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Hybrid Ball Bearings

The use of hybrid ball bearings in today's industries is quickly replacing the more traditional steel ball bearings. With there combination of ceramic balls and steel inner and outer rings the hybrid ball bearings provide the user with a more durable and longer lasting product. Steel bearings will wear out more quickly due to a number of factors. They conduct electricity which causes pits and grooves to appear on the balls and in the rings. This damage will cause excessive noise and wear out the bearing. When designing steel bearings there ability to carry the load forces is usually the primary concern of the manufacturer without taking into account the wear and tear factor. Improper lubrication and the introduction of contaminants will wear out the steel bearings before there designed life expectancy, incurring unnecessary maintenance and replacement costs. Hybrid ball bearings are able to counter all of these negative attributes resulting in a stronger, longer lasting piece of equipment.

The balls in these new bearings are either made of silicon nitride or zirconium oxide. They are stronger than steel yet they weigh less resulting in a higher operating speed and increasing efficiency. Hybrid ball bearings do not conduct electricity so they do not experience the wear that steel bearings do giving them a longer life. There is also less need for lubrication if any at all because the ceramics can operate at a lower temperature and the lubricant does not need replacing as often. The ceramic balls reduce friction and are resistant to static vibration because of there dissimilar materials again reducing wear and tear of the materials. In contaminated environments solid particles can cause damage to the balls and rings of the bearings. Ceramic ball material eliminates this by smoothing the surface roughness without compromising the integrity of the balls. With so many advantages over steel bearings the ceramic hybrid ball bearings are quickly becoming the bearing of choice for all applications.

Hybrid ball bearings may be a bit more expensive than their steel counterparts, but the extra costs are quickly recouped. There unmatched durability gives the hybrid ball bearings a life expectancy ten times that of steel. They lower operating and maintenance costs, and increase efficiency ultimately increasing profits. As technology advances and demands for maximum production and reliability increase the loads and operational environments will require a more reliable product only found in the ceramic hybrid ball bearings.