Of all of the questions we receive about bearings, one of the most-commonly asked is regarding the causes of bearing failure. Just why do bearings fail?
Today, we address this complex topic with a new video.
Bearing failure can result from a host of many factors, ranging from temperature fluctuations, to alignment issues, a change in operating conditions, or even too much (or too little) bearing lubrication. But to avoid a bearing failure in the future, we need to examine the root cause.
We wanted to share a Q&A on causes of bearing failure, particularly with rolling element vs. plane bearings.
(Watch the video below.)
Tell us about your experience with bearing failure. What was the cause? Need help solving a bearing challenge, just Ask an Expert.
Dave Biering
