How can bearings break?
Bearings are key components in mechanical equipment, and their damage will directly affect the operating efficiency and service life of the equipment. In recent years, bearing failure has become one of the hot topics in the industrial field. This article will combine popular discussions and data analysis across the Internet in the past 10 days to discuss the causes, preventive measures and typical cases of bearing damage.
1. Common causes of bearing damage

According to recent technical forums and industry reports, the main causes of bearing damage can be divided into the following categories:
| Reason type | Proportion | Typical performance |
|---|---|---|
| Poor lubrication | 35% | Friction increases and temperature rises |
| Improper installation | 25% | Eccentricity and abnormal vibration |
| contamination enters | 20% | Particle wear and noise increase |
| Overload operation | 15% | Fatigue cracks, early failure |
| Material defects | 5% | Partial peeling and breakage |
2. Analysis of recent hot cases
1.Batch failure of motor bearings in a new energy vehicle(Hot index: ★★★★☆)
According to industry forum disclosures, a certain brand of electric vehicles suffered from a design defect in motor bearing lubrication, causing the bearings to overheat and become stuck when the vehicle was running at high speeds, triggering a large-scale recall. Experts pointed out that such problems require double optimization from material selection and lubrication scheme.
2.Controversy over the life of wind turbine spindle bearings(Hot index: ★★★☆☆)
The latest "Renewable Energy Equipment Report" shows that nearly 12% of wind farms are shut down due to premature damage to main shaft bearings. The key data are as follows:
| Fault type | average life span | maintenance cost |
|---|---|---|
| Raceway peeling | 32,000 hours | 180,000-250,000 yuan/time |
| Cage broken | 41,000 hours | 120,000-150,000 yuan/time |
3. The technological frontier of preventive measures
1.Intelligent monitoring system application
Recently, many companies have launched bearing condition monitoring solutions to achieve early warning through vibration sensors + AI algorithms, and the accuracy rate has increased to 92%.
2.Breakthrough in new lubricating materials
Graphene-enhanced grease demonstrated excellent performance in tests:
| indicator | Conventional grease | Graphene Grease |
|---|---|---|
| wear rate | 100% benchmark | 63% reduction |
| High temperature stability | 150℃ | 220℃ |
4. The five issues that users are most concerned about
According to search engine statistics:
| Ranking | question | Search volume (times/day) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | How to deal with abnormal noise in bearings | 2,800+ |
| 2 | Bearing replacement cycle | 1,950+ |
| 3 | Bearing anti-rust methods | 1,600+ |
5. Expert advice
1. Establish a regular lubrication maintenance system (recommended cycle: 500 hours/time under normal working conditions)
2. Use special tools for installation and avoid direct knocking.
3. Keep in a dry environment during storage, relative humidity ≤60%
4. If the abnormal vibration value exceeds the ISO standard, the machine should be stopped immediately for inspection.
From the above analysis, it can be seen that bearing damage is the result of multiple factors. With the advancement of monitoring technology and the application of new materials, bearing reliability will be significantly improved. Enterprises need to develop targeted preventive maintenance strategies based on the characteristics of their own working conditions.
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