Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Linear bearings - can someone help with how to reload?

> Anyhow, in my quest I came across a surplus outfit that was willing
> to sell me a pair of new Super 20's for $45. They also sell all

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From: "washcomp" <jeff@...>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 8:37 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Linear bearings - can someone help with how
to reload?


> Jeff:
>
> Thanks for getting back to me. I solved the problem by pressing the
> balls (most of them at least) back through the slot. My ball bushics
> are Thompson Super 20's (also open "C" type). The hole I was talking
> about is inside the I.D. of the plastic retainer, so I'm unclear how
> a Zerg fitting would be able to be fitted without blocking the rail.
>
> Anyhow, in my quest I came across a surplus outfit that was willing
> to sell me a pair of new Super 20's for $45. They also sell all
> sorts of other useful stuff. I left the link on my office computer,
> so if anyone's interested, send me an email and I'll shoot it out
> tomorrow.
>
> Now I'm on to new problems which I've seperately posted.
>
> Jeff
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Jeffrey Martin"
> <mart0784@u...> wrote:
> > Send me a picture. I have a few 1" Thompson ball bearings {Super
> 16}.
> > They were used in a industrial application and would probably have
> the zerk
> > fittings installed, so I could tell you the location. I also have
> the
> > replacement "ball/plastic sleeves" for these bearings. I bought
> them from
> > the HobbieCNC web site like 4 years ago. These are the bearing
> replacements
> > w/o the "pillow block". I don't think it matters but my bearings
> are the C
> > sectioned. type.
> >
> > If the hole has internal threads, it is a zerk fitting (grease
> fitting)
> > hole. The more I think about it, the more I am convinced that that
> is what
> > it is. Why would you want a hole in the side of your industrial
> bearing
> > block (pillow block)? To let lubricating grease out and sand and
> grit in?
> > Don't think so. Plus if your setup is like mine, the replacement
> bearings
> > come incased in the plastic ball carrier. Yes you can buy
> replacement
> > bearings without buying the bearing block. However I don't think
> you can
> > buy just the block. This is what hung me up I bought some super
> 16's on 1"
> > rails.
> >
> > Jeff Martin
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "washcomp" <jeff@w...>
> > To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 6:30 AM
> > Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Linear bearings - can someone help
> with how
> > to reload?
> >
> >
> > > I'm not sure what the hole is for. It's the size of a ball and
> sits
> > > to the side of the track witch had the balls pop out. I may try
> to
> > > snap them back in the track instead.
> > >
> > > Just wish I knew more about what I am doing <G>
> > >
> > > Jeff
> > >
> > > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Jeffrey Martin"
> > > <mart0784@u...> wrote:
> > > > Jeff are you trying to push the balls into a zerk fitting hole?
> > > >
> > > > >I never saw ball-bushings with a HOLE into which one could
> push-in
> > > balls.
> > > > >This Thomson stuff?
> > > >
> > > > >Lotsa luck! Jan Rowland
> > >
> > >
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