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Friday, 08/25/2017 4:25:04 PM

Friday, August 25, 2017 4:25:04 PM

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SiNi trivia: compared to metal bearings (wiki)
80% less friction, 3 to 10 times longer life, 80% higher speeds, 60% less weight

"Since silicon nitride ball bearings are harder than metal, this reduces contact with the bearing track. This results in 80% less friction, 3 to 10 times longer lifetime, 80% higher speed, 60% less weight, the ability to operate with lubrication starvation, higher corrosion resistance and higher operation temperature, as compared to traditional metal bearings.[20] Silicon nitride balls weigh 79% less than tungsten carbide balls. Silicon nitride ball bearings can be found in high end automotive bearings, industrial bearings, wind turbines, motorsports, bicycles, rollerblades and skateboards. Silicon nitride bearings are especially useful in applications where corrosion, electric or magnetic fields prohibit the use of metals. For example, in tidal flow meters, where seawater attack is a problem, or in electric field seekers."

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It is easy to bench test these results, side by side, metal vs SiNi to see these results, with fidget spinners..
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