Can you replace the bearings without using a special tool?
Yes you can.Here are some simple instructions.
Place the tip of a screwdriver in the center hole of the bearing and gently pry and move the screwdriver around the circumference until the bearing pops |
Does ABEC affect the speed of your skates?
No. Not unless you are skating at 330 mph. That's based on a 608 bearing limiting speed of 32,000 rpm. Only in extremely high speed applications like ultra high speed motors and precision measuring in |
How do I clean and lubricate my bearings?
Cleaning and lubricating are not the same thing. There are bearing cleaners and bearing lubricators-please beware of the difference.
If you lube your beatings first it will trap the dirt and parti |
How do I get the old bearings out of my existing wheels?
You will need a Reflex Tool . You can use this tool to remove wheels from you skates and use it to remove bearings from the wheels. Use it for quick extraction of the axle bolt once it's loose.. It is |
How do I keep my bearings performing like new and help them last longer?
1. Stay away from water. Water is a skate bearing kryptonite. It results in the lubrication becoming diluted and can eventually cause the bearings to rust. As you can probably guess, rusted bearings a |
How do I tell what size bearings are in my wheels?
There are 3 very easy ways to check the size bearings you have. 1.Look at the stamping on the shield of your existing skate bearing. Most will be stamped with 608. This means you have 8mm. If st |
How many bearings do I need to purchase for my skate?
You will need 2 bearings per wheel. Therefore quad skates take 16 bearings. Inline skates with 4 wheels each take 16 bearings. Inline Skates with 5 wheels each take 20 bearings. Review our bearing sel |
How often should I clean and lubricate my bearings?
In a perfect world you should clean your bearings every time you use your skates, but taking the bearings apart and cleaning them is the most time consuming and dirty task. So the best way to tell if |
What are the benefits of ceramic bearings?
The benefits of ceramic bearings are they don not no rust. They are self cleaning, lighter than metal, and durable. They also can withstand higher speeds & acceleration capability. There is less heat |
What are the different parts of a roller skate?
A Roller Skate is made up of a few different parts, all of which are important for the skate. Below are some simple definitions for some of the most popular parts of the roller skate and inline skate. |
What are the different size bearings and their typical use ?
608 Bearings ( Most common bearings)
Inside Diameter - 8 millimeters
Outside Diameter - 22 millimeters
Width (unsealed) - 7 millimeters
Width (two shields) - 7 Millimeters
Typical Use - Commonly |
What does 7mm or 8mm mean ?
Those refer to the inner diameter of the bearing and the size of the axle its going on. Most of the new skates use 8mm axles so the standard 8mm bearings would be needed.The older models, and high end |
What does a bearing do?
The bearings help the wheels move freely on the skate. Generally, the higher "rated" the bearing the better the bearing. However, most non-professional or non-competitive skaters will not need anythin |
What does ABEC stand for ?
This is an acronym for Annular Bearing Engineers' Committee. This committee determines the ratings for each bearing.The ABEC rating system includes grades 1,3,5,7, and 9. The number determines how muc |
What makes a good bearing?
There are several factors that make a good bearing or a correct working bearing.
1. Free Rolling with minimal Radial Play (which reduces the ball to ball load transfer).
2. Plenty of Axial Play or |
What's the difference between bearings that have Shields and bearings with Seals ?
*A Shield is a bearing side cover made of metal and is fixed into place with a C clip. Shielded Bearing the C clip holds the Shield snugly to the bearing against the outer race. The Shield fits snugly |
Why doesn't the Bones Bearings have an ABEC rating on them?
Please review the below article courtesy of George A Powell Bones Bearings. We are often asked, “What ABEC rating are your bearings?” The answer is that “Bones Bearings are Skate |
