How to detect whether the slewing bearing is normal?
As an important mechanical component, the slewing bearing plays a vital role in industrial production. Only when it is in normal operation can the stability and safety of the equipment be ensured. Therefore, it is very necessary to regularly detect the working state of the slewing bearing. So, how to detect whether the slewing bearing is normal? Below I will introduce several common methods.
First, the state of the slewing bearing can be preliminarily judged by appearance inspection. The appearance inspection mainly includes checking whether there are obvious damage or wear marks on the appearance surface of the bearing, checking whether the sealing performance of the bearing is good, checking whether the bearing fixings and connecting bolts are tightened, and checking whether there are abnormal vibrations or abnormal sounds on the bearing.
Secondly, the bearing can be manually rotated to see whether it rotates freely. While ensuring that the equipment is shut down, gently turn the bearing by hand to check whether there is any jamming or unsmoothness. If the rotation is not free or there is an obvious abnormal sound, it may be that there is a fault inside the bearing and it needs to be replaced or repaired in time.
In addition, the operating temperature of the bearing can be measured to determine whether it is normal. The operating temperature of the bearing is measured by installing equipment such as thermometers or infrared thermometers. Under normal circumstances, the bearing temperature should be stable under normal working conditions. If the bearing temperature is found to be abnormally high or fluctuating greatly, it may be due to insufficient lubrication or damage inside the bearing.
In addition, the working condition of the bearing can also be judged by the lubrication status. Check whether the lubricating oil of the bearing is normal and sufficient, whether there are impurities, and whether the bearing lubrication system is operating normally. If insufficient or abnormal lubrication is found, it may cause poor operation of the bearing or increased wear, which in turn affects the normal operation of the equipment.
In general, through visual inspection, manual rotation, temperature measurement, and lubrication status inspection, we can help us to timely discover and solve the problems of the slewing bearing and ensure the normal operation of the equipment. At the same time, it is also very important to perform regular maintenance and maintain the stability of the equipment's operating status. Only when the equipment is regularly inspected and maintained can the normal working condition of the slewing bearing be ensured, the service life of the equipment can be extended, and the production efficiency can be improved.
