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Bear<strong>in</strong>g Failure – Current Flow – <strong>the</strong> Damage Report<br />

Damages of <strong>the</strong><br />

raceway<br />

Current flow with two effects<br />

1. 2.<br />

Ag<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> lubricant<br />

Particles cause ag<strong>in</strong>g<br />

of <strong>the</strong> lubricant<br />

Smallest melt<strong>in</strong>g craters high <strong>the</strong>rmal load<br />

Dramatic <strong>in</strong>crease of numbers Cok<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> oil / soap<br />

Complete destroy<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> surface Ag<strong>in</strong>g due to mix<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Roughness causes metal contacts Particles thicken <strong>the</strong> lubricant<br />

Permanent contort<strong>in</strong>g of particles and show catalytic effects<br />

In case of higher current: Groov<strong>in</strong>g Mixed friction conditions<br />

Complete failure of <strong>the</strong> roll<strong>in</strong>g bear<strong>in</strong>g<br />

LUBRICANT CONSULT GMBH – Technology Center Schwe<strong>in</strong>furt (TZS) Page 13<br />

Graz 2005 – 16.08.2005 – St

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