Rolling Bearing Tribology

Tribology and Failure Modes of Rolling Element Bearings discusses these machine elements that are used to accommodate motion on or about shafts in mechanical systems, with ball bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, spherical roller bearings, and tapered roller bearings reviewed. Each bearing type experiences different kinds of motion and forces with their respective raceway, retainers and guiding flanges. The material in this book identifies the tribology of the major bearing types and how that tribology depends upon materials, surfaces and lubrication.

In addition, the book describes the best practices to mitigate common failure modes of rolling element bearings.

Discusses important tribological implications surrounding the performance and durability of rolling element bearings

Describes how the different types of roller bearings work

Explores the reasons behind the failure of roller bearings and presents information on how to mitigate those failures