BEARING SERVICES JOB NO: 0899456

PRELIMINARY REPORT DATE: 28 February 2023

1) SUMMARY OF BEARING DAMAGE

DAMAGE CONDITIONS OUTER RING INNER RING ROLLERS/

CATEGORY FOUND BALLS
RW OD SF RW B SF RW SF
Fatigue flaking

Damage
associated with
inadequate
lubrication

Damage caused X X
by moisture / X
water ingress

Damage caused
by relative
movement /
damaged
seatings
Impact damage
Vibration
damage
Electric current
damage
Damage
associated with
contaminant
ingress

Fractures /
cracks

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

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BEARING SERVICES JOB NO: 0899456
PRELIMINARY REPORT DATE: 28 February 2023

DAMAGE CONDITIONS CAGE

CATEGORY FOUND
Damage Worn cage bars
associated with Plastic deformation of
inadequate cage bars
lubrication
Damage caused Corrosion
by moisture /
water ingress
Damage Abrasive wear
associated with Particles embedded in
contaminant cage
ingress
Secondary Melted cage
damage Cage fracture

Symbols: O – Damage present but not significant X – Significant damage

Appendix A contains photographs that illustrate pertinent bearing damage

2) COMMENTS ON BEARING CONDITION

• All of these bearings inspected (02056/9/11/12) show distinct patches of grayish,

black streaks along the inner ring raceway and areas of the rolling elements.
Deepseated rust can be identified on the side faces of these bearings inspected
• A thin oxide film forms on all clean steel surfaces exposed to air. This film is,
however, not impenetrable and if water or corrosive elements make contact with
the steel, patches of etching will form. This development soon leads to deep-
seated rust. Deep-seated rust is a great danger to bearings since it can initiate
flaking and cracks and can be seen along the side faces of the bearing outer rings
inspected.
Acid liquids corrode the steel quickly while alkaline solutions are less dangerous.

Measured radial internal clearance of Not

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

3) RESULTS OF BEARING ANALYSIS

Bearing suitable for remanufacture NO

Bearing should be scrapped YES

Level of remanufacture N/A

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BEARING SERVICES JOB NO: 0899456
PRELIMINARY REPORT DATE: 28 February 2023

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

APPENDIX A

Image 1 The water etching and subsequent deep-seated rust on the side face of the bearing outer ring –
bearing number 9. In this case the inner ring cannot be removed from the bearing assembly without the
application of force, which would be further detrimental to the bearing’s condition

Image 2 The water etching and subsequent deep-seated rust on the side faces of the bearing – bearing
number 11. In this case the inner ring cannot be removed from the bearing assembly without the application of
force, which would be further detrimental to the bearing’s condition

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Image 3 The water etching and subsequent deep-seated rust on the side face of the bearing outer ring –
bearing number 12. In this case the inner ring cannot be removed from the bearing assembly without the
application of force, which would be further detrimental to the bearing’s condition

4) COMMENTS ON SCOPE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED

• Thoroughly wash the bearings

• Assess condition of cleaned bearings 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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