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Bearings Ident No.: 0743673-0

Visual appearance and key parameters of main, crank pin and crosshead bearings

This document is valid for existing engine Production Recommendation

types on order as of the date of this docu-
ment: 0743673-0.1

Engine types: December 2011

All two-stroke engine types
Info No: 391013

Structure No: 21-1402

Replaces: 0743637-2
0743611-9

Scope and Field of Application

This Production Recommendation describes
visual appearance and key parameters of main,
crankpin and crosshead bearings and should
be considered a guideline to judge the visual
appearance of bearings as observed after an
engine trial.

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Contents
1. Definitions�������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Changes
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3. Guidance notes for evaluation of bearing condition and
running-in phenomena after trials.�����������������������������������������3
3.1. Bearing types 4
3.2. Bearing materials 5
3.3. Coatings 5
4. Terminology�����������������������������������������������������������������������������6
4.1. Journal imprint 6
4.2. Wiping 6
4.3. Scuffing 7
4.4. Dry turning 8
5. Inspections of bearings - general aspects ���������������������������8
5.1. Surface roughness 8
5.2. Checking surface roughness in practise 9
5.3. Peeling off - Condition of running-in running coating in
main bearings 9
5.4. Crosshead bearing - appearance of coating 9
5.5. Scratches 10
5.6. Embedded foreign particles  10
6. Inspection of the steel - back side��������������������������������������� 10
6.1. Mechanical damage 11
6.2. Fretting 11
7. Appendix: Bearing - acceptance and replacement criteria12 Feedback and sugges-
7.1. Journal imprints 14 tion e-mail added on
7.2. Wiping 18 page 12.
7.3. Scuffing 22
7.4. Back side 25
7.5. Scratch marks 30
7.6. Synthetic coated bearing 31

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1. Definitions
A bearing in this document refers to: main, crank pin and crosshead bearings.
Trial means any engine test such as shop trial, quay trial or sea trial.

2. Introduction
At inspections of bearings following the trials the visual appearance is not always what one would
expect from a bearing having run only few hours. The bearing surface will appear with various
running-in phenomena such as scratches, pitting, scuffing, wiping, worn coating, non symmetrical
load contact pattern etc. These more or less unavoidable “defects” may or may not be accept-
able from a technical perspective and it is the intention with this document to give technical staff,
involved in evaluation of bearings after trials, a technically founded platform from which to base
their evaluation.

The ever recurring question is whether or not a bearing exhibiting various running-in phenomena
is acceptable for further service either with or without dressing-up. This document describes
examples of bearings displaying various running-in phenomena in the form of photos with ac-
companying guiding statements as to whether the bearing is reusable as it is, can be dressed up
and reused, or should be replaced.

Comments are provided with regard to the type of defect or running-in phenomena for each
picture. An action statement may also be included recommending relevant corrective action to
prevent recurrence

3. Guidance notes for evaluation of bearing condition and running-in

phenomena after trials.
Evaluation of bearing condition depends to some extent upon the type of bearing being evaluated.

Since all parts involved are produced with manufacturing tolerances the same engine type and
size may visually exhibit different bearing conditions on account of geometrical and dimensional
variation within the specified tolerances.

Furthermore because of differences between the bearing types (main and crank pin bearings are
fully rotating assemblies and the crosshead bearing assembly is of a none-rotating type) visual
appearance and evaluation of bearing conditions is different.

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3.1. Bearing types

Main bearings are made with two different designs, thick shell and thin shell. Below illustration
shows the two types.

The thick shell design is used in the engine series S50-80MC6. All other engines have the thin
shell design. Since the evaluation of the bearing appearance does not differ between thick and
thin shell design, these will not be distinguished in the following.

Thick shell design Thin shell design

Crank pin bearings and crosshead bearings are all of the thin shell type.

