PEEK bearings

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Who would think plastics would go to the level of super tough bearings!

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Hi JK,

Sorry, the link does not appear to work.

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:oops: all fixed, I wrapped it in quotes instead of a URL
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Wonder if any spalling of the balls/ rollers would be captured by the magnetic drain plug or do you need a GRP magnet?
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