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Load Ratings, Equivalent Loads and Bearing Life: Engineering
Load Ratings, Equivalent Loads and Bearing Life: Engineering
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The basic philosophy of Timken is to provide the most realistic
0
bearing rating to assist our customers in the bearing selection 0
C0
process. Published ratings for Timken bearings include the basic
dynamic radial load rating C1. This value is based on a basic rating
life of one million revolutions. The basic static radial load rating
is C0.
0
() 0
C0
()
10
C1 /3
= (1x106) (revolutions)
BEARING LIFE Pr
Many different performance criteria exist that dictate how a or,
bearing should be selected. These include bearing fatigue life,
() ( )
10
C1 /3 1x106
rotational precision, power requirements, temperature limits, speed = (hours)
capabilities, sound, etc. This section deals primarily with bearing Pr 60n
life as related to material-associated fatigue. Bearing life is defined
as the length of time, or number of revolutions, until a fatigue spall
of 6 mm2 (0.01 in.2) develops. Since metal fatigue is a statistical
phenomenon, the life of an individual bearing is impossible to With increased emphasis on the relationship between the
precisely predetermine. Bearings that may appear to be identical reference conditions and the actual environment in which the
can exhibit considerable life scatter when tested under identical bearing operates in the machine, the traditional life equations have
conditions. Thus it is necessary to base life predictions on a been expanded to include certain additional variables that affect
statistical evaluation of a large number of bearings operating under bearing performance. The approach whereby these factors are
similar conditions. The Weibull distribution function is commonly considered in the bearing analysis and selection, has been termed
used to predict life of a population of bearings Bearing Systems Analysis (BSA).
RATING LIFE
Rating life (L10) is the life that 90 percent of a group of apparently The ISO/ABMA expanded bearing life equation is:
identical bearings will complete or exceed before a fatigue spall
L10a = a a a L10
develops. The L10 life also is associated with 90 percent reliability 1 2 3
for a single bearing under a certain load.
Where:
a = Reliability Life Factor
1
a = Material Life Factor
2
a = Operating Condition Life Factor (to be specified by the manufacturer)
3
()
10
C1 /3
L10a = a a a a a a a
1 2 3d 3k 3l 3m 3p
Pr (1x106)
Where:
a = Reliability Life Factor
1
a = Material Life Factor
2
a = Debris Life Factor
3d
a = Load Zone Life Factor
3k
a = Lubrication Life Factor
3l
a = Misalignment Life Factor
3m
a = Low Load Life Factor
3p
a1 = 4.26 ( ) ln
100
R
2/3
+ 0.05
by creating indentations on the contacting surfaces, leading to
stress risers. The Timken life rating equations were developed
based on test data obtained with 40 μm oil filtration and measured
ISO cleanliness levels of approximately 15/12, which is typical of
ln = natural logarithm (base e) cleanliness levels found in normal industrial machinery. When
more or less debris is present within the system, the fatigue life
To adjust the calculated L10 life for reliability, multiply by the a1 predictions can be adjusted according to the measured or expected
factor. If 90 (90 percent reliability) is substituted for R in the above lubricant cleanliness level to more accurately reflect the expected
equation, a1 = 1. For R = 99 (99 percent reliability), a1 = 0.25. Table bearing performance.
6 lists the reliability factor for commonly used reliability values. As opposed to determining the debris life factor based on
filtration and cleanliness levels, a Debris Signature Analysis ™ can
be performed for more accurate bearing performance predictions.
R (percent) Ln a1 The Debris Signature Analysis is a process for determining the
effects of the actual debris present in your system on the bearing
90 L10 1.00 performance. The typical way this occurs is through measurements
95 L5 0.64 of dented/bruised surfaces on actual bearings run in a given
96 L4 0.55 application. This type of analysis can be beneficial because
97 L3 0.47
98 L2 0.37
different types of debris cause differing levels of performance,
99 L1 0.25 even when they are of the same size and amount in the lubricant.
99.5 L0.5 0.175 Soft, ductile particles can cause less performance degradation
99.9 L0.1 0.093 than hard, brittle particles. Hard, ductile particles are typically most
Table 6. Reliability life factor.
detrimental to bearing life. Brittle particles can break down, thus
not affecting performance to as large a degree as hard, ductile
particles. For more information on Debris Signature Analysis or
Note that the equation for reliability adjustment assumes there is the availability of debris resistant bearings for your application,
a short minimum life below which the probability of bearing damage consult your Timken representative.
is minimal (e.g., zero probability of bearing damage producing a
short life). Extensive bearing fatigue life testing has shown the
minimum life, below which the probability of bearing damage is
negligible, can be larger than shown above. For a more accurate
prediction of bearing lives at high levels of reliability, consult your
Timken representative. ISOMETRIC VIEW
a = C · C· C · C · C
3l g l s v gr
Where:
Cg = geometry factor
Cl = load factor
Cs = speed factor
Cv = viscosity factor
Cgr = grease lubrication factor
Fig. 15. Bearing load zones and roller-raceway contact loading. Note: The a3l maximum is 2.88 for all bearings. The a3l minimum is 0.200 for case
carburized bearings and 0.126 for through hardened bearings.
