Many factors in real life affect bearings, such as temperature, vibration, etc. These are the factors that affect needle roller bearings. How can we prevent these factors from affecting NTN
bearings? And the effect of temperature on the bearing:
First, bearing vibration
NTN bearing vibration damage sensitivity, such as peeling, indentation, rust, crack, wear, etc. will be reflected in the bearing vibration measurement, therefore, the vibration is measured by a special needle bearing vibration meter (frequency analyzer, etc.), frequency point It cannot be inferred to pass an unusual situation. Measured values are different depending on the conditions in which the sensor bearings are used or where the mounting position is different. Therefore, it is necessary to compare the analysis and measurement values determined for each machine in advance.
Second, the bearing temperature
NTN bearing temperature, the temperature outside the general bearing can be inferred, if it can be directly measured using the bearing outer ring temperature, it is more appropriate.
Normally, the temperature of the needle bearing begins to rise slowly for 1-2 hours to reach a steady state. For the heat capacity of the machine, the bearing at room temperature, cooling capacity, speed and load changes. If the lubrication is installed and the corresponding part is installed, the NTN bearing is suddenly heated up and there will be an abnormally high temperature. When the operation is stopped, take necessary precautions.
The temperature sensor can monitor the operating temperature of the NTN bearing at any time and achieve a temperature exceeding the specified value to prevent automatic alarm or stop the burning shaft accident.
The first is the viscosity of the bearing grease
NTN bearing greases are usually expressed in terms of apparent viscosity or similar viscosity. When describing the viscosity of the grease, the temperature and shear rate must be specified. Similar viscosity indicators can be used to control its low temperature fluidity and pumpability.
The second is the low temperature fluidity of bearing grease
One of the important indicators to measure the low temperature performance of NTN bearing grease is low temperature torque, that is, the degree of rotation of the low speed flow needle bearing at low temperature (below -20 ° c), the low temperature torque of the grease is changed from start to turn. The average value of the torque after the moment and the rotation of 60 mm is expressed.
The third is the evaporation of bearing grease
The evaporability (degree) of the NTN
bearing grease indicates the degree of volatilization of the grease when the grease is used for a long period of time under high temperature conditions, and the smaller the evaporability, the better. The evaporability of the fat depends primarily on the nature of the lubricating oil and the fraction composition.
The fourth is the oxidation stability of bearing grease
Oxidation stability refers to the ability of grease to resist heat and oxygen when used for long-term storage or long-term high temperature, maintaining its ability to not permanently change. Due to oxidation, the free base content is reduced or the free organic acid content is increased, the dropping point is lowered, the appearance color is deepened, the odor is exhibited, the consistency, the strength limit, the similar viscosity is decreased, the corrosive product is formed, and the structure of the grease is broken. Substance, causing the separation of soap oil. Therefore, in the long-term storage of grease, it should be stored in a dry and ventilated environment to prevent exposure to sunlight, and regular changes should be made to the changes of free alkali or free organic acid, corrosive and other items to ensure its quality and performance.
The fifth is the thixotropic of bearing grease
The most basic characteristic of NTN bearing grease is thixotropy. When an external force is applied, the flow of the grease is gradually softened, indicating a decrease in viscosity, but once at rest, after a period of time (very short), the consistency is again increased (recovered), a property called thixotropy. This property of the grease determines that it can be lubricated in parts that are not suitable for lubricating oil, showing its excellent performance.