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In ZKL, we have a bearing testing laboratory equipped with machines for rolling bearing testing and material contact fatigue testing. We provide material analysis, lubricant analysis and metrology of rotating parts.
ZKL - Ing. Jakub Němeček
Ing. Jakub Němeček
Testing Laboratory and Metrology Department
We perform tests for both common and special rolling bearings and then evaluate their basic parameters: dynamic load capacity, limiting speed, sealing capacity of bearings. We also provide special and operational tests on request. Laboratory tests conducted on our own production of ZKL bearings are the basis for verifying the quality of the production process.

We supplement the performed tests with further analyses as needed:

  • metallography
  • metrology
  • lubricant analysis
  • chemical composition analysis

Tests of bearing performance parameters

Depending on the size and type of bearings tested, it is possible to set the amount of radial, axial or combined load. The test rigs are equipped with frequency converters, so the test speed can be set completely arbitrarily.

Tests of performance parameters for radial bearings are performed at RAH type stations:

Range of dimensions of tested bearings:

Inner diameter: from 5 mm up to 160 mm
Outer diameter: from 12 mm up to 240 mm
Width: from 5 mm up to 80 mm

Tests of performance parameters for axial bearings are performed on AS type stations:

Range of dimensions of tested bearings:

Inner diameter: from 60 mm up to 110 mm
Outer diameter: from 130 mm up to 190 mm
Width: from 42 mm up to 60 mm

ZKL offers tests of rolling bearings of all manufacturers, including pre-test control and quality of manufacturing of these bearings in the metrological and metallurgical laboratory.

Material testing for contact fatigue

  • tests of material fatigue properties - contact fatigue
  • tests of the influence of the lubricant on the contact fatigue of the material

Special tests

We perform tests of special parameters for rolling bearings:

  • sealing ability tests of sealed bearings
  • friction torque measurement of sealed bearings

Range of dimensions of tested bearings:

Hole diameter: from 5 mm up to 160 mm
Outer diameter: from 12 mm up to 240 mm
Width: from 5 mm up to 80 mm

Note: The maximum values of the test parameters - load forces, operating speed - vary according to the size of the test equipment.