A brief analysis of bearing failure identification methods for metal mesh belts

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Briefly, there are 3 methods for identifying bearing failures in metal mesh belts, as follows: a. Identification through the condition of the lubricant – samples of the lubricant used on the metal mesh belt are analyzed to determine whether contaminants or metal particles are present, based on the degree of contamination. This method is particularly effective for bearings that cannot be inspected up close or for large bearings. b. Identifying metal mesh belts by sound requires extensive experience. It is necessary to achieve sufficient practice in order to be able to distinguish between bearing noises and non-bearing noises. To this end, it should be carried out by a dedicated person as much as possible. By attaching a stethoscope or listening rod to the casing, the sound of the bearings can be heard clearly. c. Identifying metal mesh belts by working temperature – this method is a type of comparative identification technique and is only suitable for use in environments where operating conditions do not change much. To this end, continuous temperature recording is necessary for the metal mesh belt. When a fault occurs, not only does the temperature rise, but irregular changes also appear.