April 05, 2007
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April 05, 2007
Bearing Lubrication Tip
Check those rebuilt motor bearings ! ! !
A couple years ago we noticed that we had a couple premature motor failures after bearing rebuilds. As a result we started checking the rebuilt motors as they arrive from the shop.
We found that on a few the bearing housings were not thoroughly cleaned at the shop. A small stainless rod ( tig welding rod ) is used to probe down the grease tube to the bearing and slowly removed. The grease / debris is wiped on a white grease rag. If there is visible contamination in the grease tube area (usually burnt grease) then it may be throughout the bearing or it will be pushed into the bearing the first time that the motor is lubed after it is put in service.
After seeing our results the rebuild shop added some procedures for their techs to ensure that the housings are cleaned and that new lube tubes are installed.
Tip provided by Jerry E. Baker
PdM Lubrication,BIO-PDO
Tate & Lyle, Loudon TN Plant
Thanks again Jerry! Your Maintenance Tips hat is on the way!
