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Peeling

Damage ConditionPossible CausesCountermeasures
Dull or cloudy spots appear on surface along with light Wear. From such dull spots, tiny Cracks are generated downward to a depth of 5-10 μm. Small particles fall off and minor Flaking occurs widely.
  • Unsuitable lubricant
  • Entry of debris into lubrication
  • Rough surface due to poor lubrication
  • Surface roughness of mating rolling parts
  • Select a proper lubricant
  • Improve the sealing mechanism
  • Improve the surface finish of the rolling mating parts

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Troubleshooting, Spherical Roller Bearing, Peeling, Inner-Ring

Peeling 1

Part: Inner ring of a spherical roller bearing
Symptom: Rounded areas of Peeling
Cause: Poor lubrication

Troubleshooting, Spherical Roller Bearing, Inner-Ring, Close-up

Peeling 2

Part: Enlargement of damage “Peeling 1”

Troubleshooting, Spherical Roller Bearing, Peeling, Convex-Rollers

Peeling 3

Part: Convex rollers of damage “Peeling 1”
Symptom: Rounded areas of Peeling on the center of the rolling surfaces
Cause: Poor lubrication

SRB

Peeling 4

Part: Outer ring of a spherical roller bearing
Symptom: Peeling occurs near the shoulder of the raceway over the entire circumference
Cause: Poor lubrication

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