Did you know that lubricating your bearings on a regular basis can increase the life of your bearings?
Let me tell you the importance of lubricant!
1. Reduce friction and wear
Bearings in the work, the internal parts of the various parts of the relative motion, such as rolling body, inner ring, outer ring, cage and other parts of the friction between the parts will be generated. In the gap between these moving parts filled with lubricant (grease), running up, will form a lubricant film on the surface of the parts, this layer of oil film can reduce or eliminate the direct hard contact of the metal, thus reducing the friction between the internal parts of the bearing to prevent wear and tear, and also reduces friction heat.
2. Cooling and heat dissipation
Whether it is grease lubrication or oil lubrication, can be rolling or sliding friction generated by the heat through the conduction to play the role of heat dissipation, cooling, to ensure that the bearings in the appropriate operating temperature, to avoid high temperatures affecting the performance and life of the bearings.
3. Prevent burning and sticking loss
If the bearing does not add lubricant to reduce friction, in poor working conditions, it is easy to produce self-welding, resulting in equipment failure. Adding lubricant can ensure that the bearing works smoothly and reliably, prevent burning and sticking phenomenon, and prolong the service life of the bearing.
4. Anti-corrosion
Grease has a good anti-rust function, which can prevent bearing corrosion. Because the antirust agent can dissolve in water, and the grease has good adhesion, can form a film on the steel surface to protect the bearing.
5. Responding to lubricant loss
If the occurrence of axle head bearing lubricant loss, it is necessary to add lubricant. Due to various reasons, such as poor sealing, long time running loss, etc., the lubricant will gradually reduce, regular inspection and add lubricant can ensure that the bearing always have enough lubrication.
Don't forget to check and add lubricant regularly!
