Bearing Storage and Handling

Rolling bearings should be stored in a cool, clean, low humidity environment free of dust, shocks and vibrations. Storing bearings directly on the floor should therefore be avoided. If stocks of bearings are kept, it is important to impose the practise of stock rotation. SKF bearings are preserved and packaged to ensure that when complying to these storage circumstances the storage life will be several years.

The simplest and most effective bearing maintenance is to keep the bearing clean. Contamination will shorten the life of any bearing and the importance of cleanliness cannot be overstressed.