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3.2. Bearing materials

The bearings of MAN B&W engines are lined with one of the materials:
ƒƒ White metal (also known as Babbitt) HMO7
ƒƒ Tin aluminium AlSn40

Lining material
Main bearing Crank pin bearing Crosshead bearing
Engine type
Lower Upper Lower Upper Lower Upper
K98 - all types
K/L/S90 - all types HMO7 HMO7 HMO7 HMO7 HMO7 HMO7
K/L/S80 - all types
S46 - 70MC-C7/ME-C7/8
L60 - 70MC-C7/ME-C7/8 HMO7 HMO7
S46 - 50ME-B8 AISn40 or or AISn40 AISn40 HMO7
S35 - 50ME-B9 AISn40 AISn40
S26MC6, L35MC6, S35MC7, S42MC7
S50 - 80MC6 HMO7 HMO7 HMO7 HMO7 HMO7 HMO7

3.3. Coatings
Depending on lining material and use of the bearing it may have a coating on top of the lining.
Below table shows the coatings applied in MAN B&W engines.

Coatings
Base lining
HM07 AISn40
Main None Synthetic
Crank pin None None
Lead based or
Crosshead Lead based
synthetic

Finally, the bearings not having a synthetic coating may have a so-called flash layer covering the
complete surface of the bearing shell. This is a 0.002 - 0.003 mm galvanically applied layer of
100% Sn serving as a protection against corrosion during storage.

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4. Terminology

4.1. Journal imprint

A journal imprint refers to the contact pattern in the statically loaded part of the bearing shell, which
is formed by the journal during turning and at the brief moment during start/stop sequence of the
engine when the crankshaft is at a standstill until an oil film is formed. Any imprint in a normal and
well functioning bearing is thus a result of the static load condition from weight of the running gear.
It is therefore not the result of the dynamic running condition, where sufficient oil film separates
the parts from contact. Imprints (or contact patterns) in bearings will only occur when limited or
no oil film is available.

Journal imprint can therefore be used for evaluating the geometric/dimensional condition of the
parts involved in the bearing assembly.

Note! Journal imprint cannot alone be used to evaluate the actual running conditions, when
the engine is running within the normal operating range.

4.2. Wiping
The expression »wiping« is used when displacement and deformation of the bearing running layer /
lining occurs. The plastic deformation of the running layer occurs due to physical contact between
the journal and running layer. Typically the running layer yields due to the contact and elevated heat
caused by for instance local hard contact. Typically the appearance of wiped areas are easy to
recognise since these areas show indication of the bearing metal being polished or even smeared
out. In any wiping case the original machining marks are removed or flattened.
Typically wiping is a mild “damage” and any observed wiping may have occurred at an early stage
in the lifetime of the bearing (initial turning etc.), after which the bearing has been running without
trouble. Such milder degree of wiping can be regarded as a self-adjusting process, which is cor-
recting local harder carrying areas in the bearing.

In the more severe cases of wiping – the bearing metal lining have been exposed to significant high
contact and load exceeding the load carrying capacity of the lining. Such significant wiping is often
caused by very large geometric inaccuracies, lack of, or limited oil supply, or incorrect handling.

Wiping alone is always visually manifested in a way where the exposed bearing surface shows no
or few signs of scuffing or peeled of material, and is in the milder case to be considered normal,
unavoidable and harmless for the performance of the bearing.

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In the more severe cases a significant amount of bearing metal lining have wiped and thereby
shifted position. This is typically caused by mishandling having caused large geometric errors on
the journal or lack of oil. The original geometry of the bearing shell may have changed in such a
way that replacement is deemed necessary.

Wiping is mostly associated with white metal (HM07) bearings but it can also be seen in rare cases
with AlSn40 types. Crosshead bearings with lead based overlayer can wipe in both lining cases.

Wiping may be initiated in bearings due to the following factors – alone or in combination:

ƒƒ Too high roughness of pin/journal surface due to production, corrosion / watermarks or

incorrect polishing work during production or following inspection.
ƒƒ Missing or insufficient pre-lubrication of the bearings during assembly when turning the
engine.
ƒƒ Incorrect surface geometry of the journal surface such as severe concavity, convexity or
bevel shaped crosshead pins.
ƒƒ Particles entering the bearing, and thereby scratching the journal disturbing the oil film in
the bearing.
ƒƒ Incorrect bearing shell geometry.
ƒƒ Incorrect bearing housing geometry.
ƒƒ Too little clearance leading to overheating of the bearing assembly taking up the clearance.

4.3. Scuffing
Scuffing in a bearing occurs when the load capacity of the bearing metal locally is exceeded for
one or more reasons. Scuffing can occur in combination with wiping. However, scuffing is (contrary
to wiping, which is smooth) found as areas with scars and peeled off material in the bearing shell
displaying a rough bearing and sometimes even journal surface.

