Initial inspection
Inspection and documentation of turning torque, free-state clearance, gearsize, and external features.
Disassembly and cleaning
Bearings are disassembled and the races, rolling elements, and spacers arecleaned.
Non-destructive testing
Races undergo visual or magnetic particle inspection to detect cracks ordefects. Hardness readings are recorded.
Repairability assessment
The service department reviews each bearing, application, and test result todetermine repairability.
Precision grinding
Bearing races are precision-ground to the proper geometry to optimize thebearing load-carrying capability.
Assembly
The bearing is assembled with new rolling elements and seals, and packed withlubricant.
Final inspection
All critical features are inspected and documented. The bearing is approved byquality control before shipment.
Manufacture
If at any time during the process the repair does not meet Kaydon's demandingspecifications, a replacement race or a new bearing can be manufactured. Mineoperators can take advantage of big cost savings with our inventory of replacement mining swing bearings.
