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W22 Electric Motor 15
Table 9.1 - Maximum permissible radial thrusts for ball bearingsTable 8 - ka factor
5.2.1 Permissible loads
rear bearing is locked and the axial movement is
compensated by the axial play of the front roller bearing.
Minimum and maximum admissible radial loads for roller
bearings are shown in table 10 on page 16.
Bearings lifetime depends on the type and size of the
bearing, the radial and axial mechanical loads it is submitted
to, operating conditions (environment, temperature), rotational
speed and grease life. Therefore, bearing lifetime is closely
related to its correct use, maintenance and lubrication.
Respecting the quantity of grease and lubrication intervals
allows bearings to reach the lifetime given. W22 motors in
IEC frames 225S/M and above are provided as standard with
grease fittings in each endshield to permit the relubrication of
the bearings. The quantity of grease and lubrication intervals
are stamped in the motor nameplate. The lubrication interval
is shown in tables 12 and 13 - page 17.
It must be emphasized that excessive lubrication, i.e. a
quantity of grease greater than that recommended on the
motor nameplate, can result in the increase of bearing
temperatures leading to reduced operating hours.
Note:
1. L10 lifetime means that at least 90% of the bearings
submitted to the maximum indicated loads will reach the
number of hours indicated. The maximum admissible radial
and axial loads for the standard configuration are shown
in table 9, 10 and 11. The values of the maximum radial
load consider axial load as nil. The values of the maximum
axial load consider radial load as nil. For bearing lifetime in
combined axial and radial loads condition contact WEG.
2. The radial force value Fr usually results from information
recommended on catalogues of pulley/belts manufacturers.
When this information is not available, the force Fr, under
operation, can be calculated based on the output power, on
coupling design characteristics with pulleys and belts and on
the type of application. So we have:
Where:
Fr is the radial force caused by pulley and belt coupling [N];
Pn is the motor rated power [kW];
n
n
is the motor rated speed per minute [rpm];
dp is the pitch diameter of the driven pulley [mm];
ka is a factor that depends on belt tension and type of
application (table 8).
Figure 25 - Radial and axial thrust on motor shaft
Radial thrust - Ball bearings
Important:
1 - Special applications
Motor operation under adverse operating conditions, such as
higher ambient temperatures and altitudes or abnormal
axial / radial loads, may require specific lubrication measures
and alternative relubrication intervals to those indicated in the
tables provided within this technical catalogue.
2 - Roller bearings
Roller bearings require a minimum radial load so as to ensure
correct operation. They are not recommended for direct
coupling arrangements, or for use on 2 pole motors.
3 - Frequency inverter driven motors
Bearing life may be reduced when a motor is driven by
a frequency drive at speeds above nominal. Speed itself is
one of the factors taken into consideration when determining
motor bearing life.
4 - Motors with modified mounting configurations
For motors supplied with horizontal mounting but working
vertically, lubrication intervals must be reduced by half.
5 - Figures for radial thrusts
The figures given in the tables below for radial thrusts take
into consideration the point upon which the load is applied,
either at the centre of the shaft (L/2) or at the end of the shaft
(L), figure 25.
Groups and Basic Types of Application
ka Factor of the
application
V
Belts
Plane
Belts
1
(Fans and Blowers. Centrifugal Pumps. Winding machines.
Compressors. Machine tools) with outputs up to 30 HP
(22 kW)
2.0 3.1
2
(Fans and Blowers, Centrifugal Pumps, Winding machines,
Compressors, Machine tools) with outputs higher than
30 HP (22 kW), Mixers, Plungers, Printer Machines.
2.4 3.3
3
Presses, vibrating screens, Piston and screw compressor,
pulverisers, helicoidal conveyors, woodworking machines,
Textile machines, Kneading machines, Ceramic machines,
Pulp and paper industrial grinders.
2.7
3.4
4
Overhead cranes, Hammer mills, Metal laminators,
Conveyors, Gyratory Crushers, Jaw Crusher, Cone Crushers,
Cage Mills, Ball Mills, Rubber Mixers, Mining machines,
Shredders.
3.0 3.7
Maximum permissible radial thrust - 50 Hz - Fr in (kN) 20,000 hours
Frame
2 poles 4 poles 6 poles 8 poles
L L/2 L L/2 L L/2 L L/2
63 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.3
71 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.7 0.6
80 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.7 1.0 0.8
90 0.7 0.6 0.8 0.7 0.9 0.8 1.0 0.9
100 0.9 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.4
112 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.8 1.7 1.9
132 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.4 2.7 2.6 2.9
160 2.3 2.6 2.6 2.9 2.7 3.3 2.7 3.7
180 3.1 3.5 3.6 4.0 4.2 4.7 4.2 5.2
200 3.7 4.0 4.2 4.7 4.9 5.4 5.7 6.2
225 5.1 5.5 5.2 6.3 5.3 7.0 5.7 8.1
250 4.9 5.3 5.2 5.7 6.5 7.1 6.0 8.2
280 5.0 5.4 6.7 7.2 7.8 8.4 8.7 9.4
315S/M 4.3 4.7 7.0 7.7 8.1 8.8 9.0 9.8
315L 4.6 5.0 4.0 7.3 6.2 8.2 9.1 9.8
355M/L 4.8 5.1 8.5 9.3 9.6 10.4 11.6 12.6
355A/B 4.5 4.7 5.1 7.4 7.4 8.0 6.9 10.6
Fr = .ka (N)
n
n
. dp
19,1 . 10
6
. P
n
L
Fa
Fr