Scuffing is the forerunner of seizure, which leads to bearing damage, when severe overheating
contact between the journal and shell wears out the lining causing steel to steel contact.

Scuffing is mostly associated with main bearings of large bore engines and/or engines equipped
with AlSn40 bearing types. Furthermore, scuffing is mostly associated with main- and crosshead
bearings, but in rare cases also crankpin bearings.

Scuffing is typically initiated in the following situations:

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ƒƒ Too high roughness of pin/journal surface due to production errors, corrosion, watermarks
or incorrect polishing work during production or at following inspection.
ƒƒ Missing or insufficient pre-lubrication of the bearings during assembly in combination with
turning of the engine.
ƒƒ Incorrect surface geometry of pin or journal surface such as severe concavity, convexity or
bevel shaped crosshead pins.
ƒƒ Particles entering the bearing, and thereby making scratches disturbing the oil film in the
bearing.
ƒƒ Incorrect bearing shell geometry.
ƒƒ Incorrect bearing housing geometry.
ƒƒ Too little clearance leading to overheating of the bearing assembly taking up the clearance.

4.4. Dry turning

All bearings require to be pre-lubricated during assembly of the engine and before initial running,
during installation and alignment and before shop test and sea trials.

Dry turning may initiate wiping or scuffing in a bearing. In most cases the condition is accept-
able but it can also initiate scuffing to a degree, which may require replacement of the bearing in
question.

5. Inspections of bearings - general aspects

An inspection of a bearing should contain the following as minimum:
a. Provided that the journal imprint picture is normal and reasonably evenly distributed, inspec-
tion of the bearing back side and subsequently the housing may be omitted.
b. However if - any discrepancy is observed, or the journal contact differs from the normal
contact pattern, a full inspection of the bearing back side, the bearing housing and the
journal is recommended.

5.1. Surface roughness

Below acceptable surface roughness conditions and Ra values for all types of journals is indicated.

Guidance for evaluation of rectifications of journals is indicated below.

Surface roughness (journal/pin)
Maximum surface roughness:

Main and crank pin journals 0.4 Ra, AlSn40 bearing

0.8 Ra, HMO7 bearing

Crosshead pins 0.05 Ra, New

0.08 Ra, After trials

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5.2. Checking surface roughness in practise

It is mandatory that suitable and calibrated equipment is used. The correct cut off values, and
correct pick up size is used in accordance with the relevant ISO and DIN/JIS standards.
See MAN B&W Quality Control no. 0743701-8; Practical surface roughness testing Ra.

5.3. Peeling off - Condition of running-in running coating in main bearings

Coated bearings must be judged differently from non coated bearings at inspections. First of all
because it can be difficult to see and thus evaluate the actual journal imprint picture and further
because scratches may become significantly more visually apparent compared to a similar ap-
pearance of a plain uncoated bearing.

The synthetic coating types used in main bearings of the AlSn40 type are to be considered as
running in coatings only, even though they will last several thousand running hours given ideal
conditions.

Since a Synthetic coating is soft with the purpose to assist the initial running in and to improve
the bearings resistance at dry turning – the coating is expected to wear-off the bearing surface in
approximately 100 - 6000 hours depending of the amount of turning especially in “dry condition”.
This paper deals with the different coating types and their visual condition as normally found.

5.4. Crosshead bearing - appearance of coating

Due to its operation with low and oscillating rotational speed the crosshead bearing has a coating
serving to assist the final geometrical adaption between crosshead pin and bearing. The adaption
is important since it will equalise the load over the bearing surface. Two different kinds of coatings
are in use; a synthetic coating and a lead-tin galvanically applied coating, often referred to as the
overlayer. In both cases the thickness of the coating is 0.020 - 0.035 mm.

The process of adaption is different for the two coatings. In case of the synthetic coating the
adaption takes place by gradual wear of the coating, while the lead-tin overlayer adapts through
a plastic deformation of very soft material squeezing the overlayer away from areas with high
contact pressure. This process resembles the wiping phenomena. For both coating types it must
be assumed that the adaption mainly takes place during turning and starting of the engine due to
absence of an efficient oil film in these situations.

