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    Grease Sampling Set

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    Grease samples are taken from bearings to provide additional information about bearing condition. A grease sampling set includes tubes, caps, and a sample box for collecting up to 5 samples. Samples are taken from the main loading zone if ports exist, or near seals if not. The tube is cut at an angle and inserted into ports facing against rotation. Numbered samples are placed in the labeled box with information. Analysis can detect iron limits and wear over time. Results are sent by email to aid in maintenance decisions.

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    Grease Sampling Set

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    Grease samples are taken from bearings to provide additional information about bearing condition. A grease sampling set includes tubes, caps, and a sample box for collecting up to 5 samples. Samples are taken from the main loading zone if ports exist, or near seals if not. The tube is cut at an angle and inserted into ports facing against rotation. Numbered samples are placed in the labeled box with information. Analysis can detect iron limits and wear over time. Results are sent by email to aid in maintenance decisions.

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    Grease samples are taken from bearings to provide additional information about bearing condition. A grease sampling set includes tubes, caps, and a sample box for collecting up to 5 samples. Samples are taken from the main loading zone if ports exist, or near seals if not. The tube is cut at an angle and inserted into ports facing against rotation. Numbered samples are placed in the labeled box with information. Analysis can detect iron limits and wear over time. Results are sent by email to aid in maintenance decisions.

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    Grease samples are taken from bearings to provide additional information about bearing condition. A grease sampling set includes tubes, caps, and a sample box for collecting up to 5 samples. Samples are taken from the main loading zone if ports exist, or near seals if not. The tube is cut at an angle and inserted into ports facing against rotation. Numbered samples are placed in the labeled box with information. Analysis can detect iron limits and wear over time. Results are sent by email to aid in maintenance decisions.

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    Grease sampling set

    CAUTION
    Risk of skin irritation caused by lubricants
    Safety gloves must be worn when
    handling lubricants
    Pay attention to the producer's data

    Figure 8: Grease sampling set


    Grease samples are taken in parallel with, i.e. at the same time as, theinspection measurements. The analysis of the used grease provides additional
    information about the raceway condition.

    Bearings with grease sampling ports


    The grease sampling set comprises a plastic tube, various cap plugs, a suction device, a sample box for up to 5 grease samples, and an information sheet.
    The procedure is described in detail.
    Take the grease samples from the main loading zone.
    Remove the screw plug (M16 EN ISO 4762) selected for taking the sample: item 1 and if necessary item 2 opposite (figures 9 and 10).

    Figure 9: Three-row roller bearing slewing ring with grease sampling ports

    Figure 10: Single-row ball bearing with grease sampling port


    Before taking the grease sample, cut the supplied tube at an angle of 45 so that it is slightly longer than the grease sampling port. Then insert the tube into
    the raceway area of the port (figure 11).

    Figure 11: Taking a sample


    Make sure that the surface cut at 45 faces in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation (figure 12).

    Figure 12: Detail of the sampling


    The sampling ports must be closed again with the screw plugs.
    When the sample has been taken, close both tube ends with the plastic caps.
    Number the grease sample and place it in the labeled sample box.
    Add the necessary information (see the grease sampling set in figure 8) to the top of the sample box.

    Bearings without grease sampling ports


    If there are no grease sampling ports provided on the bearing, one or more grease samples are taken at the seal. This area near a grease nipple must be
    cleaned. The sample should be taken preferably in the main working area and/or offset 180 to it.
    During regreasing at the prepared grease nipple (without rotation of the bearing), the first grease escaping from the sealing lip is taken as the sample (figure
    13). 3 ccm are enough.

    Figure 13: Taking a sample of grease from the sealing lip


    Note: Be careful when taking the sample or the result may be falsified by contamination.

    Fe limit values
    A limit value for Fe contamination in the lubricant depends greatly on the operating parameters and the lubrication intervals. Depending on the application, the
    value can be as high as 20,000 ppm.

    Wear curves
    The diagrams show the increase in wear and the increases in Fe particles and the PQ index as a function of the operating hours (figure 14).

    Figure 14: Wear curves


    For standard applications see the values in tables 1 - 3. When the limit values are reached, please contact ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde.

    Table 4: Measurement table (click to enlarge)

    The measurement values, analysis values and bearing-specific information should be entered in a separate table (see table 4) and forwarded to
    ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde.
    ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde GmbH
    Service
    Beckumer Strae 87
    59555 Lippstadt
    Germany
    service.rotheerde@thyssenkrupp.com
    ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde sends the grease samples to an approved, qualified laboratory.
    Advantage: Short processing time and notification by e-mail about the analysis results and wear measurement.
    For the grease sampling set please contact the following address:
    ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde GmbH
    Tremoniastrae 511
    44137 Dortmund
    Germany
    Telephone +49 (2 31) 186-0
    Telefax +49 (2 31) 186-2500
    sales.rotheerde@thyssenkrupp.com

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