What the thread found

• The pan bearing for the Steadicam® PRO gimbal is now supplied under the SSB brand designation rather than Kaydon, but the bearing itself is identical.
• Kaydon was rebranded under the new company name SSB.
• Pan bearings are considered wear parts that require regular replacement during the lifetime of the gimbal.
• Several operators in the group reported plans to replace their pan bearings in the near term.

Parts

Gimbal Bearing

Same gear or parts

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