Klubermatic – Single Point Lubricators
 What are Klubermatic’s ?

• A self generated, fully automatic delivery systems for

grease or oil…single/multi point

• A cost effective alternative to manual lubrication:

• Reduces work place hazards..improves safety compliance
• Precise lubricant delivery to enhance machine reliability,
preventive maintenance assurance, and production through
put
• Lubrication points are protected from contamination

• An Engineered concept
• Enhances “best practice” methods
• Drives PM compliance with predictable service intervals
 Features / Advantages / Benefits
Features Advantages Benefits
Controlled Metered Delivery Elimination of over/under Increased bearing service,
greasing asset reliability

Self-Contained No moving parts and/or outside Simple installation, easy to

logistics required maintain and troubleshoot

Predictable Easily interfaced with planned Supports proactive

maintenance program maintenance, delineates
reactive maintenance

Concise design, flexible Confined spaces, direct or Wide range applications, hard
installation remote installs to reach, isolated

Fully automatic Relatively maintenance free, Man-hour savings, labor asset

extend manual lube PM’s reallocation

Non-Hazardous mat’ls or No special handling or disposal Environmentally friendly

solutions required products
Reliable Dependable Proper Lubrication Assurance