Technical Resources
 

Through long-term studies we have defined and categorized the most significant details related to bearing use, manufacturing and handling. Our findings are designed to help you achieve optimum bearing performance. The following files are downloadable for easy future reference.

 
Basics of Bearing/Engineering Information
 
1. Types and Features of Bearings PDF, 500KB
1.1 Classification and Types  
1.2 Designs & Features  
2. Selection of Bearings PDF, 172KB
2.1 Classification and Types  
3. Load Capacity and Life of Bearings PDF, 630KB
3.1 Basic Dynamic Load Rating and Rating Life  
3.2 Basic Rating Life Calculation Guide  
3.3 Rating Life and Operating Temperature  
3.4 Calculation of Bearings Load  
3.5 Dynamic Equivalent Load  
3.6 Basic Static Load Rating and Static Equivalent Load  
3.7 Axial Load Capacity of Cylindrical Roller Bearings  
4. Boundary Dimensions and Bearing Numbers of Bearings PDF, 517KB
4.1 Boundary Dimensions  
4.2 Radial Bearings (Except Tapered Roller Bearings)  
4.3 Boundary Dimensions of Tapered Roller Bearings  
4.4 Boundary Dimensions of Thrust Bearings with Flat Back Face  
4.5 Dimensions of Snap Ring Grooves and Snap Ring  
4.6 NACHI Bearing Numbers  
5. Accuracy of Bearings PDF, 400KB
5.1 Tolerance Values for Radial Bearings (Except Tapered Roller Bearings)  
5.2 Tolerance Values for Metric Tapered Roller Bearings  
5.3 Tolerance Values for Thrust Ball Bearings  
5.4 Tolerance Values of Spherical Roller Thrust Bearings (Class 0)  
5.5 Tolerance Values of Tapered Roller Bearings - Inch Series  
5.6 Chamfer Dimensions  
5.7 Tapered Bores  
6. Internal Clearance of Bearings PDF, 210KB
6.1 Radial Internal Clearance of Deep-groove Ball Bearings (with Cylindrical Bore) (JIS)  
6.2 Radial Internal Clearance of Extra-small ang Miniature Ball Bearings (NACHI)  
6.3 Radial Internal Clearance of Self-aligning Ball Bearing (JIS)  
6.4 Radial Internal Clearance of Cylindrical Roller Bearings  
6.5 Radial Internal Clearance of Spherical Roller Bearings  
6.6 Radial Internal Clearance of Double-row and Duplex Tapered Roller Bearings with Cylindrical Bore (NACHI)  
6.7 Radial Internal Clearance of Bearings for Electric Motor  
7. Materials of Bearings PDF, 130KB
7.1 High-Carbon Chrome Bearing Steel  
7.2 Case Hardening Steel  
7.3 High-Speed Steel  
7.4 Stainless Steel  
7.5 Cold Rolled Steel Strip and Cold Rolled Steel Sheet and Plate for Pressed Cage  
7.6 High Tensile Strength Brass Casting for Machined Cage  
7.7 Steel for Machined Cage  
8. Application of Bearings PDF, 1.4MB
8.1 Fits and Clearance  
8.2 Preload and Rigidity  
8.3 Shaft and Housing Selection  
8.4 Sealing Devices  
8.5 Lubrication  
8.6 Speed Limits  
8.7 Friction and Temperature Rise  
8.8 Mounting and Dismounting  
9. Trouble-Shooting Bearing Problems PDF, 438KB
10. Manufacturing Process  
Bearing Design AVI, 3.4MB
Process  
Material AVI, 4.5MB
Forging AVI, 3.1MB
Turning AVI, 4.5MB
Heat Treatment AVI, 2.8MB
Grinding AVI, 6.8MB
Assembly and Inspections AVI, 8.0MB
Parts  
Ball AVI, 15.8MB
Retainer AVI, 2.4MB
11. Correct Handling  
Storage AVI, 3.9MB
Installation AVI, 10.3MB
Mounting Methods  
Press AVI, 2.4MB
Heat Expansion AVI, 5.4MB
Adapter or Withdrawl Sleeve
AVI, 3.5MB
Lubrication AVI, 4.8MB
Test Running AVI, 4.2MB
Operation AVI, 7.5MB

Appendix Tables (PDF files)
Hardness Conversion Table PDF, 55KB
Tolerance of Shaft PDF, 81KB
Tolerance of Housing Bore PDF, 96KB
Lubricating Greases PDF, 55KB