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Rohn Thrust Bearings

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Subject: Rohn Thrust Bearings
From: mraz@rockdal.aud.alcatel.com (Kris Mraz AA5UO)
Date: Wed, 12 Jun 1996 10:21:49 -0500
> 
>     The Rohn TB-3 is a non-lubricated thrust bearing.  Since it only turns 1
> RPM, the demands on it are only moderate.  It's a race and ball bearing
> arrangement and is one of the few bearings suitable for outdoor use.
> 
> 
> 73,  Steve  K7LXC
> 

I've talked with others who have used the Rohn bearings and they say that
the bearings tear up pretty easily because they use aluminum races. After
setting in one position for a long time the bearings actually make dents
in the race. Have you seen this happen?

-- 

73
Kris AA5UO
mraz@aud.alcatel.com

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