Chief Delphi - pic: 8WD LARGE BORE BEARING WHEEL SYSTEM

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Kevin Ainsworth

26-11-2014 22:05

pic: 8WD LARGE BORE BEARING WHEEL SYSTEM

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RyanCahoon

26-11-2014 22:08

Re: pic: 8WD LARGE BORE BEARING WHEEL SYSTEM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Ainsworth (Post 1410259)

large bore bearings are used to reduce rolling resistance

For my curiosity, can you explain the reason behind this? Is it something to do with a larger shaft/bore surface area to spread the load over, or more rolling elements in the bearing, or something else?

Thanks,

Joe G.

26-11-2014 22:30

Re: pic: 8WD LARGE BORE BEARING WHEEL SYSTEM

I imagine it has a lot to do with maintenance as well. The wheel, shaft, and spacers are all one part now. Not to mention, it looks incredible.

This is so cool.

SoftwareBug2.0

26-11-2014 23:34

Re: pic: 8WD LARGE BORE BEARING WHEEL SYSTEM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Ainsworth (Post 1410259)

42mm OD/30mm ID large bore bearings are used to reduce rolling resistance

Do you have an estimate of how much?

Bryce2471

27-11-2014 00:28

Re: pic: 8WD LARGE BORE BEARING WHEEL SYSTEM

I'm curious why you decided to make the end of the shaft bore a hemisphere as opposed to a flat-ish end.

Joey Milia

27-11-2014 03:05

Re: pic: 8WD LARGE BORE BEARING WHEEL SYSTEM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe G. (Post 1410266)

I imagine it has a lot to do with maintenance as well.

How does having the wheel like this improve maintenance over the current WCD set up?

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