Ceramic Ball Bearings
Ceramic bearings offer a significant performance improvement from those made from traditional steel. Our ceramic bearings are manufactured from silicon nitride (Si3N4), an exceptionally hard non-metallic material rated for speeds to 2 million dN, offering a wide selection of benefits.
Ceramic Ball Bearing Benefits
- High speed, faster acceleration comes from a material only 40% as dense as steel, yet strong enough to deliver 30-50% higher running speeds with reduced skidding and a lower volume of lubrication
- Greater accuracy is the result of balls with a 50% higher modulus of elasticity than steel. This greater rigidity means less of the deformation that leads to vibration and spindle deflection, thus increasing both component quality and productivity
- Reduced friction leads to a host of benefits: longer life, less lubrication, energy efficiency, reduced sound levels and less heat
- Non-conductive properties of a nonmetal like silicon nitride eliminate the pitting and fluting of raceways common in electric motor applications
- Corrosion resistance of silicon nitride makes it more effective than steel bearing balls in the presence of water or corrosive chemicals
- Longer operating life ...5 to 10 times longer than standard metal bearings
In addition to ceramic bearings, we offer bearings manufactured from all of today's most versatile and durable materials, including:
Quality ceramic bearings, fast
At IBSCO, our large inventory of ceramic bearings means we can ship faster than manufacturers themselves-- often within a week. We also offer inventory management services and JIT capabilities that help ensure our customers will never be waiting for the right high-performing ceramic bearings they need.
We also offer an unmatched commitment to quality. We are an ISO 9001:2008 certified supplier, and we maintain lot traceability for all ceramic bearings.
IBSCO: Ceramic experts
Looking to put ceramic bearing advantages to work on a new or retrofit project? Make an IBSCO bearing specialist your first call. Our industry pros will help you find the right ceramic product for the application, choosing from a broad selection of in-stock and accessible components from the bearing industry's leading manufacturers. Contact us, and get things rolling with a new ceramic bearing project.