Lubricant Failure = Bearing Failure Machinery Lubrication
#0183;#32;Poor lubrication. This article focuses on bearing failures associated with lubrication problems. Avoiding Lubricant Failures. Bearings fail for many reasons, but improper lubrication is at the top of the list, according to a variety of studies: Improper lubrication: 40 to 50 percent. Improper mounting: 25 to 30 percent. Other causes