What are bearings? Uses of bearings
Bearings are a very important and indispensable accessory if you want machinery to operate smoothly and stably. However, not everyone knows how to use bearings properly and effectively. In this short news, Vinama would like to share some notes to help you use bearings properly, effectively and with the best lifespan.

Currently, the use of machinery and the application of advanced technology in production are greatly helping to increase productivity and improve labor. As mentioned above, bearings are indispensable parts for  machinery. Industrial bearings reduce friction on rotating shafts, increase load-bearing capacity, and position rotating parts to help machines operate smoothly and stably, more efficiently and productively. Conventional bearings will have the structure as shown below:

In many different environments, industries and periods of use, bearing life will be significantly reduced when you do not know how to improve and upgrade bearing quality.

A simple example is: After a period of time when machinery is exposed to rainwater, rust will often occur not only on the rotating shaft but also on the bearing grease, reducing friction (operability). ) of machines becomes more difficult. And if you hear an increasingly loud noise coming from the machine's rotating shaft, it means your bearings need care. So what to do in cases like these?

First, place the machine in a well-ventilated space. Checking machine parts and periodically maintaining machine parts is something we should do periodically.

Genuine bearings will operate extremely smoothly with the presence of bearing grease, so you should check and grease the bearings regularly to help the bearings operate at their best. For each type of bearing, there will be separate types of bearing grease. You should use the correct brand's bearing grease to ensure quality.

There are some types of bearings that have been pre-greased, so you also need to be careful not to remove the seal or cover to avoid applying too much grease, causing the bearing to get hot and quickly get damaged or damage the protective cover. bearing protection.

The life of a bearing is determined by the number of revolutions and depending on the load and operating capacity, the bearing life will be short or long.

The most sustainable solution is probably nothing more than equipping yourself with basic knowledge to detect bearing diseases.

Signs of bearings about to be damaged
- Temperature increases with bearing assembly
- Noise and cries often come from the machine shaft
- Machinery vibrates strongly during operation

These signs are a sign that the bearing life has been exhausted, and the fixation and friction reduction with other parts has been significantly reduced. Please monitor the device periodically for timely detection.

The main cause of bearing damage
The first thing to mention is the selection and installation of bearings in the equipment. In order for bearings to have a long life and machines to operate stably, of course we must find a famous bearing brand with a long history in the market and at the same time become a reputable supplier in the market. The wall seems simple but it is not simple at all. Can you imagine what it would be like for your expensive machinery to use poor quality bearings or fake bearings?

Next is the installation step. A perfect product that is installed incorrectly can also lead to extremely unpredictable damage, mildly damaging the bearings and seriously damaging the entire machine.

Above are some shares from Vinama to help you use bearings effectively and with the longest lifespan. Hopefully, this short news brings customers useful information.