1. GUIDE TO FULL CERAMIC BEARINGS IN WATER

2. What are bearings? essential mechanical components of machinery
facilitate desired motion
limit undesired movement
reduce friction
full ceramic bearings
Necessary in applications where liquids are present
water processing, water filtration, and liquid handling

3. Comparing Full ceramic Materials
Zirconia Oxide (ZrO2)
Silicon Nitride (Si3N4)
Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3)
Silicon Carbide (SiC)

4. Ceramic vs. Steel Bearings

5. Ceramic Bearing Lifespan
generally extremely durable
Temperature and corrosion resistant
Longer lifespan than steel or hybrid
Rarely becomes distorted under load
more brittle however

6. Other Key Factors ELECTRICAL INSULATION WITH CERAMIC BEARINGS
IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF BEARINGS IN WATER AND OTHER LIQUIDS
RESISTANCE TO CORROSION
TEMPERATURE CONSIDERATIONS

7. Resistance to fracture under load
Fracture Toughness
Zirconia Oxide - 10 MPA*m1/2
Silicon Nitride MPA*m1/2

8. Wild Goose Engineering

9. BOCA BEARING COMPANY
1420 Neptune Dr. Suite A
Boynton Beach, FL U.S.A.
Phone: (800)
Fax: (800)