Depending on the application, as well as thrust ball bearing size and type, select the appropriate installation method (mechanical or hydraulic) and tools. Here are some basic principles of FAG bearings installed:
1. do not exert force on the rolling elements, this can easily lead to local overload of the rolling element and the seat surface, resulting in premature failure of the bearing.
2. do not use any hard tool (such as hammers, screwdrivers, etc) knocked in bearing directly on the surface, this can result in breakage or fragmentation of bearing rings.
3. compliance with the installation equipment supplier guide people respected.
Proper lubrication correctly:
Lubricant can be isolated metal bearing surfaces (for example, rolling elements, bearings and bearing cover) and therefore reduce friction and protect metal parts as well as pollution and impurities. There are a variety of lubricants (including fats, oils and solids) can be selected for different operating conditions. Correct selection of lubricant to prolong the life of thrust ball bearings and equipment is very important.
Due to the excessive rolling of rolling elements, FAG bearings lubricant undergoing long-term mechanical stress, in addition, a long time at high temperatures, moisture or contamination of the environment, lubricant property is changed. All of which lead to the gradual decline in quality of lubrication. Therefore, in order to ensure the longest life, periodic relubrication of the bearing. Lubrication interval depends on the operating conditions, such as temperature, speed, environment, etc. Only on pre lubricated and sealed bearings (also known as "lifetime lubricated bearing"), bearing life is depending on the life of lubricants.
Condition monitoring/maintenance:
In General, the thrust ball bearings are very reliable, although their life expectancy is limited. As with all other important parts in a machine, they should be regularly checked and maintained. Inspection and maintenance frequency depends on the individual and the importance of individual equipment operating conditions.