Two key strategies have emerged to minimize downtime and maximize the service life of machines: predictive maintenance and condition monitoring. Both approaches are essential for proactive maintenance, but differ in their methodology and objectives.
Lubricant contamination is with about 25% one of the most frequent causes of premature failure of roller bearings [Tec00, p. 11]. In addition, the detection of contamination is very complex and often not possible, especially in the case of grease lubrication…
Oil viscosity can be described as a measure of the resistance of a fluid to deformation or flow. This means that the higher the viscosity, the thicker and more viscous the oil. Furthermore, oil viscosity is temperature-dependent…
We are often asked which bearing types we can monitor at HCP Sense. The good news is: Almost all of them!
However, as there are an incredible number of different bearing types and it is easy to lose track of them, this article is intended to provide some clarity. The basic rolling and plain bearings are described below, along with their areas of application, mode of operation, advantages and disadvantages.
The HCP Sense pillow block bearing with integrated LubSecure technology enables you to continuously monitor the lubrication in your pillow block bearings. Lubrication failure is the cause of 80% of bearing damage.
Bearing damage can have many causes. Misalignment, imbalance, vibration and friction are transmitted by the bearing and can lead to bearing breakdown.
It therefore makes sense to keep a permanent eye on the condition of your machine. This means identifying bearing damage at an early stage and becoming aware of its causes. This article intends to support you in this decision.