Bearing Lubrication

Complete Report

Make data-driven decisions.
Use this tool to calculate the kappa viscosity factor, as well as the amount and frequency of lubrication in a bearing.

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BEARING DATA

Code

Type

Select

Deep groove ball bearing

Double row ball bearing

Angular contact ball bearing

Double row angular contact ball bearing

Four-point contact ball bearing

Self-aligning ball bearing

Thrust ball bearing

Angular contact thrust ball bearing

Cylindrical roller bearing

Double row cylindrical roller bearing

Spherical roller bearing

Tapered roller bearing

Select Deep groove ball bearing Double row ball bearing Angular contact ball bearing Double row angular contact ball bearing Four-point contact ball bearing Self-aligning ball bearing Thrust ball bearing Angular contact thrust ball bearing Cylindrical roller bearing Double row cylindrical roller bearing Spherical roller bearing Tapered roller bearing

Outer Diameter (mm)

Inner diameter (mm)

Width (mm)

Mass (kg)

GREASE 1 DATA

Name

Viscosity at 40°C (cSt)

Viscosity Index

Density (g/cm³)

OPERATION DATA

Bearing rotation (rpm)

Temperature (°C)

Temperature Factor (Ft)

Select

< 65 °C

65 to 80 °C

80 to 93 °C

> 93 °C

Select < 65 °C 65 to 80 °C 80 to 93 °C > 93 °C

Contamination Factor (Fc)

Select

Light, non-abrasive dust

Severe, non-abrasive dust

Light, abrasive dust

Severe, abrasive dust

Select Light, non-abrasive dust Severe, non-abrasive dust Light, abrasive dust Severe, abrasive dust

Humidity Factor (Fh)

Select

Humidity less than 80%

Between 80 and 90%

Occasional condensation

Water in the bearing

Select Humidity less than 80% Between 80 and 90% Occasional condensation Water in the bearing

Vibration Factor (Fv)

Select

Peak speed < 5 mm / s

Between 5 and 10 mm / s

> 10 mm / s

Select Peak speed < 5 mm / s Between 5 and 10 mm / s > 10 mm / s

Shaft Position Factor (Fp)

Select

Horizontal

45 degrees

Vertical

Select Horizontal 45 degrees Vertical

Load Factor (Fl)

Select

P/C from 0.10 to 0.15

P/C from 0.15 to 0.25

P/C from 0.25 to 0.35

Select P/C from 0.10 to 0.15 P/C from 0.15 to 0.25 P/C from 0.25 to 0.35

GREASE 2 DATA

Name

Viscosity at 40°C (cSt)

Viscosity Index

Density (g/cm³)

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