[BC] 3 phase to single phase conversion

[Cowboy]

On Tuesday 10 February 2009 02:34 pm, Chuck Lakaytis wrote:
>  I was told by Larry Katz at Kay that they were greased that way at the 
>  factory and regreasing is only needed if they are in very rough 
>  industrial or agricultural  where some dirt just might get into the 
>  bearings.  I have see a few of them in feedlots, etc. and those are 
>  nasty places indeed.

 Let's remember what grease is for, to provide a surface layer
 in which the molecular shear can safely occur with no damage
 to the metal parts, the shear being entirely within the grease.
 Metal on metal doesn't work very well.
 Neither grit suspended in the grease. Can you say rubbing compound ?

 The purpose of greasing the bearings would be to flush out, wash
 if you will, the grit from the lubricant by replacement.
 Excess grease increases friction within the lubricant, causing heat.
 Insufficient lubricant causes metal to metal contact, also with
 increased heat, and other catastrophic affects, so.....

 Follow the manufacturers recommendation for YOUR installation.

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Cowboy