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Engineering · Machine Design

Bearing and Linear Motion Workbench Calculator

Reconcile equivalent bearing load, basic rating life, operating hours, entered reliability factors and linear-bearing travel life.

Engineering · Machine Design

Enter the engineering model

Explicit properties, geometry, units and assumptions
Visual modelSchematic · not to scale
Machine Design: equivalent visual explanationA simplified diagram showing the relationship represented by the selected calculator mode. It is explanatory and not a fabrication, safety or scale drawing.bearing load and rating-life relationentered dimensions and operating state
The diagram explains the selected relationship only. Dimensions, symbols and proportions are illustrative; use the entered values and stated assumptions for the calculation.

Keep every unit basis, sign convention, property source and idealization consistent. Values stay in this browser.

Engineering calculation result

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Quick guide

How to use this calculator

  1. Choose the analysis mode that matches the physical model before entering values.
  2. Enter properties, geometry, loads, states and coefficients from one consistent unit and sign convention.
  3. Use the intermediate outputs to audit the relationship, then retain the stated idealization before applying it.

Calculation method

Transparent engineering model

P=XFr+YFa; L10=(C/P)^p million revolutions; hours=10⁶L10/(60n); linear travel life=L10×travel per revolution.

The calculator evaluates only the declared relationship and preserves visitor-entered assumptions rather than selecting materials, factors, components or standards.

Worked example

Worked example

A ball bearing with C/P=5 has an ideal L10 life of 125 million revolutions.

P=XFr+YFa; L10=(C/P)^p million revolutions; hours=10⁶L10/(60n); linear travel life=L10×travel per revolution.

Supported inputs

Precision and limits

Analysis, not approval

Rating-life arithmetic is not bearing selection. Load zones, lubrication, contamination, fits, temperature, oscillation, misalignment and manufacturer factors remain external.

Standards and properties

Material properties, allowable values, load combinations, safety factors, correlations, manufacturer data, codes and jurisdictional requirements are not supplied automatically.

Units and precision

Use one consistent unit basis. Results retain working precision but cannot be more accurate than the entered measurements and properties.

Privacy

Entered engineering values and results stay in this browser and are not sent to analytics or third parties.