Zro2 zirconia versus si3n4 silicon nitride a guide to selecting the correct ceramic bearing material full ceramic bearings not to be confused with hybrid ceramic bearings steel rings ceramic balls have many advantages but given their high cost its very important to be sure that they will suit your specific application.
Full ceramic zirconium oxide bearing.
Vxb 608 full ceramic skate bearing white ceramic zro2 rings with si3n4 black balls 8x22x7 ball bearings vxb brand 4 2 out of 5 stars 62 9 95 9.
These bearings have a much smoother finish that allows them to run at much higher speeds and as temperatures increase with the higher speeds the ceramics will run cooler.
These have no cage and extra balls.
The model material and size of the bearing you want can be customized according to your wishes.
Zirconia oxide ball bearings are kept in our stock series.
Back in 2000 scientists discovered zircon in rocks that showed life might have started 500 million years earlier than previously thought.
The zirconia all ceramic bearing has a fast speed.
This incredible compound has made a huge impact as has its oxide zirconia zro2 used to make full ceramic bearings here chris johnson managing director of specialist bearing supplier smb bearings explains the three most overlooked factors concerning.
Not be to be confused with hybrid ceramic bearings full ceramic bearings have ceramic balls and rings boasting harder than steel properties.
In addition we keep stock of full complement zro2 bearings.
For full complement type the load ratings are approximately 20 higher but the maximum speed is 40 lower.
What are the benefits of ceramic bearings.
Zro2 or zirconium dioxide is a tough ceramic material with very similar expansion properties to steel.
The ceramic ball bearings are made of either silicon nitride or zirconium oxide that is much stronger than steel but at the same time up to 60 lighter.
608 2rs zro2 si3n4 srl ball bearing8x22x7 608 2rs zro2 si3n4 bearing the inner diameter is 8mm outer diameter is 22mm and the width is 7mm this is a popular size that could be used in many applications bearing is made of ceramic the ball bearing grease is recognized as standard throughout the world.
The inch sized zro2 full ceramic ball bearings listed below are available with cages or retainers made from peek ptfe or 316 stainless steel.