Rolling-element bearings

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Frictional properties
Rolling-element bearings can have less
frictional resistance than high grade partial
journal bearings operating with flooded
lubrication systems. They also have low
starting friction. However, they generate and
transmit noise.
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Different types…

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… for different applications

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… for different applications

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 Mounting design aspects
Principle: thrust in each direction must be
carried by one and only one bearing

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Mounting design aspects
One end fixed, the other floating…

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 Mounting design aspects
Seals must be included in design to exclude dirt
and foreign matter, and retain lubricant

Contact seals (low speeds, grease):

Non-contact seals (high speed, air or oil):

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Fits (e.g. H7-g6)

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Recommended fits

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 Mounting design aspects
Interference fits are not enough: locating bearings
must be additionally fixed to shaft or housing

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Axial preloading may be used
• To remove internal clearance
• To increase fatigue life
• To decrease shaft slope at bearing

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 Bearing selection
Experimental data:
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a
FL = constant1
or
F a L = constant2

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Definitions
• Bearing life L: # of revolutions of one
particular bearing before first damage to
rolling element or ring
• Rating life LR or L10 (of group): # of
revolutions that 90% of the group completes
before first damage
• Catalogue rating C or C10: load associated
with LR

3.33 C : bearing rated capacity (lbf or kN)

 C  LR : life (revolutions) under rated capacity
L = K r LR  
K F
 a e Fe : equivalent load (lbf or kN)
0.3 L : desired life (revolutions) under Fe
 L 
Creq = K a Fe   K r : reliability factor
 K r LR  K a : application factor

LR = L10 = 90 ×106 revolutions (e.g. Timken)

or
LR = L10 = 106 revolutions (e.g. SKF)
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Reliability factor Kr

Application factor Ka

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 Equivalent load Fe
With combined radial Fr and thrust Ft loads, find
equivalent load Fe that does the same damage as
both loads.
Fr Fe

Ft

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Sample catalogue information

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