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Common grease lubrication mistakes and downtime prevention

Prevent failures caused by over-greasing, incompatible mixing, contamination, and unsuitable intervals.

Over-greasing raises temperature

Excess grease increases churning and seal pressure. Quantity should match bearing size, speed, housing free space, and replenishment method.

Water and dust change grease life

Mining, ports, rain, washdown, and dusty roads shorten intervals and increase corrosion and abrasive wear risk. Improve sealing and clean refill practices.

Use condition feedback

Combine schedules with temperature, vibration, ultrasound, visual inspection, and grease condition. Adjust intervals from evidence rather than adding more grease.

Common grease lubrication mistakes and downtime prevention | TANMSEN Lubrication Technology