Timken Bearing Damage Analysis with Lubrication Reference ...

wedged in the soft cage material and cut grooves in the rolling elements. This condition generates improper rolling contact geometry and can reduce service life. Fig. 7. Debris from other fatigued parts, inadequate sealing or poor maintenance caused bruising on this tapered roller bearing race. Fig. 9 Wear – Pitting and Bruising

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