Equivalent dynamic bearing load PF for calculating comparative rating life

Bearing arrangement Load case Comparative equivalent




dynamic radial load




1a) Fa ≤ 0,6 FrL/KL PFL1 = 0,5 FrL + 0,83 KLFa


PFL2 = 0,5 FrL - 0,83 KLFa


PFN = FrN
Locating Non-locating





1b) Fa > 0,6 FrL/KL PFL1 = 0,4 FrL + KLFa


PFL2 = 0


PFN = FrN
1c) Fa = 0 PFL1 = FrL
Locating Non-locating

PFN = FrN


Values of the thrust factor KL are listed as K in the product tables.


For load cases 1a) and 1b), the load rating for one roller row needs to be applied when using PFL.
The load rating for one roller row can be obtained from 

CF(row) = 0,58 CF(bearing)

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