How Skateboards Work

How Skateboards Work

What are Skateboard Bearings Made Out Of?

Skateboard bearings are usually made from a few different materials. Stainless steel and chromium steel are usually the main metals the bearings are made out of, the retainer maybe nylon or stainless steel, and the ball steel or ceramic steel. Depending on your requirements skateboard bearings can be made out of rubber, metal or Teflon. All bearings have the option of coming sealed with metal protection shields or open. People buy sealed bearings because dust and dirt can get inside the bearing and cause them to not run properly and then lead to failure. The protective coating prolongs the life of the bearing and how well it rides.

Thrust Bearings for your Skateboard - The New Age Skateboard Carver, a famous brand of skateboards, have developed a skateboard that has the smoothest ride ever and can handle hard hitting drops that most skateboards can't. It was actually found by mistake but they have designed a new skateboard that doesn't use the standard ball bearing but thrust bearings.

What does this mean? It means that usually when you hard hit a surface after a jump your skateboard gives way and doesn't follow you once you have hit the surface which means you hit the floor. Thrust bearings means they can handle these hard hitting drops and go with you so you can carry on skating. Carver has been testing this skateboard for months now and the general public are eagerly awaiting its release.

How it works:

The axle, the threaded metal rod attached to the skate that holds the wheel in place, and the wheel itself. The axle fits through the inner races of the bearing and is the bearing is then bolted to the axle. The inner and outer race of the bearing roll over the surfaces of the ball bearings. This reduces the friction between the inner race and the outer race, allowing the wheel to turn freely and easily.

How to install and Maintain:

Installation and Maintenance Roller skates use two bearings per wheel. The bearings are pressed into the inside and outside rims of the rubber wheel. Once seated properly, the wheel will spin evenly. Bearings are not maintenance free. They do need regular lubrication to further cut down on friction. They also get dirty and need to be cleaned occasionally to keep the operating at optimal performance. They also wear, despite the best maintenance and need to be replaced, on occasion.

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