[TowerTalk] THRUST_BEARING_WANTED
Jeff Goldman
k3dua at erols.com
Mon Jan 17 18:30:43 EST 2005
Look at the bearings at:
http://www.surpluscenter.com/sort.asp?
UID=2005011717263740&catname=powerTrans&keyword=PBFB
There are 4 pages of heavy duty flange bearings. I bought 2 of the
2-15/16" bearings for my tower. Good bearings, and good prices.
73,
Jeff, K3DUA
On Jan 17, 2005, at 10:46 AM, W1GOR wrote:
> George,
>
> If you cannot find a replacement thrust bearing through Ham Radio
> sources, you might look up the name of your local industrial bearing
> distributor. I have found that very few thrust bearings are unique
> to Ham Radio, and are generally replaceable by an industrial
> replacement. The only differences that I've seen are the galvanizing
> and grease fittings. Thrust bearings are used for many industrial
> applications, although they may not be galvanized. An application of
> rust-preventative paint will provide adequate protection from the
> weather. Many heavy-duty industrial bearings are designed with grease
> (Zerk) fittings that allow (encourage..?) periodic re-lubrication.
>
> 73, Larry - W1GOR
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "George" <w2yj at highstream.net>
> Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 8:31 AM
> Subject: [Antennas] THRUST_BEARING_WANTED
>
>
>> I wonder if anyone has a Hi-Gain thrust bearing for a HG-52SS crank
>> up tower. The tower is no longer made and Texas Towers can't help me.
>> Thanks.
>> George W2YJ
>
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