Bearing Damage

For a printed copy of our Bearing Damage Chart, please contact your
GB Bearings representative or email our Marketing Team by clicking here. 

A variety of factors can cause bearing damage, some of which are detailed under the following headings: 

● Scoring Due to Foreign Matter or "Dirt"

● Damage Caused by Faulty Assembly

● Black Scab or 'Wire Wool' Damage

● Corrosion Damage

● Cavitation Erosion

● Fatigue Cracking

● Pitting Due to Electrical Discharge

● Wiping of Bearing Surfaces

● Inadequate Lubrication

● Fretting Damage Due to Vibration

● Pivot Fatigue

● Damage Due to Overheating


QUICK LINKS TO BEARING DAMAGE CAUSES

Scoring Due to Foreign Matter or "Dirt"Damage Caused by Faulty AssemblyBlack Scab / Wire Wool Damage
Corrision DamageCavitation ErosionFatigue Cracking
Pitting Due to Electrical DischargeWiping of Bearing SurfacesInadequate Lubrucation
Fretting Damage from VibrationPivot FatigueDamage Due to Oveheating

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