Bearing Life
Defined as the length of time, or the number of revolutions, until a fatigue spall of a specific size develops.
- L10 (B10), is the life in hours or revolutions in which 90% of the bearings selected will obtain or exceed.
- Median life (average life), L50 (B50), is the life in hours or revolutions in which 50% of the bearings selected will obtain or exceed.
See also: Ball Bearing, Bearing, Roller Bearing.
Subjects: Mechanical Engineering