There are some seriously tough plastics out there that are self lubricating and make excellent bearings. People may not realize this but simple, plain bearings like you find in an automotive crank shafts are far more durable than ball bearings. You would not use plastic in an engine due to the heat but in a tonearm no problem.
Rega tonearms using plastic bearings
Just came across this on Igus website as I use some igus bearings in linear applications at work.....
https://press.igus.com
I have a Rega P-5 with RB700 that I rarely use as I prefer my Thorens 125 mk II & 160 considerably more.
I just thought this was interesting info on new bearings. If this is old news I apologize as it’s new to me.
thanks,
Johnny
https://press.igus.com
I have a Rega P-5 with RB700 that I rarely use as I prefer my Thorens 125 mk II & 160 considerably more.
I just thought this was interesting info on new bearings. If this is old news I apologize as it’s new to me.
thanks,
Johnny