Debunking the most common ball-bearing myths

Ball bearings are a necessary component in the majority of machines and without them, the machines will not work properly. If you need any ball bearing for your machines then you should consider contacting the best ball bearing manufacturers for the supply of the ball bearings. 

When it comes to ball-bearing installation and maintenance, there are many myths doing the rounds out there. If you also believe in any of those myths then you should read the following : 

Using force to fit ball bearings is okay 

One of the most common myths about ball bearings is that to fit the ball bearing to the machinery, applying force is okay. For this reason, a lot of people hammer the ball bearings to make them fit the machinery. However, this can damage the ball bearing and can even change the shape of the bearing itself. Due to the damage in the ball bearing, the ball bearing might not move properly and as a result, the machinery will not work either. For this reason, when you want to install any ball bearing in your machinery, you should contact professionals who can make the ball bearing fit the machinery without the application of unnecessary force. 

Bigger bearings are always better 

Another very common myth that is doing the rounds out there is that the bigger the bearings the better it will be. Although bigger ball bearings have a higher load capacity and as a result of this, the bearings can handle more load and can last for a longer period of time. However, bigger ball bearings can also result in high operating temperatures, excessive wear, lubrication breakdown, and subsequent bearing failures. Hence, while giving your order to ball bearing manufacturers, you should make sure that the ball bearings are perfectly sized and are neither too small nor too large. 

Re-lubricating once a year is sufficient 

Ball bearings should also be re-lubricated on a regular basis. Many people think that if they re-lubricate the ball bearing once every year then it will be fine. However, ball bearings require re-lubrication more frequently than that. If you do not re-lubricate the ball bearing at the right frequency then jamming of the ball bearing can occur. Ideally, you should re-lubricate the ball bearing every week to make sure that no jamming occurs in the ball bearing.