INFORMATION FOR FAILURE ANALYSIS Machine Identification Name, model Functional details Other relevant data/description Operating Speed Normal Speed Runaway Speed Variable Speed Load Value/Nature of Load Vibration Level/frequency of vibrations Alignment X,Y,Z Axes Bearing Temperatures Temp vs speed Temp vs time Temp vs load Corrosive Influence Chemical, environmental,electrical Mechanical Connections Connected equipment Mode of connection Failure Symptoms Smoke Rapid temp rise Change in noise level Vibrations Bearing Life Actual vs estimated Maintenance Preventive or corrective Maintenance before failure Lubricant Grade, temp, pressure, quantity/flow rate condition, filtration details, impurity level Bearing Environment Ambient temp. & other bearing environment conditions History History of earlier or similar failures, if available.