Thread: BALLS!...The race type
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04-03-2015 #2
Having worked with them for a few years in my day job my advise would be If you can afford the ceramic bearings then why not. Just be sure to get the accuracy and preload class correct. Contrary to common belief, they are as tough as the hardened steel ones.
Typically you will get the hybrid types on machines where the races are steel and the balls are silicon nitride or carbide. The balls actually condition the races somewhat and the whole system works smoother with less friction even at near dry conditions.
Best of luck.
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