Self-Lubricating bearings

[lohiaprateek 0]

So I picked up self lubricating graphite bearings, they are said to be a drop in replacement for the original sleeves.

Since, I was dismantling everything, thought would install this upgrade as well

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:211561

 

 

[nick-foley 5]

Cool. Where did you get them? Do they seem to be any better?

 

[lohiaprateek 0]

Printing at 110 mm/s, is as good as it can get. Will have to use them for 100-200 hours to see if they still as smooth as now.

Got them from China, have a few contacts there. Could arrange for others if needed.

Shall also post a picture of the fan shroud thats printing.

 

[rx2mazda 0]

I just ordered mine from here...

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/4pcs-lot-Ultimaker-Graphite-Bushing-Copper-Sleeve-8X11X30MM-Free-Shipping/223642_1695081636.html

They are 8mm longer than stock bearing. I also just upgraded to the twister blocks but I'm going to switch Nick's ReptarV2 blocks instead.

 

[lohiaprateek 0]

slightly more expensive than what I got, but then I got it locally. Should do the trick

 

[ian 32]

they atleast look cool ! :-)

cant wait to see some long print examples and see how they handle..

Ian :-)

 

[lohiaprateek 0]

Albeit, printed at 60mm / sec, because I didnt have the fan shroud and printing really fast kept curling the pla.