O Journal Bearing Load Capacity Calculator is a practical engineering tool designed to estimate the load-carrying capacity of journal bearings based on key operating parameters. It helps engineers, designers, and maintenance professionals quickly evaluate whether a bearing can safely support the required radial load under specific working conditions. By simplifying bearing load calculations, the Journal Bearing Load Capacity Calculator supports efficient bearing selection, mechanical design, performance evaluation, and troubleshooting while reducing the risk of excessive wear, overheating, and premature bearing failure.
Calculation Mode
Geometria
milímetros
milímetros
µm
Operating Conditions
RPM
mPa·s
Load
N
v = πdN/(60×1000) m/s · p = W/(dL) MPa · ψ = 2c/d · S = pψ²/(μω) · h_min = c(1−ε)
Hydrodynamic — Safe Operation
Sommerfeld No.
—
S = pψ²/(μω)
hmin
—
µm
Eccentricity ε
—
adimensional
Avg Pressure p
—
MPa
Max Pressure
—
MPa (approx.)
Friction μf
—
adimensional
Power Loss
—
C
Surface Speed
—
EM
Clearance Ratio ψ
—
2c/d
Attitude Angle
—
graus