Miscellaneous Applications Filled Bearings

Trenching equipment

BEARING TYPE:

Guide wheels and idler wheels, 22308 spherical roller bearing (axle bearing), FYRP 2-1/2" roller bearing

CONDITIONS:

Trenchers run in dusty, dirty, muddy conditions. Dirt and mud are pulled up and packed into the housings around the bearings. Idler wheels and axle bearings were replaced every month. Roller bearings were replaced every 2 months.

RESULTS:

Idler wheels and axle bearings filled with MicroPoly have been in service for almost a year. Life of the FYRP roller bearings was extended from 2 months to 2 years.