The B10 method uses cycle test data to predict failure rates.
A cycle test is done on a set of products (>20) until 10% of the units under test fail. The number of cycles until failure is called the B10 point.
The B10 number of cycles is converted to a…
A cycle test is done on a set of products (>20) until 10% of the units under test fail.
The number of cycles is converted to a time period by knowing the cycles per hour in any particular application.
A failure rate is calculated by dividing the 10% failure…
The failure rates of certain mechanical components used in solenoid valves, actuators, and valves vary substantially depending on operation. Seals such as O-rings, for example have fundamentally different failure modes when used in applications with frequent movement (dynamic) versus applications with infrequent movement (static).
Static is generally…