Importance of Choosing the Right Bearings for Industrial Fans

Importance of Choosing the Right Bearings for Industrial Fans

Neel Rao Writes on ID Fan and PA Fan technologies for Reitz India.

Choosing the right bearing has always been on the priority list of producing and developing machines. In fact, the right bearings are the ones that ensure smooth and safe functioning of any machine while maintaining longevity and functional viability.

The industrial fans make up an important component of any warehouse or factory, cooling the systems down which are susceptible to failure due to heat. In order to maintain the life-cycle of these fans, it is important that we choose the right bearings for them. Here are some reasons that enunciate the importance of choosing the right bearings for industrial fans.

Bearings regulate speed Some bearings can withstand high speed while some are made for more nominal pace. For instance, the presence of a cage for cylindrical roller bearings and needle bearings enables greater speed in comparison to those lacking a cage.

Quality industrial bearings take care of the alignment Misalignment is a common and recurring problem. Choosing the right bearing will ensure that the industrial fan is aligned as per its manufacturing guidelines. A proper bearing is able to support the misalignment, if any and in case of bearings with automatic alignments, they automatically correct the alignment defects as a result of installation errors or shaft bending.

Bearings avoid vibration of industrial fans Vibration in machines may be a result of machine shafts being out of line. The open space due to the misalignment causes the shaft to wobble and hence, vibrate.

Bearings avoid vibration as they clamp down on the shaft and does not allow it to move except for its regular & designated movement. Choosing the right bearing is important in this case as vibration can also lead to wear and tear as well as early abrasion of the fan.

Quality bearings keep foreign elements away from entering the machine In the case of oil bearings, it is very easy for oil to attract foreign elements and moisture that can adversely impact the functioning of the industrial fan. However, these bearings are also equipped to prevent oil contamination and oxidation.

Oxidation can cause rusting and oil bearings also help avoid the implication of that.

They improve the fan’s longevity Need to use the right bearings for the right purpose. In this case of industrial fans, the bearings help improve the longevity of the fan and ensure that it performs the right function. They also help achieve the purpose of cooling and maintaining an optimum temperature of the area.

Conclusion on choosing right bearings for industrial fans The importance of choosing the right bearing for the industrial fan is non-negotiable and should be taken into due consideration while looking into manufacturing such items.

We can summarize the importance into the following points: • They regulate speed • They avoid vibration • They keep foreign materials in check • They keep the temperature in check • They improve the fan’s longevity.

About REITZINDIA Reitz India has set a benchmark to deliver high quality fans for heavy duty industries which can work at precise operating conditions like high temperatures and pressures.

Reitz offer idealistic Centrifugal Fan and Centrifugal blower design that can be used in all large scale process industries like cement, iron & steel, power plants, fertilizers/ chemicals and more.

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