Canadian Babbitt Bearings Ltd.

Many industrial devices, machinery, and equipment depend heavily on bearings. Although bearing failure cannot be prevented, its effects on business operations can be minimized. The secret is knowing what goes wrong with a bearing and how to stop it from failing too soon. The Common Reasons for Bearing Failure! There are numerous reasons why bearing failure may happen. Some of the most common are: Improper Lubrication.  Insufficient lubrication is the prime cause of bearing failures. Using proper lubricant or not enough lubricant is also a reason for machine failure. High temperatures may degrade the lubricant and make the machine fail to operate smoothly Contamination and Corrosion. In bearing assemblies, contaminants like dirt, sand, water, and chemical substances can lead to a variety of problems. For instance, they might deteriorate the lubrication or corrode or erode the bearing surfaces. All such situations may be an early failure.  Misalignment.   Some bearings, but not all of th