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ISO 281 Rolling bearing rating life

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Edition
ISO 281:2007
Publisher
ISO
Part family
Bearings
Reviewed
23 October 2026 · source checked

Is ISO 281 still current?

Yes, but a revision is coming. It is still in use, but a revision is in progress: 3rd ed. passed DIS on 21 May 2026, going to FDIS. The current reference is ISO 281:2007 (MechAtlas review: 23 October 2026). Check the publisher before you specify it.

What it covers

Dynamic load rating and rating life calculation framework.

Edition research: 2007, replacement at FDIS stage

Material
Bearing steel
Typical application
General machinery
What you specify
Bearing type; dynamic load; speed
Watch out
Life estimates depend on loading and operating assumptions.

Equivalent and related standards

StandardRelationshipNote
DIN ISO 281Identical adoption
ABMA 9-2015 (R2020)Similar purpose — not interchangeable without an engineering check

“Similar” never means interchangeable without an engineering check.

Parts that use ISO 281

Official source

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