Best Lubrication for Double Contact Seal Bearings
Best Lubrication for Double Contact Seal Bearings
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Hi,
I am using single row deep groove ball bearings with double contact seals for maximum protection. However, with the contact seals, there is considerably more drag. The bearings are pre-greased of course, but I would like to remove the heavy grease and put in some lighter lubrication. What is the best lubrication that alleviates the drag from the contact seals? Thanks!
I am using single row deep groove ball bearings with double contact seals for maximum protection. However, with the contact seals, there is considerably more drag. The bearings are pre-greased of course, but I would like to remove the heavy grease and put in some lighter lubrication. What is the best lubrication that alleviates the drag from the contact seals? Thanks!





RE: Best Lubrication for Double Contact Seal Bearings
If you want a different lubricant, order it from the bearing manufacturer.
But double sealed bearings have inherently more friction due to the seals themselves.
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RE: Best Lubrication for Double Contact Seal Bearings
http://www.nationalbearing.com/
Russell Giuliano
RE: Best Lubrication for Double Contact Seal Bearings
If you need less drag, then you need to find a different way of sealing the bearing. From your other thread looking for an IP68 bearing, I take it these bearings will be running submerged? I would take a look at the bearing isolators Impro sells and see if that would work.
http://www.inpro-seal.com/index.html
RE: Best Lubrication for Double Contact Seal Bearings
Russell Giuliano