False brinelling is a type of wear damage that occurs in rolling element bearings, typically caused by vibration or oscillation while the bearing is stationary or not rotating. This condition is characterized by the formation of indentations or pits on the raceways and rolling elements of the bearing. False brinelling can happen when a bearing is subjected to cyclical forces or vibrations, which can lead to localized micro-movements at the contact points between the rolling elements and the raceways.
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