Images of Machinery Failure


The following images were taken from the database at Kittiwake and some reproduced from the Web. All represent lubricant related failures though in some it's not immediately obvious.  

They are presented as general interest, see if you can guess why each one failed and how?  
Ball and Roller Bearing Images

Wind turbine bearing
 
Plain and Journal Bearings

Thrust pad
 
Diesel Engine Components

 
Gears and Drives

 
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