Originally Posted by
Duragrouch
No preload and the radial load goes into just 2-3 balls per side at a time, causing spalling, as well as can cause the unloaded balls to skid instead of roll.
I agree about the pre-load, but can you explain how a ball skidding,
unloaded, could possibly damage the ball? Surely the film strength of the lubricant would not allow this.
I am genuinely curious.
Thanks!