All Frantz bearings and wheels are designed for use in roller type conveyor installations, where use does not exceed load ratings. For optional Stainless Steel bearings, load ratings may be less than those published for carbon steel bearings.

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) has developed, in CEMA Standard No. 401-1994 Section 3, a formula which enables manufacturers to estimate the load carrying ability of commercial Non-Precision bearings and wheels. Given that bearing load failure occurs not only in the ball and race combination, but also in the ability of the housing to grip the inside of the tube, Frantz, in addition, applies the CEMA standard to its Semi Precision and Precision offerings.

Through extensive in-house testing on custom designed life load test equipment, Frantz bearings and wheels meet the CEMA standard and most exceed the standard.

See Resources >> Technical Information >> Technical Information for a detailed discussion of Load Rating.