Hybrid and Full Ceramic Bearings

APRIL NEWSLETTER: Hybrid & Full Ceramic Bearings

Apr 14, 2025

Boca Bearings


Full ceramic radial deep groove bearings are constructed entirely from ceramic materials, offering several advantages over traditional steel bearings. These bearings excel in applications requiring higher RPMs, reduced weight, and the ability to withstand extreme conditions, including high temperatures and corrosive environments. Common applications include cryopumps, medical devices, semiconductors, machine tools, turbine flow meters, food processing equipment, robotics, and optics. The ceramic materials typically used for these bearings include Silicon Nitride (Si3N4), Zirconia Oxide (ZrO2), Alumina Oxide (Al2O3), and Silicon Carbide (SiC)
 
 

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