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Point of Selection Roller Follower

Nominal Life
[Static Safety Factor]
The basic static load rating C0 refers to the static load with constant direction and magnitude, un-
der which the calculated contact stress in the center of the contact area between the roller and the
raceway under the maximum load is 4000 MPa. (If the contact stress exceeds this level, it will affect
the rotation.) This value is indicated as “C0” in the specification tables. When a load is statically or
dynamically applied, it is necessary to consider the static safety factor as shown below.
C0
fS Table1 Static Safety Factor (fS)
P0
Load conditions Lower limit of fS
fS : Static safety factor (see Table1)
Normal load 1 to 3
C0 : Basic static load rating (kN)
P0 : Radial load (kN) Impact load 3 to 5
＊ The minimum value for the static safety factor is based on the presumption of appropriate lubrication and optimal condi-
tions for mounting and assembly. It is not possible to calculate the effect on internal loads that may be caused by improper
mounting, deformation of mounting components, or the like. Please take all necessary action to ensure safety.

[Calculating the Nominal Life]

The nominal life (L10) of a Roller Follower is obtained from the following formula using the basic dynam-
ic load rating (C) and the calculated load acting on the Roller Follower (PC).

C 10 L10 : Nominal life (km)

L10 = 3
106 ………………（1） C : Basic dynamic load rating＊ (kN)
PC PC : Radial load (kN)

[Calculating the Nominal Life Accounting for Usage Conditions]

During use, an Roller Follower may be subjected to vibrations and shocks as well as fluctuating
loads, which are difficult to detect. In addition, the operating temperature will have a decisive impact
on the service life. Taking these factors into account, the modified nominal life (L10m) can be calcu-

Roller Follower
lated according to the following formula (2).
● Modified factor 
fT  : Modified factor
α= fT : Temperature factor
fw
(see Fig.1 on A20-8)
fW : Load factor (see Table2 on A20-8)
● Modified nominal life L10m
C 10 L10m : Modified nominal life (km)
L10m = α 3
106 ………（2） C : Basic dynamic load rating＊ (kN)
PC
PC : Radial load (kN)
＊ The basic dynamic load rating (C) of the Roller Follower shows the load with interlocked direction and magnitude, under
which the nominal life (L) is 1 million revolutions when a group of identical Roller Follower units independently operate. The
basic dynamic load rating (C) is indicated in the corresponding specification table.

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[Calculating the Service Life Time]

When the nominal life (L10) has been obtained, the service life time (Lh) is obtained from the following
equation.

 For Linear Motion

D • π• L10

Temperature factor fT
Lh 1.0
2 ℓS • n1 60 0.9
Lh : Service life time (h) 0.8
L : Nominal life 0.7
0.6
D : Bearing outer diameter (mm)
0.5
ℓS : Stroke length (mm)
n1 : Number of reciprocations 100 150 200 250
per minute (min-1) Temperature of the bearing unit (℃)
Fig.1 Temperature Factor (fT)

 For Rotary Motion Note) The normal service temperature is 80℃ or below. If
the product is to be used at a higher temperature,
contact THK.
D • L10
Lh Table2 Load Factor (fW)
D1 • n 60
Service condition fW
D1 : Outer ring contact average
Smooth motion without impact 1 to 1.2
diameter of the cam (mm)
Normal motion 1.2 to 1.5
n : Rotation speed per minute
Motion with severe impact 1.5 to 3
of the cam (min-1)

Track Load Capacity

Track load capacity refers to the permissible
load which the outer ring of the roller follower
and its mating surface material can withstand
Track capacity factor
given repeated use over a long period. 7
Track capacity factor

The track load capacity provided in the speci- 6

fication table, indicates the value when using 5
a steel material with tensile strength of 1.2 kN/ Spherical outer ring
4
mm 2 as the mating material. Therefore, it is 3
possible to increase the track load capacity by 2
increasing the hardness of the material. Fig.2
1 Cylindrical outer ring
shows the hardness of the mating material and
0
the track capacity factor in relation to tensile 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 58
strength. To obtain the track load capacity of Raceway surface hardness [HRC]
each mating material, multiply the track load ca- 755 843 951 1079 1245 1481 1755 2079 2290
pacity shown in the corresponding specification Tensile strength (N/mm2)
table by the respective track load factor.
Note) For the mating material, we recommend using those Fig.2 Track Capacity Factor
materials with the raceway hardness of 20 HRC or
higher and the tensile strength of 755 N/mm2 or higher.

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