The appearance of the coating after shop- or sea trial reflects the geometrical imperfections of the
parts involved, namely the bearing housing bore, the crosshead pin, and the bearing shell itself.
The adaption of the synthetic coating will often have very little visual effect. In many cases, the
adaptive wear only shows as a shiny contact area in the otherwise dull surface. In cases where
the adaption causes more extensive wear, the coating may wear through locally, typically resulting
in lines where the underlying lining metal is seen. This appearance is acceptable as long as the
metallic bearing lining has not become scuffed.

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The adaption of the lead-tin overlayer has a clear visual effect because even the lightest metallic
contact between the crosshead pin and the bearing will make the bearing surface change from dull
to shiny. Moreover, the plastic deformation of the overlayer can result in material being deposited
in the oil wedges of the bearing. This will appear as wiping of the overlayer. The shallow angle of
the wedges enhance the appearance of this effect, but rectification by simply removing the surplus
material in the wedges is normally fully acceptable. Occasionally the deformation imposed on the
overlayer causes rupture of the layer giving the impression that the bearing has seized. The surface
can look pitted or torn at areas and cavities can be formed. The lead-tin will however re-crystallize
and proceed its adaption without change in material properties. Experience has shown that as
long as the underlying bearing lining, white metal or tin-aluminium, has not become damaged
the phenomena can be considered purely cosmetic without negative influence on the long term
performance of the bearing.

5.5. Scratches
Minor insignificant scratches from foreign particles being “built-in”, or entering the bearing, is dif-
ficult to avoid in bearings during the initial assembly.

These minor imperfections in the running surface are not likely to affect the bearing performance
and will not influence the expected lifetime of the bearings.

However cases in which the contamination have been significant may have created areas with
scuffing to a degree, which requires the bearing to be replaced and the journal to be rectified.

5.6. Embedded foreign particles

Foreign particles may be embedded in the bearing metal surface stemming from improper clean-
ing, or improper flushing of the engine. The particles must be removed and if the bearing metal
is not damaged beyond the unacceptable, the bearing shell can be rectified according to MAN
Diesel & Turbo recommendation and reused.

6. Inspection of the steel - back side

Inspection of the back side of bearing shells becomes relevant in relation to evaluation of the
geometry of the bearing house, evaluation of lining damages, handling, dents and eventually the
bearing shell as a whole.

Many bearings have a tin-flash layer on the entire bearing surface. The layer is galvanized tin and
only a few micron thick. The sole purpose of this layer is to protect the steel back side of the bear-
ing shell from corrosion during storage on board.

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The “flash” layer also acts as a developer of the contact between shell and housing. The contact
appears with variations as the actual contact areas are greyish/black colour and areas with less
or no imprint where the contact pressure is light grey. Over time - the more active areas of the
bearing will indicate even more dominantly black colour.

Areas with lack of contact or harder contact due to protruding high spots in the bearing housing
or foreign particles left on the backside, may “develop” as areas with sudden significant changes
in the visual appearance of the back side of the shell.

In summary for bearings having a tin-flash layer, evaluation of the back side is relatively easy but on
the other hand easily detectable signs of contact may also be interpreted incorrectly. This paper
deals with clear examples of normally obtainable and acceptable conditions and the opposite.

For bearings not having the flash layer visual appearance is far less obvious and requires more
subtle inspection. Examples of normally obtainable conditions and the opposite will be included
as well also for this case.

6.1. Mechanical damage

Mechanical damage may consist of marks after mechanical/physical contact on the bearing shell
from tools, incorrect assembly or other hard items left in the bearing assembly. If any mechanical
damage is observed on the bearing the reason for the damage must be found. Most minor me-
chanical damage can be rectified on site and the bearing can be brought back to a fully acceptable
condition from a technical point of view.

6.2. Fretting
Fretting on the backside of a bearing shell after trials may indicate geometrical or dimensional
problems with the parts involved. Likely the reason is to be found in bearing housing, the bearing
shell or incorrect tightening of the assembly. Fretting is normally a result of micro movement of the
bearing shell during running due to lack of or limited contact pressure between shell and housing.

It is not commonly observed after trials and will thus require attention to find the root cause and
proper rectification, when it is observed.

