Ceramic Bearings - Specifications & Differences
What are the differences between ceramic bearings for Skateboarding and Inline Speed Skating?
My understanding is that the size is the same.
I also heard that there are inline speed skating bearings specifically designed for sprint and long distance? Is it technically justifiable or just simply marketing gimmicks?
Thanks for any comments and inputs.
Comments
Separating them into Skateboarding and Inline Speed Skating is a means of merchandising.
There is little value in dedicating bearings to their respective roller-related applications.
However, bearing standard conditions can be applied depending on the terrain or application used.
(But that's not easy either. Traders use it in different ways.)
The difference between Ceramic Ball Bearings and Steel Ball Bearings is related to rotational pressure.
Ceramic Ball Bearings should be much faster.
The principle can be compared with the difference in blowing force depending on the size of the air compressor nozzle tips hole.
If there is not much difference from Steel Ball Bearings, those Ceramic Ball Bearings are poorly made bearings.
There are specially designed bearings, but they can be viewed as a means to deceive the consumer's eyes.
Some bearings are superior in performance or functionality.
Bearings with excellent performance have also been used for industrial purposes.
However, it does require a process of modify to suit the roller.
The majority of the Skateboarding and Inline Speed Skating bearings on the market today are made in China.
Although some are produced locally in each country, most are not significantly different from those made in China.
A separate production process method is required to improve the performance and function of the bearing.
That process cannot be done by ordinary bearing companies.
Are the labor costs of China and some European countries such as the United States and Switzerland the same?
Will the price of bearings produced in a country with superior technology and a poorly produced China be the same?
Of course, Chinese-made with good technology is expensive.
There is a way to slightly improve the bearing function.
However, the difficulty comes because users consider the parts to be insignificant.
It is a combination of wheels, bearings, and spacers.
The precision of the wheel hub is required, and the size of the spacer must fit the wheel hub.
If you want to know how important spacers are, look for the features of bike spacers and car spacers.
In particular, the spacer of the car hub is a very important parts for those who have a hobby in vehicle modification.
In the roller field, spacers are also very important parts, but users think they are just insignificant parts.
If the spacer is tightened correctly to the size dimension of the wheel hub, the bearing function is slightly improved.
Even for bearings of the same size, the size of the spacer may vary depending on the bearing type, regardless of the wheel hub dimensions.
I hope this is an answer.
Video showing the Wheels, Bearings, and Spacers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPVBRc4-nTQ&t=1s
Ceramic bearings are gaining traction in the community because they are smooth, thus producing little friction for smoother rolling. Because they are more resistant to dust and rust, ceramic bearings are designed to require no maintenance. They are a value for money in the long run because they require little or less maintenance. The key is to purchase a set that suits your needs and style and allows you to enjoy your rides to the fullest.
maintenance is required.
An example of what didn't.