The correct mounting and dismounting of rolling element bearings can save
      time and dramatically increase the life of bearings, as well as maximising
      the availability of critical plant and machinery by avoiding costly
      breakdowns.

      The key here is to ensure that the appropriate tools and equipment for the
      mounting and dismounting of rolling bearings are on hand for the engineer
      at the installation or assembly stage. Appropriate tools may include
      thermal mounting and dismounting tools (i.e. heating plates),
      induction-heating devices, mounting paste and heating rings, as well as
      feeler gauges, hydraulic extractors, hydraulic nuts and hand pump sets.
      Using the correct tools ensures that bearings are mounted and removed
      easily and quickly without causing damage to the bearings or surrounding
      equipment and in a safe and reliable way.

      In order to help plant, maintenance and service engineers, Schaeffler UK
      has recently published a new technical guide entitled 'Mounting and
      Dismounting of Rolling Bearings'. This handy, pocket-sized guide includes
      useful guidance and clear instructions on how to store, handle, clean,
      mount, dismount, lubricate and maintain rolling bearings.

      The guide also includes a special section that discusses the possible
      typical causes of bearing damage and failure. This includes faulty
      mounting, contamination, corrosion, the passage of electrical current, and
      incorrect bearing lubrication. There is also a section at the back of the
      guide that contains tabular information on bearing part numbers, bearing
      tolerances and their mating components (i.e. shafts and housings), bearing
      clearance and FAG rolling bearing greases (Arcanol).

      As well as the guide, Schaeffler UK also offers a range of tailor-made,
      modular training courses on bearing mounting and dismounting, lubrication,
      alignment, condition monitoring and maintenance management. Training can
      be carried out at Schaeffler's UK-based headquarters in Sutton Coldfield,
      or at the customer's own premises.