Application factor

Symbol KA
Unit -
Attribute-ID din3991 application factor K_A
Numeric ID 225
Value Type PMDouble

Ideally, the application factor is determined experimentally or by comprehensive system analyses. If no comparable information is available, the approximate values bellow can be used:

 Mode of operation of the driving machine Mode of operation of the driven machine
Uniform Slight shocks Medium shocks Heavy shocks
Uniform 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 or higher
Slight shocks 1.10 1.35 1.60 1.85 or higher
Medium shocks 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 or higher
Heavy shocks 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 or higher

For more information, refer to: