Gearbox Breakdown: Unveiling the Culprit Behind a 2-Week Failure

The Case: Take a close look at the above photos. This intermediate shaft bearing from a gearbox failed after only 2 weeks! Can you spot the culprit?
The Answer: It was simply the wrong bearing for the job. The separating force from the gears created too much axial load for a spherical roller bearing, causing rapid failure in this gearbox and two others.

Here's the catch: while spherical roller bearings can handle some axial load, they're not ideal for situations with constant or high levels. In this case, we recommended and implemented a more suitable bearing type. The fix? The gearbox ran flawlessly for 4 years before needing replacement due to a completely unrelated issue!

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