ELECTRIC MOTOR BEARING LUBRICATION BY: AUNG KHAING HTUN LUBE ENGINEER
AIM To understand how the proper lubrication of electric motor bearing is essential. To know how to choose right electric motor grease To know the correct procedure greasing the motor bearing
Guide to electric motor bearing lubrication Grease Lubrication Choosing right electric motor grease Adding grease to electric motor bearings
Grease Lubrication reduce friction and wear protect bearings against corrosion a ct as a seal to prevent entry of contaminants POLYUREA M o bil Polyrex EM M o bilith SHC 100
Choosing right electric motor grease Viscosity Consistency Oxidation resistance Anti-wear Dropping point Shear stability
Adding grease to electric motor bearings Right time Right amount Right way
Speed Temperature For each 10°C above 65°C Interval Should be Reduced by Half Size Motor Size Grease Interval Up to 75 HP Yearly 75 to 250 HP 6 Months Above 250 HP 2 Months Right time
Right time
Right Amount Only the grease in the bearing should be replaced: G = .114 x D x B G = Grease ounces D = OD inches B = Width inches Translate to gun strokes by calibrating gun for strokes/ounce
Right Amount - Grease Gun Calibration Check -
Right Amount
Right Amount
Right Way Remove drain plug, clean old grease from drain opening Clean pressure fitting, grease gun nozzle Pump specified amount of grease into fitting Run machine until rotating parts expel excess, temperature normalizes (± 10 minutes) Replace drain plug