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Bearing Preload Explained

Pivoted shoe journal bearings are designed with preload to describe the relationship between the bearing bore and shaft diameter and bearing clearance. Preload is calculated as the difference between the bearing and shaft diameters divided by the difference between the shoe and shaft diameters. A larger shoe diameter results in a higher preload value, while a shoe diameter approaching the shaft diameter results in a preload value approaching zero. Orion standard bearings are designed with a preload value of 0.33, but the value can range from 0 to 0.6, and adjustments affect oil film thickness, horsepower loss, and dynamic characteristics.

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Bearing Preload Explained

Pivoted shoe journal bearings are designed with preload to describe the relationship between the bearing bore and shaft diameter and bearing clearance. Preload is calculated as the difference between the bearing and shaft diameters divided by the difference between the shoe and shaft diameters. A larger shoe diameter results in a higher preload value, while a shoe diameter approaching the shaft diameter results in a preload value approaching zero. Orion standard bearings are designed with a preload value of 0.33, but the value can range from 0 to 0.6, and adjustments affect oil film thickness, horsepower loss, and dynamic characteristics.

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  • Definition of Bearing Preload: Explains the concept of bearing preload, includes a diagram for visual understanding, and discusses the implications on diameter and clearance.

Definition of Bearing Preload Pivoted Shoe Journal bearings are designed with a preload.

Preload describes the relationship of the Bearing bore to the shaft diameter and Bearing clearance. The calculation shown below defines this relationship. Preload = 1(Bearing Dia. - Shaft Dia.)

(Shoe Dia. - Shaft Dia.)

The figure shown at the right (Figure 1) displays how changes in the shoe bore diameter affects the Preload value. If the Bearing clearance and shaft diameter are held at fixed values, changing the shoe diameter will change the Preload value. From this figure you can see that a shoe diameter larger than the shaft diameter provides larger Preload value. As the shoe diameter approaches the same diameter as the shaft, the Preload value approaches zero. Orion standard Pivoted Shoe Journal bearings are designed with a Preload value of .33. However, Preload values can range from 0 to .6. Changes in Preload value affect the oil film thickness and horsepower loss values of a bearing. Modifying the Preload value can also change the dynamic characteristics or stiffness and damping coefficients of a bearing. Adjusting the Preload is one way that equipment manufacturers improve the rotor dynamic stability of their machines. Certain names, logos, designs, titles, words or phrases on this page may constitute trademarks, servicemarks, or trademarks of John Crane - Orion or other entities, which may be registered in certain jurisdictions.

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