MP-36 · BEARINGS
Bearing Equivalent Load
Calculate a preliminary bearing equivalent dynamic load from radial load, axial load, and user-entered catalog X and Y factors.
Preliminary design support. Your inputs and results stay in this browser.
WHAT THIS SCREEN ANSWERS
Bearing life calculations need a single equivalent dynamic load tied to the exact bearing and catalog factors. MechPlane applies the entered X and Y factors to radial and axial load without inventing values. Use this result to compare a defined concept, not to approve a component.
Catalog factors vary with bearing type, contact angle, load ratio, and the exact supplier method. Confirm the specific bearing, factors, load spectrum, fits, lubrication, contamination, and duty before selection. The simplified relation does not resolve it.
Bearing life calculations need a single equivalent dynamic load tied to the exact bearing and catalog factors. Catalog factors vary with bearing type, contact angle, load ratio, and the exact supplier method. Use the page to reveal sensitivity before adding detail to the model.
MechPlane applies the entered X and Y factors to radial and axial load without inventing values. Confirm the specific bearing, factors, load spectrum, fits, lubrication, contamination, and duty before selection. The decision remains specific to this application because bearing life calculations need a single equivalent dynamic load tied to the exact bearing and catalog factors. Ask the next question before treating the result as settled.