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If you are using standard commercial type bearings IMO just stick to any of the major brands from a reputable supplier, I'm sure quality varies slightly over time with all the major brands and with bearings lasting years who knows what is best today.
SKF, FAG, NSK, NTN, KOYO would be my choice.
SKF, FAG, NSK, NTN, KOYO would be my choice.
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dan.taylor.1
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Either of these 2 firms. Always been more than helpful finding odd ones when I've needed.
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Hambini ! Haven’t watched him since lockdown. Dam you I’ll probably get hooked again.
Thats correct, usually see SNR logo on the car stuff
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Koyo for me, every time.
I've told this story before...
For a year or two I worked in a bearing factory, making balls.
They made balls for SKF, RHM, and a few others that I'd heard of. Along came Koyo who had us make some balls for them. Jeez, the tolerances they insisted upon were right at the limits of what we could comfortably do, but it bucked our ideas up a lot.
Interestingly, there were some makers who'd specify some quite loose tolerances and when Renault started having trouble with gearbox bearings, I wasn't too surprised at the time.
Anyway, for decades before I worked there I'd never had a Koyo bearing fail on me, and not since, either.
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I’ve been on a bit of a bearing quest the last week or so.
Sourcing new bearings for my milling machine.
Prices seem to swing wildly from one bearing to the next.
The regulars mentioned above simply boys etc. are both good but seem to be a lot more expensive than they used to be. ‘Onlinebearings’ had nachi duplex angular contacts at 50quid less than bearingboys for example.
One place I’ve not used before but were very good ‘bearingking’ they had nke bearings at good prices but were actually out of stock of the size I needed but offered me a c3 Rhp for the same money £20 cheaper than it is on there site and then after saying a c3 was no good for what I needed they found me an r&m made in England bearing which must have been deep dive in there stock room, again for the same money as the nke i ordered. So very pleased with the service from them.
Martin
Sourcing new bearings for my milling machine.
Prices seem to swing wildly from one bearing to the next.
The regulars mentioned above simply boys etc. are both good but seem to be a lot more expensive than they used to be. ‘Onlinebearings’ had nachi duplex angular contacts at 50quid less than bearingboys for example.
One place I’ve not used before but were very good ‘bearingking’ they had nke bearings at good prices but were actually out of stock of the size I needed but offered me a c3 Rhp for the same money £20 cheaper than it is on there site and then after saying a c3 was no good for what I needed they found me an r&m made in England bearing which must have been deep dive in there stock room, again for the same money as the nke i ordered. So very pleased with the service from them.
Martin
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Seem to be getting reasonable prices and service from simplybearings. But I do notice their prices are a bit up and down.
One issue I having with the rear axle bearings is the quality of the grub screws. I pride myself on using good hex tools and using them well but the grub screws seem hit and miss for being made of cheese. Even on first installation I’ve had a couple round out - and it is a part I need to regularly remove (who knew axle tuning would get so technical over the past 25 years!!). So I’m on the hunt for some decent grubs - many online seem to be stainless which seems counter intuitive to me.
Should add it means I’m getting great use out of my bluepoint hex remover set - inthink it was a recommendation on here and it’s fantastic.
One issue I having with the rear axle bearings is the quality of the grub screws. I pride myself on using good hex tools and using them well but the grub screws seem hit and miss for being made of cheese. Even on first installation I’ve had a couple round out - and it is a part I need to regularly remove (who knew axle tuning would get so technical over the past 25 years!!). So I’m on the hunt for some decent grubs - many online seem to be stainless which seems counter intuitive to me.
Should add it means I’m getting great use out of my bluepoint hex remover set - inthink it was a recommendation on here and it’s fantastic.
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Unbrako is a good brand.
SOC SET KNURLED CUP UNB M6X10 UNBRAKO ISO4029 3.00MM KEY HARDNESS Rc 45 MIN - Fasteners Fixings and Tools
FFT Plain Cup Point Socket Set Screws | Metric - Unbrako - Self Colour - RC45 - ISO 4029 - Grub Screw - Thousands of products available online. Free next day delivery available on orders over £50!
www.fastenersfixingsandtools.co.uk
You might be able to find some NOS GKN ones and they will be good as well.
There are lots of grub screw options (look on Misumi) and some come with blue gunge applied (like Ikea bed bolts) or a nylon insert in the side so you do not need to rely on your right arm to stop them unscrewing.
Another option is to replace a single grub screw with two shorter ones and lock the two together - this is a second method to obtain secure fastening that does not rely on (over) torquing a single item.
Something I've found is pretty common is places listing SKF or similar but when you read the print it actually says they will supply an equivalent if the listed one isn't available.
FAG are good in these smaller sizes, our local starter/alternator place only stocks/supplies FAG bearings. An alternator that's done 100K miles will have done a few revolutions
FAG are good in these smaller sizes, our local starter/alternator place only stocks/supplies FAG bearings. An alternator that's done 100K miles will have done a few revolutions
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That link looks like a great steer, thanks. A bag of 200 should keep me going for a few races.Unbrako is a good brand.
SOC SET KNURLED CUP UNB M6X10 UNBRAKO ISO4029 3.00MM KEY HARDNESS Rc 45 MIN - Fasteners Fixings and Tools
FFT Plain Cup Point Socket Set Screws | Metric - Unbrako - Self Colour - RC45 - ISO 4029 - Grub Screw - Thousands of products available online. Free next day delivery available on orders over £50!
You might be able to find some NOS GKN ones and they will be good as well.
There are lots of grub screw options (look on Misumi) and some come with blue gunge applied (like Ikea bed bolts) or a nylon insert in the side so you do not need to rely on your right arm to stop them unscrewing.
Another option is to replace a single grub screw with two shorter ones and lock the two together - this is a second method to obtain secure fastening that does not rely on (over) torquing a single item.
Very reluctant to use any loctite - haven’t had an issue with them coming loose at all it’s more rounding them out on installation/removal and it always happens when you have no time !! Some folk wrap cable ties round but I’ve not needed to.
I do run collars outside the bearing to keep the axle in place - so don’t need as much brute on the grubs.
