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Gelbster · 04-14-2015, 10:52 AM

Jim,
If you plan to use a sealed bearing(1 row or 2???) - consider specifying a hybrid ceramic bearing with a high temperature rating including Viton seals. There was some discussion about venting the seals to prevent the seals being forced open when the grease gets hot . Some of these bearings are already vented. .The temperature rating of the seals and grease is more important than the ABEC/DIN number Imho.
Yemv

04-14-2015, 10:52 AM	#3
Gelbster Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: S.California Posts: 2,029	Jim, If you plan to use a sealed bearing(1 row or 2???) - consider specifying a hybrid ceramic bearing with a high temperature rating including Viton seals. There was some discussion about venting the seals to prevent the seals being forced open when the grease gets hot . Some of these bearings are already vented. .The temperature rating of the seals and grease is more important than the ABEC/DIN number Imho. Yemv Last edited by Gelbster; 05-02-2015 at 03:46 PM.