[TowerTalk] Rohn TB4 Thrust bearing

[Jeff Goldman]

Sorry, the links didn't go through.

Try this
http://www.surpluscenter.com/
for the home page, and then search for BEARINGS.

Jeff, K3DUA



On Jan 6, 2009, at 5:34 PM, Jeff Goldman wrote:

> When I put up my first tower  (a Rohn 45 with the flat top plate), I
> purchased a Fafner 4-bolt flange bearing from a local distributor.
> Being an Americal made bearing it was fairly expensive.  That was up
> for almost 20 years and still worked fine.
>
> On my current tower, I have another bearing that I got from the
> Surplus Center.  They have many 2, 3 and 4 bolt flange bearings with
> various inside dimensions from 1/2 inch on up to 3 inches.  The 2-1/8
> inch bearing (4 bolt mounting) cost all of $20.95 (plus shipping of
> course).  These are heavy duty, and have a built in grease fitting.
> Here is a link to the webpage on that bearing:
> Burden Sales Surplus Center Item Detail
> and here is the link to page 1 of 4 of the all of the 4-bolt flange
> bearings
> Burden Sales Surplus Center
>
> The one thing that I would recommend is some sort of protective cover
> to keep the rain off the bearing (and eventual rust).
>
> Using any of these may mean that you might have to drill some new
> holes in the top plate to mount the bearing, but in the long run, i
> found these to be a good product.
>
> 73,
> Jeff, K3DUA
>
>
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