Thread: Babbitt Bearings in FRC
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Re: Babbitt Bearings in FRC
I've always thought that babbitt was only usable in wet oiled conditions (like the rod/crank/cam bearings in an engine), as the the metals softness allowed proper oil flow via microscopic cracks. Since liquid lubricants are not allowed (and heavy), Babbitt isn't really a usable material.

That said, bronze bushings (with impregnated lubrication) are nice for low speed applications (arms, etc.).
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