WSBC Ceramic Bearings

Time：2021.01.21  Source：Roller Bearings Suppliers

Overview of Ceramic Bearings

Ceramic bearings are comprised of ceramic rolling elements (balls) enclosed in a ferrous (typically steel) inner and outer race. Since these bearings are constructed from many materials, they often operate in hybrid capacities. As an important mechanical basic part, ceramic bearings have excellent performance that metal bearings can’t match. High-temperature resistance, super strength, etc. take the lead in the world of new materials.

The Advantages of Ceramic Bearings

First, because ceramics are almost not afraid of corrosion, ceramic rolling bearings are suitable for operation under harsh conditions full of corrosive media.

Second, because the density of ceramic rolling ball is lower than steel, the weight is much lighter, so the centrifugal action of the outer ring can be reduced by 40% when rotating, and then the service life is greatly extended.

Third, ceramic is less affected by thermal expansion and cold contraction than steel, so when the clearance of the bearing is certain, the bearing can be allowed to work in an environment where the temperature difference changes more dramatically.

Fourthly, because the elastic modulus of ceramic is higher than that of steel, it is not easy to deform under stress, so it is beneficial to improve the working speed and achieve higher accuracy.

Main Uses of Ceramic Bearings 

Ceramic bearings have the characteristics of high-temperature resistance, cold resistance, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, magnetic insulation resistance, oil-free self-lubrication, high speed, and so on. Can be used in extremely harsh environment and special working conditions, can be widely used in aviation, aerospace, navigation, petroleum, chemical, automobile, electronic equipment, metallurgy, electric power, textile, pump, medical equipment, scientific research and national defense and other fields, is the new material application of high-tech products.

Ceramic bearing ring and rolling body adopt all-ceramic materials, zirconia (ZrO2), silicon nitride (Si3N4) silicon carbide (SiC) three kinds. The retainers are made of polytetrafluoroethylene, nylon 66, polyetherimide, zirconia, silicon nitride, stainless steel or special aeronautic aluminum to expand the application of ceramic bearings.

Applications of Ceramic Bearings

Medical instruments, low-temperature engineering, optical instruments, high-speed machine tools, high-speed motor, printing machinery, food processing machinery.Need WSBC 22222 EK, click here to learn more.

In aerospace, navigation, nuclear industry, petroleum, chemical industry, textile industry, machinery, metallurgy, electric power, food, locomotive, subway, high-speed machine tools and scientific research and national defense military technology need to be in high temperature, high speed, cryogenic, inflammable, explosive, corrosive, vacuum, electrical insulation, non-magnetic, and other special work under the conditions of dry friction, the ceramic bearing indispensable alternative role is gradually known by people.

Along with the advance of processing technology, craft level is increasing day by day, declining the cost of the ceramic bearing, has been from the past only in some small high, refined, pointed areas within the scope of application, gradually extended to the national economy each industry, product market prices are also gradually close to the practical application, reach the level of user acceptance, the application of ceramic bearing large wave is coming!

Classification of Ceramic Bearings

(1), high-speed bearing: has the advantages of cold resistance, small mechanical elasticity, high-pressure resistance, poor thermal conductivity, lightweight, small friction coefficient, etc., can be applied in 12000 RPM -75000 RPM high-speed spindle and other high-precision equipment;

(2), high-temperature bearing: the material itself has high-temperature resistance of 1200℃, and good self-lubrication, the use of temperature between 100℃-800℃ does not produce due to temperature difference caused by expansion. Can be used in furnaces, plastic, steel and other high-temperature equipment;

(3), corrosion-resistant bearings: the material itself has the characteristics of corrosion resistance, can be used in strong acid, strong alkali, inorganic, organic salt, seawater and other fields, such as electroplating equipment, electronic equipment, chemical machinery, shipbuilding, medical equipment, etc.

(4), antimagnetic bearing: no magnetic, so it does not absorb dust, can reduce the bearing surface peeling, thereby reducing the operating noise.Available in demagnetization equipment.Precision instruments and other fields.

(5), electrical insulation bearing: because of the high resistivity, can avoid arc damage bearing, can be used in all kinds of insulation power equipment.

(6) Vacuum bearings: because of the unique oil-free self-lubrication characteristics of ceramic materials, in the ultra-high vacuum environment, it can overcome the problem that ordinary bearings can not achieve lubrication. Note: the above five categories of bearings, the same set of bearings can be applied to high temperature, high speed, acid and alkali, magnetic field, non-insulation, but due to the material properties are different (please refer to the rare earth ceramic material properties table), so please choose the most suitable ceramic bearings according to their application occasions.

Ceramic bearings material classification

1. Ceramic bearings zirconia

All ceramic bearings with magnetic insulation, wear resistance and corrosion resistance, no oil self-lubrication, high temperature and cold resistance and other characteristics, can be used in extremely harsh environments and special working conditions. The ring and rolling body are made of zirconia (ZrO2) ceramic material, and the holder is made of polyteflon (PTFE) as a standard configuration. Generally, glass fiber reinforced nylon 66 (RPA66-25), special plastics (PEEK, PI), stainless steel (AISISUS316), flavonoids (CU) and so on can also be used. Click here to learn more about WSBC 22226 E.

2. Ceramic bearings silicon nitride

The silicon nitride all-ceramic bearing ring and rolling body are made of silicon nitride (Si3N4) ceramic material. Generally, RPA66-25, PEEK, PI, and Bakelite tube with a phenolic laminated cloth can also be used. Compared with ZrO2, Sin4 all-ceramic bearings are suitable for higher speed and load capacity, as well as higher ambient temperature. At the same time, we can provide precision ceramic bearings for high speed, high precision and high rigidity spindles with the highest manufacturing accuracy UP to P4.

3. Ceramic bearings are filled with balls

One side of the full ball type all-ceramic bearing is equipped with a ball notch. Because of the non-cage structure design, more ceramic balls can be loaded into the bearing than the standard structure, so as to improve its load capacity. In addition, it can avoid the restriction of cage material, and achieve the effect of corrosion resistance and temperature resistance of the ceramic cage type all-ceramic bearing. This series of bearings are not suitable for high speed. When installing, attention should be paid to installing the notched surface on the end that does not bear the axial load.

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