Engineering Specifications
Bearing Type: Radial Bearing
Certifications: ISO 9001, 2000, EMQ
Product Seal: Two Metal Shields (ZZ)
Ball Material: Chrome Steel
Retainer Material: Metal
Quantity: 2 Bearings
Condition: New Inventory From Factory. Grantee Perfect Fit.
Quality Level: ABEC 3 or Better
Operating Temperature: Metal Shields Ranges: –20 °F to +230°F [–30 °C to +110°C].
Raceways: Finely polished superior finish for long life, and low noise.
Lubrication: Wide temperature range (-50F to + 300F).
How to check the bearings?
A - With the bearings removed from the drive, check the bearing for any play, You should feel non if the bearing is good.
B - Turn the bearing it should turn smooth with no drag for couple of turns.
C - If you turn the bearing and it spin and it keep on spinning it is time to replace it.
D - If you know that your Shopsmith is over 10 years and it never had the bearings replaced it is time to replace them.