Let’s look at what would happen in service if the bearing fit is loose. The electric motor would of course run, but soon afterwards the outer race would move. There would be wear, there would be play, there would be vibration, the driven machinery maybe affected, the electric motor would be coming out again. Equally, if the fit was too tight.
An interesting question that I was asked recently. I’ve heard some OEMs saying that 10-year-old equipment is as old as you should repair.
As far as I’m concerned, as long as you can access the circuitry, there should be no real reason why any age equipment can’t be repaired successfully.
We’ve recognised a growing need to work towards sustainability. It’s an international topic and one the largest global challenges. Among other projects we’ve placed a particularly focus on sustainable parts supply. Many industries operate machinery that may be considered legacy equipment, no longer supported by manufacturer, spares are out of production and the cost to replace is uneconomical.