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Fretting Seizure
Symptoms: Symptoms:
WC Damages / EN-GB / 201107.25 / Printed in Germany by kraus
Fretting, the generation of fine metal particles which oxidize, leaving Partial or large-area welding and deep scratches in the lip and roller face
a distinctive brown color. Wear at the fitting surfaces causing noise and areas. Also lubricant coking in this area.
runout problems, possible fatigue fracture, and possible disturbance Causes:
of floating bearing function. Inadequate lubrication with high loads and high speeds (quantity or
Causes: operating viscosity of lubricant too low); inadequate lubrication with high
Micromotion between fitted parts where the fits are too loose in relation loads and low speeds (when there is no hydrodynamic lubricating film
to the acting forces. between the roller face and lip); detrimental preload due to heat
Remedies: expansion; skewing of rollers due to raceway wear or ring tilting;
Follow FAG mounting instructions for appropriate fit recommendations. axial preload too high for out-of-square mating surfaces.
Remedies:
Improve lubrication (increase viscosity, EP additives, increase quantity)
and ensure correct adjustment of bearings.
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