Rolling Bearings

Bearing Selection Procedures

Rolling Bearings

CAT. No. E1102f 2008 E-10 Printed in Japan NSK Ltd. 1989

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 2. BEARING SELECTION PROCEDURE Examination of fitting
Evaluation of accuracy Page number
Page number
The number of applications for rolling bearings is Then the size of the bearing is chosen to satisfy the A Running accuracy A19
A Operating conditions A82
almost countless and the operating conditions and desired life requirement. When doing this, in addition A Rotational stability A18, A37, A81
A Magnitude and character- A82, A83
environments also vary greatly. In addition, the to fatigue life, it is necessary to consider grease life, A Torque fluctuation A19 istics of loads
diversity of operating conditions and bearing noise and vibration, wear, and other factors. A Temperature range A83
requirements continue to grow with the rapid There is no fixed procedure for selecting bearings. It is A Materials, size, accuracies A84, A100
advancement of technology. Therefore, it is necessary good to investigate experience with similar Selection of bearing of shaft and housing
to study bearings carefully from many angles to select applications and studies relevant to any special accuracy class
the best one from the thousands of types and sizes requirements for your specific application. When Page number Determination of fitting
available. selecting bearings for new machines, unusual Examination of A Fitting
Usually, a bearing type is provisionally chosen operating conditions, or harsh environments, please internal clearance A Difference in temperature A95
considering the operating conditions, mounting consult with NSK. between inner and outer
arrangement, ease of mounting in the machine, The following diagram (Fig.2.1) shows an example of rings
allowable space, cost, availability, and other factors. the bearing selection procedure. A Speed

A Misalignment of inner and A18

outer rings
A Amount of preload A98

Determination of
internal clearance
A Operating conditions and required Examination of special
performance specifications
Study of cage Page number
A Environmental conditions A Speed A Operating temperature A57
A Dimensions of shaft and housing A Noise A Environment (seawater,
A Operating temperature

A External vibration and shock

vacuum, gases, chemicals,
Page number A Rapid acceleration and
etc.)
Evaluation of A Allowable space A18, A38 A Type of lubrication
bearing types Magnitude and direction of loads deceleration
A A18 A Moment load and misalignment
A Vibration and shock A18
A Operating speed, maximum speed A18, A37 Selection of special
A Misalignment of inner and outer A18 material, heat treatment
Selection of cage type
rings for dimensional stability
A Fixing in axial direction and mounting
and material
A20 to A23
arrangement
A Ease of bearing mounting and A19 Page number
dismounting Examination of A Operating temperature range A106, A107, A110, A112
A Sound and torque A19 lubricating A Speed A37
A Required rigidity A19, A96 methods A Lubricating methods A105
A Availability and cost A Type of seals A102
A Maintenance and inspection A123
intervals

Determination of bearing
type and mounting Selection of lubricating
arrangement method, lubricant, and
type of seals
Page number Page number
Determination of Expected life of machine A24, A25 Examination of
A A Procedure for mounting and A116, A121
bearing size A Dynamic and static equivalent loads A30, A32 ease of mounting/ dismounting
A Speed -- dismounting A Necessary equipment A116, A121
A Permissible static load factor A32 A Dimensions affecting A100
A Permissible axial loads (in the case of A33 mounting
cylindrical roller bearings)

Determination of dimensions
affecting mounting and
Determination of bearing size
procedure for mounting/
dismounting

Fig. 2.1 Flow Chart for Selection of Rolling Bearings Final specifications for
bearing and surrounding
parts

A 16 A 17