What are the reasons for bearing temperature high?

What are the reasons for bearing temperature high? 
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Temperature of bearing should not be more than 90°C. In case temperature is higher than the 90°C the following could be the possible reasons.

a. Inadequate lubricants inside the bearing.

b. Faulty bearing.

c. Bearing is jammed.

d. Over greasing.

e. Improper grade of lubricant. 


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