Operating reliability of a ball bearing

Estimated operating reliability of a ball bearing at a given service life, from its L10 life (in revolutions) and rotational speed.

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Operating reliability of a ball bearing — original diagram from /calculators/p1_5.htm
L10 life expectancy2083 hr
a₁0.48
Operating reliability, R(t)0.966

Method & references

  • Weibull-based bearing-life reliability from L10 life, rotational speed and service life.

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Operating reliability of a ball bearing — Engineering ABC