RE: [ST] Ceramic Ball Bearings

[simonb <simonb@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 2005-05-09 at 15:20 -0400, Masiak, Richard wrote:
> Good question.  I don't remember if they said.
> 
> However, I do remember there's much less friction.  Thus much less heat.  Therefore, the steel cage must last longer than if there were conventional balls in them.  I'm guessing though.
> 
> I'm a cheapo.  That's why I read the mags whilst grocery shopping.  It was an excellent article but I'm not sure it was worth $4.50.
> 
> I wrote down a phone number and URL that was in the article.  I'll post it when I remember to bring it in tomorrow.

The only real advantage would be to use a stainless cage and then no
worry about rust.

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simonb <simonb@xxxxxxxxxxx>

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