Bearings

SEBBY · 07-10-2012, 07:22 AM

What type of bearings is everyone using?

After going through numerous align bearings on my 450, sorting vibe problems. I have recently picked up some SKF bearings. They are used in industry (trucks, tractors, manufacturing) they are reasonably priced and have solved all vibe problems. The main shaft bearings were $4 each.

Has anyone else tried these?

Forced_Induction · 07-10-2012, 07:26 AM

i have not tried that brand, but i have ordered bearings from boca on many occasions, and next im going to try www.rcbearings.com. supposed to be good quality as well.

RC-Bearings · 07-12-2012, 09:08 PM

We are also starting to carry SKF bearings.

HeliIntervention · 07-12-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RC-Bearings

We are also starting to carry SKF bearings.

Best thing about these bearings is they are made in Philadelphia, Pa. USA

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poor_red_neck · 07-12-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RC-Bearings

We are also starting to carry SKF bearings.

Howdy!

Any way you guys can get some 4x2x1.5 flanged bearings? The "cheapest" I can find are going for over $12 a pop... I'm just looking for anything better than the e-flite crap bearings for the 130x tail case. Couldn't find any on your site.

RC-Bearings · 07-13-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by poor_red_neck

Howdy!

Any way you guys can get some 4x2x1.5 flanged bearings? The "cheapest" I can find are going for over $12 a pop... I'm just looking for anything better than the e-flite crap bearings for the 130x tail case. Couldn't find any on your site.

Those would be F681X-ZZ. Bearings that small are a crap-shoot as far as quality goes. I have a hard time getting consistent quality at a reasonable price in those sizes. Some lots are very good and others are junk. I will see what I can do.

poor_red_neck · 07-13-2012, 05:24 PM

Anything's got to be better than the one e-flite are using. I've ordered some of the Walkera OEM bearings (no idea who makes them, probably another chinese brand) but many are saying they are miles ahead of the e-flite vendors' quality.

SamCassidy · 07-13-2012, 10:02 PM

on my 500 pro im running boca ceramics and stock align bearings. Considering upgrading my mains to the oversized rc-tek i2rc ones. They feel smooth, 7 flights on them now.

RC-Bearings · 07-14-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HeliIntervention

Best thing about these bearings is they are made in Philadelphia, Pa. USA

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The SKF bearings I get are made in France, Italy and Bulgaria. SKF has factories all over the world including China.

HeliIntervention · 07-14-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RC-Bearings

The SK bearings I get are made in France, Italy and Bulgaria. SKF has factories all over the world including China.

Point well taken! They had a plant by my old house in Philadelphia. Sure hope they didn't close that one.

I'll have to check when I go see mom...

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RC-Bearings · 08-07-2012, 05:12 PM

I just ordered a few thousand SKF bearings in the popular mainshaft sizes as well as more gasser sizes.

07-10-2012, 07:22 AM	#1
SEBBY Registered Users Join Date: May 2012 Location: NSW, Australia	Bearings What type of bearings is everyone using? After going through numerous align bearings on my 450, sorting vibe problems. I have recently picked up some SKF bearings. They are used in industry (trucks, tractors, manufacturing) they are reasonably priced and have solved all vibe problems. The main shaft bearings were $4 each. Has anyone else tried these? __________________ Trex 600cf - DFC, BeastX, KDE Kit Copter X 450Pro V3 - DFC, BeastX, Edge 350 MCPx - Hp06v2, Hp03 DX6i

07-10-2012, 07:26 AM	#2
Forced_Induction Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Camrose, AB	i have not tried that brand, but i have ordered bearings from boca on many occasions, and next im going to try www.rcbearings.com. supposed to be good quality as well. __________________ MAAC# 71956 T-Rex 600N, Duralite Reg, Hatori Pipe, Spartan Quark w/ Logictech 6100G Servo, HS-7965MGx4, TT 53 Redline, 425 flights. The 3 "P"s of flying helis: Persistence, Perseverance, & Paypal!

07-12-2012, 09:08 PM	#3
RC-Bearings Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Castle Rock, CO	We are also starting to carry SKF bearings. __________________ Paul McIntosh To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Stainless, Ceramic and steel bearings 5% discount for the Freaks. Code: helifreak

07-13-2012, 05:24 PM	#7
poor_red_neck Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC - USA	Anything's got to be better than the one e-flite are using. I've ordered some of the Walkera OEM bearings (no idea who makes them, probably another chinese brand) but many are saying they are miles ahead of the e-flite vendors' quality. __________________ Blade 130X - Stock mCPx Brushless Stretch (125mm) - WK10A - 11000kv Inrunner - 550 mah - Full CNC Upgrades Logo 400 - Parting Out - Need parts PM me. Retired Helis - Outrage 550, Trex 500, Others

07-13-2012, 10:02 PM	#8
SamCassidy Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern North Carolina	on my 500 pro im running boca ceramics and stock align bearings. Considering upgrading my mains to the oversized rc-tek i2rc ones. They feel smooth, 7 flights on them now. __________________ Compass Atom 550: SK540 / DS510 / KingMax 5308MDHV / Castle Talon 90 / KBDD Tail / Mavrikk 515 VST Main Blade mCpx / Nano Cpx mild BL - Skookum Field Rep - The Official Pistol Gang - Mavrikk Rep - ) :>

08-07-2012, 05:12 PM	#11
RC-Bearings Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Castle Rock, CO	I just ordered a few thousand SKF bearings in the popular mainshaft sizes as well as more gasser sizes. __________________ Paul McIntosh To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Stainless, Ceramic and steel bearings 5% discount for the Freaks. Code: helifreak

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