Coefficient of Friction of Roller Contact Bearing Formula

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Coefficient of friction for bearing is the ratio defining the force that resists the motion of the oil in relation to another body in contact with it. Check FAQs
μ=2MtdW
μ - Coefficient of friction for bearing?Mt - Friction moment on bearing?d - Bore Diameter of bearing?W - Load Acting on Bearing?

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0.0044Edit=2120Edit30Edit1800Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
μ=2MtdW
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
μ=2120N*mm30mm1800N
Next Step Convert Units
μ=20.12N*m0.03m1800N
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
μ=20.120.031800
Next Step Evaluate
μ=0.00444444444444444
LAST Step Rounding Answer
μ=0.0044

Coefficient of Friction of Roller Contact Bearing Formula Elements

Variables
Coefficient of friction for bearing
Coefficient of friction for bearing is the ratio defining the force that resists the motion of the oil in relation to another body in contact with it.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
Friction moment on bearing
Friction moment on bearing is the moment acting onto the bearing races due to the friction between their rotating surfaces.
Symbol: Mt
Measurement: TorqueUnit: N*mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Bore Diameter of bearing
Bore Diameter of bearing is the inner diameter of a bearing, referred to as inner diameter.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Load Acting on Bearing
Load acting on bearing is the force acting onto the bearing.
Symbol: W
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Rolling Contact Bearing Configuration category

​Go Radial Load on Bearing given Race Rotation Factor
Fr=Peq-(YFa)XV
​Go Axial Thrust Load on Bearing given Race Rotation Factor
Fa=Peq-(XVFr)Y
​Go Race Rotation Factor of Roller Contact Bearing
V=Peq-(YFa)XFr
​Go Radial Factor of Roller Contact Bearing given Race Rotation Factor
X=Peq-(YFa)VFr

How to Evaluate Coefficient of Friction of Roller Contact Bearing?

Coefficient of Friction of Roller Contact Bearing evaluator uses Coefficient of friction for bearing = 2*Friction moment on bearing/(Bore Diameter of bearing*Load Acting on Bearing) to evaluate the Coefficient of friction for bearing, Coefficient of Friction of Roller Contact Bearing is the value of the friction coefficient between the surface of the bearing and the rollers. Coefficient of friction (COF) is a dimensionless number that is defined as the ratio between friction force and normal force. Coefficient of friction for bearing is denoted by μ symbol.

How to evaluate Coefficient of Friction of Roller Contact Bearing using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of Friction of Roller Contact Bearing, enter Friction moment on bearing (Mt), Bore Diameter of bearing (d) & Load Acting on Bearing (W) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coefficient of Friction of Roller Contact Bearing

What is the formula to find Coefficient of Friction of Roller Contact Bearing?
The formula of Coefficient of Friction of Roller Contact Bearing is expressed as Coefficient of friction for bearing = 2*Friction moment on bearing/(Bore Diameter of bearing*Load Acting on Bearing). Here is an example- 0.004444 = 2*0.12/(0.03*1800).
How to calculate Coefficient of Friction of Roller Contact Bearing?
With Friction moment on bearing (Mt), Bore Diameter of bearing (d) & Load Acting on Bearing (W) we can find Coefficient of Friction of Roller Contact Bearing using the formula - Coefficient of friction for bearing = 2*Friction moment on bearing/(Bore Diameter of bearing*Load Acting on Bearing).
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