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Issue 2: BEARING MAINTENANCE Pt. 2
Your ball bearings can take a lot of stress and abuse as they battle against friction, dirt, and physical forces. Flat surfaces on the balls will eventually develop when smaller particles get inside the bearing. This gives you a "gritty" feel, and can cause damage to other moving parts, such as spur gears that don't spin true on shafts that are supported by damaged bearings. Steel shielded bearings are more prone to getting dirty inside than Boca Bearings Green Seal or Ultra Seal bearings, which are maintenance free and lubed for life.
The first step to cleaning your bearings is to just soak them overnight in a bath of paint thinner or brake fluid. This helps to dissolve and break down the grease that the manufacturer packed the bearings with. Then allow the bearings to air dry or you can even blow them out with compressed air to remove all traces of excess lube. Now place a small drop of oil on the shield and give the bearing a spin. If the bearing still feels gritty, repeat the above steps.
In our next issue of the Boca Bearings Tips & Advice Newsletter we will discuss bearing replacement.
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- Boca Bearing Product Highlight - |
LIGHTNING
LUBE - GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE!
The
Boca Bearings line of Midas Touch lubricants has
been completely changed with a new advanced formula,
a new name and all new packaging. This new advanced
line will be known as Lightning Lube.
Lightning Lube Sprays & Additives
are available in 100 ml spray bottles. Lightning
Lube Sprays & Additives chemically bond to
metal to reduce heat, friction and rust. Additives
can also be used as after-run oil. Lightning
Lube Bicycle Chain Lube
and Go-Kart Chain Lube will be
offered in a 100 ml spray bottles. Chain Lube
is specially formulated to give maximum performance
and extended chain life for the harsh environments
that chains are exposed to.
Lightning Lube Greases are available
in a 2 oz. tube and is a high grade, lithium based
grease with a special additive that bonds to metal
and allows the grease to last longer. Lightning.
Lastly the Lightning Lube High Speed Oil
will be available in a 12cc re-useable
syringe applicator. This high speed oil is for
use in applications where a high quality, lightweight
oil is needed.
Check
out Lightning Lube Today>>
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REWARDS
The Boca Bearing Company is always looking to have the most up to date and accurate information as we possibly can. We are more than happy to pay you an instant Reward if you are able to provide information regarding an RC Model, Fishing Reel, Bicycle Hub, Inline Skate or Skateboard that we are not currently listing. If you are the FIRST to provide us with accurate information we will send you your choice of a 10% Discount Coupon or a 4-oz. bottle of our Midas Touch Lubricant ($13.95 Value.) |
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