Load Distribution Factor, Km

The load distribution factor is a ratio of the peak load to the average load applied across the entire face of the gear (Ref. 1,
Annex D). When computed analytically, this factor can be very complex. The AGMA gathered empirical data through in
service gears and testing to create the equations and variables below that are used to calculate Km.

Note: The load-distribution factor is equal to the "face load distribution factor", Cmf, under the conditions listed in section 14-
11 of Ref. 4. The gears used herein obey these assumptions, therefore Cmf is used for this factor.

Ref. 4, Eq. 14-30

Pinion Gear
Cmc [ ] = CmcP 1 CmcG = 1 Eq. 14-31 from Ref. 4. Equals 1 for
= uncrowned teeth
Cpf [ ] = CpfP = 0.02 CpfG = 0.02 See Eq. 14-32 in Ref. 4 for 1 < F <= 17
CpmP See Eq. 14-33 in
Cpm [ ] = = 1 CpmG = 1 Ref. 4
A[]= Ap = 0.1270 AG = 0.1270 See Table 14-9 from Ref. 4. Commercial,
enclosed units
B[]= Bp = 0.0158 BG = 0.0158
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C[]= Cp = 0.0001 CG = -0.0001
CmaP
See Eq. 14-34 from Ref. 4
Cma [ ] = = 0.13 CmaG = 0.13
Ce [ ] = CeP = 1 CeG = 1 See Eq. 14-35 from Ref. 4
CmfP
Cmf [ ] = = 1.15 CmfG = 1.15
Km [ ] = KmP = 1.15 KmG = 1.15