Will overloading or overspeeding shorten the service life of ball bearings?

Yes, overloading or speeding can shorten the service life of ball bearings.
Firstly, when the bearing is subjected to overload, friction and wear will significantly increase. This will lead to faster consumption of bearing surface material, thereby shortening the overall life of the bearing. Overloading may also cause deformation or cracks in the bearings, further exacerbating the damage to the bearings.
Secondly, overspeed operation can also have a negative impact on ball bearings. When rotating at high speed, the power load on the bearing will increase, which will lead to increased friction and wear inside the bearing. Long term overspeed operation may cause bearing overheating, and even lead to bearing damage or failure.
Therefore, in order to ensure the normal operation of ball bearings and extend their service life, it is necessary to strictly control the load and operating speed of the bearings, and avoid overloading and overspeed situations.