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Ceramic Bearings

As technology advances the demand for faster machines with higher efficiency and reliability to maximize output quality are requiring manufacturers of bearings to rethink their products. Traditional steel bearings have hit a wall as far as how well they perform under these new requirements. They are limited in the types of applications they can be used in as they can add unnecessary costs to the production process. As strong as steel is it is still limited in the loads it can handle under extremes of heat, pressure, friction, contaminants, and conductivity. When any of these factors exceed the limits of the steel it begins to loose its quality of performance which can mean added costs of maintenance and replacement which will effect the bottom line. The answer to the increased demands of technology is in ceramic bearings. These bearings whether they are a hybrid made of a combination of steel and ceramics or entirely ceramic have proven themselves far superior in every way to their steel counterparts.

Ceramic bearings are entirely made of either silicon nitride or zirconium oxide. Similar to the ceramic tiles used on the Space Shuttle these bearings can handle extreme heat of up to 1800 degrees Fahrenheit. Ceramic bearings dissipate the heat quickly, reducing friction and wear while maintaining their precision. Steel bearings begin to loose their properties at only 572 degrees Fahrenheit which can make quite a difference in performance.

Ceramic bearings are also up to 40% more dense than steel, but are much more lightweight. This gives them an advantage by lowering the total weight of the product they are used in reducing stress and vibration. The lighter weight helps the machine operate at higher speeds maximizing efficiency. This product is very useful in certain application s where magnetic fields or electricity are produced as they are non-conductive. They will also stand up to most acids without deteriorating and will not corrode if exposed to water or salt. With all of these advantages over steel bearings there seems to be no application where they would not be the better choice for the manufacturer.

Ceramic bearings are quickly taking the lead in their industry due to their superior quality and performance. Although they are more expensive than steel bearings the added cost is quickly recouped. With their superior performance these bearings will reduce maintenance and replacement costs, increase production efficiency and result in