Ceramic bearings with two types: Ceramic Hybrid Bearings and Full Ceramic Bearings
Ceramic bearings are available in variety of sizes and styles: Deep groove ball bearings, Angular contact bearings,Self aligning ball bearing, Insert bearings.
1. Ceramic Hybrid Bearings
Ceramic Hybrid Bearings have Steel races and Ceramic Balls. Ceramic Balls are suitable for applications where high loads, high speeds and extreme temperatures are factors. Long life and the need for minimal lubrication make this material appropriate for extreme applications. Ceramic is non-porous, non-magnetic, non corrosive and lighter than steel. In ball form, ceramic balls are also harder than steel and because ceramic balls are non-porous they are virtually frictionless and capable of spinning faster than steel balls.
Ceramic Balls are usually made of following materials:
Silicon Nitride (SiN4)
Alumina Oxide (Al2O3)
Zirconia Oxide (ZrO2)
Silicon Carbide (SiC)
Because ceramic is a glass like surface it has an extremely low coefficient of friction and is ideal for applications seeking to reduce friction. Ceramic balls require less lubrication and have a greater hardness than steel balls which will contribute to increased bearing life. Thermal properties are better than steel balls resulting in less heat generation at high speeds.
Ceramic Hybrid Bearing Benefits
High loads, high speeds and extreme temperatures are factors
Increased bearing life and decreased down time
Minimal need for lubrication
No cold welding between ceramic balls and races
Multi-purpose use in variety of machines and different production lines
High efficiency, low weight and small size
Ceramic Hybrid Bearing Applications
Ceramic hybrid bearings are widely used in electric motors, aerospace applications, performance racing vehicles, laboratory equipment, under water applications and more. Any application that requires higher speeds, lower friction and longer life are ideal for ceramic hybrid bearings.
2. Full Ceramic Bearings
Full Ceramic Bearings have races and balls that are made entirely of ceramic material and are superior to common steel bearings in many ways. Ceramic is the perfect material for any application seeking to achieve higher RPM’s, reduce overall weight or for extremely harsh environments where high temperatures and corrosive substances are present.
Full Ceramic Bearings are usually made of following materials:
Silicon Nitride (SiN4)
Alumina Oxide (Al2O3)
Zirconia Oxide (ZrO2)
Silicon Carbide (SiC)
Because ceramic is a glass like surface it has an extremely low coefficient of friction and is ideal for applications seeking to reduce friction. Ceramic balls require less lubrication and have a greater hardness than steel balls which will contribute to increased bearing life. Thermal properties are better than steel balls resulting in less heat generation at high speeds.
Full Ceramic Bearing Benefits
Will not corrode or rust
2/3 the weight of steel
Resistant to resist acids, alkali, blood, salt and water
Extremely low coefficient of friction and thermal expansion
Lower friction results in less energy consumed
Operating Temperature from as low as (-85°C) up to (+ 900°C)
Full Ceramic Bearing Applications
Full Ceramic bearings are used in specialty applications like chemical baths, vacuum environments, semiconductor manufacturing, food processing industries, radiotherapy, MRI, patient positioning systems and more. Any extreme environment that requires non-corrosive, non-conductive or non-magnetic bearings is ideal for full ceramic bearings.
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