Q: What life expectancy do bearings have for my application?
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- Aug 19,2019
A: The exact calculation of life expectancy of a ball bearing and bearing system take a lot of effort, and is influenced by a number of factors, including:
Size of frame
Bearing play
Lubrication (oil or grease)
Temperatures on the components
Production tolerances and connection dimensions of the external components
RPM
The probable life of a bearing can be determined using the material fatigue under defined operating conditions.