How to choose bearings according to the use environment?

Bearings are widely used in the transmission system, mechanical engineers are often in contact when designing, and its advantages are small friction resistance, high limit speed, low price and so on.

In the selection of bearings, our engineers must first choose the right type of bearings according to the bearing force condition, speed capacity, noise requirements, installation requirements, etc., at the same time, consider the temperature and environmental constraints, select the appropriate bearing materials and lubrication methods, and then calculate the life of the selected bearing model according to the design space size.

Selecting the best bearing for the application requires an in-depth understanding of the application. Some of the most important factors to consider when choosing bearings are:

(1) Load (direction, axial or radial and magnitude)

(2) Speed

(3) Temperature

(4) Lubrication type and method

(5) Environmental factors, such as any process materials or other contaminants that may come into contact with the bearing during use

(6) The design life required by the bearing

Finally, the bearing is a precision part, not a commodity. They see the most demanding parts of the application (load and speed). In order to ensure the good service life of bearings, they need to be correctly selected according to the application conditions, but they also need to be properly maintained.

This includes proper storage and handling techniques, as well as regular maintenance requirements during operation. Only then can bearings and the equipment on which they are mounted come close to fulfilling their design life.