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Keep Your Gearbox Running: Top 3 Causes of Bearing Failure (and How to Fix Them)

2025-06-20

Bearing failures are a common headache in industrial settings, causing downtime and repair costs. By understanding why these failures happen, you can take simple steps to prevent them. Here are the three main culprits and practical solutions:

1. Lubrication Problems: The Silent Killer

What goes wrong:

Not enough grease/oil
Using the wrong type or mixed greases
Old, dirty, or watery lubricant

What happens:
Bearings overheat, wear out fast, rust, or seize up.

Simple fixes:

Use the right grease for your machine and temperature
Stick to scheduled lubrication - don’t skip!
Keep grease guns and ports clean
Replace oil/grease if it looks dirty or watery

2. Poor Installation or Alignment

What goes wrong:

Bearings forced in or hammered during install
Shafts/housings off-center (misalignment)
Worn shafts or damaged bearing seats

What happens:
Uneven wear, vibrations, early failure.

Simple fixes:

Always use proper tools - never hammer bearings
Check alignment with lasers or dial gauges
Fix worn shafts or housings before installing new bearings

3. Overload & Contamination

What goes wrong:

Running above weight limits
Sudden jolts or impacts
Dust, grit, or water getting inside

What happens:
Cracks, pitting, corrosion, grinding damage.

Simple fixes:

Don’t overload equipment - know your limits
Seal bearings properly with quality gaskets
Keep work areas clean - especially near seals

Pro Tip: Listen to your gearbox! Unusual noises or temperature spikes often mean bearing trouble is starting. Catching problems early cuts repair time by 50% or more.

At Beining Intelligent Technology(Zhejiang) Co.,ltd, we specialize in preventing downtime. Ask us about custom sealing solutions, precision laser alignment, and extended-life bearings matched to your machines. Simple maintenance today saves big headaches tomorrow!

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