Ceramic bearings - The Boca Bearing Co.

April 17, 2009
Ceramic bearings - The Boca Bearing Co.

 The LBT Mini Full Ceramic bearings can run faster than metal bearings, reduce overall weight, and operate in extremely harsh environments. The ceramic silicon-nitride balls are harder and hold surface finish longer than steel balls. Smoother surface properties result in less friction between the balls and bearing-race surfaces. Improved thermal properties result in less heat buildup at high speeds. Ceramic is lighter, noncorrosive, and has 35% less thermal expansion and 50% less thermal conductivity. The ceramic bearings also eliminate scarring and run cooler due to less microweld adhesion.

The Boca Bearing Co., 755 NW 17th Ave., #107, Delray Beach, FL 33445, (800) 322-3256, bocabearing.com

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