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7. Appendix: Bearing - acceptance and replacement criteria

The following acceptance and replacement criteria guidelines relate to main bearings, crank pin
bearings and crosshead bearings. These guidelines are designed to provide practical instructions
and recommendations and to assist the supervisor, licensee and owner in the decision making
process.

The guidelines in this document focus only on the most common situations, and do not cover
special cases. Nonetheless it is the intention with this document to cover as broad a range as
possible for the following situations.:

7.1 Journal imprints

ƒƒ Main bearing
72 Wiping
ƒƒ Main bearing
ƒƒ Crank pin bearing
ƒƒ Crosshead bearing
7.3 Scuffing
ƒƒ Main bearing
ƒƒ Crank pin bearing
ƒƒ Crosshead bearing
7.4 Back side
ƒƒ Main bearing
ƒƒ Crank pin bearing
ƒƒ Crosshead bearing
7.5 Scratch marks
ƒƒ Main bearing
7.6 Synthetic coated bearing
ƒƒ Main bearing
ƒƒ Crosshead bearing

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Instruction to read the appendix

This part of the document give pictorial examples of bearing phenomena, (categorized). For each
picture the reader will be able to find the acceptance level, observation points, and recommended
action. The following definitions are used to indicate the expressions used in the document (see
illustration on the next page):

Acceptance level: Good - Acceptable - Acceptable with action - Not acceptable

ƒƒ Good: Good condition, none or minor action needed
ƒƒ Acceptable: Good condition, with minor imperfections. Minor action is required.
ƒƒ Acceptable with action: Can be reused, but action is required.
ƒƒ Not Acceptable: Poor condition. Action is required. New bearing.

Bearing type:
ƒƒ Type of bearing, Main bearing – Crank pin bearing – Crosshead bearing
ƒƒ Bearing type material: - ALSn40, HM07
ƒƒ Coating: – Synthetic – Overlayer: Lead based
ƒƒ Thin shell/thick shell. (Note picture/phenomen can represent both type of bearing. The indi-
cation is: thin/thick shell. If picture show a thin shell it will be underlined, thin/thick)

Observation: 1) observation, 2) observation, 3) ect.

Possible cause → Recommended check

ƒƒ 1) Possible cause to the observed → Recommended check based on the observed.

Action: Recommended action are based on the observation and the result of the check.

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Type of phenomena Type of bearing

- black text colour indicate described bearing

Wiping : Main bearing - Crank pin bearing - Crosshead bearing

Acceptance level: Acceptable with action

Bearing type: Crosshead bearing, HM07
Observation: 1) Wiping.
Possible cause Recommended check
1) Geometry of parts Inspect crosshead pin.
Inspect connecting rod.
Surface roughness of Acceptance level
Crosshead pin. Check surface roughness.
Dirt trapped on backside. Check and clean surface + information

Action: Bearing to be dressed up.

Polish crosshead pin if foundnecessarry.
Clean surfaces before installation of
bearing

All the pictures in the following appendixes are available in a higher quality via the web page
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Note! A password is required, but it is possible for all licensees to get a password.
Note! All in house MAN Diesel & Turbo employees can not get a password, instead use the
below link to go directly to the picture folder on Dieselport.

The direct link to Dieselport.

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Journal imprint Observation: Nice and normal bearing as expected after shop test

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Possible cause Recommended check

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Acceptance level: Acceptable with action
Bearing type: Main bearing-AlSn40-Synthetic coating-thin shell
Observation: Uneven conical journal imprint

Possible cause Recommended check

1) Bearing-Layer thickness uneven - Check layer thickness

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2) Main bearing journal-uneven surface - Check surface condition
on main bearing journal

Action: Bearing to be dressed up. Dress up main bearing journal sur-

face

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Bearing type: Main bearing-HM07- Thin/thick shell
Observation: Concave load pattern

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Possible cause Recommended check

HNN
1) Uneven thickness of bearing. - Check thickness of bearing shell
2) Concave shape on main bearing - Check shape of journal
journal. - Check backside of bearing shell

JSC
3) Bearing house geometry

Designer  Checked
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Action: Bearing to be dressed up. Rectify main bearing journal geometry

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Journal imprints: Main bearing

or bearing housing according to findings.

