Rolling bearings are tribological systems in which the interaction between the lubricant and the bearing itself is of great importance.
In order to treat the lubricant as a design element, the operating conditions of the bearing, the ambient conditions and the lubricant properties must be harmonised. The objective is therefore the long-term, fault-free and damage-free operation of the bearing based on the use of optimised lubricants.
The seminar provides an overview of the most common causes of rolling bearing damage, the explicit role of lubricants in this and the influence of correct lubrication. In addition, illustrative examples of damage are shown and their causes discussed in detail.
The most important point, however, is always how rolling bearing damage can be avoided in advance with the appropriate expertise and the right lubricant. The seminar leader, Dipl.-Ing. Rüdiger Krethe, can draw on his extensive experience and knowledge from the world of mechanical engineering and lubricants.
Target Group
- Technical specialists from the design, service and sales departments of system manufacturers or their service partners
- Sales engineers and sales staff from lubricant manufacturers and their sales partners
- Technical purchasers for lubricants and operating fluids
- Specialist engineers for maintenance and damage statistics
- Employees from tribology and lubrication technology
- Users of lubricants
- Users and designers of rolling bearing supports
Aims
- Basic understanding of the principle and necessity of correct rolling bearing lubrication
- Familiarisation with the most common causes of rolling bearing damage and how to avoid them
- Knowing the interactions between lubricant and bearing
- Building an understanding of the correct lubricant selection for rolling bearings
- Familiarisation with the correct use of lubricants to prevent machine malfunctions and breakdowns
- Consideration of the ambient conditions and lubricant properties for rolling bearing lubrication
- Correct damage analysis for rolling bearing supports
