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Tips for success in bearing storage

2022-05-18

1. Ideally, bearings should be stored in a location with low humidity, i.e. less than 60% relative humidity. 

2. Bearings should never be stored on the ground, but should be stored on shelves or palettes at least 20 cm above the ground.

3.Bearings should be flat rather than on end and be kept in their original, unopened packages until just before mounting. If kept in a standing position, the likelihood of false brinelling (marking of the raceways and rolling elements caused by residual vibration) increases significantly.

4.In the cases of sealed or shielded types of bearings, operators should be cautious when storing them over long periods of time. The lubricating properties of the grease used to fill these types of bearings may deteriorate, causing potential lubricant-related problems when a system is up and running. Most bearing manufacturers have specific shelf-life limits, based upon the greases used in their bearings.

5.Cleanliness is critical. All bearings should be kept clean because contamination and corrosion will shorten the life of any bearing.