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Bearing type: Main bearing-HM07- thin/thick shell
Observation: Marks

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7.2. Wiping

Possible cause Recommended check

HNN
1) Dry turning - Check surfaces
2) Lack of lubricating oil

JSC
Designer  Checked
Action: Bearing to be dressed up with 3M. Add lubricating oil during re-
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Acceptance level: Not acceptable
Bearing type: Main bearing-HM07-thin/thick shell
Observation: 1) Wiping, 2) Scuffing
Main bearing - Crank pin bearing - Crosshead bearing

Possible cause Recommended check

Lack of oil - oil ways partly blocked - Check oil ways

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- Check journal

Action: Replace bearing. Free oil ways.

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Date
Bearing type: Crank pin bearing-AlSn40-Thin/thick shell
Observation: 1) Normal condition, 2) Few scratch marks

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Possible cause Recommended check

HNN
No remarks No remarks

JSC
Designer  Checked
Action: None
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Acceptance level: Acceptable
Bearing type: Crank pin bearing-HM07-Thin shell
Observation: Insignificant wiping

Possible cause Recommended check

1) Machining marks in bearing surface - Check surface

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2) Dirt trapped on back side of bearing - Check back side of bearing
Wiping: Main bearing - Crank pin bearing - Crosshead bearing

Action: None or rectify as needed.

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Date
Bearing type: Crosshead bearing-HM07-Lead based overlayer
Observation: Insignificant wiping of overlayer

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Possible cause Recommended check

HNN
No remarks No remarks

JSC
Designer  Checked
Action: None
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Bearing type: Crosshead bearing-HM07-Lead based overlayer
Observation: Wiping of overlayer

Possible cause Recommended check

1) Geometry of crosshead pin - Check crosshead pin

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2) Geometry of connecting rod - Check backside of bearing
Wiping: Main bearing - Crank pin bearing - Crosshead bearing

shell
3) Surface roughness - Check surface roughness

Action: Bearing to be dressed up. Rectify oil wedges. Polish and

clean crosshead pin

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Bearing type: Crosshead bearing-HM07-Lead based overlayer
Observation: Wiping, scuffing

2011-12-19
Possible cause Recommended check

HNN
1) Dirt trapped on backside of bearing - Check back side of bearing
2) Surface crosshead pin - Check surface condition
3) Marks on crosshead pin

JSC
Designer  Checked
Action: Replace bearing.
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Acceptance level: Not acceptable
Bearing type: Crosshead bearing-HM07-Lead based overlayer
Observation: Wiping, peel off in large area

Possible cause Recommended check

Axial scratch marks on crosshead pin - Check crosshead pin

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Wiping: Main bearing - Crank pin bearing - Crosshead bearing

Action: Replace bearing. Crosshead pin to be polished.

Reason

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7.3. Scuffing
Main bearing - Crank pin bearing - Crosshead bearing

Action: Replace bearing. Polish main bearing journal and clean surfaces
Bearing type: Main bearing-AlSn40-Synthetic coating-thin shell

Recommended check
- Check journal
Acceptance level: Not acceptable

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3) Lack of lubricating oil
Observation: Scuffing

Possible cause
1) Dry turning
2) Dirt

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Bearing type: Main bearing-AlSn40
Observation: Lower part scuffed.

2011-12-19
Possible cause Recommended check

HNN
1) Crank pin journal geometry - Check geometry
2) Journal surface roughness - Check surface roughness
3) Bearing cap geometry - Check geometry

JSC
4) Dirt - Check lubricating oil

Designer  Checked
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Action: Replace bearing. Polish crank pin journal and clean

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Scuffing: Main bearing - Crank pin bearing - Crosshead bearing

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Bearing type: Crosshead bearing-AlSn40-Synthetic coating
Observation: Heavy scuffing in the low bearing shell

2011-12-19
Possible cause Recommended check

HNN
1) High surface roughness of - Check surface roughness
crosshead pin
2) Missing lubrication - Check oil holes and oil supply

JSC
Designer  Checked
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Action: Replace bearing. Polish crosshead pin to specified surface

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roughness. Clean surface. Secure free oil ways

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Acceptance level: Not acceptable
Bearing type: Crosshead bearing-AlSn40-Synthetic coating
Observation: Locally scuffed surface

Possible cause Recommended check

Surface roughness of crosshead pin - Check surface roughness

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Scuffing: Main bearing - Crank pin bearing - Crosshead bearing