LOAD FACTOR (Cl) VS. EQUIVALENT BEARING LOAD (Pr) VISCOSITY FACTOR (CV) VS. KINEMATIC VISCOSITY
1.0 1000
0.9
0.8
0.7 100
0.6
Cv
0.5
Cl
0.4 10
0.3
0.2
0.1 1
1 10 100 1000 10000
0.0
Kinematic Viscosity (cSt)
1 10 100 1000 10000 100000 1000000 10000000
Pr (newtons)
Fig. 16. Load factor for estimation of the lubricant-life adjustment. Fig. 18. Viscosity factor for estimation of the lubricant-life adjustment.
100
10
Cs
238 ±1.0°
222, 230, 231, 239, 249 ±1.5°
223, 240 ±2.0°
232, 241 ±2.5°
A TOLERANCES
A Depending on your specific application requirements, various are designed for performance. Among the tolerance classes,
degrees of bearing accuracy may be required. Normal or otherwise referred to as P0 (RBEC 1) applies to
Timken maintains close control of race contours and internal spherical roller bearings for normal usage. The other classes,
clearances, accuracy of cage construction, and unusually fine P6 and P5 (RBEC 3 and 5) apply to spherical roller bearings
surface finishes. These standards, coupled with proprietary design, of increased precision as required. The values associated
material and processing specifications, ensure that our bearings with the spherical roller bearing precision classes are listed
in Tables 8 and 9.
μm μm μm μm μm μm μm μm μm μm μm μm μm
mm
in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in.
-8 -7 -5 15 15 5 10 6 4 7 7 -120 -40
2.5 10 30-39 -3 -3 -2 6 6 2 4 2.5 1.5 3 3 -50 -15
-8 -7 -5 20 20 5 10 7 4 7 7 -120 -80
10 18 00-03 -3 -3 -2 8 8 2 4 3 1.5 3 3 -50 -30
-75 — — 70 — — 80 — — — — -750 —
630 800 -30 — — 28 — — 31 — — — — -300 —
TOLERANCES - continued
A
mm
μm μm μm μm μm μm μm μm μm μm
in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in.
-8 -7 -5 15 5 15 8 5 8 8
0 18 -3 -3 -2 6 2 6 4 2 3 3
-9 -8 -6 20 5 15 9 6 8 8
18 30 -3.5 -3 -2.5 8 2 6 4 2.5 3 3
-11 -9 -7 20 5 20 10 7 8 8
30 50 -4.5 -3.5 -3 8 2 8 4 3 3 3
-13 -11 -9 25 6 25 13 8 10 8
50 80 -5 -4.5 -3.5 10 2.5 10 5 3 4 3
-125 — — — — 160 — — — —
1000 1250 -50 — — — — 63 — — — —
Bearing Bore g6 h6 h5 j5
Nominal (Max.) Tolerance Shaft Dia. Shaft Dia. Shaft Dia. Shaft Dia.
.000 mm Fit Fit Fit Fit
.0000 in.
Over Incl. To Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
mm mm mm mm mm mm
in. in. in. in. in.
0.012L 0.008L 0.005L 0.002L
3 6 -0.008 -0.004 -0.012 0.004T 0.000 -0.008 0.008T 0.000 -0.005 0.008T +0.003 -0.002 0.011T
-0.0003 -0.0002 -0.0005 0.0005L 0.0000 -0.0003 0.0003L 0.0000 -0.0002 0.0002L +0.0001 -0.0001 0.0001L
0.0001T 0.0003T 0.0003T 0.0004T
The tolerances in this table are in conformance with ANSIABMA Standard 7-1988.
Bearing Bore j6 k5 k6 m5
Nominal (Max.) Tolerance Shaft Dia. Shaft Dia. Shaft Dia. Shaft Dia.
.000 mm Fit Fit Fit Fit
.0000 in.
Over Incl. To Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
mm mm mm mm mm mm
in. in. in. in. in.
0.002L 0.001T 0.004T
3 6 -0.008 +0.006 -0.002 0.014T +0.006 +0.001 0.014T — — — +0.009 +0.004 0.017T
-0.0003 +0.0002 -0.0001 0.0001L +0.0002 +0.0000 0.0000T — — — +0.0004 +0.0002 0.0002T
0.0005T 0.0005T 0.0007T