202106 forklift bearings

Forklift bearing life

The life of forklift bearings is affected by many factors, including proper operation, maintenance, working conditions, etc. Under ideal circumstances, if the driver operates it properly and maintains it in time, the release bearing of the internal combustion forklift clutch can be used for about 3 months. However, if handled improperly or maintained inadequately, the life of a bearing can be significantly shortened. 1

Effects of operation and maintenance: Proper operation and timely maintenance can significantly extend the service life of bearings. For example, if the driver's technical level is low, the release bearing of the forklift he drives is damaged almost every month. This will not only shorten the life of the bearing, but may also damage other parts, such as the release lever and clutch plate, thereby increasing the equipment cost. Material costs for repairs.

Influence of working conditions: The service life of bearings is also closely related to their working conditions. For example, the recommended service life of bearings of infrequently used instruments and equipment is 300-3000 hours, while the recommended service life of bearings of machinery that works continuously for 24 hours is 40000-50000 hours. In addition, the service life of bearings is also affected by factors such as improper installation, poor lubrication, bearing fatigue and contamination.

Technology development and industry trends: With the development of technology and changes in industry trends, the development of forklift bearings has also experienced a development process from traditional non-professional manufacturing to the current specialization, standardization, serialization and generalization. This helps to improve the performance and life of the bearing, and also promotes the development direction of the bearing industry towards lightweight, high precision, high performance and long life. ‌4

To sum up, the life of forklift bearings is a complex issue affected by many factors, including proper operation, maintenance, working conditions, etc. By improving operating technology, strengthening maintenance measures and improving working conditions, the service life of forklift bearings can be effectively extended.