Action: Replace bearing. Polish crosshead pin to specified surface

roughness. Clean surface

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Bearing type: Main bearing-HM07-Thin shell
Observation: Normal expected contact pattern

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Possible cause Recommended check

HNN
No remarks No remarks
7.4. Back side

JSC
Designer  Checked
Action: None
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Acceptance level: Acceptable
Bearing type: Main bearing-HM07-Thin/Thick shell
Observation: Uneven support from bearing housing.
Main bearing - Crank pin bearing - Crosshead bearing

Possible cause Recommended check

1) Surface geometry of bearing shell or - Check geometry

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housing
2) Poor cleaning before installation of - Check cleaning condition
bearing.
3) Local hard point from welding repair - Locate all repair made in
housing

Action: Bearing to be dressed up by polishing. Rectify bearing hous-

ing. Clean surfaces

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Bearing type: Main bearing-AlSn40/HM07-Thin/thick shell
Observation: Scratches on steel back side.

2011-12-19
Possible cause Recommended check

HNN
Incorrect installation - Check surface condition on
running side
- Check surface in bearing

JSC
housing

Designer  Checked
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Action: Bearing shell outside to be dressed up by polishing. Bearing hous-
ing to be dressed up by polishing.

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Acceptance level: Acceptable
Bearing type: Main bearing-HM07-Thin/Thick shell
Observation: Dent from positioning screw.

Possible cause Recommended check

Incorrect positioning during installation - Condition of positioning

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screw
Back side: Main bearing - Crank pin bearing - Crosshead bearing

Action: Dress up bearing shell. Replace positioning screw.

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Acceptance level: Acceptable
Bearing type: Main bearing-HM07-Thin/Thick shell

2011-12-19
Observation: Back side, dark colour

Possible cause Recommended check

HNN
Colour-local high load - Check geometry of bearing
housing and bearing.

JSC
Designer  Checked
Action: Bearing to be polished on the backside. Dress up running side if
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necessary.

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Acceptance level: Acceptable with action
Bearing type: Main bearing-HM07-Thick shell
Observation: Fretting.

Possible cause Recommended check

1) Incorrect machining - Check machining condition

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2) Missing deburring of main bearing - Check surface condition.
housing
Back side: Main bearing - Crank pin bearing - Crosshead bearing

Front side
Back side

Action: Bearing to be dressed up. Rectify bearing housing.

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Acceptance level: Acceptable with action

2011-12-19
Bearing type: Crank pin bearing-HM07
Observation: 1) Contact pattern near edge, 2) Colour change

HNN
Possible cause Recommended check
1) Incorrect machining of bearing - Check geometry and tolerances
housing of bearing housing

JSC
2) Colour- high load

Designer  Checked
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Action: Bearing to be dressed up with 3M sponge. Rectify bearing
housing.

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Front side

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Back side

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Back side: Main bearing - Crank pin bearing - Crosshead bearing

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Back side: Main bearing - Crank pin bearing - Crosshead bearing

Observation: Dirt contimination on back side of bearing. On running

connecting rod and bearing

- Check surface condition on
Recommended check

shell.
Bearing type: Crosshead bearing-HM07

Action: Replace bearing. Clean surface

Acceptance level: Not acceptable

side wiping, scuffing (See page 21)

Poor cleaning before assembling

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Possible cause

Date Designer  Checked AC Revision change Revision

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Date
Bearing type: Main bearing-AlSn40-Synthetic coating-Thin shell
Observation: Scratch marks

2011-12-19
Possible cause Recommended check

HNN
1) Particles from lubricating oil - Check cleaning condition
2) Particles from poor cleaning - During assembly check oil
before installation.
7.5. Scratch marks

cleanness

JSC
Designer  Checked
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Action: Bearing to be dressed up with 3M sponge.

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Acceptance level: Acceptable
Bearing type: Main bearing-AlSn40-Synthetic coating-Thin shell
Observation: Scratch marks
Main bearing - Crank pin bearing - Crosshead bearing

Possible cause Recommended check

1) Particles from lubricating oil - Check cleaning condition.

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2) Particles from poor cleaning before - During assembly check oil
installation cleanness

Action: Bearing to be dressed up with 3M sponge.

