What is Bearing Fluting?
Definition
A washboard-like damage pattern that forms on motor bearings when electrical current passes through the bearing surfaces. Bearing fluting is a common symptom of unmanaged shaft voltage on VFD-driven motors.
A washboard-like damage pattern that forms on motor bearings when electrical current passes through the bearing surfaces. Bearing fluting is a common symptom of unmanaged shaft voltage on VFD-driven motors.