Bearing Application/Calculation Worksheet

Special components can be manufactured to customers drawings from all grades of CIP. In addition to special wear pads and bearings, spherical bearings can be manufactured in CIP to solve misalignment problems. Spherical bearing with metallic and CIP materials combined can also be produced. Parts requiring hex, square or irregular ID shapes can be produced from mandrels made with the appropriate configuration. Please contact Columbia Industrial Products' Technical Service department for special applications.

The information included in the Bearing Application enables the design engineer to establish parameters which will provide maximum performance of a bearing in its application. During composite bearing selection there are many effects on the bearing to take into consideration. Composite bearings operate at different press fits and running clearances than bronze or other metal bearings. Composite bearings require a heavier press fit to retain the bearing in the housing. The running clearances are longer in order to reduce heat buildup in the bearing.

The first step in sizing a bearing is to gather the correct information. The following calculations pages and tables will guide you through sizing a composite bearing. You can download a printable PDF of the Bearing Application/Calculation Worksheet to help in selecting and sizing the bearings (these PDF files may take a few minutes to download) or fill out the Quote Request Form.

CIP can provide assistance on material selection and fits.

For further information about your project, please contact CIP for assistance with your bearing needs.