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Bearing type: Main bearing-AlSn40-Synthetic coating-Thin shell
Observation: Scratch marks

2011-12-19
Possible cause Recommended check

HNN
1) Particles from lubricating oil - Check flushing log
2) Dirt - Check cleaning condition

JSC
Designer  Checked
Action: Bearing to be dressed up with 3M sponge
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7.6. Synthetic coated bearing
Main bearing - Crosshead bearing

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Acceptance level: Acceptable
Bearing type: Main bearing-AlSn40-Synthetic coating-Thin shell
Observation: Scratch marks

Possible cause Recommended check

1) Particles from lubricating oil - Check flushing log

Feedback e-mail added on page 12

2) Dirt - Check cleaning condition
- Check oil for particles
- Check journal condition

Action: Bearing to be dressed up by 3M sponge.

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Bearing type: Main bearing-AlSn40-Synthetic coating-Thin shell
Observation: Embedded particles in running surface, scratch marks

2011-12-19
Possible cause Recommended check

HNN
Particles from lubricating oil - Check flushing log
- Check journal condition

JSC
Designer  Checked
Action: Bearing to be dressed up with Ziehklingen and 3M sponge
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Acceptance level: Acceptable
Bearing type: Main bearing-AlSn40-Synthetic coating-thin shell
Observation: 1) Local pealing off coating, 2) Scratch marks

Possible cause Recommended check

Insufficient bonding of coating - Check remaining bonding

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Synthetic coated bearing: Main bearing - Crosshead bearing

condition.

Action: Bearing to dressed up. Remove all loose coating

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Date
Bearing type: Main bearing-AlSn40-Synthetic coating-thin shell
Observation: Local pealing off coating with few scratch marks

2011-12-19
Possible cause Recommended check

HNN
Local pealing off coating with few - Check remaining bonding
scratch mark condition.

JSC
Designer  Checked
Action: Bearing to dressed up. Remove all loose coating
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Acceptance level: Acceptable with action
Bearing type: Main bearing-AlSn40-Synthetic coating-thin shell
Observation: Pealing off coating around the edge

Possible cause Recommended check

1) Geometry of main bearing journal - Check geometry of main

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Synthetic coated bearing: Main bearing - Crosshead bearing

bearing journal and housing

2) Surface roughness of main bearing - Check surface roughness
journal

Action: Bearing to be dressed up with 3M sponge. Polish main bearing

journal

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Synthetic coated bearing: Main bearing - Crosshead bearing

Observation: Nice intact coating as expected after shoptest., Few light

Bearing type: Main bearing-AlSn40-Synthetic coating-Thin shell

Recommended check
No remarks
Acceptance level: Good

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Possible cause
scratch marks.

Action: None
No remarks

Date Designer  Checked AC Revision change Revision

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Date
Bearing type: Crosshead bearing-AlSn40-Synthetic coating
Observation: Locally missing coating, scuffing.

2011-12-19
Possible cause Recommended check

HNN
1) Surface roughness of crosshead pin - Check surface roughness of
2) Surface condition of bearing housing crosshead pin.
connecting rod. - Check back side of bearing

JSC
Designer  Checked
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Action: Replace bearing. Polish crosshead pin to specified surface

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roughness.

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Acceptance level: Acceptable
Bearing type: Crosshead bearing-AlSn40-Synthetic coating
Observation: Fine scratch marks

Possible cause Recommended check

1) Particles - Check cleaning condition

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Synthetic coated bearing: Main bearing - Crosshead bearing

2) Particles from the lubricating oil - Check flushing log

Action: Bearing to be dressed up with 3M sponge.

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Bearing type: Crosshead bearing-AlSn40-Synthetic coating
Observation: Pealing off coating, scuffing

2011-12-19
Possible cause Recommended check

HNN
1) Surface roughness of crosshead - Check surface roughness of
pin crosshead pin.
2) Surface condition of bearing - Check back side of bearing and

JSC
housing connecting rod housing

Designer  Checked
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Action: Replace bearing. Polish crosshead pin to specified surface

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roughness

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Acceptance level: Good
Bearing type: Crosshead bearing-AlSn40-Synthetic coating
Observation: Nice and normal as expected after shoptest

Possible cause Recommended check

No remarks No remarks

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Synthetic coated bearing: Main bearing - Crosshead bearing

Action: None

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