7. Bearing installation and maintenance
The probable life of the bearing can be calculated on the basis of its load and speed. However, premature failures are sometimes observed, and may be due to :
incorrect choice of bearing, resulting in unsuitability for the application parameters: type of load, speed, temperature, pollution, condition of shafts and housings, etc;
faulty assembly or maintenance of the bearing.
The purpose of this paragraph is to give instructions on lubrication, protection, installation and maintenance of the bearing.
7.1 Bearing lubrication
Lubrication is an essential element in bearing operation.
The main functions are as follows:...
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Bibliography
Websites
SNR: NTN-SNR Bearing technology http://www.ntn-snr.com/group/fr/fr-fr/index.cfm?page=/group/home/technique_roulement [page consulted on September 30, 2012]
Standards and norms
Ratings
- Vocabulaire - NF ISO 5593 - 10-07
- Symboles relatifs aux grandeurs - NF ISO 15241 - 09-12
Dimensions
- Roulements radiaux. Dimensions d'encombrement, plan général - NF ISO 15 - 09-11
- Roulements à rouleaux coniques. Système de désignation - NF ISO 10317 - 06-09
- Roulements à rouleaux coniques. Dimensions d'encombrement et désignation des séries - NF ISO 355...
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