Anything that may come into contact with bearings should be kept clean, including workers' hands, benches, tools, solvents, and cloths. Perspiration, condensation - any type of moisture should also be kept away from bearings. Handle bearings with clean, lintless cloths. Protect bearings with an oil film and make every effort not to break that film.

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From "Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices"

Ultrasonic inspection and monitoring of bearings is a reliable method for detecting incipient bearing failure. The ultrasonic warning appears prior to a rise in temperature or an increase in driving torque. Ultrasonic inspection of bearings is useful in recognizing the beginning of fatigue failure, brinnelling of bearing surfaces, flooding of (or lack) of lubricant. In ball bearings, as the metal in the raceway, roller, or bearing balls begins to fatigue, a subtle deformation begins to occur. This deforming of the metal will produce an increase in the emission of ultrasonic waves.

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Fundamentos de la Lubricación
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Machinery Lubrication I
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Machinery Lubrication I & II
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Técnico en Lubricación de Maquinaria
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