bearing selection 2 bearing selection rolling element bearings are ... available in a variety of types configurations and ... sizes when selecting the correct bearing for your application it is important to ... the calculation of various angles and clearances which will ensure proper fit a ... performance characteristics for each bearing type is shown in table 2.1 as a general ... for selecting the most appropriate bearing is shown in the following flow chart 2. ... 1 bearing selection flow chart procedure ... confirmation items selection of bearing type and configuration confirm ... and operating environment select bearing type and configuration select bearing ... dimensions select bearing tolerances function and construction of ... components to house bearings bearing mounting location bearing load ...
bearing selection 2.3 selection of bearing arrangement shaft assemblies generally ... require two bearings to support and locate the shaft ... radially and axially relative to the stationary ... housing these two bearings are called the fixed-side and ... floating-side bearings the fixed-side bearing fixes or controls movement of the ... shaft axially in relation to the housing the floating- ... side bearing moves or floats axially in relation to the housing and is ... caused by fitting errors fixed-side bearings have the capacity to receive both axial ... and radial loads and therefore a bearing which controls axial movement in both ... should be selected floating-side bearings receive only radial loads and therefore ...