Damage Condition
Cage damage includes: Cage deformation, fracture and wear; Fracture of cage pillars; Deformation of side face; Wear of pocket surface; and Wear of guide surface.
Possible Causes
- Poor mounting (Bearing misalignment)
- Poor handling
- Large moment load
- Shock and large vibration
- Excessive rotation speed, sudden acceleration and deceleration
- Poor lubrication
- Temperature rise