3. Basic static load rating and safety coefficient

1) Basic static load rating
A bearing may sustain a local deformation permanently when exposed to an excessively high static load or impact load. If the permanent deformation is beyond a specific extent, smooth rotation is imposed. The static load under which contact surface pressure working between the rolling element and raceway may generate the following sizes of contact stress is called the basic static load rating and is used as a reference to determine a high load.
Self-aligning ball bearings
4600MPa
Other ball bearings
4200MPa
Roller bearings
4000MPa
2) Static equivalent load
The static equivalent load is a virtually calculated load, under which contact stress of the same degree as generated under actual loading conditions would occur between the rolling elements and raceway in the section exposed to the maximum load.
It is calculated by means of the equivalent static load calculation equation, using the load factors listed in the tables.

3) Safety coefficient
A safety coefficient is designated, based on empirical data, so as to ensure safety in relation to basic static load rating.

fs = C0/P0 (3-6)
where: fs : safety coefficient
C0 : basic static load rating N
P0 : static equivalent load N

Reference safety coefficient, obtained based on the past operation records, are shown in Table 3-2.
Consult Koyo for further advice regarding safety factors appropriate to individual machines.