Are Steel Miniature Bearings Better?
For some applications, plastic must be used for miniature bearings – for numerous reasons. However, many manufacturers wonder if their application can be changed to make it possible to use steel miniature bearings instead. The truth is that plastic miniature bearings can be just as strong as steel miniature bearings, and the decision to use steel or plastic is usually just a preference, instead of a need. However, in those applications where steel cannot be used, plastic will work just as well as steel for your miniature bearings. You can work with Tok Bearing Engineers to find out what will and will not work for your specific application.
