Mechanics
Plain bearing PV value
Calculates PV value as pressure multiplied by sliding velocity.
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Simple bearing equivalent dynamic load
Calculates simplified equivalent dynamic load from radial load, axial load, and X/Y factors.
Ball bearing L10 life
Calculates simplified ball bearing L10 life from dynamic load rating and load.
Bearing L10 life in hours
Converts life expressed in revolutions to operating hours at constant rotational speed.
Roller bearing L10 life
Calculates simplified roller bearing L10 life using the 10/3 exponent.
Reliability-adjusted bearing life
Multiplies basic L10 life by a user-entered reliability factor a1.
General required bearing dynamic capacity
Calculates required dynamic capacity C from load, required life, and user-entered exponent p; use p=3 for ball bearings and p=10/3 for roller bearings.