Table 3-2 Values of safety coefficient fs

Operating conditions fs(min.)
Ball bearings Roller bearings
With bearing rotation
When high accuracy is required
2 3
Normal operation
1 1.5
When impact load is applied
1.5 3
Without bearing rotation
(occasional oscillation)
Normal operation
0.5 1
When impact load or uneven distribution load is applied
1
2
[Remark] For spherical thrust roller bearings ; fs4