Ceramic Bearings Vs Steel Bearings Longboard

Ceramics are known for heat reduction making them able to spin fast at higher speeds but generally the ceramic ball bearings are encased in a steel outer inner race.

Ceramic bearings vs steel bearings longboard.

Rolling resistance is the key trump card promoted by ceramic bearing fans. Because ceramic bearings are rounder with a smoother surface and more uniform size friction is reduced and that can contribute to a less energy required. Things don t slide or roll. Initially the enduro bearing has lower friction at around 600km of use the ceramic bearing has worn a track into the comparatively soft steel races and the bearing friction starts to increase dramatically.

While regular bearings are made from stainless steel ceramic bearings are made from ceramic silicon nitride si2n4. Five different parts go into building skateboard bearings and longboard bearings. The battle between steel and ceramic bearings can get heated every now and again and it is still on going. The graph below shows a comparison between two steel bearings skf and ntn and a ceramic bearing enduro.

Ceramic bearings vs steel. Optimization is possible for the disparity that exists between these parts.