Chrome Steel Bearings

Also known as carbon steel, this material is one of the most common options you will find for bearing material.   The 52100 bearing steel is a high carbon, low alloy steel that contains chromium. Chromium-molybdenum alloy steel (or chrome moly), is an alloy used for high pressure and temperature use. It is used in oil and gas, energy, construction and the automotive industries because of its corrosion resistance and high-temperature and tensile strength.  There are certain applications for both plating chromium onto objects or going with stainless steel material. Stainless steel is more durable than chrome plating. But chrome plating makes the item much shinier.  Additionally, chrome plating is generally less expensive than stainless steel, and makes the bearing lighter and is often recommended for higher speed applications.